Kim Jae-joong

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jae-joong?

Subject:

Kim Jae-joong

Known for:

South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter known for his work in TVXQ!, JYJ, and solo endeavors.

Born:

1986-01-26

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Jae-joong (Korean: 김재중; born January 26, 1986), also known mononymously as Jaejoong in South Korea and Jejung/J-Jun (ジェジュン) in Japan, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor and director. He is a member of the Korean duo JX, a former member of JYJ and was one of the original members of boy band TVXQ!, where he was formerly known by the stage name Hero Jae-joong (영웅재중). Since 2013, he has expanded his range of activities as a solo artist, and in 2023, he formed his own agency Inkode, where he serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. Born in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, he moved to Seoul as a teenager to audition for SM Entertainment. From 2003 to 2010, he was the lead vocalist of South Korean boy band TVXQ.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Later, he sued SM Entertainment along with Park Yoo-chun and Kim Jun-su and together they separated from TVXQ to form JYJ. As a solo artist, he has released four Korean studio albums, WWW (2013), No.X (2016), Born Gene (2022) and Flower Garden (2024). The first two reached number one on the Gaon Music Chart. In Japan, his three studio albums Flawless Love (2019), Love Covers (2019), and Love Covers II (2020) all peaked at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart. His fourth Japanese Fallinbow was released in November 2022.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He has toured extensively in South Korea and Japan. Kim has acted in TV dramas including Sunao ni Narenakute (2010), Protect the Boss (2011), Dr. Jin (2012), Triangle (2014), SPY (2015), Manhole (2017) and Bad Memory Eraser (2024); and in films such as Heaven's Postman (2009) and Jackal is Coming (2012). He has branched into hosting with season 1 and 2 of Lifetime Korea's Travel Buddies (2020, 2021), BS SKY PerfecTV's Jaejoong J! (2021) and has a documentary about his life and career called Jaejoong: On the Road (2021), directed by John H. Lee. Kim was born Han Jae-joon (한재준; 韩在俊) in Gongju, South Korea.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-01-26): Birth of Kim Jae-joong — South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter known for his work in TVXQ!, JYJ, and solo endeavors.
2. 2003: 2003 Milestone — From 2003 to 2010, he was the lead vocalist of South Korean boy band TVXQ.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Kim has acted in TV dramas including Sunao ni Narenakute (2010), Protect the Boss (2011), Dr.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Jin (2012), Triangle (2014), SPY (2015), Manhole (2017) and Bad Memory Eraser (2024); and in films such as Heaven's Postman (2009) and Jackal is Coming (2012).
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Since 2013, he has expanded his range of activities as a solo artist, and in 2023, he formed his own agency Inkode, where he serves as the Chief Strategy Officer.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — X (2016), Born Gene (2022) and Flower Garden (2024).
7. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In Japan, his three studio albums Flawless Love (2019), Love Covers (2019), and Love Covers II (2020) all peaked at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart.
8. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He has branched into hosting with season 1 and 2 of Lifetime Korea's Travel Buddies (2020, 2021), BS SKY PerfecTV's Jaejoong J!
9. 2021: 2021 Milestone — (2021) and has a documentary about his life and career called Jaejoong: On the Road (2021), directed by John H.
10. 2022: 2022 Milestone — His fourth Japanese Fallinbow was released in November 2022.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jae-joong

True or False: “Kim Jae-joong was accepted into SM Entertainment after auditioning when he was fifteen years old.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He auditioned in 2001 at the age of fifteen, which led to his initial acceptance and subsequent career with the agency.

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