JBJ Members Profile and Facts
JBJ (제이비제이) 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.
Group Name Meaning: Just Be Joyful
Official Greeting: “Just Be Joyful! Hello, we are JBJ!”
JBJ Fandom Name: Joyful (조이풀)
Fandom Name Meaning: They want their fans to be joyful with them too.
JBJ Official Colors: Cornflower Blue and Dolly Yellow
Official SNS:
Instagram: @jbjofficial787
X: @JBJofficial787
Facebook: @JBJofficial787
Latest Dorm Arrangement:
Taehyun and Donghan
Kenta and Sanggyun
Longguo and Hyunbin
JBJ Member Profiles:
Taehyun
Stage Name: Taehyun (태현)
Birth Name: Roh Tae Hyun (노태현)
Position(s): Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: October 15, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
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.
– Taehyun is a former member of HOTSHOT (2014-2021) under the name Kid Monster.
– He is currently a member of the dance crew Mbitious (2022-present) 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. They finished 3rd place.
– Taehyun participated on Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) as an Ardor & Able trainee, and was eliminated in episode 10, placing 25th.
– He trained for 3 years and 9 months prior to Produce 101 Season 2.
– He made his solo debut on January 24th, 2019 with the mini album Birthday.
– Taehyun is a former 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 is a former YG Entertainment trainee.
– Taehyun used to be a backup dancer for BIGBANG.
– Education: Korean Art High School.
– His specialty is krumping and creating choreographies.
– His hobbies are watching movies, watching cartoons and reading comic books.
– Taehyun is fluent in Korean, Japanese and English.
– His nicknames are Kimon and Hyoni.
– He appeared in Rude Paper’s “Fight like the Lion” music video.
– 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.
– Taehyun and Sanggyun are allergic to cats. They didn’t find out until after they met Yongguk‘s cats.
– Taehyun’s ideal type: Girls who are kind on the inside, and have a kind appearance.
More facts about Taehyun…
Kenta
Stage Name: Kenta (켄타)
Birth Name: Takada Kenta (髙田健太)
Korean Name: Go Geon Tae (고건태)
Position(s): Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: January 10, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @rkm0855 (Personal), @kentatakada110 (Art)
X: @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 (2017) as a Star Road Entertainment trainee, and was eliminated in episode 10, placing 24th.
– Kenta trained for 1 year and 3 months prior to 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 his 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 creates and sells his own art.
– In February 2021 he held his first solo art exhibition, MADE in KENTA: HOME WORK.
– His specialties are Korean, latte art and girl group dances.
– His hobbies are shopping and watching movies.
– 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.
– He loves cats.
– Kenta describes himself as someone who finds it difficult to say no to people.
Sanggyun
Stage Name: Sanggyun (상균)
Birth Name: Kim Sang Gyun (김상균)
Position(s): Main Rapper
Birthday: May 23, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @8eomatom
X: @kimsanggyun_twt
Sanggyun Facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother.
– Sanggyun is currently a member of the duo KENTA・SANGGYUN (formerly known as JBJ95) (2018-present).
– In 2021 Sanggyun and Kenta filed a lawsuit against their former agency Star Road Entertainment for mismanagement, which they won in 2022. They are currently independent.
– He is a former member of ToppDogg (2013-2018) under the stage name A-Tom.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) as a Hunus Entertainment trainee, and was eliminated in episode 10, placing 26th.
– Sanggyun trained for 5 years and 3 months prior to Produce 101 Season 2.
– He participated in Show Me The Money 5 (2016).
– He is a former BigHit trainee, and was supposed to debut in a group with BTS‘ RM but the plans changed.
– Prior to debut, he was a backup dancer for EVoL.
– He’s set to enlist to the military at the end of 2024.
– Education: Gwangdeok High School (graduated in 2014).
– His hobbies are listening to music and growing flowers.
– His specialties are soccer and writing raps.
– 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 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’.
– 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(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: March 2, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Chinese
Instagram: @hiimlongguo
X: @LONGGUOofficial
Facebook: @jinlongguo.official
Weibo: 金龙国_JINLONGGUO
Longguo Facts:
— He 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 (2017) as a Choon Entertainment trainee, and was eliminated in episode 10, placing 21st.
– He trained for 1 year and 6 months prior to Produce 101 Season 2.
– Education: Yanbian Art School.
– 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. He attended an academy for a while and later became a trainee at LOEN Entertainment, but gave up after a year because it was too hard. After watching Produce 101 Season 1, he decided to give it another try and applied for Season 2.
– 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.
– When he was young his dream was to become a soldier or model.
– His best characteristics include being direct/outspoken and cheerful.
– His hobbies include playing games, sleeping, and watching movies (preferably 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.
– He has writing credits on Longguo&Shihyun‘s song “Wonderland”, JOOAN X ESON‘s song “Better”. and his own songs.
More facts about Longguo…
Hyunbin
Stage Name: Hyunbin (현빈)
Birth Name: Kwon Hyun Bin (권현빈)
Position(s): Lead Rapper
Birthday: March 4, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 187 cm (6’2″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @komurola
X: @VIINIHBofficial
TikTok: @komurola9734
YouTube: 권현빈
Hyunbin Facts:
– He was born in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– He made his solo debut on August 19, 2019 with the sinlge “Genie” under the name VIINI.
– Hyunbin participated on Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) as a YG KPlus trainee, and was eliminated in episode 10, placing 22nd.
– He trained for 3 months prior to Produce 101 Season 2.
– He joined YG Kplus as a model in 2015, being their youngest model at 18 years old.
– Hyunbin 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.
– He left YG Entertainment on January 3, 2024 following his contract expiration.
– Hyunbin was an MC for the 2024 TikTok survival show Time Turner,
– He was an athlete student in high school and wanted to pursue fencing professionally, but had to quit because of an injury.
– He was a member of the student council in high school.
– Hyunbin studied abroad in Japan for a few years, and was a member of Aoba Japan International School’s baseball team.
– Hyunbin was part of the basketball team CODE ONE, made up of Korean models.
– His hobby is uploading pictures to social media.
– His specialty is acting, creating rap lyrics and doing voice impersonations.
– 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.
More facts about Hyunbin…
Donghan
Stage Name: Donghan (동한)
Birth Name: Kim Dong Han (김동한)
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Maknae
Birthday: July 3, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
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)
X: @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 made his solo debut with the song “Sunset”.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) as an OUI Entertainment trainee, and was eliminated in episode 10, placing 29th.
– Donghan trained for 1 year and 6 months prior to Produce 101 Season 2.
– Prior to debut he was part of the dance teams The Face (2o15) and D.O.B (2015-2016).
– Donghan played in the web drama Trap and the webdrama 당신의 여랑이를 꼬셔드립니다 alongside former SONAMOO‘s Nahyun.
– Education: Daegu Jangdong Elementary School (Graduated), Bonli Middle School (Graduated), Dalseong High School (Transferred), Gyeongseong High School (Graduated).
– 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).
– Before becoming an idol, he wanted to become a bodyguard or athlete.
– His specialties are cover dances, aikido (Japanese martial arts) and hapkido (Korean martial arts). He started learning hapkido at the age of 6 and did it for 10 years, but eventually had to quit due to an injury.
– He is very athletic, and likes bowling, table tennis, swimming and hapkido, soccer and basketball.
– He has writing credits for JBJ, WEi and multiple of his solo songs.
– Donghan choreographed his songs “Focus” and “Idea”.
– His role models are Lee Seunggi, Taemin and Jungkook.
– He doesn’t like vegetables or spicy food.
– 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.
More facts about Donghan…
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