Wen Junhui

Wen Junhui, known professionally as Jun, is a Chinese singer, dancer, actor, and martial artist best known as a member of the K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN. He is part of the Performance Team, serving as lead dancer and sub vocalist. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean, Jun bridges cultural gaps and has a strong fan following in both China and internationally. As of 2026, Jun continues to actively promote with SEVENTEEN, one of the best-selling K-pop acts worldwide, while also exploring solo opportunities in acting and other media. His career reflects a blend of idol training and early artistic development, making him a multifaceted performer in the entertainment industry. He is known for his sharp dance skills, martial-arts-infused movement, and versatile performance abilities. His multilingual skills enable him to connect with fans across China, Hong Kong, and Korea, supporting his work in both entertainment industries. Jun’s aesthetic blends graceful yet powerful stage presence with warm, genuine off-stage persona. He is often described as elegant, versatile, and culturally bridging. His name “Jun” evokes moonlight, and fans appreciate his “moonlight” imagery. He maintains official presence through SEVENTEEN’s group accounts and personal Weibo, drawing strong engagement from Chinese and international fans. He is active in sharing dance practices, acting updates, and personal messages. His social media voice is gentle, appreciative, and often poetic.[edit]

Wen Junhui was born on June 10, 1996, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. He grew up in Shenzhen and attended Buji Senior High School. From a young age, he trained in wushu (martial arts), aspiring to become a martial arts actor like Jackie Chan, and also learned piano. He began his entertainment career at age 2 as a commercial model, making his first commercial modeling job in 1998. He made his acting debut in 2002 at age 5–6 in the Chinese drama Special Police Dragon (also known as Dragon Laws). He appeared in multiple TV series and films throughout childhood, gaining early on-camera experience. A pivotal moment came in 2007 when he co-starred with Eason Chan in the film The Pye-Dog; he won the Silver Award for New Performer of the Year at the 2007 Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards and received a nomination for Best New Performer at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2008. In 2010, he portrayed the young Ip Man in The Legend Is Born: Ip Man. He filmed public service announcements for the Shenzhen Metro in middle school, earning him the local nickname “Little Prince of Shenzhen Metro,” with some clips still aired on trains. In his teens, Jun was recruited by Pledis Entertainment and moved to South Korea in 2012 (or 2013 per some sources) to train as a K-pop idol. As a trainee, he appeared extensively in SEVENTEEN TV and Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan, showcasing his dance skills and building fan anticipation. These pre-debut appearances highlighted his unique background as a former child actor and martial artist. He trained for roughly 2 years and 7 months before debuting with SEVENTEEN on May 26, 2015.[edit]

Jun debuted as a member of SEVENTEEN on May 26, 2015, with the extended play 17 Carat. The group quickly gained attention for their self-produced music and synchronized choreography. As part of the Performance Team alongside Hoshi and Dino, Jun contributed to iconic dance performances in hits like Very Nice, Don't Wanna Cry, and Fear. SEVENTEEN's commercial success grew steadily, with albums like Teen, Age and An Ode selling millions of copies worldwide. In 2018, Jun released his first Mandarin solo single album Can You Sit By My Side and won his first solo stage competition on Chinese show Chao Yin Zhan Ji performing “Wo Ming Bai” (a Chinese cover of SEVENTEEN's “Thanks,” for which he wrote lyrics). He acted in Chinese dramas The Legend of the Ancient Sword (2018) and My Unicorn Girl (2020). In 2023, he starred in Exclusive Fairytale (his first acting role in 8 years) and won the Rising Star of the Year award at the 28th Busan International Film Festival. In 2024, he announced a return to China to focus on acting while SEVENTEEN's Korean members fulfill military service, continuing solo promotions and variety appearances. As of 2026, SEVENTEEN remains one of the best-selling K-pop groups, with multiple albums surpassing 5 million copies in sales; Jun has appeared in Chinese variety shows, performed at the Spring Festival Gala, and continues group activities between members' military periods. He was listed at #3 on Billboard's Top K-Pop acts in 2025. His early acting experience and solo Mandarin releases expanded SEVENTEEN’s appeal in China.[edit]

