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Kim Jae Joong (김재중; also known mononymously as Jaejoong and as J-Jun in Japan) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, director and designer under iNKODE. He is one half of the duo JX and a former member of the boy groups JYJ and TVXQ!.

He made his solo debut on January 17, 2013 with the mini album I.

Early life[]

Kim Jae Joong was born Han Jae-joon. His real birthday, as revealed by his birth mother, is February 4, 1986. At a young age, he was given up for adoption by his biological mother to the Kim family, and his name was legally changed to Kim Jae-jung.[2] He acknowledges January 26, 1986 as his official date of birth.

Career[]

2003–2010: TVXQ!, lawsuit against SM Entertainment[]

Kim Jae Joong originally debuted as a member of TVXQ! with the group's first live performance of the song "Hug". The song was later released as a single album on January 15, 2004.

On July 31, 2009, Kim Jae Joong, alongside Junsu and Yoochun, filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, citing excessively long contracts, unauthorized schedules, and unfair profit distribution.[3] In October, the Seoul Central District Court granted the three members a contract injunction. Despite the injunction, however, the three members continued with TVXQ! activities in Japan under their Japanese label Avex Trax. TVXQ! performed as a five-member group for the final time on December 31 at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.[4]

On March 24, 2010, TVXQ! released their final Japanese single as a five-member group: "Toki o Tomete".

2010: Formation of JYJ[]

On April 14, 2010, Avex Trax announced the formation of JYJ, which would include Kim Jae Joong, Junsu, and Yoochun.[5] The trio officially debuted on September 8 with their first mini album The....

2013: Solo debut[]

Kim Jae Joong made his solo debut on January 17, 2013 with his first mini album I.

2023: Departure from C-JeS Entertainment, new agency[]

On April 19, 2023, it was announced that Kim Jae Joong would be leaving C-JeS Entertainment after 14 years.[6]

On May 4, Kim Jae Joong established his new agency, iNKODE.[7]

2024: "I Am U", Flower Garden, JX debut[]

On May 10, 2024, iNKODE announced that Kim Jaejoong is currently in the preparations for his upcoming full-length album, aiming for a late June release, to celebrate his 20th debut anniversary.[8] It was later announced that he will release the pre-release single "I Am U" on June 11, before releasing his fourth full-length album Flower Garden on June 26.[9]

On September 6, Kim Jae Joong and Kim Jun Su unveiled a series of teasers, hinting at their collaboration under the name JX.[10]

Personal life[]

Family[]

Kim Jae Joong has eight older sisters from his adopted family.[11]

Military service[]

He enlisted into the military as an active duty soldier on March 31, 2015.[12] On December 29, 2016, he was officially discharged.[13]

Discography[]

Korean[]

Studio albums[]

Mini albums[]

Digital singles[]

  • "One Kiss" (2013)
  • "Shiny Day" (2013)
  • "Butterfly" (2013)
  • "You Know What?" (2016)
  • "I Am U" (2024)

OSTs[]

  • "A Millionaire's First Love OST" (2006)
  • "Sungkyunkwan Scandal OST" (2010)
  • "Protect the Boss OST Part.3" (2011)
  • "Dr. Jin OST Part.1" (2012)
  • "Triangle OST Part.2" ("But I") (2014)
  • "Triangle OST Part.5" ("Coincidence") (2014)
  • "Private Life OST Part.5" ("Things To Love") (2020)
  • Mr. Heart OST ("Bul Reo Bwa Do") (2020)
  • J-Jun : On The Road An Artist's Journey (2021)
  • "Painwalker of Stigmatization OST" ("In This World") (2022)
  • "Bad Memory Eraser X Kim Jae Joong" ("It's Okay") (2024)

Japanese[]

Studio albums[]

Cover albums[]

Singles[]

Collaborations[]

OSTs[]

  • "Noblesse OST" (Breaking Dawn) (2020)
  • "플레인워커 X 김재중 (Japan Ver.)" (2023)

Producing and writing credits[]

  • All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[14]

2000s[]

Artist Song Album Type
2008
TVXQ! "As We Kissed, Goodbye" T Writing
Composing
"Don't Cry My Lover" Mirotic Composing
2009
TVXQ! "Don't Forget" The Secret Code Writing
Composing
"9095"
"9096" (Hidden Track) Composing
Arranging
Himself, Yoochun "Colors (Melody and Harmony)" "Colors ~Melody and Harmony~ / Shelter" Writing
Arranging
"Shelter"

2010s[]

Artist Song Album Type
2010
JYJ "Still in Love" The Beginning Composing
2011
JYJ "Nine" Their Rooms Writing
Composing
"Pierrot"
"I.D.S (I Deal Scenario)"
Himself "I'll Protect You" Protect the Boss OST
JYJ "Get Out" In Heaven
"In Heaven"
"Boy's Letter" Writing
2012
XIA "No Gain" Tarantallegra Writing
Composing
Himself "Living Like a Dream" Dr. Jin OST Writing
Baek Sung Heon "Until the Sun Rises" Until the Sun Rises Writing
Composing
Himself "Stay" Codename: Jackal OST
2013
Himself "One Kiss" I Writing
"Mine"
"My Only Comfort" Writing
Composing
"All Alone"
"Kiss B" (feat. Flowsik) Y
"Only Love" (feat. Flowsik)
M.Pire "On My Mind" New Born
Himself "Brighter" WWW Writing
"Don't Walk Away" (feat. Yong Junhyung)
"Just Another Girl"
"Butterfly"
"Rotten Love" Writing
Composing
"Let the Rhythm Flow" Writing
"I Said I'm Sorry" Writing
Composing
"9+1#"
"Modem Beat" Writing
"Paradise" Writing
Composing
2014
Himself "Heaven" (feat. Spider) WWW Hwajangeul Jiuda Writing
"Makeup"
"But I" Triangle OST
"Cioncidence"
JYJ "Let Me See" Just Us
"Baboboy"
"Dear J"
"Creation"
2015
Himself "Good Morning Night" No.X Writing
"Love You to Death"
"Good Luck" Writing
Composing
"Blaming You"
"Breathing" Writing
"All That Glitters"
"Meeting Again, Will Meet Again, But..."
"You Know What?"
"Run Away"

2020s[]

Artist Song Album Type
2020
Himself "Life Support" Love Song Writing
2021
Himself "J-Jun Inspiration" J-Jun : On The Road An Artist's Journey Composing
"Main Theme"
"We're" Writing
Composing
"We're (Japanese ver.)"
2022
Himself "Locking Love" Born Gene Writing
"Broken Mirror"
2024
Himself "Glorious Day" Flower Garden Writing
"Dream Party"
"The Light"
"Summer J"
"Devotion"
"Dopamine"
"Don't"
"Concrete Heart"
"Rain Shower"
"I Am U"
SAY MY NAME "Goldilocks Water" SAY MY NAME

Concerts[]

Asia tours[]

  • 2022 Kim Jae Joong Asia Tour Concert (2022)

Concert participation[]

Filmography[]

Movies[]

Dramas[]

Reality shows[]

  • Fun-staurant (KBS2, 2024)[16]

Radio shows[]

  • Yoon Do Hyun at 4 O'clock (MBC FM4U, Aug. 29, 2023 – Sep. 3, 2023) - special DJ[17]

Gallery[]

References[]

Official links[]

Korean
Japanese
Chinese

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