Jake (ENHYPEN) Biography: Awards, TikTok, Net Worth, Age, Nationality, Wikipedia

Jake Sim, known professionally as Jake, is a South Korean-Australian singer, rapper, dancer, and songwriter who has captured hearts worldwide as a member of the K-pop boy group ENHYPEN.

With his smooth vocals, dynamic rap skills, and engaging stage presence, he has made a significant contribution to ENHYPEN’s rapid rise to fame since its debut in 2020.

Profile

• Full Name: Sim Jae-yun
• Stage Name: Jake
• Born: November 15, 2002
• Age: 22 years old
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Nationality: Korean-Australian
• Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Dancer, Songwriter
• Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Sim
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Jake was born on November 15, 2002, in Seoul, South Korea, to Korean parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sim.

When he was around eight or nine years old, his family moved to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where he spent most of his childhood.

His ethnicity is Korean, and he follows Christianity. He has one older brother, though details about his sibling remain private.

Jake attended Edge Hill State School and St Peter’s Lutheran College in Australia, where he excelled academically, particularly in mathematics and physics. He was a top student in his math class and enjoyed science subjects.

Career

Jake’s journey to stardom began in 2019 when he auditioned for Belift Lab in Australia, singing Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself.”

Out of 500 applicants, he was the only one selected, marking the start of his K-pop journey. After moving to South Korea and training for just nine months, Jake joined the reality survival show I-LAND in June 2020, created by CJ ENM and Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE).

Despite his short training period, he impressed with his rapid growth in rap, dance, and stage presence, earning the nickname “Icon of Growth.” He ranked third in the finale with 1,179,633 votes, securing his spot in ENHYPEN.

ENHYPEN, consisting of seven members—Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki—debuted on November 30, 2020, with their mini-album Border: Day One. The album was a hit, and Jake’s contributions as a rapper, vocalist, and dancer helped the group gain global recognition.

He has since been involved in several successful albums, including Dimension: Dilemma (2021), which sold over 910,000 copies, and Dark Blood (2023).

Jake also earned lyrical and composition credits for the song “Shout Out” on Manifesto: Day 1 (2022). The group’s first world tour, Manifesto (2022–2023), included sold-out shows at venues like the Kyocera Dome in Japan, making ENHYPEN the fastest fourth-generation K-pop act to perform there.

Awards & Nominations

• 2020: Next Leader Award at The Fact Music Awards
• 2021: New Artist of the Year – Physical for Dimension: Dilemma
• 2021: Diamond certification in Korea for Dimension: Dilemma (over 1 million copies sold)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @enhypen
• TikTok handle: @enhypen
• Facebook: ENHYPEN
• YouTube channel: ENHYPEN

Personal Life

Jake, 22, is single and focuses on his career with ENHYPEN. He stands at 176 cm (5’9”) and has an athletic build, reflecting his love for sports like soccer, basketball, and table tennis.

He’s Currently Single. He does not have a girlfriend or Spouse. He did not have any children.

He is known for his kind and clumsy personality, earning praise from bandmates for his caring nature.

Jake also has trypanophobia (fear of needles) and enjoys musical movies like La La Land and The Greatest Showman.

Discography

• Border: Day One (2020, Mini Album) – Debut EP
• Border: Carnival (2021, Mini Album) – Includes “Drunk-Dazed”
• Dimension: Dilemma (2021, Studio Album) – Includes “Tamed-Dashed”
• Manifesto: Day 1 (2022, Mini Album) – Includes “Shout Out” (co-written by Jake)
• Dark Blood (2023, Mini Album) – Topped iTunes charts in 30 countries

Notable Singles: “Given-Taken,” “Polaroid Love,” “Blessed-Cursed,” “I Need The Light” (2022, Mimicus drama theme), “Zero Moment” (2023, Summer Strike theme, performed by Jake, Heeseung, and Jay)

Net Worth

Jake’s estimated net worth ranges from $1 million to $5 million.

His income comes from ENHYPEN’s music sales, concerts, merchandise, and brand endorsements, such as Tiffany & Co.

Additional earnings stem from his contributions to songwriting and appearances on variety shows.