Kim Jae-joong

Kim Jae-joong (Korean: 김재중; Hanja: 金在中; born January 26, 1986), also known mononymously as Jaejoong, 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. Since 2013, he has expanded his range of activities as a solo artist and is also known by the stage names Hero Jaejoong (in South Korea), Jejung/J-Jun (ジェジュン) (in Japan), and 英雄在中 (영웅재중) (in China).

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Jae-joong
김재중
Kim Jae-joong at the 2017 Golden Disc Awards
Born
Han Jae-joon

(1986-01-26) January 26, 1986
Gongju, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Other names
  • Hero
  • Jejung
EducationKyung Hee Cyber University
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actor
  • director
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitehttps://jaefans.com/
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Jae-jung
McCune–ReischauerKim Chaejung
Signature

Born in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do as Han Jae-joon (한재준; 韩在俊), he was adopted into the Kim family at a young age. As a teenager, he moved to Seoul to audition for SM Entertainment. From 2003 to 2010, he was the lead vocalist of South Korean boy band TVXQ. Later, he sued SM Entertainment along with Park Yoo-chun and Kim Jun-su and together they separated from TVXQ to form JYJ. As a solo artist, he has released two Korean studio albums, WWW (2013) and No.X (2016), both reaching number one on the Gaon Music Chart. In Japan, his three studio albums Flawless Love (2019), Love Covers (2019), and Love Covers II (2020) all peaked at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart. He has toured extensively in South Korea and Japan.

Kim has branched out to act in TV dramas including Sunao ni Narenakute (2010), Protect the Boss (2011), Dr. Jin (2012), Triangle (2014), SPY (2015) and most recently Manhole (2017); and in films such as Heaven's Postman (2009) and Jackal is Coming (2012). He was also the Executive Director for JYJ's 2011 Worldwide Tour and the 2011 LG Whisen Rhythmic All Stars.

Early life

Kim was born Han Jae-joon (한재준; 韩在俊) in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. His real birthday, as revealed by his biological mother, was on February 4, instead of January 26. At a young age, he was given up for adoption by his biological mother to the Kim family, and his name was changed to Kim Jae-joong.[1]

When Kim 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; and even appeared as an extra in movies.[2] In an interview, he admitted he used to be tone-deaf in primary school and was frequently ridiculed for his dream of becoming a singer, but managed to overcome it through practicing alone.[3]

Kim attended Gongju Jungdong Elementary School (중동초등학교), Kongju National University Middle School (공주대학교 사범대학 부설중학교), Kongju Information High School (공주정보고등학교) and then dropped out in 2001. He enrolled Hanam High School (하남고등학교) in 2005[4] and Kyung Hee Cyber University (경희사이버대학교), majoring in Digital Media Engineering.[5]

Music career

2003–2010: Member of TVXQ
Main article: TVXQ
Kim Jaejoong (top left) as a member of TVXQ in 2007 for a Paris photoshoot

In 2001, at fifteen years old, Kim auditioned for S.M. Entertainment and was accepted into the agency. From 2003 to 2010, he was the lead vocalist of South Korean boy band TVXQ. After TVXQ went on hiatus in early 2010, he and two other fellow band members Yoochun and Junsu formed a new trio boy group, initially known as JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN in Japan.

Kim sang the solo track "Maze" for the fifth and final single of the TVXQ/Tohoshinki's Trick Project, "Keyword/Maze".[6] Jaejoong wrote and composed "Wasurenaide" (忘れないで, lit. Don't Forget) which was included on TVXQ/Tohoshinki's twenty-fifth single "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide."[7][8] The song was also on their fourth Japanese album The Secret Code, along with the songs "9095" and "9096" which were also composed by Kim. The song, "忘れないで" was used in an television advertisement for cosmetics in Japan.[9]

Apart from his activities as a member of TVXQ, he sang "Insa" (인사, Greeting) for the soundtrack of A Millionaire's First Love (2006).[10] Kim collaborated with The Grace for the Japanese version of their song "Just for One Day", which was featured on their fifth Japanese single and their debut album, Graceful 4 (2007).[11] Kim sang "Love" for the soundtrack of the film Heaven's Postman (2009) in which he starred as the male lead.

