Jaejoong

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Hero (2009)

Hero is a Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the SM Entertainment group Tong Vfang Xien Qi.

Profile

• Real Name: Kim Jae Joong (김재중)
• Birth Name: Han Jae Joong (한재중)
• Korean Stage Names: Hero, YoungWoong Jaejoong (영웅재중)
• Japanese Stage Name: JEJUNG (ジェジュン)
• Birth Date: January 26, 1986
• Birthplace: Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
• Blood Type: O
• Height: 180cm
• Weight: 63kg
• Family: Adoptive parents, eight adoptive older sisters (he was the youngest), one half-brother, one half-sister (both younger), birth parents
• Religion: Christian, Atheist before joining TVXQ

Information

It was revealed in late 2006 that Jaejoong was adopted and his real last name was Han. He was raised by adoptive parents as a baby who had not revealed to him that he was adopted. He had no contact with his biological parents to the point where he did not even know of them until his biological mother came forward after his debut as a singer. His biological father was going to sue for custody, against his wishes, but dropped the case after Jaejoong's statement recognizing the man as his father. In a public statement, Jaejoong stated he wanted both his mothers to live happily and take care of him. He will not, however, change his name.

In a recent poll started by China’s Xingkong Weishi (Starry Sky) Satellite channel, Hero Jaejoong was voted as "Asia’s most handsome/beautiful man”. Approximately 40 million Netizens and viewers participated in this month-long poll that started in January and out of the said number, Hero placed first with a total of 4,176,192 votes (more than 10%).

Hero promoting 'O' - Jung・Ban・Hap (2006)

Hero promoting MIROTIC (2008)

Discography

Composition

• [2008.01.23] Kiss Shita Mama, Sayonara (Music)
• [2008.11.12] Don't Cry My Lover (사랑아 울지마) (Lyrics, Music)
• [2009.01.21] Wasurenaide (Lyrics, Music)
• [2009.03.25] 9095 (Music, Arrangement)
• [2009.03.25] 9096 (Music, Arrangement)
• [2009.09.30] COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~ (Music, Arrangement)
• [2009.09.30] Shelter (Music, Arrangement, Programming)

Collaborations/Other

• [2006.02.27] A Millionaire's First Love OST (#2 Insa)
• [2007.08.01] Tenjo Chiki - Piranha (#3 Just For One Day feat. JEJUNG (Tohoshinki))
• [2009.09.16] m-flo TRIBUTE ~maison de m-flo~ (#5 JEJUNG & YUCHUN (from Tohoshinki) - been so long)

Filmography

Movies

• [2009] Subaru (cameo)
• [2009] Heaven's Postman

Dramas

• [2006.02.19] Banjun Drama The King's Man
• [2006.02.26] Banjun Drama Tokyo Holiday
• [2006.03.05] Banjun Drama Finding Lost Time
• [2006.03.05] Banjun Drama Uninvited Guest
• [2006.03.12] Banjun Drama Dangerous Love
• [2006.03.12] Banjun Drama Unforgettable Love
• [2006.07.28 - 08.06] VACATION
• [2006] Dating on Earth (canceled)

Music Video

• [2009.09] Taegoon - Call Me

Trivia

• Likes eating spicy food. In fact, he ate world's most spiciest peppers with ease and thinks that Naga Jolokia pepper, with a Scoville scale of 1,041,365 would taste good in a dish. Fellow DBSK members complain that Jaejoong, who is the group’s best, and only cook, always prepares food to his taste and not theirs.
• Broke his leg during Rising Sun promotions, rendering him unable to dance or perform with the members for a couple of months
• Good friends with BoA and Kim Hyung Joong.

External Links

• Korean Official Website
• Japanese Official Website