Jaehyun
Jaehyun in 2023
Born
Myung Jae-hyun

(2003-12-04) December 4, 2003 (age 20)
EducationSeongnam High School
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active2023 (2023)–present
Musical career
Genres
  • K-pop
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
명재현
Revised RomanizationMyung Jaehyun
McCune–ReischauerMyŏng Jaehyŏn

Myung Jae-hyun (Korean: 명재현; born on December 4, 2003), more commonly known as Jaehyun, is a South Korean rapper, singer, producer, and dancer, best known as a member of the South Korean boy band BOYNEXTDOOR under KOZ Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation. He debuted with the group on May 30, 2023, with the single album WHO!.

Early life and Education

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Jaehyun was born on December 4, 2003, in Daebang, Dongjak district in Seoul.[1] He graduated from Seoul Singil Elementary School and Seongnam High School.[2] In school, he was the captain of a sports team and actively participated in extracurricular activities. He was also involved in the economics and business management clubs during his high school years. Jaehyun served as a member of the student council, holding the position of either school president or vice president. He used to enter a lot of writing competitions in high school because he enjoyed writing poetry. He has an older brother, born in 1999, and grew up with his mother. Additionally, he briefly lived abroad during his childhood, where he prioritized education.

Alongside his academic and leadership roles, Jaehyun was passionate about soccer, which he played competitively.[3]

Career

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Time at YG and debut with BOYNEXTDOOR

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Jaehyun’s mother worked in the music industry and had exposed him to a wide range of music.[4] He began his career in the entertainment industry as a trainee at YG Entertainment, where he trained as a singer before eventually leaving the company. During his time at YG, he was given the opportunity to use Bobby of iKON's producer studio, which helped him refine his skills as a trainee.[5] He later joined KOZ Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation, in late 2022 to continue his training. Additionally, Jaehyun took classes at Def Dance Skool,[6] where he further developed his dance skills. After joining KOZ, he reportedly received an offer from the record label Mine Field, which he declined.

 
BoyNextDoor at Music Bank, 2024

Jaehyun was the final member to join the lineup of BOYNEXTDOOR.[7] He revealed in a live broadcast that he auditioned on the last day of the other members’ monthly evaluation, meaning he immediately started to prepare for his debut upon joining the group.

He made his official debut and became the leader of the team on May 30, 2023, with the release of their single album WHO!. His debut marked the beginning of his career as part of the group in the K-pop industry. The track "Serenade" was inspired by Jaehyun's parents’ love story.[8]

Discography

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Production discography

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Year Album Song(s)
2023 Who! (single album) "But I Like You" (돌아버리겠다)
2023 Why.. "Crying", "But Sometimes" (뭣 갈아), "ABCDLOVE"
2024 How? (EP) Earth, Wind & Fire (song), Life is Cool, Dear, My Darling
2024 19.99 (EP) "Dangerous" (부모님 관람불가), "Gonna Be a Rock" (돌멩이), "Nice Guy", "20" (스물), "Call Me"

References

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  1. ^ 아이돌 인간극장 (2023-06-15). [ENG/JPN] 보이넥스트도어가 알려주는 신박한 고백 방법💌 | 아이돌 인간극장. Retrieved 2024-11-28 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ 김규인 (2020-07-03). 2020 성남고등학교 학생회 홍보영상. Retrieved 2024-11-28 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "JAEHYUN: "We might be there when you open the door one day." - Weverse Magazine". magazine.weverse.io. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  4. ^ Delgado, Sara (2023-06-30). "30 questions with BOYNEXTDOOR". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  5. ^ KBS Kpop (2024-05-18). [아이엠온더비트] EP.4 iKON 바비 | f, 무중력, BORN HATER, 연결고리#힙합 [4K HDR]. Retrieved 2024-11-28 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "This Pre-Debut Academy Is Fueling The Next Generation Of K-Pop — More Than 10 Active Idols Trained There". Koreaboo. 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  7. ^ Delgado, Sara (2023-06-30). "30 questions with BOYNEXTDOOR". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  8. ^ "JAEHYUN: "We might be there when you open the door one day." - Weverse Magazine". magazine.weverse.io. Retrieved 2024-11-28.