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Happy 24th birthday to the gorgeous, mega talented Rapper, Dancer, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Musician, TV Host, Superstar and Fashion & K-Pop Global Icon, the one and only JAKE, who rang in his birthday, trending in the Top 7 of X Worldwide with #제이크_생일축하_열락남겨놔!👏🎂🎉🌟💥🔝7⃣✖️🌎🔥🐐👑💙
#JAKE became world famous as the Rapper, Vocalist and Dancer of the hugely popular, chart-topping, history-making group ENHYPEN, one of the best-selling K-Pop Acts of the Century! Jake is an incredible Rapper and singer, the emotional glue in ENHYPEN’s songs while cutting through on his own. He's renowned for his strong emotional expression, powerful charisma and super stage moments like his viral raw vocals on “Moonstruck” at Coachella! He's also an amazing dancer. Jake became the first creative ENHYPEN member with official writing and composing credits, starting with “Shout Out” on Manifesto: Day 1 in 2022, and later “Highway 1009” with producing credits on songs like “Sleep Tight”. His impressive vocals, stage presence, bilingual appeal, and creative input has made him one of ENHYPEN’s most recognizable and versatile members. He's called the "icon of growth" by fans and industry observers due to his rapid rise to stardom! His unique tone has made his lines go viral in ENHYPEN tracks like "Fever" and "Bite Me." Fans and critics praise him as one of the "most unique" in K-pop, adding irreplaceable flavor to the group's discography. Jake helped drive the group’s rapid rise to global fame with multiple million-seller albums and Billboard 200 top-10s, sold-out world tours, and numerous awards while standing out with his own viral moments onstage like his first magic solo stage cover of Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar. Fluent in English due to his Australian upbringing, Jake narrates ENHYPEN's album intros/outros. He is also a real Musician, and played violin and bass at school and is now a talented guitar player, adding depth to his artist profile. He's also ENHYPEN's unofficial "Captain" (nicknamed after Jake and the Never Land Pirates) and a beloved hyung to the other group members!
Jake was born in South Korea and raised in Brisbane, Australia! As a teen, Jake was a soccer team representative at St. Peter's Lutheran College and Dwight School Seoul, playing left wing forward, a skill that fuels his precise, energetic choreography. At 17, Jake auditioned remotely from Australia and was selected as one of 500 global participants, showcasing his raw potential despite no prior professional training. This feat alone highlights his innate talent and determination. After moving back to Korea in June 2019, he trained in the shortest time of all the other members, for just 9 months, before debuting in the group. In the 2020 survival show, I-LAND, produced by CJ ENM and HYBE, Jake ranked 3rd globally with 1,179,633 votes out of thousands of contestants! His performances, including a standout cover of TXT's "Crown" with Sunoo, demonstrated explosive growth in vocals, dance, and stage presence! Jake officially joined ENHYPEN on November 3rd with the release of their 1st mini album 'Border: Day One' which debuted at No. 2 on the Gaon album chart in Korea, selling 318,528 copies in one day, and becoming the highest-selling album by a K-pop group that debuted in 2020! Within two weeks of their debut, the band won the 'Next Leader Award' at the 2020 Fact Music Awards and the rest is history!
Jake is also a brilliant Soloist in his own right, and in January 2025, he collaborated with Heeseung on "Confessions" feat. Paul Russell, a track that charted high on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, expanding ENHYPEN's reach into Western music scenes. Jake released his first self composed / produced track “Sleep Tight” on ENHYPEN’s THE SIN : VANISH (2026)! It debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart!
Jake has has won multiple fan-voted individual awards, mainly through platforms like UPICK and THEKKING and has contributed greatly to ENHYPEN's award-winning success since their 2020 debut. His vocals, rap, dance, and songwriting have been instrumental in securing major honors including 10 D-Awards, 8 MAMA Awards, 8 Golden Disc Awards, 6 Fact Music Awards, 6 ASIA STAR awards 5 Hanteo Awards, 4 Seoul Music Awards, 3 Circle Chart Music awards, 2 MelOn Music Awards, 2 Japan Gold Disc Awards and 2 Asia Artist Awards! ENHYPEN won Artist of the Year (Bonsang) at The Fact Music Awards (in 2021 and 2025), along with Icon of the Year (Daesang) and Today’s Choice in 2025. At the D Awards, they took Album of the Year (Daesang) for Romance: Untold plus Best Group and Best Tour in 2025, and Artist of the Year (Daesang) plus Best Group and Best Tour again in 2026. They have won Grand Prizes at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA), including Album of the Year in 2025 and both Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (for Desire: Unleash) in 2026. At the 39th Golden Disc Awards they received Best Album (Bonsang) for Romance: Untold, Fans’ Choice, and Global K-pop Artist. They have also taken Artist of the Year (Bonsang) at the Hanteo Music Awards for four consecutive years (2022–2025), plus Best Performance (Daesang) in 2025!