Jun is widely regarded as an elegant and versatile performer, blending sharp, martial-arts-infused dance with soft vocals and expressive acting. His stage presence is both graceful and powerful, earning him the nickname 'moonlight' among fans. Media portrayals emphasize his role as a cultural bridge between China and Korea, fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean. Off-stage, he is seen as warm, genuine, and poetic, often sharing thoughtful messages with fans. As a member of SEVENTEEN, his fandom is part of the collective CARAT, with no separate solo fandom. Fan culture includes birthday projects like #OurMoonlightJUNday and dance cover challenges. His social media voice is gentle and appreciative, frequently expressing gratitude and love for his supporters.[edit]

Wen Junhui commands a distinct space in the global entertainment landscape, recognized today as the 32nd most famous person in C-Pop / Mandopop, a standing he has held steady through multiple ranking cycles. This placement reflects his unique trajectory bridging Chinese and Korean media markets. His influence extends beyond individual stardom to a highly organized fanbase known as Carats, the official collective name for SEVENTEEN's supporters. While there is no separate official fandom name specifically for him, Jun has cultivated a dedicated segment within Carats that mobilizes significant resources for his solo endeavors. Fans frequently organize large-scale digital streaming parties on his birthday, June 10th, alongside charity drives and physical advertising campaigns in major cities like Seoul, Beijing, and New York. A defining ritual involves the affectionate nickname "Moon," derived from phonetic similarities and his zodiac sign, which fans use consistently in comments and live streams. The community also rallies strongly around his acting projects; during the premiere of Exclusive Fairytale in July 2023, fans coordinated watch parties so effectively that fellow group members joined the cast to celebrate. This same energy supported the announcement of his upcoming film The Shadow's Edge, where pre-release marketing campaigns demonstrated the group's capability to promote his transition into serious cinema.[edit]

Wen Junhui stands approximately 5'10" (178 cm) tall and brings a background in wushu to his performances, often incorporating martial arts techniques into his dance routines. Among fans, he is frequently noted for his resemblance to Super Junior's Heechul. As part of SEVENTEEN's Performance Team alongside Hoshi and Dino, he has performed unique arrangements of group songs. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean, he won a child-actor award in Hong Kong before debuting as an idol. In 2010, he portrayed young Ip Man in a film, and earlier in middle school, he filmed Shenzhen Metro PSAs, earning the local moniker "Little Prince of Shenzhen Metro." His career began at age two as a commercial model. Beyond these established facts, a story fans still retell is the widespread adoption of the name "Moon Junhui" internationally, evolving from a phonetic play on his surname into a term of endearment used across social platforms. Another legendary moment occurred during the 2023 premiere of Exclusive Fairytale, when the coordinated effort by fans to support his lead role was so impactful that it prompted a special watch party with his bandmates, cementing the bond between the group and their audience.[edit]

Jun was born and raised in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Details about his parents and siblings are not publicly disclosed, as is common for many K-pop idols. He maintains a close relationship with his family, though specific information remains private. He is not known to have any children.[edit]

Jun is best known as a member of SEVENTEEN, working closely with fellow Performance Team members Hoshi and Dino. He has also collaborated with Chinese actors and directors in his acting projects. His multilingual abilities allow him to connect with a diverse range of industry professionals. [edit]

As of 2026, Wen Junhui has no confirmed public romantic relationships. He has not been linked to any partners in official profiles or credible media reports. Like many K-pop idols, his agency (Pledis Entertainment, under HYBE) maintains strict privacy regarding personal life, and no dating announcements have been made. Occasional unconfirmed rumors have circulated in fan communities or tabloids but lack multiple credible confirmations. Fans generally regard him as single, with no evidence of past or current relationships. This status is consistent with his public image as a focused entertainer. No children.[edit]

Heading into 2026, Wen Junhui's net worth is estimated at $10 million according to iFANN's editorial analysis. His primary income streams stem from his activities with SEVENTEEN, including album sales with multiple releases exceeding millions of copies, concert tours, merchandise, and digital streaming revenue. The group's world tours generate substantial profits, and their albums consistently perform at high volumes globally. Jun also earns significantly from individual acting roles in Chinese dramas and films, such as Exclusive Fairytale, alongside endorsement deals in both Korea and China. He remains signed with Pledis Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation, which manages his group and solo promotions. While specific per-project salaries are not publicly disclosed, his financial standing has grown steadily since SEVENTEEN rose to global prominence in the late 2010s. Unlike some peers, Jun has not publicly invested in external businesses or real estate, but his career trajectory suggests continued financial growth with no production companies or major investments currently attributed to him.[edit]