Kim Jae-joong, also known mononymously as Jaejoong in South Korea and Jejung/J-Jun (ジェジュン) in Japan, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor and director. He is a member of the Korean pop group JYJ and was one of the original members of boy band TVXQ, where he was formerly known by the stage name Hero Jae-joong. Since 2013, he has expanded his range of activities as a solo artist, and in 2023, he formed his own agency iNKODE where he serves as the Chief Strategy Officer.
Kim Jae-joong in 2023
Kim Jae-joong in an LG advertisement in 2011
Kim Jae-joong performing in concert at the Korean Presidential Residence in 2013
Kim Jae-joong at the Golden Disc Awards, 2017
JYJ is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010 by Kim Junsu, Kim Jae-joong, and Park Yoo-chun, the three former members of TVXQ. Their group name is taken from the initial letters of each member's names. The group was formerly managed by C-JeS Entertainment in Korea.
JYJ at the 2014 Asian Games opening ceremony. From left to right: Kim Junsu, Kim Jae-joong, and Park Yoo-chun (former).
JYJ in Barcelona in 2011
JYJ in 2014 Asian Games opening ceremony
2014 Asian Games opening ceremony, JYJ performing, "Only One". Left to right: Junsu, Jaejoong, Yoochun.