Kim Jun Su (김준수), also known as Xiah Junsu or simply XIA (시아), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under Palmtree Island. He is one half of the duo JX and a former member of the boy groups JYJ and TVXQ!.
He first debuted as a soloist in Japan on May 26, 2010 with the digital single "Xiah". Later, on May 12, 2012, he made his Korean solo debut with the studio album Tarantallegra.
Career[]
2021: Departure from C-JeS Entertainment, Palmtree Island establishment[]
On November 9, 2021, he left C-JeS Entertainment to establish his new one-man agency, Palmtree Island.[1]
2022: Seven Stars[]
On June 29, it was announced that he would be one of the three Korean mentors of the Thai reality survival show Seven Stars, alongside Youngjae and Park Jihoon.[2]
2024: JX debut[]
On September 6, 2024, Kim Jae Joong and Kim Jun Su unveiled a series of teasers, hinting at their collaboration under the name JX.[3]
Personal life[]
Military service[]
He enlisted in the military on February 9, 2017 and was discharged on November 5, 2018.[citation needed]
Blackmailing victim case[]
On November 13, 2024, it was reported that the police applied for an arrest against a female SOOP BJ on charges of extortion under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes. According to the report, the BJ met Kim Jun Su in 2019 and recorded conversations in order to threaten to leak them on social media. She is accused of extorting around 840 million KRW (approximately $602,323) from the singer through 101 instances of threats from September 2020 to October 2024. On November 15, the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency announced that the BJ was forwarded to the prosecution. Palm Tree Island later confirmed the blackmail and stated that Kim Jun Su had not committed any illegal or criminal acts and the BJ was taking advantage of the singer's position as a public figure. Upon discovering that there are multiple victims of her extortion and threats, Kim Jun Su decided to take legal action to prevent further harm.[4]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Studio albums[]
Special albums[]
Mini albums[]Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
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OSTs[]
Participation releases[]
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Japanese[]Singles[]
Collaborations[]
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English[]Digital singles[]
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Concerts[]
Concert participation[]
- 2024 Weverse Con Festival (2024)[5]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Kookmin Singer (TV Chosun, 2021) - judge
- Double Trouble (Watcha, 2021–2022)
- Seven Stars (Channel 3, 2022) - mentor
- The Return of Superman (KBS, 2024)[6]
- The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island (MBC, 2024)[7]
Musical theatre[]
- Dracula (2014, 2016, 2020-2021, 2023-2024) - as Dracula
- Death Note (2015, 2017, 2022-2023) - as L
- Xcalibur (2019, 2021, 2022) - as King Arthur
Trivia[]
- Kim Jun Su was known as 'Xiah Junsu' while a member of TVXQ!, and simply as 'Junsu' while a member of JYJ. He later began using 'XIA' as stage name to promote as a soloist, however he is better recognised by his full name, Kim Jun Su.
- His official birthday is December 15, 1986. However, his parents registered him on January 1, 1987.[citation needed]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Kim Jun Su/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: JYJ’s Kim Junsu Parts Ways With Longtime Agency C-JeS Entertainment
- ↑ Facebook: Seven Stars reveals Korean mentors and producer
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Kim Jae Joong And Kim Junsu Tease Collaboration As JX In Intriguing New Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Junsu's Agency Releases Statement Following Report That He Has Been Blackmailed Since 2020
- ↑ Weverse: [Weverse Con Festival] 2024 Weverse Con Festival - 2nd Lineup Announcement
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Junsu Confirmed To Appear On Public Broadcasting Station Variety Show For First Time In 15 Years
- ↑ [https://www.soompi.com/article/1681215wpp/kim-junsu-confirmed-to-guest-on-the-half-star-hotel-in-lost-island Soompi: �Kim Junsu Confirmed To Guest On "The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island"]
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