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{{Infobox musician
| Name = JB
| Img = 552932_387260367978028_486105694_n.jpb
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| Background = solo_singer
| Birth_name = Im Jae Bum
| Alias = 임재범<br />林宰範
| Born = January 6, 1990
| Died =
| Origin = South Korea
| Instrument = Voice
| Voice_type =
| Genre = [[K-Pop]]
| Occupation = [[Singer]], [[Dancer]], Actor, [[MC]]
| Years_active = 2012-present
| Label = [[JYP Entertainment]]
| Associated_acts = [[Jr. (singer)|Jr.]], [[JYP Nation]], [[JJ Project (South Korean Duo)|JJ Project]], [[Got7]]
| Influences =
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'''Im Jae Bum''' (Hangul: 임재범; Hanja:林宰範; born January 6, 1994), commonly known by his stage name '''JB''' is a [[South Korea]]n singer and leader of the hip-hop group [[Got7]] under [[JYP Entertainment]].
==Biography==
JB was born in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]] on January 6, 1994. He was scouted by [[JYP Entertainment]] from JYP Trainee Open Recruitment 5th Audition where he tied in first place with [[Jr. (singer)|Jr.]] He then underwent training for 2 years and 6 months before his debut. Official statement made by JYP explained that a new group will be made during the second half of 2012, which includes Jr. and JB, rumored to be call J&J. The [[JJ Project (South Korean Duo)|JJ Project]] debuted on May 20, 2012.
On 24 December 2013, it was revealed that JB would be part of the new hip-hop group, Got7.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/jyp-entertainment-reported-to-launch-the-debut-of-7-member-boy-group-next-month#axzz2p1UApfqw JYP Entertainment reported to launch the debut of 7-member boy group next month]. allkpop.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-24.</ref>
He attended Sewon High School. He attended Konkuk University at 2013.
==History==
===Pre-debut===
In 2011, JB was cast in a lead role (as JB / Jang Woo-jae) with [[Kang So-ra]], [[Jeong Jinwoon|Jinwoon]], [[Park Ji-yeon|Jiyeon]], [[Hyorin]] and [[Park Seo-joon]]<ref>[http://www.hancinema.net/final-cast-of-dream-high-season-2-revealed-37561.html Final Cast of "Dream High Season 2 Revealed"]. Hancinema.net. Retrieved on 2012-05-30.</ref> in the drama entitled ''[[Dream High 2]]''. The drama will begin broadcast in January 30, 2012 on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]].<ref>[http://www.hancinema.net/-dream-high-season-2-to-begin-37698.html 'Dream High Season 2' To Begin]. Hancinema.net (2012-01-19). Retrieved on 2012-05-30.</ref>
On February 3, 2012 it was revealed that JB and [[Jr. (singer)|Jr.]] from ''[[Dream High 2]]'' will debut as boy band [[JJ Project]] sometime during the second half of 2012 through JYP Entertainment. Both became JYP trainees after they tied for first at the 5th JYP Open Auditions in 2009. Their recent appearances in ''Dream High 2'' have placed them in the media spotlight, allowing them to officially launch their singing activities.<ref>[http://www.soompi.com/news/dream-high-2s-jb-and-jr-to-debut-as-jyps-newest-boy-band-jj “Dream High 2’s” JB and Jr. to Debut as JYP Entertainment’s Newest Boy Band J&J]. Soompi.com (2012-02-03). Retrieved on 2012-05-30.</ref>
On March 12, 2012 he released his OSTs for KBS's ''[[Dream High 2]]'' "Together" with [[Park Ji-yeon|Jiyeon]]<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/dream-high-2-releases-ost-mv-for-together-by-jiyeon-jb ‘Dream High 2′ releases OST MV for “Together” by Jiyeon & JB]. Allkpop.com (2012-03-12). Retrieved on 2012-05-30.</ref> and "New Dreaming" with [[Park Seo-joon]]<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/jb-and-park-seo-joon-release-final-track-for-dream-high-2 JB and Park Seo Joon release final track for ‘Dream High 2′]. allkpop.com (2012-03-25)</ref>
===Debut===
On May 7, JYP Entertainment has revealed a teaser video for the 1st Single Album “Slot Machine”.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2012/05/jb-jr-to-officially-debut-jyp-entertainment-reveals-teaser-for-jj-project JB & JR to officially debut? JYP Entertainment reveals teaser for “JJ Project”]. allkpop.com. (2012-05-07)</ref>
On May 19, 2012, the music video for "Bounce" was released and the duo debuted their promotions for "Bounce" on M! Countdown on May 24, 2012.