2009–2012: Formation of JYJ
Main article: JYJ
Kim Jaejoong in an LG advertisement in 2011

In 2009 Kim, Junsu and Yoochun, started a lawsuit against their agency, SM Entertainment, and separated from TVXQ, soon founding their own band, JYJ.[12] On September 30, 2009, Kim and bandmate Yoochun released a self-composed single "Colors (Melody and Harmony)/Shelter." The A-side track, Colors (Melody and Harmony), was used as the image song for Hello Kitty's thirty-fifth anniversary. Jaejoong and Yoochun also participated in m-flo's album m-flo TRIBUTE -maison de m-flo, singing the track "Been So Long".[13]

Their debut Japanese language EP The... was released in September 2010, and their first concert DVD from Tokyo Dome Thanksgiving Live in Dome both reached No. 1 on the Japanese Oricon album and DVD charts. The group's English language debut album, The Beginning was released in October 2010, featuring Kanye West.

In January 2011, they released a Korean EP, Their Rooms "Our Story", with three of Kim's own compositions, "Pierrot" (삐에로), "Nine" and "I.D.S.". In April he toured Asia and North America with JYJ, and later South America and Europe. He was also stage director of the Asian leg of the tour.[14] In September the band released a studio album called In Heaven, which sold 350,000 copies and ranked first on the Gaon charts. He composed two new songs for the album, "In Heaven" and "Get Out".[15] Kim composed "In Heaven" in memory of his good friend, Park Yong-ha, who committed suicide.[16]

Apart from his activities as a member of JYJ, he also sang "Found You" and "For you It’s Separation, For me It’s Waiting" for the soundtrack of the television drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010), "I'll Protect You" for Protect the Boss (2011), and "Living Like A Dream" for Dr. Jin (2012).[17] "Living Like a Dream" was awarded the Best Hallyu Drama OST at the Seoul International Drama Awards.[18]

2013–2017: Solo Korean albums
Kim Jaejoong performing in concert at the Korean Presidential Residence in 2013

On January 17, 2013, Kim released his first solo Korean EP titled I/MINE, a rock-themed album which Kim penned all the lyrics.[19][20] The album debuted at the top of both the Hanteo and Gaon weekly charts in Korea.[21] It was also met with resounding success throughout Asia, topping Taiwan’s Five Music’s Korean and Japanese music chart, Japan’s Shinseido weekly chart[22] and Yin Yue Tai’s V chart for K-pop.[23] It also topped the iTunes rock charts in nine countries.[24][25] Additionally, the pre-released single "One Kiss" and lead single "Mine" topped both domestic charts and foreign charts, including a German Asian music chart.[26][27] On January 26 and 27, Kim held two days of special concerts at the KINTEX Ilsan to celebrate the launch of the album, as well as his birthday.[28] Kim then released a repackaged version of his album, titled Y which consists of contains two additional tracks: “Only Love” and “Kiss B” .[29] The album was met with success and sold 50,000 copies upon release.[30]

His first full-length Korean solo album, WWW was released on October 29, 2013.[31] A single titled "Sunny Day" was released ahead of the album and topped the iTunes EP chart in Japan.[32] A repackaged version of the album, WWW: Remove Makeup was subsequently released in January 2014 and included the title track "Heaven", a pop ballad with label-mate Gummy.[33] To promote his first album, Kim embarked on his first Asia tour which traveled to regional countries like Japan, Taiwan and China.[34][35]

Kim Jaejoong (center) performing with JYJ at the 2014 Asian Games opening ceremony

He sang "싫어도 (But I)" and "우연 (Coincidence)" for the drama Triangle (2014) in which he also starred.[36] In July 2014, as a member of JYJ, they would released their first studio album in three years, Just Us. The band reached the music charts with the song, "Back Seat".[37]

Prior to his military enlistment in 2015, Kim recorded the songs for his second Korean solo album, No.X, which was released on February 12, 2016.[38][39] It topped iTunes charts of 39 countries around the world upon its release, and was named the most popular K-pop album in China for 2016.[40] He completed his military service in December 2016 and returned to the entertainment industry with his acting performance in Manhole (2017).[41]

2018–present: Japanese solo albums

Kim released his first Japanese single "Sign / Your Love" on June 27, 2018.[42] On October 24, 2018, he released his second Japanese single, "Defiance" / "Lavender".[43] Both singles would be certified gold (selling over 100,000 copies) by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.[44] Those two songs would be featured on his first Japanese album, Flawless Love which was released on April 10, 2019.[44] The album would be the first time he topped the Oricon Weekly Album Rankings as a solo artist with its debut.[44][45] He promoted the album in Japan during his tour entitled The Jaejoong Arena Tour 2019 – Flawless Love.[44] His second Japanese album, Love Covers, was released on September 25, 2019 and debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Album Rankings.[46] The album was awarded the Planning Award at the 61st Japan Record Awards and the "Best 3 Albums (Asia)" award at the 34th Japan Gold Disc Award.[47][48]

