XIA Junsu’s Biography

PROFILE

Name: 김준수 Kim Junsu
시아준수 Xiah Junsu | ジュンス Junsu | 金俊秀
Birthday: 15 December 1986 (Actual) | 01 January 1987 (Registered)
Place of birth: Gyeonggi-do
Education: Myongji University (Musical Performance)
Height: 178cm | Weight: 64kg | Blood Type: B
Pet: Leo, Tigger, Bakira, Leon, Odd, Casillas, Xiahki
Twitter: @0101xiahtic (old), @1215thexiahtic (current)

Xia Junsu, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and stage actor. Best known as a former member of South Korean boy band TVXQ (2003-2009) and currently JYJ (2010-Present), he has branched out to act in musicals.

EARLY LIFE

Kim Junsu was born and raised in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. His mother was a former Miss Korea contestant and he has an older fraternal twin brother named Kim Junho. In elementary school, he was a member of a dance group ‘SRD’, which stood for song, rap and dance with childhood friend Eunhyuk of Super Junior. Junsu was signed by Korean talent agency SM Entertainment after his participation in their 6th Annual Starlight Casting System. He joined SM Entertainment at the age of eleven and his first contract began 12 February 2000.

SONGWRITER

• Wrote rap Lyrics (with Yoochun and YH) of “Love After Love” – Recorded in 2nd Korean Album “Rising Sun” (DBSK 2005)
• Composed “네 곁에숨쉴수있다면 (White Lie)” – Recorded in 3rd Korean Studio Album “O Jung.Ban.Hap” (DBSK 2006)
• Composed “My Page” – Performed at 2nd Asia Tour “O” (DBSK 2007)
• Composed “Rainy Night” – Recorded in Japanese Single “If…/Rainy Night” (THSK 2008)
• Wrote the lyrics of “노을..바라보다 (Picture of You)” – Recorded in 4th Korean Studio Album “Mirotic” (DBSK 2008)
• Wrote rap part (with YH) of “사랑 안녕 사랑 (Love Bye Love)” – Recorded in 4th Korean Studio Album “Mirotic – C Version” (DBSK 2008)
• Composed “XIAHTIC” (Korean Ver.) – Performed at 3rd Asia Tour “Mirotic” ft. Key from SHINee (DBSK 2009)
• Composed “XIAHTIC” (Japanese Ver.) – Recorded in Japanese Single “Break Out!” (THSK 2010)
• Co-composer “Shelter” (with Jaejoong) – Recorded in Japanese single “Colors ~Melody & Harmony~ ” (By Yoochun and Jaejoong) (THSK 2010)
• Composer & lyricist & Arranger of “Intoxication” – Recorded in first solo Japanese single “XIAH” (2010)
• Composed “I can Soar” – Recorded in JYJ Worlwide Album “The Beginning” (JYJ 2010)
• Composer, Lyricist & Arranger of “Mission” (Micky wrote the rap part) – Recorded in 1th Korean Album “JYJ Mussic Essay – Their Rooms” (JYJ 2010)
• Composer & Lyricist & Arranger of “Fallen Leaves” – Recorded in 1th Korean Album “JYJ Mussic Essay – Their Rooms” (JYJ 2010)
• Lyricist of  “You’re” – Recorded in JYJ Album “In Heaven” (2011); Performed in 2011 JYJ World Tour Concert (2011-2012)
• Arranger & Composer of “Sunset” and “Tarantallegra” – Recorded in 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
• Lyricist & Co-composer of “Set Me Free” – Recorded in 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
• Co-composer of “돌고 돌아도 (Around and Around / Reflect of Love)” – Recorded in 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
• Co-lyricist & Composer of “Lullaby” – Recorded in 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
• Co-lyricist of “Fever” – Recorded in 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
• Lyricist & Composer of “이슬을 머금은 나무 (Tree Covered in Dew / A Fairy)” – Recorded in 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
• Lyricist, Composer & Arranger of “Breath” – Recorded in 1st Solo Album “Xia Tarantallegra” (2012)
• Co-Composer of “Rainy Eyes” – Recorded in 2nd Solo Album “Incredible” (2013)
• Lyricst of “Incredible Feat. Quincy Combs” – Recorded in 2nd Solo Album “Incredible” (2013)
• Lyricst & Co-Composer of “나 지금 고백한다 (Feat. 길미) / I’m Confessing Now (Feat. Gilmi)”- Recorded in 2nd Solo Album “Incredible” (2013)
• Co-Lyricist of “Turn It Up (Feat. Dok2)” – Recorded in 2nd Solo Album “Incredible” (2013)
• Lyricist & Composer of “이 노래 웃기지 (Narr. 붐) / This Song Is Funny, Right?(narrator: Boom)” – Recorded in 2nd Solo Album “Incredible” (2013)
• Lyricist of  “Reach” – Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Co-Lyricist & Co-Composer of “꽃 / Flower” – Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Co-Lyricist of “Out of Control” – Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Lyiricst & Co-composer of “X Song” – Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Co-lyricist of “License to Love” – Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Co-lyricist of  “Musical in Life” – Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Co-lyricist of “F.L.P” – Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Co-composer of “Hello Hello”- Recorded in 3rd Solo Album “Flower” (2015)
• Co-Lyricist & Co-Composer of “OeO (Feat. Giriboy)” – Recorded in 1st Mini Album “Yesterday” (2015)
• Co-Lyricist & Co-Composer of “Midnight Show (Feat. Cheetah)” – Recorded in 1st Mini Album “Yesterday” (2015)
• Co-Lyricist & Co-Composer “비단길/ Silk Road (Feat. BewhY)” – Recorded in 1st Mini Album “Yesterday” (2015)
• Co-composer of Tarantallegra” (acoustic version) – Recorded in 1st Mini Album “Yesterday” (2015)
• Co-composer of “꽃/ Flower” – Recorded in 1st Mini Album “Yesterday” (2015)

