PROFILE
Name: 김재중 Kim Jaejoong
영웅재중 Hero Jaejoong | ジェジュン Jejung | 金在中
Birthday: 26 January 1986 (Registered) | 04 February 1986 (Actual)
Place of birth: Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Height: 180cm | Weight: 63kg | Blood Type: O
Pet: Hiro / Chang Sik (JiJi, Yoyo, Vick)
Twitter: @mjjeje (deleted), @bornfreeonekiss
Kim Jaejoong, is a Korean singer-songwriter, actor, model and director. Best known as a member of the Korean pop group JYJ (2010-Present) and one of the original members of TVXQ (2003-2010).
EARLY LIFE
Jaejoong was born as Han Jaejun in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. His real birthday, as revealed by his biological mother, is on 4 February, instead of 26 January. At a young age, he was given up for adoption by his birth mother to the Kims and his name was changed to Kim Jaejoong. When he was fifteen, he moved to Seoul by himself in order to take part in the auditions held by SM Entertainment. Life in Seoul was financially difficult and he took various odd jobs to pay for rent, food, and training fees.
SONGWRITER
- Co-composed “したまま、さよなら (Kiss Shita, Sayonara)” (with Yoochun) – Recorded in 3rd Japanese Studio Album “T” (THSK 2008)
- Composer & Lyricist & Arranger of “사랑아 울지마 (Don’t Cry My Lover)” – Recorded in 4th Korean Studio Album “Mirotic” (DBSK 2008)
- Wrote his Rap part of “Wrong Number” – Recorded in 4th Korean Studio Album “Mirotic” (DBSK 2008)
- Composer & Lyricist of “Wasurenaide (Don’t Forget)” – Recorded in Triple-A Side Japanese Single “Bolero/Wasurenaide/Kiss the Baby Sky”, and 4th Japanese Studio Album “The Secret Code” (THSK 2009).
- Composer & Arranger of “9095″ – Recorded in 4th Japanese Studio Album “The Secret Code” (THSK 2009)
- Composer & Arranger of “9096″ – Recorded in 4th Japanese Studio Album “The Secret Code” (THSK 2009)
- Composer of Colors “Melody & Harmony” (with Yoochun) – Recorded in Japanese single “Colors ~Melody & Harmony~ ” (Special Project with Yoochun) (THSK 2009)
- Composer (with Junsu) & Arranger of “Shelter” – Recorded in Japanese single “Colors ~Melody & Harmony~ ” (Special Project with Yoochun) (THSK 2009)
- Composed “Still in love” – Recorded in JYJ Worlwide Album “The Beginning” (JYJ 2010)
- Composer & Lyricist & Arranger of “Nine” – Recorded in 1th Korean Album “JYJ Mussic Essay – Their Rooms” (JYJ 2010)
- Composer & Lyricist & Arranger of “IDS (I deal Scenario)” – Recorded in 1th Korean Album “JYJ Mussic Essay – Their Rooms” (JYJ 2010)
- Composer & Lyricist & Arranger of “Pierrot” – Recorded in 1th Korean Album “JYJ Mussic Essay – Their Rooms” (JYJ 2010)
- Composer & Lyricist & Arranger of “In Heaven” – Performed in 2011 JYJ World Tour Concert in Asia (JYJ 2011)
- Composer & Co-Lyricist (with Yoochun) & Arranger of “Get Out” – Performed in 2011 JYJ World Tour Concert in Asia (JYJ 2011)
- Lyricist of “Boy’s Letter” – Performed in 2011 JYJ World Tour Concert in Asia (JYJ 2011)
- Lyricist of ”I’ll Protect You” - Recorded in “Protect The Boss OST” (2011)
- Lyricist of ”Living like a dream” - Recorded in “Dr. Jin OST” (2012)
- Lyricist & Composer of “No Gain” – Recorded in Junsu’s 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
