Jun. K
- January 9, 2024
- Rapper
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jun. K |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 15, 1988(1988-01-15) |
| Age | 36 |
| Birthplace | Daegu |
| Country | South Korea |
| Birth City | Daegu |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Jun. K Biography
| Name | Jun. K |
| Birthday | Jan 15 |
| Birth Year | 1988 |
| Place Of Birth | Daegu |
| Home Town | Daegu |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Siblings | Kim Jun-hyeon |
Jun. K is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on January 15, 1988 in Daegu, Daegu, South Korea. Kim Min-jun (Korean: 김민준 ; Hanja: 金閔俊 ; born January 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Jun. K, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, dancer and actor. He is the main vocalist of 2PM.
On October 7, 2011, Jun. K released his debut single “Alive”. The accompanying music video was uploaded to 2PM’s official YouTube channel three days later. The song quickly climbed the charts and became number one on Cyworld. On March 14, 2012, it was released as a ringtone on Japan’s Recochoku ahead of 2 pm’s greatest hits album 2PM Best: 2008–2011 in Korea, where it could also be found as a bonus track in Limited Edition B. “Alive” managed to quickly rank in at number one on the daily chart. Following this, JYP Entertainment stated that the song “shows a deeper look into Jun. K’s unique musical world. It has a smooth beat that reveals a new charm to the singer.” He also recorded “Love… Goodbye” for the soundtrack of the Korean drama I Love Lee Tae-ri. It served as the male lead’s theme. He began his acting career in 2012 with played in musical theatre The Three Musketeers. Jun. K played as D’Artagnan. He was played as Daniel in musical, Jack the Ripper in early 2013.
Formerly known as Kim Jun-su (Hangul : 김준수), he revealed on October 17, 2012, that due to family reasons he would be changing his name to Min-jun, though his stage name would remain the same. Aside from his group activities, Jun. K has released two digital singles, two extended plays in South Korea and three extended plays in Japan, all three albums which peaked at number two on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart. His second Japanese album Love Letter ranked number one on both Billboard Japan “Top” and “Hot” album sales charts. His first Korean album, Mr. NO♡, debuted at number nine on Billboard World Albums chart. His third Japanese album “No Shadow” ranked number two on Billboard Japan “Top” and “Hot” album sales charts. His fourth Japanese album No Time ranked number three on the Oricon daily sales chart.
In December 2013, He participated again on musical The Three Musketeers to performed in Tokyo, Japan.
He is a Buddhist. On February 24, 2011, he was admitted into the bachelor program for Performing Arts at the Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts, starting his new semester as a fourth year student.
Jun. K Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rapper |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jun. K is one of the richest Rapper from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jun. K 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Jun. K was chosen as main vocalist of 2PM. The group official debuted on September 4, 2008.
During a 2 pm fanmeeting in 2009, he performed his composition “Hot” for the first time for his solo. “Hot” was later recorded by all six members and included on their second studio album Hands Up (2011). In 2010, he collaborated with composer Jung Woo on the track “Tok Tok Tok” released in August, provided guest vocals for then-labelmate San E’s song “B.U.B.U.” (an acronym for “Break Up Back Up”), released in September as part of his first extended play, and teamed up with other idols and singers for the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit campaign song “Let’s Go,” released in October.
On October 17, 2012, he announced that he would be legally changing his name from Kim Junsu to Kim Minjun due to family reasons. In a 2014 interview with Starcast, he discussed the change: “There are still hateful comments about me changing my name. It is a name which my father gave it to me in advance before he passed away after thinking when to give it to me. I talked about it for 8 months with my mother. I thought about it for a long time since changing name didn’t feel good to me.”
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Jun. K height 5 ft 11 in Horst weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jun. K Dating?
According to our records, Jun. K is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jun. K’s is not dating anyone.
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Jun.K’s second Japanese album, Love Letter, was released on November 25, 2015 and quickly reached number one on the Oricon daily album charts and on Japan’s Billboard charts for top album sales. On December 30, 2015, the Korean version of Love Letter was released.
Facts & Trivia
Horst Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Jun. K celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.
In July 2016, Jun. K announced the release of his first Korean studio album, Mr. NO♡, digitally on August 9 and physically on August 11. He held a showcase on August 8 before releasing his album and the showcase also aired on Naver’s V app.
Why did Jun. K change his name?
When asked why he’d changed his name, Jun. K answered, “ It was a family thing. Early last year, my father passed away. There was something he wanted and there’s a family meaning behind the name.
Is Jun. K single?
Title77-1X3-00
Peak chart positionsKOR5
JPN29
US World—
SalesJPN: 2,704
Does Jun. K speak English?
Personal life. Jun. K speaks Korean, English, and Japanese. His hobbies include composing, fashion, collecting accessories and shoes.
Why did Junsu change to Jun. K?
The announcement came as a surprise to everyone, and the singer didn’t elaborate on the reason behind the change other than stating that it was because of a “family matter.” Junsu has been promoting under the name Jun. K since he started writing songs and going solo. It’s been said that he will continue to use Jun.
Is 2PM disbanded?
Following touring for Gentlemen’s Game, the group took an official hiatus in July 2017 due to mandatory military service. Following the members’ discharge, 2PM returned with their seventh studio album Must in June 2021.