JAKE's attracts high-profile brand deals through his star power, along with the other group members, and in 2021, Enhypen became house ambassadors for AMI Paris, a French casual-luxury brand, targeting Gen Z with chic, inclusive outfits. In March 2022, Jake became the face of Nike Air Max and Nike Manoa Leather Boots! In May, 2022 ENHYPEN was chosen for the 2022 Coke summer campaign artist for "Coke X Music. In June 2023, they became the new brand ambassadors of Prada, their first major global fashion deal, and continue to slay at Fashion week in Seoul and Paris! In 2023, they also became ambassadors for Korean skincare leader Dr. Jart+ and in 2024 Enhypen were chosen as the new model image of the Japanese mail-order retailer Peach John for their new spring unisex room wear as part of their 30th anniversary special project. in 2024 they were also announced as brand ambassadors for Dunkin' Philippines! Jake was then appointed an Ambassador for Tiffany & Co. with Sunghoon and for Men's Non-No Japan with Ni-ki! In 2025, along with the other members of ENHYPEN, Jake was announced as the new global ambassador of the skincare brand Mixsoon, in the campaign "Beauty Essentials for Glass Skin". Jake is the new Asia-Pacific brand ambassador for Vivo smartphones with Jungwon & Sunghoon, staring at the V80 launch events in the Philippines this month!
Jake, the "Golden Retriever" of ENHYPEN, has a heart of gold when it comes to giving back. Known for his compassionate nature, Jake uses his platform to support causes like disability welfare, children's rights, animal rescue, education, and environmental conservation. His involvement often stems from fan-driven initiatives and personal aspirations, reflecting his "growth icon" ethos off-stage too. Jake has been crowned CHOEAEDOL's "Charity Fairy" multiple times, thanks to ENGENEs rallying votes on anniversaries. Each title triggers a ₩500,000 ($380 USD) donation in his name to the MIRAL Welfare Foundation, a Korean nonprofit aiding people with physical and mental disabilities through education, independent living support, networking, and awareness campaigns. CHOEAEDOL's total donations hit ₩490 million ($380,000 USD) by 2024, with Jake's wins contributing significantly. Jake donates to animal shelters and has donated to both “Save the Children” & UNICEF. ENHYPEN's "Green Tour" pledges (2024–2025) include carbon offsets for WALK THE LINE world tour flights, with Jake advocating for eco-friendly merch. In October 2024, ENHYPEN participated in a charity event for the fashion magazine W Korea's breast cancer awareness campaign "Love Your W"! In March 2025, Jake personally donated pet supplies (~1.4M KRW) to a Seoul abandoned animal adoption center he had previously visited. In November 2025, Enypen donated 100M KRW ($68K) for Philippines flood relief via Hope Bridge. They also joined HYBE APAC’s 500M KRW collective donation for Hong Kong fire victims. In January 2026, the group partnered with the Korean Red Cross on a major blood donation drive, tied to THE SIN : VANISH album. It drew over 10,000 donors in Korea alone (a 19× increase) and expanded to Japan/Singapore! Jake and ENHYPEN were greeted personally by Tedros, the Director-General of WHO in a private meeting to review the campaign’s results!
Jake boldly went from a 9-month trainee and I-LAND standout to becoming one of ENHYPEN’s key songwriters and a K-Pop global Icon who keeps winning fans worldwide with his talent, sincerity, and quiet leadership.
OUR FAVORITE STAR JAKE
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[#2026MAMA] From ENHYPEN, With Love #MyShiningStar
Remember when we asked you to share your favorite shining moments of your artist?
With the honor of receiving the most entries, ENHYPEN have sent a special reply!
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the event ❤️
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2026 MAMA AWARDS
2026.11.20-21 (KST)
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🐈⬛: ele não se importa com a forma como os outros o veem e não se deixa influenciar pelas opiniões dos outros!
🐥: Pq você não consegue sobreviver nessa indústria se não tiver um forte senso de si mesmo.
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