Koo Jun-hoe

Koo Jun-hoe
Koo in 2016
Born (1997-03-31) March 31, 1997
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–present
Labels
Member ofiKon
Korean name
Hangul
구준회
Hanja
具俊會
RRGu Junhoe
MRKu Chunhoe
Stage name
Hangul
주네
RRJune
MRChune
Signature

Koo Jun-hoe (Korean: 구준회, born March 31, 1997), also known by the stage name Ju-ne, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of boy group iKon under 143 Entertainment.[1] He has made appearances on survival programs WIN: Who Is Next and Mix & Match in 2013 and 2014 respectively.[2]

Early life

Koo Jun-hoe was born on March 31, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea. In March 2009, he made his first television appearance on SBS' Star King as "13 year old Michael Jackson".[3] In 2011, Jun-hoe appeared on the first season of SBS' K-pop Star.[4] Following elimination from the show, in April 2012, he was scouted by YG Entertainment and joined the company as a trainee.[5]

Career

2013–2020: WIN: Who Is Next, Mix & Match and iKon

In 2013 Jun-hoe joined Mnet reality survival program WIN: Who Is Next as a member of Team B. The show ended with Team A winning and going on to debut as Winner, and Team B returning to train under the YG label.[6] Soon after, in 2014, YG Entertainment announced the members of Team B would be competing again in a second reality survival show, Mix & Match. The show resulted in the debut of all Team B members alongside Jung Chan-woo under the name iKon.[7]

On September 15, 2015, iKon debuted the pre-release single "My Type", following soon after with the lead singles "Rhythm Ta" and "Airplane", with Jun-hoe participating in the production for "Rhythm Ta".[8] On October 4, 2015, iKon made their first music show appearance on SBS' Inkigayo, simultaneously receiving their third win for single "My Type".[9]

2021–present: Acting debut

In October 2021, Jun-hoe received his first acting project on the big screen with a supporting role in the film Again 1997.[10] The following year, he was confirmed to star in the television drama True to Love.[11] The drama premiered ahead of Again 1997 making True to Love his acting debut.

On July 28, 2026, 143 Entertainment announced that Junhoe would enlist for his mandatory military service on August 10.[12][13] The agency stated that no official event would be held on the day of his enlistment and asked fans not to visit the site for safety reasons.[12] Ahead of his enlistment, Junhoe shared a farewell message with fans, expressing his gratitude and promising to return in good health after completing his service.[13]

Personal life

Jun-hoe has shared his interest and participation in studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu since 2017.[14] As of August 23, 2020, Jun-hoe has reached the mastery level of white belt with 3 black stripes.[15]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[16]
Lead singles
"Feel Lost" 2024 —— Bruise
"Hope" ——
Collaborations
"It's Love" (사랑인걸)
(with Bobby & Donghyuk)		 2016 41 Non-Album Single
"Night Flight"
(with SOULBYSEL)		 2023—— SOULBYSEL Compilation 05
As featured artist
"Raining"
(with Bobby)		 2021—— Lucky Man
Soundtrack appearances
"Accidental Love"[18] 2023—— True to Love OST
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[19]

Year Artist Album Song Lyrics Music Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2013 Team B WIN Final Battle "Climax" Yes Bobby, Jay, B.I Yes Lydia Paek, B.I, CHOICE 37
2015 iKon Welcome Back "Rhythm Ta" (리듬 타) No Bobby, B.I Yes B.I, FUTURE BOUNCE
"Rhythm Ta Remix (Rock Ver.)" No Bobby, B.I Yes B.I, FUTURE BOUNCE
2018 Return "Love Me" (나를 사랑하지 않나요) Yes Bobby, B.I, KUSH Yes B.I, KUSH, CHOICE 37
2020 Non-Album Single "Deep Night" (깊은 밤) Yes Bobby Yes THE PROOF (박성호) [20][21]
2023 Take Off "Like a Movie" (영화처럼) Yes Bobby Yes Kang Uk-jin
"Want You Back" Yes - Yes HAE, CHOICE 37

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2024 Again 1997 어게인 1997 No Bong-gyun [22]

Television series

Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2023 True to Love 보라! 데보라 Yang Jin-ho [11]
Twinkling Watermelon 반짝이는 워터멜론 Goo Jun-hyung [23]
2024 Marry You 결혼해YOU Choi Ki-joon [24]
2025 No Mercy 단죄 Park Jeong-hun [25]