- Lyricist of ”Til The Sun Rises” – Recorded in Baek Seung Heon 1st Mini-Album (2012)
- Lyricist of ”One Kiss” – Recorded in Jaejoong’s Mini-album ”I/Y” (2013)
- Lyricist of ”MINE” – Recorded in Jaejoong’s Mini-album ”I/Y” (2013)
- Lyricist & Composer of ”Healing for myself / My Only Comfort” - Recorded in Jaejoong’s Mini-album ”I/Y” (2013)
- Lyricist & Composer of ”All Alone” - Recorded in Jaejoong’s Mini-album ”I/Y” (2013)
- Co-Lyricist & Co-Composer of ”Kiss B” (with LeeU) – Recorded in Jaejoong’s Mini-album ”Y” (2013)
- Co-Lyricist & Co-Composer of ”Only Love” (with Flowsik from AZIATIX) - Recorded in Jaejoong’s Mini-album ”Y” (2013)
SINGER
STUDIO ALBUM:
”I” (Mini-Album, 2013)
- 01 One Kiss (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Bada / Arranger – Sean)
- 02 Mine (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Bada, Sean / Arranger – Kim Bada, Sean)
- 03 내안 가득히 (There is only You) (Lyricist – Jeon Haeseong / Composer – Jeon Haeseong / Arranger – PJ, Kim JinHoon)
- 04 나만의 위로 (Healing for myself / My Only Comfort) (Lyricist Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Jaejoong / Arranger – Kwon Binji)
- 05 All Alone (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Jaejoong, Kim Sejin / Arranger – Kim Sejin)
“Y” (Repackage Mini-Album 2013)
- 01 Kiss B (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong, LeeU / Composer – Kim Jaejoong, LeeU / Arranger – Seo JeongJin)
- 02 Only Love (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong, Flowsik / Composer – Kim Jaejoong, Flowsik / Arranger – Fractal)
- 03 내안 가득히 (There is only You) (Lyricist – Jeon Haeseong / Composer – Jeon Haeseong / Arranger – PJ, Kim JinHoon)
- 04 All Alone (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Jaejoong, Kim Sejin / Arranger – Kim Sejin)
- 05 One Kiss (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Bada / Arranger – Sean)
- 06 나만의 위로 (Healing for myself / My Only Comfort) (Lyricist Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Jaejoong / Arranger – Kwon Binji)
- 07 Mine (Lyricist – Kim Jaejoong / Composer – Kim Bada, Sean / Arranger– Kim Bada, Sean)
- 08 One Kiss (Instrumental)
- 09 All Alone (Intrumental)
OSTs:
- “Insa” – Recorded in OST for “A Millionaire’s First Love” (2005)
- “For you it’s separation, for me it’s waiting” – Recorded in SKKS OST Album (2010)
- “I’ll Protect You” – Recorded in ”Protect the Boss” OST Album (2011)
- “Living Like a Dream” – Recorded in ”Dr. Jin” OST Album (2012)
- “My Only Comfort/Healing for Myself” – Recorded in “Code Name: Jackal” Movie (2012)
- “Kiss B” - Recorded in “Code Name: Jackal” Movie (2012)
- “Stay” - Recorded in “Code Name: Jackal” Movie (2012)
OTHER SONGS:
- “Forgotten Season” – Recorded in “Mirotic” Album (2008)
- “Maze” – Recorded in Japanese Single “Keyword/Maze” (2008)
- “Still in Love” – Recorded in “JYJ The Beginning” Worlwide Album (2010)
COLLABORATIONS:
- “Just for One Day” – With CSJH The Grace, Recorded in their debut Japanese album “Graceful 4” (2008)
- “Colors ~Melody & Harmony~“ – Recorded in Japanese single “Colors ~Melody & Harmony~ ” (Special Project with Yoochun) (2009)
