JBJ Members Profile & Facts
JBJ (제이비제이, an acronym for ‘Just Be Joyful’) was a South Korean boy group under Fave Entertainment, consisting of 6 members: Taehyun, Kenta, Sanggyun, Longguo, Hyunbin, and Donghan. JBJ was a fan project group made out of trainees who previously participated in the survival show Produce 101 Season 2. JBJ debuted on October 18, 2017, and disbanded on April 30, 2018.
JBJ Fandom Name: Joyful (조이풀)
JBJ Official Colors: Cornflower Blue and Dolly Yellow
JBJ Official SNS:
Facebook: @JBJofficial787
Twitter: @JBJofficial787
Instagram: @jbjofficial787
Members Profile:
Taehyun
Stage Name: Taehyun (태현)
Birth Name: Roh Tae Hyun (노태현)
Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: October 15, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 167,7 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @roh_taehyun
YouTube: @Mbitious_rohtaehyun
Taehyun Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a sister.
– Taehyun is currently a member of the dance crew Mbitious (2022-present).
– He is under WakeOne Entertainment.
– He participated on the dance survival show Be Mbitious and ranked 1st place, making him a member of Mbitious, which was formed to compete on Street Man Fighter where they finished 3rd place.
– Taehyun is a former member of HOTSHOT (2014-2021).
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 as a representative of Ardor & Able.
– He got eliminated in episode 10, his final rank being #25.
– Taehyun trained for 3 years and 9 months before going on Produce 101 Season 2.
– He made his solo debut on January 24th, 2019 with the mini album ‘Birthday’.
– Taehyun was a member of Monster WOO FAM, known as the best Krump dance crew in Korea, he participated in many competitions and concerts from 2007-2008.
– He went by the stage name Kid Monster during his time in HOTSHOT and Monster WOO FAM.
– He is a former YG trainee.
– Taehyun used to be a backup dancer for BIGBANG.
– His specialty is krumping and making choreographies.
– His hobbies are watching movies, watching cartoons and reading comic books.
– Taehyun is fluent in Japanese and English.
– His nicknames are Kimon and Hyoni.
– He appeared in Rude Paper’s ‘Fight like the Lion’ MV.
– He sang the OST’s for the K-dramas ‘Summer Guys’ and ‘Catch the Ghost’.
– Taehyun acted in the musical ‘KLIMT’ (2022).
– He participated in the writing of JBJ‘s song ‘Just Be Stars’ and several of his solo songs.
– Education: Korean Art High School
– Taehyun and Sanggyun are allergic to cats. They didn’t find out until after they met Yongguk’s cats.
– He was roommates with Donghan.
– Taehyun’s ideal type: “I like girls who are kind inside and have a kind appearance too”.
More facts about Taehyun…
Kenta
Stage Name: Kenta (켄타)
Birth Name: Takada Kenta (髙田健太)
Korean Name: Go Geon Tae (고건태)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: January 10, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @rkm0855 (personal), @kentatakada110 (art)
Twitter: @madeinkenta110 (art)
Facebook: KENTA
Website: madeinkenta110.com (art)
Kenta Facts:
– He was born in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
– He is currently a member of the duo KENTA・SANGGYUN (formerly known as JBJ95) (2018-present).
– In 2021 Kenta and Sanggyun filed a lawsuit against their former agency Star Road Entertainment for mismanagement, which they won in 2022. They are currently independent.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 as a representative of Star Road Entertainment.
– He got eliminated in episode 10, his final rank being #24.
– Kenta trained for 1 year and 3 months before going on Produce 101 Season 2.
– He is a former member of the Japanese dance cover group Garagara Hebi (G2H) under the stage name RIKYM.
– He made solo debut, under his full name, with the Japanese single ‘Sunflower‘ on August 7, 2020.
– Kenta acted in the movie ‘Idol Recipe’ and in the web drama ‘Barefoot Diva’.
– He makes art and sells it.
– In February 2021 he held his first solo art exhibition, MADE in KENTA: HOME WORK.
– His specialties are Korean, doing latte art and girl group dances.
– His hobbies are shopping and watching mvoies.
– Kenta’s nicknames are Sexy cutie Kenta, Kentacky fried chicken, Takhada Kenta.
– He is a fan of TEEN TOP and Highlight.
– He is friends with TEEN TOP‘s Ricky.
– Kenta has a smiley face tattoo behind his ear.
– Two things he doesn’t like are: milk and organizing.
