J.SEPH (제이셉) is a South Korean singer under DSP Media Entertainment. He is a member of the co-ed group KARD.
J.seph (KARD) Profile
| Stage Name | J.SEPH (제이셉) |
| Birth Name | Kim Tae Hyung (김태형) |
| Occupation | Rapper, songwriter, producer |
| Birthday | June 21, 1992 |
| Active Years | 2016–present |
| Age | 32 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini-Cancer cusp |
| Height | 178.5 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 71 kg (156 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | O |
| MBTI | ISFP-A |
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J.seph (KARD) Facts:
Early Life
– J.seph was born in Chungju, Chungcheong-Pukto province, South Korea.
– He attended Jecheon High School.
Personal Life
– His card name is Ace.
– He went to Korea National Open University.
– He believes his life is like fire.
– His role model is Cristiano Ronaldo. (SoompiTV)
– His ultimate desire is to become a professional actor. (ReacttotheK)
– He was in the Transport Squad, HQ company, 7th brigade, and 6th Division of the ROK Army.
– Jiwoo wants to become his stylist.
– According to Jiwoo, he has a slim physique and very long legs.
– He wasn’t interested in fashion or clothes before. (Q2HAN)
– He and BM have been friends for 12 years. Their song ‘Been That Boy’ is about when they were trainees.
– He wants a cheetah as a pet. (hello82)
– He wanted to be a countryside singer.
– He lived with BM in a dorm for three and a half years after he moved from his home to Goshiwon.
– He can’t really do girl dance moves.
– J.seph and BM were originally planned to debut as a K-hip-hop duo.
– He wants to watch the 2002 World Cup for the first time again.
– He explained his card’s meaning which is, “The Ace can either be the lowest card that supports the team, or the highest card that is sharp”.
– According to BM, he re-records his part very frequently because he wants to go over every little detail. (DAEBAK SHOW)
– He usually watches YouTube videos of Korean national soccer players.
– If he could be any character from a movie or show then he would be “Kiwoo” the son the Parasite.
– The members call him Taebal and Taebang.
– He is the funniest member among them.(HallyuSG)
– His suit is Spades.
– He knows how to speak English.
– He is a huge fan of BlackPink, Red Velvet, Laboum, and Twice. (Pops in Seoul)
– He has an older sibling.
– He’d be a counsellor if he wasn’t a singer.
– His stage name “J.seph” was given by his sister which means “Joseph” but without the O.
– He likes cracking his head to feel refreshed.
– He is skilled in making ramyun noodles.
– He wasn’t very fashionable before joining the military.
– He’s close friends with Kim Sojung and Juyeon, GFriend’s Sowon, and GOT7’s Jackson.
– J.Seph’s ideal type is actress Jeon Ji-Hyun.
– He represents the letter A in KARD.
– His nickname is Taebangi.
– He is the only KARD member to be subject to military service since BM is American.
– His speciality is writing rap lyrics.
– He likes to re-record his part the most. (ReacttotheK)
– Growing up he didn’t have any dreams so, his parents suggested him to become a soldier. He took the noncommissioned officer exam but he failed the exam.
– His enlistment date for the military was October 5, 2020.
– He was discharged with the rank of sergeant on April 4, 2022.
– He is the only KARD member whose birthday is in the first half of the year.
– He has the same birth name as BTS’s V.
Career
– J.seph is the Main Rapper, Lead Dancer and Sub-Vocalist of KARD.
– His training period is 5 years.
– He also appeared in Rainbow’s “Sunshine” and “Tell Me Tell Me” MV.
– He sang OST for TVN’s “Newlywed Diary 2” with Somin.
– He won 2019’s 1st I’m Celeb Award for That’s My Only World.
– He appeared in Kara‘s Mamma Mia MV.
– He was a part of the Korean Army Musical group called Meissa’s Song which also included
Chanyeol from EXO, former B.A.P’s member Daehyun, INFINITE’s Myungsoo, IN2IT members Inpyo and Hyunuk, VAV’s Baron, ARGON’s Gon, Park Sunho and other idols.
Likes & Dislikes
– He likes the anime Dragon Ball.
– His favorite song of his own band KARD is ‘Rumor’. (K-pop Insider)
– He is a fan of Park Siyeon.
– He enjoys cooking, playing online soccer games and listening to older music.
– He loves the musicals “Chicago”, “All That Jazz”, and “Hadestown”.
Food Preferences
– He really likes pizza with a pineapple topping.
– His favourite foods include pizza, chicken, sushi, squid, cashews, and Korean food.
– His favourite Japanese foods include beef and pork yakiniku, shrimp cutlet curry, sushi, ramen, and tsukemen.
– He can only tolerate 2 bottles of Soju.
– He can never be on a diet because he loves eating a lot.
– Ice cream cake is his favorite kind of cake. (JREKML)
Personality & Habits
– According to Jiwoo, he is the type of person who can explain himself without the need for language.
– His sleep habit is sleeping with his eyes and mouth open.
– J.Seph has a habit of cracking his knuckles and carrying lip balm with him.
– He is considered to have a very quirky and funny personality.
– He was picked as a member of KARD that eats and jokes the most according to Jiwoo and Somin.
– He thinks of himself as a scaredy cat. (SmingPlay)
– He said he loves being alone and tends to rest a lot whenever he travels.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: J.seph_
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon
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