Jun. K

Quick Facts: Who was Jun. K?

Subject:

Jun. K

Known for:

South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, and actor, best known as a member of 2PM.

Born:

1988-01-15

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Min-jun (Korean: 김민준; Hanja: 金閔俊; born January 15, 1988), known professionally as Jun. K (준케이), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor. He is the main vocalist of 2PM, a boy band currently managed by JYP Entertainment, and he has written and composed several of the group's songs, including "Go Crazy!", "My House", and "With Me Again". Formerly known as Kim Jun-su (Korean: 김준수), he revealed on October 17, 2012, that due to family reasons, he would be changing his name to Min-jun, though his stage name would remain the same. Aside from his group activities, Jun. K has released five EPs in South Korea and six EPs and one compilation album in Japan. His first three Japanese albums peaked at number two on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

His second Japanese album Love Letter ranked number one on both Billboard Japan's Top and Hot Albums charts. His first Korean album, Mr. NO♡, debuted at number nine on Billboard World Albums chart. His third Japanese album No Shadow ranked number two on Billboard Japan Top and Hot Albums charts. His fourth Japanese album No Time ranked number three on the Oricon Daily Albums Chart. The older of two sons, Jun. K was born and raised in Daegu, South Korea.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He enjoyed music and composing since his middle school days and dreamed of becoming a singer. His parents were initially against this idea, but they changed their minds after he won prizes at the Dongseongno Festival (동성로축제) as a high school freshman. He originally auditioned for YG Entertainment and first met G-Dragon and Taeyang of BigBang, both of whom remain his close friends. He was accepted into both YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment, choosing to join the latter and moving to Seoul in 2004. Alongside former member Jay Park, he had the longest training period of all the 2PM members; his debut was cancelled several times prior to his participation in the survival program Hot Blooded Men.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-01-15): Birth of Jun. K — South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, and actor, best known as a member of 2PM.
2. 2004: 2004 Milestone — He was accepted into both YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment, choosing to join the latter and moving to Seoul in 2004.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Formerly known as Kim Jun-su (Korean: 김준수), he revealed on October 17, 2012, that due to family reasons, he would be changing his name to Min-jun, though his stage name would remain the same.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jun. K

True or False: “Jun. K's first Japanese album, Love Letter, reached number one on the Oricon Daily Albums Chart and Japan's Billboard charts for top album sales.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The text confirms that his second Japanese album, Love Letter, achieved this milestone.

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