On January 14, 2020, Kim released his first Korean album in four years with the EP Love song (애요), along with its lead single "Tender Love".[49] Following the EP's release, the cities and dates for his Asia Tour 2020 was announced.[50] However, the tour dates were postponed due to Covid-19 concerns.[51]

He released his third Japanese single on March 10, 2020, "Brava!! Brava!! Brava!!" which debuted at number one on the Oricon weekly chart.[52] It was the opening theme song for Smile Down the Runway.[52] His third Japanese album, Love Covers II was released on July 29, 2020 and debuted at number one on the Oricon weekly chart.[53] It was announced on August 30, 2020 that he would be singing the opening theme song for Noblesse, entitled "BREAKING DAWN" which was written and produced by Hyde.[54] The song will have an English, Korean and Japanese version.[54] His Japanese tour, J-JUN LIVE TOUR 2020～BREAKING DAWN～, originally planned for October 2020 was postponed until Spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.[55] On September 18, 2020, Kim released "Even If I Call You" for the Mr. Heart (2020) web drama, marking his first Korean soundtrack performance in six years.[56] He soon followed that Korean soundtrack performance with another as he released "Things We Should Love" for the soundtrack of the Korean drama Private Lives on October 28, 2020.[57]

Acting career
Kim Jaejoong (right) with co-star Baek Jin-hee for the premiere of Triangle

Prior to his debut as a singer, Kim worked as an extra, playing a soldier in film Taegeukgi. Along with the other members of TVXQ, he acted in television programmes, Banjun Theater and Vacation.[58][59]

In November 2009, Kim co-starred with Han Hyo-joo in the joint Korean-Japanese telecinema Heaven's Postman as a young man who delivers letters written by the living to the dead and helps lingering ghosts settle their earthly affairs.[60] This was followed by a leading role in Fuji TV's Japanese television drama Sunao ni Narenakute in September 2010.[61] In August 2011, he starred in his first South Korean television series, Protect the Boss with Choi Kang-hee and Ji Sung. He played the role of seemingly a perfect director known for his business acumen, who becomes frustrated and fight against the constraints in his life.[62]

In May 2012, he starred in historical fusion drama Dr. Jin with Song Seung-heon. He played the role of a high-ranking officer of the police force of Joseon Dynasty, who is an illegitimate son of the Joseon era's Prime Minister and his concubine.[63][64] This was his first time acting in a sageuk, and he was praised for his performance.[65] The same year, Kim made his big screen debut in the action comedy film Jackal is Coming playing a Hallyu star who is kidnapped by an assassin (played by labelmate Song Ji-hyo).[66] His comical acting in the film drew positive reception from fans.[67]

In May 2014, Kim starred in MBC's drama Triangle as a man who grows up to become a lowlife gangster.[68] His performance won the “Top Excellence Award, Actor” at the 7th Korea Drama Awards in October the same year.[69] In January 2015, Kim starred in KBS2's thriller SPY as a genius analyst working for South Korea's National Intelligence Service.[70] The drama is based on the Israeli drama The Gordin Cell, modified to depict North/South Korean relations.[71][72] In 2017, Kim was cast in KBS2's time-slip drama Manhole, as a man who travels back and forth through time to stop a wedding from taking place.[73]

Directing career

Kim served as Executive Director for the Asian leg of JYJ's 2011 Worldwide Tour.[14] He also participated in the directing team for the 2011 LG Whisen Rhythmic All Stars.[74]

Personal life

Kim helped launch Moldir, a Korean fashion brand that opened in September 2013.[75] C-JeS Entertainment, his management, noted that Kim "has his own distinctive fashion and artistic sense. He will take it to a more serious level with his new role as an art director".[76] He owned the largest number of shares in the company and served as the art director until it "closed for restructuring" due to Covid-19 issues in March 2020.[77]

Kim is also known for his cooking ability and has released two cookbooks, Romantic Recipes volume 1 and volume 2.[78] The first volume was released on July 25, 2018 and featured French cuisine and was written in Japanese.[78] The second volume was released on August 7th, 2019, featuring Korean dishes and was published in Korean and Japanese.[79] He credits his mother, who owned a restaurant, with inspiring him to become skilled at cooking.[80]

