Jay (South Korean singer)

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Jay (South Korean singer)

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South Korean singer, actor, and vocal trainer known for his work in TRAX and Super Junior.

Born:

1983-04-08

Century / Era:

1983s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Kyun-woo (born April 8, 1983), known professionally as Jay (Korean: 제이), is a South Korean singer, actor and vocal trainer. He is a member of rock band TRAX and a former member of SM Entertainment's project group SM The Ballad. In 2002, Jay (Typhoon) along with Minwoo (Rose), Jungwoo (Attack), Sungmin, Junsu and Eunhyuk made their first television appearance in a show called Heejun vs. Kangta, Battle of the Century: Pop vs. Rock. Moon Hee-jun taught Typhoon, Rose and Attack on to sing rock while Sungmin, Junsu, and Eunhyuk were taught other singing techniques by Kangta. The six trainees separated a year later, then Typhoon, Rose, and Attack debuted as members of rock band TraxX.

Career & Major Achievements

The trio separated when Junsu went on to debut as a member of TVXQ. Then Sungmin and Eunhyuk joined ten other trainees and formed Super Junior 05, the first generation of rotational boy band Super Junior. Jay made his official debut with TRAX on July 20, 2004 with the single Paradox. In February 2009, Jay began his acting career with cast in supporting roles in MBC's Romance Zero. In 2010, he participated in musicals Brothers Were Brave, Rock of Ages and rotated as D'Artagnan with Super Junior's Kyhuhyun in The Three Musketeers.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He also cast in KBS's President alongside Super Junior's Sungmin, with plays the role of Sungmin's half-brother. In May 2011, Jay landed his first leading role in KBS's drama My Bittersweet Life, playing the character Lee Se-in. In May 2014, Jay was confirmed to cast in the musical Singin' In The Rain as Don Lockwood with Super Junior's Kyuhyun and EXO's Baekhyun. The musical ran from June 5, 2014 until August 3, 2014 at the Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul. In September 2016, Jay was cast in supporting roles in KBS's drama On the Way to the Airport, playing the character Jang Hyun-woo.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1983 (1983-04-08): Birth of Jay (South Korean singer) — South Korean singer, actor, and vocal trainer known for his work in TRAX and Super Junior.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — In 2002, Jay (Typhoon) along with Minwoo (Rose), Jungwoo (Attack), Sungmin, Junsu and Eunhyuk made their first television appearance in a show called Heejun vs.
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Jay made his official debut with TRAX on July 20, 2004 with the single Paradox.
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In February 2009, Jay began his acting career with cast in supporting roles in MBC's Romance Zero.
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, he participated in musicals Brothers Were Brave, Rock of Ages and rotated as D'Artagnan with Super Junior's Kyhuhyun in The Three Musketeers.
6. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In May 2011, Jay landed his first leading role in KBS's drama My Bittersweet Life, playing the character Lee Se-in.
7. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In May 2014, Jay was confirmed to cast in the musical Singin' In The Rain as Don Lockwood with Super Junior's Kyuhyun and EXO's Baekhyun.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In September 2016, Jay was cast in supporting roles in KBS's drama On the Way to the Airport, playing the character Jang Hyun-woo.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jay (South Korean singer)

True or False: “Did Jay debut as a member of the rock band TraxX immediately after separating from SM The Ballad?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The group separated first, and then Typhoon, Rose, and Attack debuted as members of TraxX.

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