Lee Jun-young Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Girlfriend, TV Shows

Lee Jun-young is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actor from Uijeongbu. Recognized for his work in music with U-KISS and UNB, and for his acting roles in K-dramas like D.P., When Life Gives You Tangerines, and Weak Hero Class 2, he is known for his versatility.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Lee Jun-young
• Stage Name: Jun
• Born: January 22, 1997
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Rapper
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Lee Jun-young was born on January 22, 1997, in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Details about his parents are not publicly disclosed, as he keeps his family life private.

His nationality and ethnicity are South Korean, and his religious beliefs are not documented. He grew up with a younger sister, with whom he shared a dorm room with U-KISS member Hoon.

Lee Jun-young took his college entrance exam in 2015; however, information about his formal education remains limited. He is presumed to have completed high school in South Korea, likely in Uijeongbu, prior to focusing on his career with U-KISS.

Career

Lee Jun-young debuted as a rapper and vocalist with the K-pop boy band U-KISS on June 2, 2014, with their ninth mini-album Mono Scandal and the title track “Quit Playing.”

In 2017, he joined the survival show The Unit, earning a “Super Boot” and debuting as the main vocalist, rapper, lead dancer, and center of the project group UNB with their EP Boyhood (April 2018). UNB disbanded in January 2019 due to internal disagreements.

As a solo artist, he released his first Japanese single, “Phenomenal World,” in April 2019, which ranked #7 on Tower Records Japan’s best-selling Korean singles for the first half of 2019.

He followed this with the Korean single “Tell” in November 2019 and the album Gallery in December 2019.

His first Japanese album, 22, was released in January 2020 and featured the title track “Come Alive.” In July 2025, his official X posts announced a solo comeback with a new album scheduled for September 2025.

His acting career began in 2017 with a supporting role as Lee Soo-gyum in Avengers Social Club. In 2018, he played Han Min-soo in Goodbye to Goodbye and earned the New Actor Award at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards.

He then starred in Class of Lies (2019) as Yoo Beom-jin, followed by Good Casting (2020) as Kang Woo-won and Please Don’t Date Him (2020). In 2021, his role as Jung Hyun-min in D.P. gained attention, and he also played idol-actor Kwon Ryok in Imitation.

Awards & Nominations

• 2018: MBC Drama Awards, New Actor (Goodbye to Goodbye) – Winner
• 2020: 5th Korea Musical Awards, New Actor (Swag Age: Shout out, Chosun!) – Winner
• 2023: Asia Artist Awards, Best Acting Performance (Brave Citizen, Mask Girl) – Winner

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @real_2junyoung

Personal Life

Lee Jun-young, 29, resides in Seoul, South Korea, and is single, with no confirmed relationships, spouse, or children.

He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, is noted for a distinctive mole under his eye, and has a lean, athletic build. He is an Aquarius with an INFP personality type and is considered introspective. His interests include video games, bowling, and listening to indie music such as 406 Project.

He admires Chris Brown and G-Dragon, and has reportedly used his own photo as his phone wallpaper.

He is known for sleeping with his eyes open when exhausted. While he typically prefers staying at home, he occasionally enjoys outings.

Net Worth

Lee Jun-young’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.

His income comes from acting in dramas and films, music releases, and endorsements. Social media sponsorships through outlets such as YouTube and Instagram may yield between $1,000 and $2,000.

Discography

• Mono Scandal (2014) – EP with U-KISS
• Boyhood (2018) – EP with UNB
• Black Heart (2018) – EP with UNB
• “Phenomenal World” (2019) – Japanese Single
• “Tell” (2019) – Korean Single
• Gallery (2019) – Korean Single Album
• “My Way” (2019) – Japanese/Korean Single
• “Curious About U” (2019) – Korean Single
• 22 (2020) – Japanese Album
• “Amen” (2020) – Korean Single
• “To you who will be tired” (2020) – OST for Please Don’t Date Him
• Happiness (2021) – Digital Single

Filmography

• Avengers Social Club (2017) – TV Drama, Lee Soo-gyum
• Goodbye to Goodbye (2018) – TV Drama, Han Min-soo
• Class of Lies (2019) – TV Drama, Yoo Beom-jin
• Good Casting (2020) – TV Drama, Kang Woo-won
• Backstreet Rookie (2020) – TV Drama, Cameo
• Please Don’t Date Him (2020) – TV Drama
• Imitation (2021) – TV Drama, Kwon Ryok
• D.P. (2021) – TV Drama, Jung Hyun-min
• Brave Citizen (2023) – Film, Han Su-gang
• Mask Girl (2023) – TV Series, Episode 4 (Villain)
• Badland Hunters (2024) – Film, Choi Ji-wan
• The Impossible Heir (2024) – TV Drama
• Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale (2024) – TV Drama
• When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) – TV Drama, Yeong Beom
• Weak Hero Class 2 (2025) – TV Drama
• Pump Up The Healthy Love (2025) – TV Drama, Do Hyeon-jeong
• The Queen Who Crowns (2025) – TV Drama, Cameo
• Swag Age: Shout out, Chosun! (2020) – Musical