YOUNGJAE


PC: Sublime Artist Agency
About
YOUNGJAE is a South Korean singer. He made his debut as a member of the K-pop boy band GOT7 in 2014 and released his debut solo album in 2021.
Name | YOUNGJAE | 영재 |
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Full Name | Choi Youngjae | 최영재 | 崔榮宰 |
AKA | Ars |
Born | September 17, 1996 |
Hometown | Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea |
Height | 176cm | 5′-09″ |
Blood Type | B |
Family | Mother, Father, Older Sister, Older Brother, Dog |
Education | Daekyeung University Seokyeong University (dropout) Mokpo Technical High School → Korea Art High School Moontae Middle School Mokpo Samhak Elementary School |
Years Active | 2014 – present |
Group | GOT7 |
Position | Main Vocalist |
Label | Sublime Artist Agency |
Official Page | ![]() |
Discography
Year | Type | Album Title |
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2021 | 1st EP | COLORS from Ars |
YOUNGJAE Facts
- He sang Lately by Stevie Wonder for his JYP audition.
- Training Period: 7 months
- He is not a religious person.
- Hobby: playing piano
- Specialty: vocal
- Motto: Just go for it.
- He sings to relieve stress.
- Ars, which means Art in Latin, is his name as a lyricist / composer. It is derived from “Ars longa, Vita brevis”, which means “Art is long, Life is short.”
- He cannot eat cucumbers.
- He is allergic to cats.
- Nicknames: Twae Youngjae (Choi → Twae), Otter
Favorites
- Artist: Bruno Mars
- Color: red
- Music Genre: ballad, R&B
- Place: his house
Family
- Mother
- Father
- Older Sister
Born: 1985 - Older Brother
Born: 1988
He is a vocal coach. - COCO (female)
Breed: Maltese
References: BuzzFeed, dxV Mini Interview, The Star Profile, Weekly Idol, 140120 TENASIA, 160317 StarCast, May 2016 GQ Korea
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