SINGER

EPs:

“XIAH” (Japanese Release, May 2010)

Xiah is the first Japanese EP of Kim Junsu of JYJ.

1. “Intoxication” (Lyricist – Xiah / Arranger –  Xiah)
2. “Kanashimi No Yukue” (Lyricist – Shinjiroh Inoue / Arranger –  Shinjiroh Inoue)
3. ”Kimi ga Ireba~Beautiful Love~”  (Lyricist – Xiah / Arranger –  Xiah)
4. “Kimi ga Ireba ~Beautiful Love~ (Instrumental)” (Lyricist – Shinjiroh Inoue / Arranger –  Shinjiroh Inoue)

“Musical December 2013 with Kim Junsu” (Korean Release, May 2013)

Musical December 2013 With Kim Junsu is an extended play released by South Korean singer XIA (Kim Junsu). The album contains songs from the musical December, in which the singer plays the lead role on stage; as well as collaborations with Lyn and Gummy.

1. “12월 12 wol ( 12 Month)” (Lyrics by: 조현주 Jo Hyeon-ju / Music by: 김광석 Kim Gwang-seok)
2. “스치다 Seuchida (ft. Lyn) (Brushing by/Serendipity)” (Lyrics by: 장차 Jangcha / Music by: 박민주 Park Min-ju)
3. “사랑이라는 이유로 Sarangiraneun iyuro (ft. Gummy) (In The Name Of Love)” (Lyrics & Music by: 김형석 Kim Hyeong-seok)
4. “너무 아픈 사랑은 사랑이 아니었음을 Neomu apeun sarangi anieosseumeul (Love that is too painful is not love)” (Lyrics by: 류근 Ryu Geun / Music by: 김광석 Kim Gwang-seok)
5. “이등병의 편지 I deungbyeong-ui pyeonji (The Letter of a Soldier)”  (Lyrics & Music by: 김현성 Kim Hyeong-seok)
6. “12월 12 wol (instrumental) (12 Month)” (Music by: 김광석 Kim Gwang-seok)

“Yesterday” (Korean Release, October 2015)

“Yesterday 꼭 어제 (Kkok eoje)” is an EP of South Korean singer Kim Junsu, released under his stage name XIA on 19 October 2015. The first music video was released for the title song of the same name. The album contains eight tracks, three of which are acoustic versions of previously released songs.

