Kim Junsu
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Kim Junsu generally known as Junsu, was born on January 15, 1988. He is the main vocalist of Korean boy group 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...

 managed by JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....

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Early Life

Junsu was born in Daegu
Daegu
Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...

, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

 and attended DongA School For The Arts with a major in the broadcasting/entertainment department.

Pre-Debut

Prior to singing, Junsu had entered and won various poem- and song-writing contests. He originally auditioned for YG Entertainment, where he befriended G-Dragon and Tae Yang of Big Bang. He was accepted into both YG & JYP Entertainment, but chose to take the path of JYP in his final decision. Up till now, he is still close friends with both members of Big Bang.

Group

On September 4, 2008, Junsu, along with 6 other members, debuted as 2PM with their first single "10점 만점에 10점" ("10 Points out of 10 Points") from their single album "Hottest Time of the Day."

So far, 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...

 has released two studio albums and three EPs.

Solo

On October 7, 2011, Junsu released his debut solo single Alive on various digital music sites by the name Jun. K. The official MV of Alive has been uploaded to 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...

's official Youtube account on October 10, 2011. His solo single quickly rose up the charts to be no. 1 of the Melon music charts and on Cyworld as well.

Other works of his include “HOT“, “Sunshine” and “Don’t Go”.

Personal Life

Junsu stands and weighs 68 kg (149.9 lb; 10.7 st). He speaks Korean and minimal English. His hobbies include composing, fashion, collecting accessories and shoes. His specialties are singing and writing themes. He is widely known by the nicknames Jun. K, Daegu Grandpa and Panda and called the 'Jun Brothers' together with fellow member Junho. Junsu 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.

Television

Year Title Role
2008 Mnet
Mnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...

 Hot Blood
Himself
2008 MBC
MBC
-Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines...

 Idol Army Season 3
Himself
2009 Mnet
Mnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...

 2PM Wild Bunny
Himself
2011 SBS 2PM Show Himself
2011 KBS2 Immortal Song 2 Himself

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