Custody battle

On November 21, 2006, a man with the surname Han filed a lawsuit against Kim's guardians. Han claimed he was Kim's biological father, and thus wanted parental rights.[81] Han cited the reason for the lawsuit against Kim's legal guardians as "for not going through the proper procedures before registering [Jaejoong] in [the legal guardians'] custody."[82] The first hearing was to be held in Kim's hometown, Gongju, on November 29, 2006, but on November 22 Han dropped the charges against Kim's legal guardians.[83] In reaction to the matter, Kim uploaded a journal entry on his official fan club website, and said that he was informed of the existence of separate biological parents by his mother two or three years ago, and it had been quite a shock to him. With his current mother's support, his biological mother has been able to keep in touch with him, and to meet occasionally, but whereabouts of his father had been unknown.[84] He expressed his will to live by the name of Kim Jae-joong, not by his birth name Han Jae-jun (한재준).[84]

Military service
Kim returning from his military service

Kim enlisted in the army on March 31, 2015, the first five weeks spent for his mandatory basic training at the 1st Infantry Division (Republic of Korea) recruit training center in Gwangtan-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi province.[85] He later ended up as the top recruit among the 244 in his batch, earning the Excellence Award during the graduation ceremony. He was under the 55th Infantry Division in Cheoin-gu, Yongin to serve as an active-duty soldier for 21 months and was also a member of the military band.[86] He was discharged on December 30, 2016.[87]

April Fools' Day controversy

On April 1, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea, Kim posted on his Instagram account claiming that he has tested positive for COVID-19 due to him "[living] carelessly, disregarding all of the cautions provided by the government."[88] An hour later, Kim posted an apology on his Instagram that the diagnosis was not true, which drew outrage from fans.[89] He further explained his reasoning for the initial post was to raise awareness of the dangers of the virus, noting he personally knows individuals who have been infected and his father recently underwent lung cancer surgery.[90]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR JPN
[91]		 US World
Korean
WWW 1 4 —
No.X
  • Released: February 12, 2016
  • Label: C-JeS Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 1 8 3
Japanese
Flawless Love
  • Released: April 10, 2019
  • Label: First JB Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 — 1 —
Love Covers
  • Released: September 25, 2019
  • Label: First JB Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 — 1 —
Love Covers II
  • Released: July 29, 2020
  • Label: First JB Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 — 1 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[100]		 JPN
[91]		 US World
Korean
I
  • Released: January 13, 2013
  • Repackage Album: Y, released on February 26, 2013
  • Label: C-JeS Entertainment
  • Format: CD, Digital
 1 8 2
Ayo / Love Song
(Singing Love)
  • Released: January 17, 2020
  • Label: C-JeS Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital
 1 9 —

Singles
List of singles, showing year released, with selected chart positions, sales, certifications and album name
Title Year Peak positions Sales Certifications Album
KOR
[104]		 JPN
[105]		 JPN
100
[106]
Korean
"Mine" 2013 8—— I
Japanese
"Sign" / "Your Love" 2018 —22 Non-album singles
"Defiance" —348
"Brava!! Brava!! Brava!!" / "Ray of Light" 2020 —1—

Music videos
Year Song Artist
2013Mine[113]Kim Jae-joong
Just Another Girl[114]Kim Jae-joong
2016Love You MoreKim Jae-joong

Soundtrack contributions
Year Song Album
2006인사 (Greetings)A Millionaire's First Love OST
2009사랑아(Love)Heaven's Postman OST
2010To You It's Goodbye, To Me It's WaitingSungkyunkwan Scandal OST
2011"지켜줄게" (I'll Protect You)Protect the Boss OST
2012살아도 꿈인 것처럼" (Living Like A Dream)Dr. Jin OST[17]
StayJackal is Coming OST[115]
2014싫어도 (But I)Triangle OST[116]
우연 (Coincidence)
2020Even If I Call YouMr. Heart (web drama) OST[56]
2020Breaking DawnNoblesse anime OST[117]
2020Things We Should LovePrivate Lives OST[57]