1. “꼭 어제/ Kkok eoje” (Just Yesterday) (Lyrics & Music by: Lucia)
2. “OeO Feat. Giriboy” (Lyrics by: XIA, J.Kimb, Giriboy / Music by: XIA, Jeong Jae-yeop 정재엽)
3. “Midnight Show Feat. Cheetah” (Lyrics & Music by: XIA, Park Il 박일)
4. “토끼와 거북이 / Tokkiwa geobugi / The Rabbit and the Turtle” (Lyrics & Music by: Hoe Jang-nim 회장님)
5. “비단길 / Bidangil / Silk Road Feat. BewhY”  (Lyrics & Music by: XIA, Kwon Bin-gi 권빈기)
6. “Tarantallegra” acoustic version (Lyrics by: JUNO / Music by: XIA)
7. “Incredible” acoustic version (Lyrics by: XIA, Bruce ‘Automatic’ Vanderveer, Ebony Cunningham / Music by: Bruce ‘Automatic’ Vanderveer, Ebony Cunningham)
8. “꽃 / Kkot / Flower” (Lyrics by: XIA, Kim Tae-wan 김태완 / Music by: XIA, Kim Tae-wan 김태완)

SINGLES:

“Uncommitted” (Korean Repackage Album, August 2012)

Uncommitted is XIA’s first single. It consists of title track “Uncommitted” and an oriental version of the title song of his first Korean studio album Tarantallegra, which was released earlier in 2012. Both songs on this single are sung in English

1. “Uncommitted” (Lyrics – Bruce ‘Automatic’ Vanderveer / Music –  Bruce ‘Automatic’ Vanderveer)
2. “Tarantallegra (Oriental Ver.) [Ft. Flowsik Of Aziatix]” (Lyrics – JUNO / Music – XIA)
3. “Uncommitted”(Inst.) (Music –  Bruce ‘Automatic’ Vanderveer)
4. “Tarantallegra (Oriental Ver.) [Ft. Flowsik Of Aziatix]”(Inst.) (Music –  XIA)

“Thank U For” (Digital Korean Single, December 2012)

Thank U For is a digital single released by South Korean singer XIA,intended to be a Christmas Eve present for his fans.

1. “Thank U For” (Lyrics – JUNO, Kim Ji-na/ Music –  Shikata, Reo)
2. “Thank U For”(Instrumental) (Music –  Shikata, Reo)

STUDIO ALBUMS:

”Tarantallegra” (1st Korean Album, 2012)

Tarantallegra is the first Korean solo studio album by JYJ member Kim Junsu, released on May 14, 2012. It was the first album he released as a solo artist under the stage name XIA.

1. “Sunset” (Composer & Arranger: XIA)
2. “Tarantallegra” feat. Flowsik of Aziatix (Lyricist: JUNO / Composer & Arranger: XIA)
3. “Set Me Free” feat. Bizzy (Lyricist: XIA, Fraktal / Composer: XIA, Fraktal / Arranger: Fraktal)
4. “No Gain” (Lyricist & Composer: Kim Jaejoong  / Arranger: Kwon Bin-ki)
5. “사랑이 싫다구요 / I Don’t Like Love” (Lyricist, Composer & Arranger: Jung Hye-sung)
6. “돌고 돌아도/ Even Though I Turn Around and Around” (Lyricist: JUNO / Composer & Arranger: Xia, Kim Sae-jin)
7. “Intoxication” (Lyricist, Composer & Arranger: XIA)
8. “Breath” feat. Double K (Lyricist, Composer & Arranger: XIA)
9. “알면서도 / Even Though You Already Know” (Lyricist: Kim Sae-jin / Composer: Kim Sae-jin, PJ  / Arranger: PJ )
10. “Lullaby” feat. Gaeko of Dynamic Duo (Lyricist: Xia, Fraktal / Composer: XIA / Arranger: Fraktal)
11. “Fever” (Lyricist: Xia, JUNO / Composer: Xeno, Jedi / Arranger: Xeno)
12. “이슬을 머금은 나무 / The Tree Covered In Dew” (Lyricist & Composer: XIA / Arranger: Sung Jung-jin)

“Incredible” (2nd Korean Album, 2013)

Incredible is the second Korean solo studio album by JYJ member Kim Junsu (stage name: XIA). It was released digitally and physically on July 15, 2013. The same day MelOn TV and LOEN Entertainment streamed his live showcase, the latter via YouTube and uStream.