– Kenta loves cats.
– He describes himself as gullible and finding it hard to say no to people.
– He was roommates with Sanggyun.
Sanggyun
Stage Name: Sanggyun (상균)
Birth Name: Kim Sang Gyun (김상균)
Position: Main Rapper
Birthday: May 23, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @8eomatom
Twitter: @kimsanggyun_twt
Sanggyun Facts:
– Sanggyun was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother.
– He is currently a member of the duo KENTA・SANGGYUN (formerly known as JBJ95) (2018-present).
– In 2021 Kenta and Sanggyun filed a lawsuit against their former agency Star Road Entertainment for mismanagement, which they won in 2022. They are currently independent.
– Sanggyun is a former member of Topp Dogg (2013-2018) under the stage name A-Tom.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 as a representative of Hunus Entertainment.
– He got eliminated in episode 10, his final rank being #26.
– Sanggyun trained for 5 years and 3 months before going on Produce 101 Season 2.
– He participated in Show Me The Money 5.
– He is a former BigHit trainee, he was supposed to debut in a group with BTS‘ RM but the plans changed.
– Prior to debut, he was a backup dancer for EVoL.
– His hobbies are listening to music and growing flowers.
– His specialties are soccer and writing raps.
– Education: Gwangdeok High School (graduated in 2014).
– If he wasn’t a singer, he would want a career in fashion.
– His nickname is Korean Eminem.
– He has writing credits on multiple of KENTA・SANGGYUN‘s songs.
– Sanggyun thinks his most charming feature is his smile.
– He can be a bit of a scaredy cat.
— He was featured on ALICE’s song ‘Farewell‘ and Donghan’s solo ‘Record Me’.
– Sanggyun and Taehyun are allergic to cats. They didn’t find out until after they met Yongguk’s cats.
– He acted in the web drama ‘Barefoot Diva’ with Kenta and the K-drama ‘Let Me Hear Your Song’.
– He was roommates with Kenta.
– Sanggyun’s ideal type: a girl who works hard like a flight attendant.
Longguo
Stage Name: Longguo (룽궈) / Yongguk (용국)
Birth Name: Jin Long Guo (金龙国)
Korean Name: Kim Yong Guk (김용국)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: March 2, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Chinese
Instagram: @hiimlongguo
Twitter: @LONGGUOofficial
Facebook: @jinlongguo.official
Weibo: 金龙国_JINLONGGUO
Longguo Facts:
— Longguo was born in Helong, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin, China.
– He is ethnically Korean.
— He is a former member of the duo Longguo&Shihyun (2017-2018).
— Longguo made his solo debut on June 13, 2018 with the single ‘Clover’.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 as a representative of Choon Entertainment.
– He got eliminated in episode 10, his final rank being #21.
– Longguo trained for 1 year and 6 months before going on Produce 101 Season 2.
– He speaks Korean, Chinese and English.
– He has a younger sister.
– Education: Yanbian Art School.
– His nicknames are Kol-guk and Yong-ta-mong.
– Longguo wanted to become a singer after hearing BIGBANG‘s ‘Lie’ in elementary school.
– He came to Korea to audition at the age of 19 through an acquaintance, but was not accepted by the first company he auditioned for, so he attended an academy for a while and became a trainee at LOEN Entertainment.
– He left LOEN Entertainment after a year and gave up being a trainee because it was too hard. But after watching Produce 101 S1 he decided he would apply for the male version and went back to Korea.
– Longguo lived in a dorm with Juhaknyeon from The Boyz when he was a LOEN trainee. He is also friends with the other The Boyz members.
– His best characteristics include being direct/outspoken and being cheerful.
– He was considered the fashion terrorist of the group.
– Longguo’s hobbies include playing games, sleeping, and watching movies.
– His favorite movie genres are sci-fi, action and horror.
– He has two cats named Tolbi and Gagu. He also had a cat named Rcy before it got rehomed. Tolbi and Rcy were named after the Overwatch characters Torbjorn and Mercy.
– His favorite foods include meat, chocolate, hamburgers, chicken, and sweet and sour pork. He also has a sweet tooth.
– He is scared of bugs, heights and ghosts.
– His role model is Crush.
– Longguo’s favorite color is green.
– When he was young his dream was to become a soldier or model.
– He writes his own music.
– Longguo also has writing credits on Longguo&Shihyun‘s song ‘Wonderland’ and JOOAN X ESON‘s song ‘Better’.
