JB is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor, best known as the lead singer and group leader of the popular South Korean boy band. Got7 under JYP Entertainment . He has produced several successful songs along with Got7 and their EPs like Got It? , Furious , and Flight Log: Arrival reached #1 on the Billboard music chart. JB has a strong social media following with more than 3 million followers on Instagram.

Born name

Lim Jae-beom

nickname

JB

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Goyang, South Korea

Residence

South Korea

nationality

training

JB went to Sewon High School . He later began attending Konkuk University majoring in film.

occupation

Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Record Producer, Dancer

family

• Father – unknown
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – None

Manager

JB is represented by JYP Entertainment.

Genre

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

instruments

singing, piano

labels

• JYP Entertainment
• Sony Music Entertainment

To build

Slim

Height

179 cm (5 ft 10.5 in)

weight

68 kg or 150 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

JB hasn’t publicly dated anyone yet, but he described his idol guy as someone who’s cute and can get his attention.

race/ethnicity

Asian

He is of South Korean descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

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

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Ohrlochpiercing

brand promotion

JB has done endorsement work for the following brands –

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

Religion

Christianity

Known for

As the lead singer and group leader of the popular South Korean boy band Got7 under JYP Entertainment

First album

JB released his debut album Identify with his band, Got7 , in 2014. The album was well received, reaching #1 on the Korean music chart and #6 on the Billboard chart.

First TV show

JB made his TV show debut in the drama series Traumhoch 2 in 2012.

JB favorite things

• Essen – Soondubu Jjigae (zartwürziger Tofu-Eintopf), Budae jjigae (Wurst-Eintopf)
• Artist – Michael Jackson, India Aria, 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 alcohol addiction.
2. JB auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2009 along with fellow Got7 member Jinyoung and both placed first in the open audition.
3. In May 2012, his agency formed a duo band consisting of JB and Jinyoung called “JJ Project” and debuted with a single album, Prallen .
4. He made his official debut as part of the 7-piece boy band Got7 on January 16, 2014.
5. In 2016, he suffered a disc injury that caused him to miss many of the Got7 ‘s Flying Tour concerts.
6. According to his Instagram posts, it’s pretty clear that JB enjoys taking photos and is good at it. His other hobbies include watching movies, travelling, al fresco dining and collecting shoes.
7. He is not a dog and is allergic to dog hair.
8. JB is also ambidextrous and can use both hands equally well.
9. His idols among K-pop groups are 2PM and Shinhwa, and he also loves Yoona from Girls’ Generation.
10. Follow him on Instagram.