Composing and songwriting
Role Song Language Album(s)
Composer; Lyricist 사랑아 울지마 (Sarang-a Uljima; Don't Cry My Lover) Korean Mirotic – The 4th Album by TVXQ
Co-composer Kiss したまま、さよなら (Kiss Shita Mama Sayonara; As We Kissed, Goodbye) Japanese T – The 3rd Album by TVXQ
Composer; Lyricist 忘れないで (Wasurenaide; Don’t Forget) Japanese The Secret Code – The 4th Album by TVXQ
Composer; Lyricist; Arranger; All instruments 9095
Composer; Lyricist; Arranger; All instruments 9096
Co-composer; Co-arranger Colors~Melody and Harmony~ Japanese Colors (Melody and Harmony)/Shelter by JEJUNG & YUCHUN from TVXQ
Co-composer; Co-arranger; Programming Shelter
Composer Still in Love English The Beginning by JYJ
Composer; Lyricist; Arranger Nine Korean Their Rooms "Our Story" (우리 이야기 "Our Story") by JYJ, In Heaven by JYJ
Composer; Lyricist; Arranger Pierrot
Composer; Lyricist I.D.S.
Composer; Lyricist 지켜줄게 (Jikyeojulge; I'll Protect You) Korean Protect the Boss OST
Lyricist Boy’s Letter Korean In Heaven by JYJ
Co-composer; Co-arranger; Co-lyricist Get Out
Composer; Lyricist; Co-arranger In Heaven
Composer; Lyricist No Gain Korean Tarantallegra by Junsu
Lyricist 살아도 꿈인 것처럼 (Sarado Kkum-in Geotcheoreom; Living Like A Dream) Korean Dr. Jin OST
Composer; Lyricist Until the Sun Rises[118] Korean Until the Sun Rises by Baek Seung Heon
Composer; Lyricist Stay[115] Korean Jackal is Coming OST
Co-composer; Co-lyricist Kiss B Jackal is Coming OST, Y by Kim Jae-joong
Composer; Lyricist 나만의 위로 (Naman-eui Wiro; Healing for Myself/My Only Comfort) Jackal is Coming OST, I/MINE by Kim Jae-joong
Lyricist One Kiss Korean I/MINE by Kim Jae-joong
Lyricist Mine
Composer; Lyricist All Alone
Co-composer; Co-lyricist Only Love Korean Y by Kim Jae-joong
Composer; Lyricist On My Mind Korean New Born by M.Pire (엠파이어)
Lyricist 빛 (Bit; Light/Brighter) Korean WWW by Kim Jae-joong
Lyricist Don't Walk Away
Lyricist Just Another Girl
Lyricist Butterfly
Composer; Lyricist Rotten Love
Lyricist Let The Rhythm Flow
Composer; Lyricist; Arranger 그랬지 (Geuraettji; It is/I said I am sorry)
Composer; Lyricist 9+1#
Co-Lyricist Modem Beat
Composer; Lyricist Paradise
Lyricist 싫어도 (Sirheodo; But I)[116] Korean Triangle OST
Lyricist 우연 (Uyeon; Coincidence)
Lyricist Let Me See Korean Just Us by JYJ
Lyricist Babo Boy
Lyricist Dear J
Lyricist Let Me See
Lyricist Good Morning Night Korean No.X by Kim Jae-joong
Lyricist Love You To Death
Co-composer; Lyricist Good Luck
Co-composer; Lyricist 원망해요 (Wonmanghaeyo; Blame)
Lyricist Breathing
Lyricist All That Glitters
Lyricist 다시 만나지만 다시 만나겠지만 (Dashi Mannajiman Dashi Mannagettjiman; Meeting Again, Will Meet Again, but ... )
Lyricist 그거 알아? (Geugeo Ara?; You Know What?)
Lyricist Run Away

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
2004TaegeukgiExtra
2009Heaven's PostmanShin Jae-joon
2012Jackal is ComingChoi Hyun

Television series
Year Title Role Network
2010Sunao ni NarenakutePark Seon-su/DoctorFuji TV
2011Protect the BossCha Mu-wonSBS
2012Dr. JinKim Kyung-takMBC
2014TriangleJang Dong-chul/Heo Young-dal
2015SPYKim Seon-wooKBS2
2017ManholeBong Pil

