JB (Lim Jae-beom) Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

JB is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor best known for being a vocalist and group leader of the popular South Korean boy group, GOT7, under JYP Entertainment. He has produced several successful songs along with GOT7 and their EPs like Got It?, Mad, and Flight Log: Arrival peaked at number 1 position on the Billboard music chart. JB has a strong social media fan base with more than 3 million followers on Instagram.

Born Name

Lim Jae-beom

Nick Name

JB, Harabuji

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Goyang, South Korea

Residence

South Korea

Nationality

Education

JB went to Sewon High School. He later started attending Konkuk University to major in Film.

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Record Producer, Dancer

Family

• Siblings – None

Manager

JB was represented by JYP Entertainment. On January 19, 2021, it was announced that JB and all the other members of Got7 had parted ways with JYP Entertainment after their contract had expired.

Genre

K-pop, Hip Hop, Trap, R&B

Instruments

Vocals, Piano

Labels

• JYP Entertainment (Contract expired on January 19, 2021)
• Sony Music Entertainment
• H1ghr Music
• CDNZA Records

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 10.5 in or 179 cm

Weight

68 kg or 150 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

JB has dated –

1. PURE.D (2020-2023) – JB started dating special effects artist and YouTuber PURE.D in 2020 and they confirmed their relationship in July 2022. In February 2023, JB’s agency revealed that the couple had broken up.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian

He is of South Korean descent.

Hair Color

Black

He often tends to dye his hair ‘dark brown’ or ‘blonde’.

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Ear piercing

Brand Endorsements

JB has done endorsement work for the following brands –

• Black Yak Walk Fit shoes
• Nàtuur POP
• J.Estina
• SMART School Uniform
• NBA Korea & China
• Bausch & Lomb Thailand
• CGV Youth Brand Festival
• Est Cola
• G+ Star Zone Season 7
• Celuscan
• Tao Kae Noi
• Aida Sekkei
• FWD Thailand

Religion

Christianity

Best Known For

• Being a vocalist and group leader of the popular South Korean boy group, GOT7, under JYP Entertainment
• Being a member of boy band duo JJ Project

First Album

JB released his debut album Identify with his band, GOT7, in 2014. The album was well received and peaked at number 1 on the Korean music chart and on number 6 on the Billboard charts.

First TV Show

JB made his TV show debut on the drama series Dream High 2 in 2012.

JB Favorite Things

• Food – Soondubu Jjigae (soft spicy tofu stew), Budae jjigae (sausage stew)
• Artist – Michael Jackson, India Arie, Chaka Khan
• Color – Gray
• Movies – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Midnight in Paris (2011)
• Sports – Basketball, Football

JB Facts

1. His parents divorced when he was young because of his father’s drinking addiction.
2. JB auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2009 along with his GOT7 fellow member Jinyoung and both stood 1st in the open audition.
3. In May 2012, his agency formed a duo band called ‘JJ Project’ consisting of JB and Jinyoung and they debuted with single album Bounce.
4. He made his official debut as a part of the 7-member boy band Got7 on January 16, 2014.
5. In 2016, he suffered a spinal disc injury due to which, he missed many of the Got7‘s Fly Tour concerts.
6. As per his Instagram posts, it is quite clear that JB enjoys photography and is good at it. His other hobbies include watching movies, traveling, eating outside, and collecting shoes.
7. He is not a dog person and is allergic to dog hair.
8. JB is also ambidextrous and can use both his hands equally well.
9. His role models among K-pop groups are 2PM and Shinhwa and he also adores Yoona from Girls’ Generation.
10. He was diagnosed with clinical depression and panic disorder in the past.

Featured Image by JB / Instagram