MJ (엠제이) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under Fantagio. He is a member of the boy group ASTRO and a former member of the project trot group Super Five.
He made his solo debut on November 3, 2021 with the digital single "Happy Virus".[1]
Career[]
2016: ASTRO[]
On February 23, 2016, MJ debuted as a member of ASTRO with the release of their first mini album Spring Up.
2020: Favorite Entertainment and Super Five[]
In 2020, MJ participated in the MBC reality show Favorite Entertainment. MJ was then able to become one of the five members who would debut in the project group. On August 15, MJ then debuted as a member of Super Five with the digital single "Hello" under his full name Kim Myung Jun.
2021: Solo debut with "Happy Virus"[]
On November 3, 2021, MJ debuted as a soloist with the digital single "Happy Virus".
2024: Contract renewal[]
On December 18, 2024, Fantagio announced that MJ had renewed his contract with the agency.[2]
Personal life[]
Hiatus[]
On January 28, 2022, Fantagio announced that MJ would be going on a hiatus from all activities due to health issues.[3]
Military service[]
On April 9, 2022, Fantagio announced that MJ would be enlisting in the military on May 9 as part of the military band.[4]
On May 31, 2022, Fantagio announced through ASTRO's official fancafe asking fans to stop prank calling his military base.[5]
He was discharged on November 8, 2023.[6]
Discography[]
Digital singles[]
- "Happy Virus" (2021)
- "Why So Pretty?" (2024)
Collaborations[]
- "FM201.8-08Hz : Like Today" (with Lucy) (2018)
- "ASTRO the 2nd ASTROAD to Seoul [STAR LIGHT]" (with JinJin, Rocky) (2019)
- "2021 Now N New" (with Various Artists as part of Hope TV SBS 2021) (2021)
OSTs[]
- "My Only One OST Part.28" ("My Life's Everything") (2019)
- "Yoobyeolna! Chef Moon OST Part.3" ("Sweet Spring") (2020)
- "The Crush Of Spring OST Special Track" ("Walking In The Memory") (2022)
- "Dare to Love Me OST Part.4" ("One Last Dream") (2024)
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[7]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | |||
| ASTRO | "You & Me (Thanks AROHA)" | Winter Dream | Writing |
| 2018 | |||
| ASTRO | "By Your Side" | Rise Up | Writing |
| "Merry-Go-Round" | "Merry-Go-Round (Christmas Edition)" | ||
| 2019 | |||
| ASTRO | "Merry-Go-Round" | All Light | Writing |
| "Bloom" | Writing Composing | ||
| 2020 | |||
| ASTRO | "One & Only" | "One & Only" | Writing Composing |
| 2021 | |||
| ASTRO | "Gemini" | All Yours | Writing Composing Arranging |
| "Sunset Sky" | Switch On | Writing Composing | |
| 2022 | |||
| ASTRO | "Light The Sky" | Drive to the Starry Road | Writing Composing |
| "Story" | Writing | ||
| 2025 | |||
| ASTRO | "Moon" | Writing | |
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- To Be Continued (Naver TV Cast, 2015)
- My Romantic Some Recipe (Naver TV Cast, 2016) - guest role
- Sweet Revenge (Okusu, 2017) - guest role
- Soul Plate (KBS Media, 2019)
- Find Me If You Can (2021)
Reality shows[]
- Favorite Entertainment (MBC, 2020) - contestant
Variety shows[]
- The Gentlemens League (JTBC, 2025)[8]
Gallery[]
- Main article: MJ/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: ASTRO's MJ To Make Solo Debut With Trot Digital Single
- ↑ Soompi: ASTRO's MJ Joins Bandmates In Renewing Contract With Fantagio
- ↑ Soompi: ASTRO’s MJ Temporarily Halts Activities Due To Health Concerns
- ↑ Soompi: ASTRO’s MJ Tearfully Announces Military Enlistment Date
- ↑ Soompi: ASTRO’s Agency Asks Fans To Stop Prank Calling MJ’s Military Base
- ↑ Allkpop: ASTRO's MJ completes military service
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10014151 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ (KR) MK: ‘뭉찬4’ 남우현→세림, 아이돌 축구 원탑 가른다
Official links[]
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