Ju-ne (주네), formerly known as Junhoe (준회), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor and a member of the boy group iKON under 143 Entertainment.
Ju-ne (iKON) Profile
Stage Name | JUNE (준회) |
Birth Name | Koo Junhoe (구준회) |
Occupation | Singer, Actor |
Birthday | March 31, 1997 |
Active Years | 2013–present |
Age | 27 (in 2024) |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Height | 183 cm (6’0″) |
Weight | 68 kg (149 lbs) |
Nationality | Korean |
Blood Type | A |
MBTI | ENFP |
Ju-ne (iKON) Facts:
Early Life
– He was born in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– He went to Seoul Naebalsan Elementary School.
– He dropped out of Hwagok Middle School and passed his GED for middle school and high school.
Personal Life
– His family consists of his parents and older sister named Goo Yeijin (b.1994) who is a Youtuber under the name ‘Kuyeah’.
– Ju-ne wrote the song ‘I Want You Back’ seven years before he could record and release it. (MORE)
– He looks at his phone as soone as he wakes up.
– He would do agyeo to his girlfriend if asked. (POPTEEN)
– He described himself in one word as ‘wine’ because he wants to be more valuable as time passes.
– Song said he spends a lot of time on something he spends and is the type to get things done. (hello82)
– According to DK, he and Bobby couldn’t maintain eye contact for 10 seconds because they felt awkward.
– His skills include writing poems, working out and pretending to listen.
– He used to practice jiu jutsu and guitar as hobbies but doesn’t anymore and likes reading and writing.
– He thinks that a guy who loves but cools down fast is the bad guy as the girl would keep chasing to get things back to how they used to be. (Oggi Magazine)
– Song said when he first met him he thought Ju-ne was older than him. (STUDIO JAMBOX)
– The members say he’s a bit messy, like his feet sometimes smell bad.
– Song once threw out his old zebra-patterned underwear because they were too worn out.
– Chan mentioned that he is often late.
– DK said he is like a rugby ball because he doesn’t know where he is going to bounce but he is gentle yet mischievous by nature. (Nylon 2019)
– He has weak ankles and wrists.
– He waits for his room to collect the mess before airing out his room and cleaning for an hour once a week or two. (VOGUE POP)
– Song said he has a special way of eating. (Hallyu Top)
– Jay thinks DK respects the elders the most, while he seems to respect them the least.
– Ju-ne’s ideal type is someone who doesn’t like him much, but he jokingly mentioned his celebrity crush is Kim Taeri from “The Handmaiden”.
– He lost 7kgs by eating less rice, working out intensely and drinking a glass with almonds at night. (GQ Korea)
– Given the choice, he prefers fame over worldly desires.
– He has the biggest hands in the group. (ASK IN A BOX)
– A member he would’ve gotten closer to even without iKon is Jay.
– His motto is ‘Let’s always be thankful’.
Career
– Ju-ne is the main vocalist in iKON.
– He appeared in the dramas ‘Bo-ra! Deborah’ and ‘Twinkling Watermelon’.
– He was part of Team B on WIN.
– He appeared on Kpop Star season 1.
– He joined YG in April 2012.
– He appeared on “King of Masked Singer” wearing a mask called “Racing Car”.
– He participates in writing and composing the group’s songs.
– When he was young, he appeared on “Star King” impersonating Michael Jackson.
Likes & Dislikes
– He likes the book ‘Norwegian Wood’.
– His favorite color is black.
– He is a fan of Kitano Takeshi.
– His favorite animals are dogs and otters.
– He doesn’t like the comedy genre. (JJ Magazine)
– He is a fan of Michael Jackson’s music.
– He likes the movie ‘Memories of Matsuko’.
Food Preferences
– He likes to eat pork spare ribs.
– He likes to eat spicy stir fried chicken.
– He loves to eat hamburgers.
Abilities
– Ju-ne used to practice Brazilian jiu jitsu.
– He can speak Japanese very well.
– He enjoys writing poems.
– Members said that even though he’s tall, he is very flexible.
– He’s good at imitating famous people like PSY and BIGBANG’s Seungri.
– He can play the guitar.
Personality & Habits
– He said he loves to have conversations but is not good at approaching people.
– Ju-ne cries the most in the group. (팬바타 FANVATAR)
– He said he is the type to get lonely when he is alone but doesn’t contact anyone.
– He can be overly honest sometimes and say things he didn’t mean to say. (Golden Clinic)
– He always touches his ears out of habit when he is in a daze.
– He shows his emotions on his face if he is upset or happy. (KONVERSATION EP.2)
– He said he sometimes is not very considerate of others’ moods.
– He doesn’t listen to others unless he feels like an explanation is necessary. (iKON-ON : 2022)
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @juneeeeeeya
Twitter: @tkwpcnfak | JUNE_GOZARU_JP
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music
Ju-ne Photos
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