===2013: ''When a Man Falls in Love''===
On March 11, 2013, it was announced that JB would be appearing as Seo Mi Joon on [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s new drama ''[[When a Man Falls in Love]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=JJ Project′s JB to Appear as Shin Se Kyung′s Little Brother in ′When a Man Falls in Love′|url=http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201303111129_31066|work=Ko Hung Ju|publisher=CJ E&M enewsWorld|accessdate=11 March 2013}}</ref> It was reported later that Jr. would also join the cast and will be playing the role of Ddol Yi, a part-time worker at Han Tae Sang ([[Song Seung Hun]]‘s character)’s mother’s store.<ref>{{cite web|title=JJ Project’s JB to be joined by Jr. on upcoming drama ‘When A Man Loves’|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/03/jj-projects-jb-to-be-joined-by-jr-on-upcoming-drama-when-a-man-loves|publisher=allkpop|accessdate=14 March 2013}}</ref> This would be the second time both members of JJ Project was cast into the same drama since ''Dream High 2''.
===2014: Got7 debut===
On January 16, 2014, JYP Entertainment debuted their new 7-member boy group, [[GOT7]]. JB is assigned to be the group's leader. The group consists of both JJ Project members, JB and Jr., Mark, Jackson, Youngjae, BamBam and Yugyeom. When they became a guest for a radio program, [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]'s Kiss The Radio, which is hosted by [[Super Junior]]'s Ryeowook, JB and Jr. said that even though now both of them are members of the group, they are still continuing to be the members of JJ Project, noting that JJ Project and Got7 are two separate groups, not a sub-unit.
==Filmography==
===TV Drama===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year!! Title!! Role!!Channel
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Dream High Season 2|Dream High 2]]'' ||JB/Jang Woo Jae|| [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS2]]
|-
| 2013 || ''[[When a Man Falls in Love]] ||Seo Mi-Jun|| [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]
|-
|}
===Variety Shows===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! Title
! TV Network
! Note
|-
| rowspan="2"|2012
| ''MTV Diary''
| [[SBS MTV]]
| [[JJ Project]]
|-
| ''The Romantic & Idol''
| [[TVN (South Korea)|tvN]]
|
|-
| rowspan="12"|2014
| ''After School Club''
| [[Arirang]]
| With [[Got7]] Episode 41
|-
| ''Star King''
| [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]
| With Mark, Jackson, Youngjae Episode 355
|-
| ''1000 Song Challenge''
| [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]
| With [[Jr. (singer)|Jr.]], Jackson, Youngjae Episode 289
|-
| ''Immortal Song 2''
| [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]
| With [[Got7]]
|-
|-
| ''I GOT7''
| [[SBS MTV]]
| | With [[Got7]] Additional broadcasting on Youku & Tudou (Chinese)
|-
| ''[[Weekly Idol]] ''
| [[MBC Every 1]]
| | With [[Got7]] Episode 146
|-
| ''A Song for You''
| [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]
| With [[Got7]]
|-
| ''4 Things Show''
| Mnet
| Episode 9
|-
| ''1 vs. 100''
| KBS2
| With [[Jr. (singer)|Jr.]]
|-
| ''Star King''
| [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]
| With Mark, Jackson, [[Jr. (singer)|Jr.]] Episode 372, 373
|-
| ''M!Countdown Begins Open Studio''
| Mnet
| With [[Got7]]
|-
| ''King of Ratings''
| KBS
| With [[Got7]] 140719
|}
==Discography==
{{Main|JJ Project discography}}
===Soundtracks===
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#B0C4DE" align="center"
! Year
! Show title
! Album
! Song
! Duration
! Notes
|-
| 2012 || [[Dream High Season 2|Dream High 2]] || ''Dream High 2 OST'' || "Together" || 4:19 || With [[Park Ji-yeon|Jiyeon]]
|-
| 2012 || [[Dream High Season 2|Dream High 2]] || ''Dream High 2 OST'' || "New Dreaming" || 3:05 || With Park Seo Joon
|}
== References ==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
* [http://www.jype.com/JB/Profile.aspx Official Website]
* {{Twitter|Def_soul_JB}}
{{JJ Project}}
{{JYP Entertainment}}
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| NAME = JB
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Singer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 1994-01-06
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Seoul, Korea
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[[Category:1994 births]]
[[Category:Rappers from Seoul]]
[[Category:Singers from Seoul]]
[[Category:South Korean male singers]]
[[Category:South Korean idols]]
[[Category:Korean-language singers]]
[[Category:South Korean pop singers]]
[[Category:South Korean dance musicians]]
[[Category:JYP Entertainment artists]]
[[Category:Got7 members]]