JYJ

JYJ is known to come from the first letters of the three members' given names: Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu. In Korean it is read "Je-i-wa-i-je-i." The group's members are Kim Jae-joong, Kim Junsu and Park Yoo-chun, and the name has remained the same throughout their activities.

JYJ is known to have been formed in 2010 by Kim Jae-joong, Park Yoo-chun and Kim Junsu, who had previously been members of TVXQ. The group began its activities on September 8 of that year by releasing "Itsudatte Kimi ni" (Always for You) in Japan, which is recorded as its debut song.

JYJ's debut song was the Japanese-language track "Itsudatte Kimi ni," released on September 8, 2010. Its title is translated as "Always for You" in English and "Eonjena Neoege" in Korean. The group began its activities with this song, which was released first in Japan before their Korean-language work.

JYJ is known to have released the English-language album "The Beginning" in 2010, the Korean full-length album "In Heaven" in 2011 and the full-length album "Just Us" in 2014. These albums center on pop, R&B and dance tracks, with some ballads, all showcasing the three members' vocals.

Songs often associated with JYJ include "Empty," "In Heaven," "Back Seat" and "BABOBOY." Their range runs from intense dance tracks to emotional ballads, which makes it enjoyable to compare the vocal colors of the three members as you listen through their catalog.

As of November 2026, JYJ is on hiatus as a group. No official disbandment announcement has been confirmed, but group activities have stopped. For the three members' activities, the most accurate source is each member's own official channel rather than unofficial accounts or rumors.

There is currently no confirmed information on a group-level agency or an official fandom name for JYJ. Because group activities are on hold, each member's representation and fan club operations may differ. For fan club news, check the announcements on each member's individual official channels.

JYJ's music is often noted for songs in which the three members' distinct voices blend together. The group released albums in English, Japanese and Korean, reaching fans in many countries, and their records also include songs that the members helped write and compose themselves.

Start with their most widely known songs, then go back to the debut track "Itsudatte Kimi ni" for their early mood, and follow their English and Korean albums in release order. Listening by language also makes it easy to compare the different atmosphere each album brings.

Since JYJ's group activities are on hold, the most accurate way to follow Kim Jae-joong, Kim Junsu and Park Yoo-chun is through each member's own official channels. Rely on official announcements from the members and their representatives rather than unconfirmed rumors, and please keep fan activities respectful.