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, "Sequence #4"[]
On May 10, 2024, iNKODE announced that Kim Jae Joong 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]
On December 12, iNKODE announced that Kim Jae Joong will return with the single album "Sequence #4" on December 26.[11]
2025: "I Can't Forget", "Where Love Stays", Beauty in Chaos, Rhapsody[]
On April 7, 2025, it was announced that Kim Jae Joong would release "Where Love Stays", on April 10.[12]
On April 28, Kim Jae Joong announced his first EP Beauty in Chaos scheduled to be released on May 19.[13]
On September 29, iNKODE has announced that Kim Jae Joong will release his first Japanese mini album, Rhapsody, on October 17, 2025.[14]
Personal life[]
Family[]
Kim Jae Joong has eight older sisters from his adopted family.[15]
Military service[]
He enlisted into the military as an active duty soldier on March 31, 2015.[16] On December 29, 2016, he was officially discharged.[17]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Studio albums[]
EPs[]
Mini albums[]Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
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OSTs[]
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Japanese[]
Studio albums[]
Cover albums[]
Mini albums[]
Singles[]
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Collaborations[]
Features[]
OSTs[]
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Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[18]
2000s[]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
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| 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 |
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| 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" | Y | ||
| "Only Love" (feat. Flowsik) | |||
| M.Pire | "On My Mind" | New Born | |
| Himself | "Brighter" | WWW | Writing |
| "Don't Walk Away" | |||
| "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 |
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| 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)
- 2025 Kim Jae Joong Asia Tour Concert "Beauty in Chaos" (2025)[19]
Concert participation[]
Filmography[]
Movies[]
Dramas[]
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Reality shows[]
Radio shows[]
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Gallery[]
- Main article: Kim Jae Joong/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ 포미닛 여권사진 '청순 미모 인증'...박유천 여권사진은 "지못미"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 (KR) Sports Hankooki: 재중이에게 성장하는 엄마를 보여주고 싶었어요
- ↑ KBS World: Is TVXQ Headed for Breakup? [Archived]
- ↑ Seoulbeats: The Book Finally Closes on the JYJ/SM Conflict
- ↑ Rhythm Zone: ジュンス、ジェジュン、ユチョンによる新ユニット結成! (Archived)
- ↑ Soompi: JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Parts Ways With His Agency After 14 Years
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Jaejoong Establishes New Agency After Parting Ways With C-JeS Studios
- ↑ Soompi: JYJ's Kim Jaejoong Confirmed To Make Comeback With Full-Length Album
- ↑ Soompi: JYJ's Kim Jaejoong Announces 20th-Anniversary Comeback Date + Plans For Pre-Release Single
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Kim Jae Joong And Kim Junsu Tease Collaboration As JX In Intriguing New Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Jae Joong Confirmed To Make Winter Comeback
- ↑ @inkodeofficial on X (April 7, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Jae Joong Announces Comeback With New EP "Beauty in Chaos"
- ↑ iNKODE Japan Website : JAEJOONG ニューアルバム 『Rhapsody』 10月17日（金）発売決定＆本日9/29 18時より予約開始！
- ↑ Allkpop: Kim Jaejoong reveals his large family of 32 and says he might become a great-uncle soon
- ↑ Soompi: JYJ's Kim Jaejoong to Enter Military on March 31
- ↑ Soompi: JYJ's Kim Jaejoong Discharged From The Army, Thanks TWICE And BLACKPINK
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search W0843800 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ @inkodeofficial on X (April 14, 2025)
- ↑ Weverse: [Weverse Con Festival] 2024 Weverse Con Festival - 2nd Lineup Announcement
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Jaejoong Confirmed To Appear On Public Broadcasting Station Variety Show For First Time In 15 Years
- ↑ (KR) [단독] 추성훈·김재중, '예능 대세' 냉장고 어떨까?…나란히 '냉부해' 출격
- ↑ Soompi: “BOYS II PLANET” Announces Expert Trainer + Special Idol Master Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: “BOYS II PLANET” Spin-Off "PLANET C : HOME RACE" Announces Master Lineup
- ↑ Allkpop: Jaejoong to host MBC FM4U's radio show as a special DJ
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