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2009 Star King 놀라운 대회 스타킹 Participant 13-year-old Michael Jackson [3]
2011 K-pop Star K팝 스타 Contestant Lead Rapper [5]
2013 WIN: Who Is Next 윈:후 이즈 넥스트 Member of Team B [7]
2014 Mix & Match 믹스 앤 매치 Formation of iKon [7]
2018 King of Mask Singer 복면가왕 Episodes 139–140 [26]
It's Dangerous Beyond the Blankets 이불 밖은 위험해 Cast member Episodes 2–3 [27]
2022 One Tree Table 외나무식탁 [28]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ↑ Yeo, Gladys (January 3, 2023). "iKON sign with 143 Entertainment, to reportedly release new album in April". NME. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Koo Jun-hoe profile on Naver". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "'스타킹' 뜬 꼬마 마이클 잭슨 춤에 전원 기립박수 "완벽카피에 탄성"". Newsen. 22 March 2009. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. ↑ KPOPSTAR (2012-01-26), KPOPSTAR ep8. High Praise - Wild Eyes, retrieved 2016-05-03
  5. 1 2 "B급팀 '극찬' 칼군무 반전실력, YG행 "찜질방 합숙의 힘"(K팝스타)". Newsen (in Korean). 22 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  6. ↑ "And the winning team is ... Winner". Korea JoongAng Daily. 28 October 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  7. 1 2 3 '인생술집' 아이콘 김진환, 연습생 시절 고충 털어놔… YG표 오디션, 빅뱅·위너 이은 동생 그룹 탄생?. Sports Q. 20 September 2018. Archived from the original on 5 June 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  8. ↑ "아이콘, 더블 타이틀곡 뮤비 이틀 만에 '260만뷰 돌파'". SBS funE. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 21 April 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  9. ↑ '인기가요' 아이콘, '취향저격'으로 9월 마지막 주 1위 수상. TenAsia. 4 October 2015. Archived from the original on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  10. ↑ Kim, Myoung-mi (October 18, 2021). "아이콘 구준회, 영화 '죽어도 다시 한 번' 캐스팅...고등학생 변신(공식입장)" [iKON Koo Jun-hoe cast in the movie "Once Again Even If You Die"... High school student transformation. (Official admission)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Naver.
  11. 1 2 Jeong, Seo-hee (December 19, 2022). 구준회, '보라! 데보라'로 첫 연기 도전…유인나·윤현민과 호흡[공식] [Koo Junhoe, 'Look! Deborah's first acting challenge... Breathing with Yoo In-na and Yoon Hyun-min [Official]] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Retrieved December 19, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. 1 2 Kim, S. (2026-07-28). "iKON's Junhoe Announces Military Enlistment Date". Soompi. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  13. 1 2 "Koo Jun Hoe of iKON bids farewell to fans before enlisting in the military". allkpop. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  14. ↑ Jung, Hyeon-joong (May 22, 2017). 아이콘 구준회 "취미로 주짓수 했다"(V앱) [iKON's Koo Junhoe "I did Jiu-Jitsu as a hobby" (V App)] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023 – via Naver.
  15. ↑ @forjunhoe0331 (September 13, 2020). "Junhoe got promoted 1 more level of Jiu-jitsu. He has 3 black stripes of a white belt now. 😊🎉" (Tweet). Retrieved May 30, 2023 – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Peak chart positions on the Gaon Digital Chart:
  17. ↑ Cumulative sales for "It's Love":
  18. ↑ Ji, Min-Kyung (May 4, 2023). 구준회, '보라! 데보라' OST 직접 불렀다..오늘(4일) '우연히, 사랑' 발매. OSEN. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Songs Registered Under KOO JUNHOE (구준회) (10006032)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  20. ↑ "iKON-ON : BOBBY & JU-NE - '깊은 밤'". iKON. January 23, 2020 – via YouTube.
  21. ↑ "iKON-ON : BOBBY & JU-NE - '깊은 밤' MAKING FILM". iKON. January 6, 2020 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ Kang Bo-ra (February 20, 2024). 조병규·구준회·최희승 '어게인 1997', 3월 개봉 "나 다시 돌아갈래~" [Jo Byeong-kyu, Koo Jun-hoe, Choi Hee-seung 'Again 1997', Opening in March "I Want to Go Back~"]. Slist (in Korean). Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  23. ↑ Jang, Jin-ri (March 7, 2023). "[단독]아이콘 구준회, '반짝이는 워터멜론' 출연…'연기돌' 활약 박차" [[Exclusive] iKon's Koo Jun-hoe appeared in "Sparkling Watermelon"... "Acting idol" is a big hit.] (in Korean). Sports TV News. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  24. ↑ Baek, Song-hoon (November 18, 2024). '결혼해YOU' 구준회, 구남친의 정석 ['Marry YOU' Koo Jun-hoe, the epitome of an ex-boyfriend] (in Korean). MBC News. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  25. ↑ Lee So-jung (March 17, 2025). "[공식] 아이콘 구준회, '5살 연상' 이주영과 호흡한다…딥페이크 소재 다룬 '단죄' 캐스팅" [[Official] iKON’s Koo Junhoe to Star with Lee Joo-young, Five Years Older, in Deepfake-Themed Drama “No Mercy”]. Tenasia (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 6, 2026. Retrieved November 8, 2025 – via Naver.
  26. ↑ Jeong, Byeong-Geun (February 11, 2018). '복면가왕', 레이싱카 정체는 아이콘 구준회 ['King of Mask Singer', the identity of the racing car is icon Koo Jun-hoe] (in Korean). JoyNews24. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023 – via Naver.
  27. ↑ Lee, Min-Ji (April 16, 2018). '이불 밖' 아이콘 구준회 합류 "4차원 감성 집돌이 보여줄 것" [Joining iKON's 'Outside the Blanket' Koo Jun-hoe "I will show you a 4-dimensional emotional house idol"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  28. ↑ Jeong Hye-yeon (January 8, 2022). 외나무식탁' 강호동→김준현, 무명의 요리사 소개..먹방 장외 대결 ['One-wood table' Kang Ho-dong → Kim Jun-hyeon introduces an unknown chef.. Food show off-site confrontation] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022 – via Naver.
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