Jay

Jay was born in Seattle, Washington, USA, and moved to Korea when he was 9 years old.

He trained for 2 years and 11 months before debuting.

Jay attended LP Dance Academy before joining BigHit Entertainment.

He trained with other trainees from BigHit, including members of TXT.

Jay prepared for his idol career by training in hip-hop bounce and dance.

He speaks both English and Korean, though he feels more comfortable with Korean due to growing up in Korea.

Jay is an only child.

Jay’s parents were supportive of his dreams, and he has shared that his family has had a positive influence on his career.

Jay’s favorite color is purple.

His role model is EXO’s Kai, whom he admires for his performance skills.

He enjoys cooking and once dreamed of becoming a chef.

His favorite hobbies include shopping for clothes, playing games, and staring blankly into space.

Jay dislikes sesame leaves, carrots, and bugs.

He also has a strong preference for stylish, retro fashion and enjoys accessorizing with flashy items.

Jay is confident but also humble, often showcasing his bold personality on stage.

His MBTI type is INTP, and his Enneagram personality type is number 7.

Jay is known for being direct and honest, which he considers both a strength and a weakness.

Despite his tough exterior, he has a soft, kind personality and is very thoughtful toward others.

He has a reputation as a mood maker in the group, always lightening the atmosphere during difficult moments.

Jay ranked 2nd in the final episode of I-LAND with 1,182,889 votes.

His microphone color is green, symbolizing his unique and energetic presence on stage.

Jay enjoys learning languages and speaks a little Japanese, which he picked up by watching anime.

He also collaborated with the Japanese band GLAY on the song “Whodunit” in 2024.