– He was roommates with Hyunbin.
More facts about Longguo…
Hyunbin
Stage Name: Hyunbin (현빈)
Birth Name: Kwon Hyun Bin (권현빈)
Position: Lead Rapper
Birthday: March 4, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 187 cm (6’2″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @komurola
Twitter: @VIINIHBofficial
YouTube: 권현빈
Hyunbin Facts:
– He was born in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– Hyunbin made his solo debut on August 19, 2019 with the sinlge ‘Genie’, under the name. VIINI.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 as a representative of YG KPlus.
– He got eliminated in episode 10, his final rank being #22.
– Hyunbin trained for 3 months before going on Produce 101 Season 2.
– He is currently an actor. He made his acting debut in the K-drama ‘Borg Mom’ in 2017 and landend his first main role in ‘Part-Time Idol’ that same year.
– Hyunbin joined YG Kplus as a model in 2015, being their youngest model at 18 years old.
– He left YG Entertainment on January 3, 2024 following his contract expirement.
– He was an athlete student in high school and wanted to pursue fencing professionally, but he had to quit because of an injury.
– Hyunbin a member of the student council in high school.
– He studied abroad in Japan for a few years, and was a member of Aoba Japan International School’s baseball team.
– He was in a basketball team called “CODE ONE” for Korean models.
– His hobby is uploading pictures to social media.
– His specialty is acting, creating rap lyrics and doing voice impersonations.
– Hyunbin speaks Japanese and English.
– He is left-handed.
– He and BTS‘s Jin, BTOB‘s Eunkwang, B.A.P‘s Youngjae and VIXX‘s Ken are in a gaming crew, called “The Strongest Idol”.
– Hyunbin has two cats, Luna and Areu (named after Sailor Moon characters).
– His nicknames are Macaron, Komu, and Arctic Fox.
– His role models are actor Cha Seung Won and G-DRAGON.
– He has composed several JBJ songs and songs of his own.
– Hyunbin starred in S.I.S‘ music video for their song ‘I’ve Got a Feeling’.
– People describe his personality as outgoing and friendly.
– He was roommates with Longguo.
More facts about Hyunbin…
Donghan
Stage Name: Donghan (동한)
Birth Name: Kim Dong Han (김동한)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Maknae
Birthday: July 3, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESTJ > ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @don9_han (personal)/ @kimdonghan.official (official)
Twitter: @KDH_official
Facebook: kimdonghan.official
Fan Cafe: kimdonghanofficial
Donghan Facts:
– He was born in Janggi-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea.
– He is currently a member of WEi (2020-present).
– On June 19, 2018 he had made his solo debut with the song ‘Sunset’.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 as a representative of OUI Entertainment.
– He got eliminated in episode 10, his final rank being #29.
– Donghan trained for 1 year and 6 months before going on Produce 101 Season 2.
– Prior to debut he was part of the dance teams The Face (2o15) and D.O.B (2015-2016).
– He is the first K-pop idol to achieve first place on a music show within a week of his solo debut.
– He has an older brother named Donggeun (12 years older).
– Donghan played in a web drama called ‘Trap’.
– Education: Daegu Jangdong Elementary School (Graduated), Bonli Middle School (Graduated), Dalseong High School (Transferred), Gyeongseong High School (Graduated).
– Before becoming an idol he wanted to become a bodyguard or athlete.
– His specialties are aikido (Japanese martial arts), hapkido (Korean martial arts), and cover dances.
– Donghan started learning hapkido at the age of 6 and did it for 10 years, he eventually had to quit due to an injury.
– He is very athletic, he likes bowling, table tennis, swimming and hapkido, soccer and basketball.
– He has writing credits for JBJ, WEi and multiple of his solo songs.
– Donghan also choreographed his songs ‘Focus’ and ‘Idea’.
– His role models are Lee Seunggi, Taemin and Jungkook.
– He doesn’t like vegetables or spicy food.
– His favorite movie is everything but romance movies.
– His hobbies include watching movies, performances, variety shows and dramas.
– Donghan is good friends with AB6IX‘s Donghyun, Golden Child‘s Jibeom, and ONEUS‘ Hwanwoong, Seoho and Keonhee.
– He won a gold medal in the 2020 e-sports ISAC for KartRider.
– He was a contestant on the music variety show Double Trouble.
– His favorite color is everything except of green and orange.
– He was roommates with Taehyun.
More facts about Donghan…
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