JB (Lim Jae-beom) Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10.5 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | January 6, 1994 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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 –
- 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
- NÃ tuur 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 –Â Soondubu Jjigae (soft spicy tofu stew), Budae jjigae (sausage stew)
- Artist –Â Michael Jackson, India Arie, Chaka Khan
- Color – Gray
- Movies – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Midnight in Paris (2011)
- Sports –Â Basketball, Football
JB Facts
- His parents divorced when he was young because of his father’s drinking addiction.
- JB auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2009 along with his GOT7 fellow member Jinyoung and both stood 1st in the open audition.
- In May 2012, his agency formed a duo band called ‘JJ Project’ consisting of JB and Jinyoung and they debuted with single album Bounce.
- He made his official debut as a part of the 7-member boy band Got7 on January 16, 2014.
- In 2016, he suffered a spinal disc injury due to which, he missed many of the Got7‘s Fly Tour concerts.
- 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.
- He is not a dog person and is allergic to dog hair.
- JB is also ambidextrous and can use both his hands equally well.
- His role models among K-pop groups are 2PM and Shinhwa and he also adores Yoona from Girls’ Generation.
- He was diagnosed with clinical depression and panic disorder in the past.
Featured Image by JB / Instagram
I love got7 so so much