Narration
Year Title Role Network
2013 The Zoo is Alive 2Narrator[119]MBC

Concerts and Tours
Date City Country Venue Audience
December 10, 2011 Shanghai China Shanghai Changning Gymnastic Center 6,500
February 5, 2012 Ankara[121] Turkey Ankara University 800
May 23, 2012 Taipei[122] Taiwan ATT BOX 3,500
October 20, 2012 Nanjing China Nanjing Olympic Sports Center 6,000
October 20, 2012 Bangkok[123] Thailand Bitec Hall 6,000
November 3, 2012 Jakarta[124] Indonesia Mata Elang International Stadium 7,000
November 9, 2012 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center 3,500
  • 1st Asia Tour – Your,My&Mine mini concert&Fan meeting
Date City Country Venue Audience
January 26, 2013 Gyeonggi[125] South Korea KINTEX Ilsan 10,000
January 27, 2013 10,000
February 17, 2013 Bangkok[126] Thailand BITEC Hall 8,000
March 17, 2013 Shanghai[127] China Shanghai Gymnasium 8,000
March 24, 2013 Hong Kong HKCEC Hall 6,000
April 6, 2013 Nanjing[128] Nanjing Olympic Sports Center 5,000
April 13, 2013 Taipei[129] Taiwan Taiwan University Gymnasium 6,000
  • 2013 Grand Finale Live Concert and Fanmeeting in Japan[130][131]
Date City Country Venue Audience
June 24, 2013 Yokohama Japan Yokohama Arena 15,000
June 25, 2013 15,000
June 26, 2013 15,000
  • 1st Solo Album Asia Tour – WWW[34]
Date City Country Venue Audience
November 2, 2013 Seoul South Korea Coex Hall D 10,000
November 3, 2013 10,000
November 15, 2013 Yokohama[35] Japan Yokohama Stadium 35,000
November 16, 2013 35,000
November 23, 2013 Taipei Taiwan Taiwan University Gymnasium 6,000
December 7, 2013 Nanjing China Wutaishan Stadium 8,000
December 8, 2013 6,000
December 17, 2013 Osaka[132] Japan Osaka-jō Hall 15,000
December 18, 2013 15,000
January 4, 2014 Busan South Korea Busan Exhibition and Convention Center 6,000
January 22, 2014 Nagoya[133] Japan Nippon Gaishi Hall 10,000
January 23, 2014 10,000
January 25, 2014 Seoul[134] South Korea Korea University Tiger Dome 5,000
January 26, 2014 5,000
  • 2015 Kim Jae Joong J-Party
Date City Country Venue Audience
January 21, 2015 Yokohama Japan Yokohama Arena 12,500
January 22, 2015 12,500
January 26, 2015 Seoul South Korea Jamsil Indoor Stadium 6,000
  • 2015 Kim Jae Joong Concert in Seoul[135]
Date City Country Venue Audience
March 28, 2015 Seoul South Korea Korea University Tiger Dome
March 29, 2015
  • 2016 Kim Jaejoong 2nd Album Hologram Real Live Concert[136][137]


  • 2017 Kim Jaejoong Asia Tour ′The REBIRTH of J′[138]
Date City Country Venue Audience
January 21, 2017 Seoul South Korea Korea University Hwajung Gymnasium
January 22, 2017
February ?, 2017 Yokohama Japan
February 22, 2017 Nagoya[139]
February 23, 2017
March 11, 2017 Hong Kong[140] China AsiaWorld-Expo
March 18, 2017 Thailand[141] Bangkok
March 25, 2017 Macao China

Awards and nominations

Film & Television
YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult
201014th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand PrixBest Supporting Actor for Spring Season[142]Sunao ni NarenakuteWon
2011SBS Drama AwardsNew Star Award[143]Protect the BossWon
20125th Korea Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActorDr. JinNominated
MBC Drama AwardsBest New Actor[144]Won
20147th Korea Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor[69]TriangleWon
MBC Drama AwardsBest Actor in a Special Project DramaNominated
201913th Asian Film AwardsNext Generation Star Award[145]N/AWon
Busan International Film Festival's Asia Contents AwardsExcellence Award[146]N/AWon

Music
YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult
2013Seoul International Drama AwardsBest Hallyu Drama OST Award[18]Living Like A Dream
Dr. Jin OST		Won
201731st Golden Disc AwardsAsia Popularity Award[147]N/AWon
5th V Chart AwardsBest Male Artist[148]N/AWon
201961st Japan Record AwardsPlanning Award[48]Love CoversWon
202034th Japan Gold Disc AwardBest 3 Albums (Asia)[47]Love CoversWon

Others
YearAwardsCategoryResult
2011 Shorty AwardsBest Celebrity on Twitter[149]Won

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