Brian Joo

Quick Facts: Who was Brian Joo?

Subject:

Brian Joo

Known for:

American singer known for R&B, member of Fly to the Sky, and solo artist.

Born:

1981-01-10

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Brian Joo (born January 10, 1981), better known professionally as Brian (Korean: 브라이언), is an American singer and one-half of the R&B duo Fly to the Sky. His first solo album, The Brian was released in December 2006. His second solo album, Manifold was released in December 2009. Brian Joo was born on January 10, 1981, in Los Angeles, California to South Korean immigrant parents. His original Korean name was Joo Jin-taek (주진택), but his father changed it to Joo Min-gyu (주민규) when he was three years old.

Career & Major Achievements

Joo grew up in New Jersey and spoke Korean at home. His parents worked at casinos in Atlantic City and his brother, Jason Joo, is an officer in the U.S. Navy. While attending Holy Spirit High School, a friend signed him up for an audition with Brothers Entertainment without Joo's knowledge. The company has discovered several Korean-Americans who wish to pursue an entertainment career in South Korea. After several months of training, he was sent to SM Entertainment in South Korea, and on December 9, 1999, made his debut as one of the two members of Fly to the Sky, along with Hwanhee, at the age of 17.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Joo was accepted to Rutgers University, but did not end up attending due to the demands of his music career. He later enrolled in Dongguk University, where he graduated from the Department of Theatre and Film. Joo is a member of Fly to the Sky with Hwanhee, Brian sang and also rapped. As Fly to the Sky made its musical transition from bubblegum pop to heavy R&B, Joo felt discontent and inferior, and felt that Hwanhee was more appreciated for his vocal skills. Joo has appeared on television many times.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-01-10): Birth of Brian Joo — American singer known for R&B, member of Fly to the Sky, and solo artist.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — After several months of training, he was sent to SM Entertainment in South Korea, and on December 9, 1999, made his debut as one of the two members of Fly to the Sky, along with Hwanhee, at the age of 17.
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — His first solo album, The Brian was released in December 2006.
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — His second solo album, Manifold was released in December 2009.

Notable Quotes by Brian Joo

“Many people think Hwanhee is the main vocalist and I am the second vocalist or rapper. So I wanted to prove that I could do it too.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Brian Joo

True or False: “Brian Joo's original Korean name was Joo Min-gyu.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His original Korean name was Joo Jin-taek; his father changed it to Joo Min-gyu when he was three years old.

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