1. “No Reason” (Lyrics by: Kim Tae-wan / Music by: Kim Tae-wan)
2. “Rainy Eyes” (Lyrics by: Kim Ji-hyang / Music by: XIA, Gwon Bin-gi)
3. “미안 Mian” / Sorry (Lyrics by: Hee Jang-nim, Lee Cheol / Music by: Hee Jang-nim, 2JAJA)
4. “Chocolate Girl” (Lyrics by: Kim Bag-sa, Oh Hyun-ju / Music by: Kim Bag-sa)
5. “Incredible Feat. Quincy Combs” (Lyrics by: XIA, Bruce ‘Automatic’ Vanderveer / Music by: Bruce ‘Automatic’ Vanderveer)
6. “나 지금 고백한다 / Na jigeum gobaekhanda / I’m Confessing Now Feat. 길미 Gilmi” () (Lyrics by: XIA / Music by: XIA, Park Il)
7. “가지마 Gajima / Don’t Go” (Lyrics by:JUNO, J.Kimb / Music by: Hee Jang-nim, 2JAJA)
8. “Turn It Up Feat. Dok2” (Lyrics by: JUNO, XIA / Music by: Fraktal 3:23)
9. “Fantasy” (Lyrics & Music by: Park Il, Kim Tae-wan)
10. “이 노래 웃기지 / I norae utgiji / This Song Is Funny, Right? (narrator: 붐 Boom)” (Lyrics & Music by: XIA)
11. “사랑하나 봐 Saranghana bwa / Seems Like Love” (Lyrics & Music by: Jeon Hae-sung)
12. “11시 그 적당함 11shi geu jeokdangham / 11am” (Lyrics & Music by: Francis)

“Flower” (3rd Korean Album, 2015)

Flower is the third studio album of South Korean singer Kim Junsu, released under his stage name XIA on 3 March 2015. The album features artists Tablo, Dok2 and Naul from Brown Eyed Soul. JYJ‘s Junsu has revealed plans to release a special edition album on May 28. The special edition album will include a disco punk mix version of “X Song,” an instrumental of “Flower,” music videos, album jacket filming making video, a DVD including his interviews, and more than fifty previously unreleased photos.

1. “Reach” (Lyrics by: XIA  / Music by: Alex von Soos)
2. “나비 Nabi / Butterfly” (JUNO, J.Kimb / Music by: 2JAJA, Hoi Jang-nim)
3. “꽃 Kkot / Flower” (Lyrics by: XIA, Kim Tae-won / Music by: Tablo XIA, Kim Tae-won)
4. “나의 밤 Na-ui bam / My Night” (Lyrics & Music by: Naul)
5. “Out of Control” (Lyrics by: XIA / Music by: YDG Fraktal)
6. “X Song” (Lyrics by: XIA / Music by: XIA, Kwon Bin-gi)
7. “License to Love” (Lyrics by: XIA, Lisa Desmond, Christian Fast, Henrik Goransson  / Music by: Lisa Desmond, Christian Fast, Henrik Goransson)
8. “Musical in Life” (Lyrics by: XIA  / Music by: Hoi Jang-nim, Jeong Jae-yeop “Love You More” JUNO, J.Kimb Ben Earle)
9. “F.L.P” (Lyrics by: XIA, Bruce Vanderveer, Ebony Cunningham  / Music by: Bruce Vanderveer, Ebony Cunningham)
10. “Hello Hello” (Lyrics by: JUNO, J.Kimb / Music by: XIA, Park Il)
11. “그 말 참 밉다 Geu mal cham mibda / Hateful Words” (Lyrics & Music by: Seong Hyeon, Baek Mu-hyeon)
12. “사랑숨 Sarangsum / Breath of Love” (Lyrics by: Kim Ji-hyang  / Music by: Melodesign)

OSTs:

• “Beautiful Thing” – Recorded in the OST for “Vacation” (2006)
• “Too love” – Recorded in KBS Korean Drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal OST Album, Park Yuchun’s Drama (2010)
• “You Are So Beautiful” – Recorded in SBS Korean Drama “Scent of a Woman” OST Album (2011)
• “사랑이 싫다구요 / I Don’t Like Love / Dislike Love / Love Means Nothing to Me” – Recorded in SBS Korean Drama “Rooftop Prince” OST Single, Park Yuchun’s Drama (2012)

• “Love is Like Snowflake” – Recorded in KBS Korean Drama “Nice Guy” OST (2012)

