Jun. K

Kim Min-jun (Korean: 김민준; Hanja: 金閔俊; born January 15, 1988), known professionally as Jun. K (준케이), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, dancer and actor. He is the main vocalist of 2PM, a boy band currently managed by JYP Entertainment, and he has written and composed several of the group's songs, including "Go Crazy!", "My House", and "With Me Again". Formerly known as Kim Jun-su (Korean: 김준수), he revealed on October 17, 2012, that due to family reasons, he would be changing his name to Min-jun, though his stage name would remain the same. Aside from his group activities, Jun. K has released five EPs in South Korea and six EPs and one compilation album in Japan. His first three Japanese albums peaked at number two on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart. His second Japanese album Love Letter ranked number one on both Billboard Japan's Top and Hot Albums charts. His first Korean album, Mr. NO♡, debuted at number nine on Billboard World Albums chart. His third Japanese album No Shadow ranked number two on Billboard Japan Top and Hot Albums charts. His fourth Japanese album No Time ranked number three on the Oricon Daily Albums Chart.[edit]

The devotion surrounding Jun. K operates within the broader structure of 2PM HOUSE, yet fans carve out a distinct reverence for his solo artistry and vocal dominance. Often dubbed the "King" or "King of Ballads," this title stems from his sustained ability to command emotional weight across decades, distinguishing him even among peers in the second generation of K-pop. His supporters, sometimes playfully called "Pandas" for their shared affection with his love of pandas, engage in highly specific rituals during his tours and birthdays. These include subway ad campaigns in major cities and birthday billboards that transform public spaces into tributes on January 15th. The community mobilizes strategically during comeback cycles, as seen when they launched coordinated streaming efforts for his September 2025 EP *Dear My Muse* to bridge generational gaps alongside collaborations like "Perception Really Matters." While the group maintains a family-like dynamic where members support each other's personal milestones, such as Taecyeon's 2026 wedding, Jun. K's fanbase focuses intensely on his individual artistic evolution and protective interaction style. Despite this deep engagement and the legendary status of his live performances, which often leave crowds silent in awe rather than screaming, the iFANN Global Fame Engine has evaluated this person but they do not currently hold a placement in the published rankings. Consequently, no global ordinal rank or scope-based score is assigned at this time.[edit]

Born Kim Min-jun, he formerly performed under the name Kim Jun-su before changing his legal name in October 2012 due to family reasons, though his stage identity remained unchanged. He serves as the main vocalist of 2PM and has composed key hits including "Go Crazy!" and "My House." A widely retold story confirmed in a July 2026 interview reveals that despite being the group's main vocalist, he had zero creative input in 2PM's debut song, having spent four years as a trainee without composing or arranging that track. Fans often describe witnessing his early live ballad performances as life-changing events that resulted in tears and silence rather than typical concert noise. In February 2020, the reunion of Wooyoung with Jun. K and Nichkhun after military service was celebrated as a pivotal homecoming for the group. More recently, a humorous narrative emerged in July 2026 when Jun. K publicly vowed to marry after Taecyeon joked about the unmarried members never finding partners, showcasing the candid dynamic fans cherish.[edit]