- “Shelter” - Recorded in Japanese single “Colors ~Melody & Harmony~ ” (Special Project with Yoochun) (2009)
CONCERT TOUR:
- “Your, My and Mine” Fanmeeting Mini-Concert Asia Tour (2013): Korea, Thailand, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Nanjing and Taiwan
OTHER PERFORMANCES:
- “Footsteps” – Performed at the 1th Asia Tour Concert “Rising Sun” (2006)
- “Crying” – Performed at the 2nd Asia Tour Concert “O” (2007)
- “Scars deeper than love” – With Lina (from CSJH The Grace), Performed in SM Town Live Concert (2008)
- “It’s Only my world” – Performed at the 3rd Asia Tour Concert “Mirotic” (2008)
- “For You” – Performed at “JYJ Thanksgiving Live Concert” (2010)
- “MAZE” – Performed at “JYJ Thanksgiving Live Concert” (2010)
- “For you it’s separation, for me is waiting” – Performed at the 1th JYJ Worldwide Tour (2010)
- “Still in Love” - Performed at the 1th JYJ Worldwide Tour (2010)
MV:
- Kim Jaejoong’s ”MINE” MV (2013)
ACTOR
ACTING CAREER:
- Korean Movie “Taegeukgi” – Played an extra role (2004)
- Banjun Drama: “The King’s Men”, “Tokyo Holiday”, “Finding Lost Love”, “Uninvited Guest”, “Dangerous Love”, “Unforgettable Love” (2006)
- “Vacation” (2006)
- “Dating on Earth” (2007)
- Telecinema 7 ”Heaven’s Postman” – Shin Jae-joon (2009)
- FUJITV Japanese Drama “素直になれなくて(Sunao ni narenakute / Hard to Say I Love You)” - “Doctor” (2010)
- SBS Korean Drama “Protect The Boss” – Cha Muwon (2011)
- MBC Korean Drama “Time Slip Dr. Jin” – Kim Kyeong-tak (2012)
- Korean Movie “The Jackal is Coming” (Code Name: JACKAL) – Choi Hyun (2012)
MV / PV:
- Featured in Taegoon single “Call me” MV (2008)
- Featured in Ayumi Hamasaki’s single “Blossom” PV (2010)
- Featured in Baek Seung Heon’s ”Til The Sun Rises” MV Teaser (2012)
FANMEETING:
- Jaejoong’s Fanmeeting in Shanghai (2011)
- Jaejoong’s Fanmeeting in Taiwan (2012)
- Jaejoong’s 1st Asia Fanmeeting Tour (2012): Nanjing, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam
CULTURAL AMBASSADOR
- Jaejoong’s Fanmeeting in Taiwan (2012). He also attended a state dinner with the president of Korea and Turkey as a delegate after recieving an invitation to hold the fanmeeting and be a guest at the banquet in Turkey’s Presidential Palace.
Kim Jaejoong’s visit to Turkey further demonstrated his international popularity and effectiveness as cultural ambassador when a spokesperson for Turkey’s Korean Cultural Center said, “There is a greater symbolic meaning to [the invitation] since Kim Jaejoong is a Hallyu Star representative who is popular among young Turks.”
MODEL
PHOTOBOOK:
- JeJung INTERMODULATION Photobook (2010)
MAGAZINES:
- Featured in Movie Still for Elle Korea – Killer J (February, 2011)
- Featured in Marie Claire Maison Korea (October, 2011)
- Featured in Elle Korea – My Journey Week (India) (2012)
DIRECTOR
- Director of 2011 JYJ World Tour Concert in Asia (Bangkok, Taipei, Beijing, Busan, Gwangju)
- Director of Sohn Yeonjae’s Gala Show in ”LG Rhythmic All Stars” (2011)
CEO
- Bum’s Story (CEO with Yoochun)
- Coffee Cojjee (CEO)
DESIGNER
- Coffee Cojjee’s Logo
- MOLDIR’s bags
Credit: Soompi + JYJ3