• “Foolish Heart” – Recorded in KBS Korean Drama “The Fugitive of Joseon” OST (2013)
• “I Love You” – Recorded in MBC Korean Drama “Empress Ki” OST (2013)
• “In The Time That I Love You” – Recorded in MBC Korean Drama “Mr. Back” OST (2014)
• “The Time of You Has Passed” – Recorded in SBS Korean Drama “Six Flying Dragons” OST (2015)

SOLO SONGS:

• “Rainy Night” – Recorded in Japanese Single “If…/Rainy Night” (2008)
• “White Lies” – Recorded in TVXQ’s third Korean album “MIROTIC” versions C & D only (2008)
• “XIAHTIC” – Recorded in Japanese Single “Break Out!” (2010)
• “I can Soar” – Recorded in “JYJ The Beginning” Worlwide Album (2010)

COLLABORATIONS:

• “Timeless” – Duet with Zhang Liyin (2006)
• TPL (Talk, Play, Love)/Promise You/Day Dream – Anyband (With BoA, Tablo & Jin Bora) for Samsung Anycall (2007)

CONCERTS:

• XIA “Tarantallegra“ World Tour: Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Shanghai, New York (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Germany (2012)
• 2012 XIA Ballad & Musical Concert with Orchestra (December, 2012)

OTHER PERFORMANCES:

• “All Rise” – Performed at 1st Asia Tour “Rising Sun”(2006)
• “My Page” – Performed at 2nd Asia Tour “O” (2007)
• XIAHTIC – Korean version Performed at 3rd Asia Tour “Mirotic” ft. Key(SHINee)(2008) and Japanese version Performed at “JYJ Thanksgiving Live Concert” (2010)
• “Intoxication/Kanashimi No Yukue/Kimi ga Ireba~Beautiful Love~” – Performed at “JYJ Thanksgiving Live Concert” (2010)
• “I can Soar” – Performed at the 1th JYJ Worldwide Tour (2010)
• “Too love” – Performed at the 1th JYJ Worldwide Tour (2010)

MV / PV:

• Featured in Zhang Liyin single “Timeless” MV (2006)
• Featured in AnyBand – “Talk Play Love” & “Promise U” (for Samsung’s Anycall music drama, with other artists) (2007)
• Kim Junsu Japanese single “Intoxication” PV (2010)
• XIA Junsu’s ”Tarantallegra” MV (2012) <watch here>
• XIA Junsu’s ”Tarantallegra” MV dance version (2012) <watch here>
• XIA Junsu’s ”Uncommitted” MV (2012) <watch here>
• XIA Junsu’s “알면서도”(Even though I already know) (2012) <watch here>
• XIA Junsu’s “Incredible” ft (Quincy) MV (2013) <watch here>
• XIA Junsu’s “Flower” MV (2015) <watch here>
• XIA Junsu’s “Yesterday” MV (2015) <watch here>
• XIA Junsu’s “OeO” Dance Performance (2015) <watch here>

MUSICAL ACTOR

MUSICALS:

• Played the role of “Mozart” in the Korean production of “Mozart! Das Musical” (2010)
• Junsu Musical Concert with Levay and Friends (2011)
• Played the role of “Jun” in the Korean production of the Musical “Tears of Heaven” (2011)
• Played the role of “Der Tod (Death)” in the Korean production of “Das Musical Elisabeth” (2012)
• Played the role of “Jiwook” in the Korean production of “December” (2013)
• Played the role of “Count Dracula” in the Korean production of “Dracula” (2014)
• Played the role of “L” in the Korean Production of “Death Note” (2015)

MUSICAL CONCERT:

• “Kim Junsu Musical Concert, Levay with Friends” (October 2010)

ACTOR

ACTING CAREER:

• Banjun Drama: “The King’s Men”, “Tokyo Holiday”, “Finding Lost Love”, “Uninvited Guest”, “Dangerous Love”, “Unforgettable Love” (2006).
• “Vacation” (2006)
• “Dating on Earth” (2007)
• SBS Korean Drama “Scent of a Woman” Episode 05 – Cameo As Himself (2011)

MV:

• Featured in FIESTAR single ”VISTA” MV (2012)

MODEL

• Featured in Singles Magazine (March, 2012)
• Featured in 10Asia+Star Magazine (August, 2012)
• Featured in Marie Claire (June, 2013)

SOCCER PLAYER

• Captain of celebrity football (soccer) team “FC MEN”

CEO

• Jeju Island Hotel

Credit: Soompi + JYJ3