Kim Joo-young

Kim Joo-young (; born March 9, 1991), better known as Jooyoung, is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He debuted in 2010 and has released several singles and two extended plays, From Me To You and Fountain (2018).

Career Prior to his debut under RealCollabo, Jooyoung and his schoolmate Shin Dong-woo (who later debuted as B1A4's CNU) created a J&D duo for 2009 Chinchin Youth Song Festival. They had a band named 갭골 (Gapgol), and Jooyoung's nickname was 갭주 (Gapjoo).

RealCollabo days (2010–2013) Jooyoung was first introduced to public through a cover of George Benson's Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You uploaded on October 11, 2010, on RealCollabo's YouTube channel as RealCollabo's second artist. A month later he released another cover of Jeremy Passion's "Well Done". He finally debuted on December 7 with digital single "그대와 같아 (Same as You)".

On December 11, 2012, he released his first mini album "From Me to You" with self-composed song "네게 난" as the title track, which also marked his debut as a songwriter.

RealCollabo held its 'RealCollabo Live' concert, 'Siaena & Jooyoung RealCollabo Live 001' on January 18, 2013, at Hongdae V Hall. After this, he started guesting at other singers' showcases and concerts.

Leaving Real Collabo (2013–2014) Jooyoung announced his departure from RealCollabo on April 4, 2013, via his personal Twitter. After leaving RealCollabo, he moved to Belikewater Records. He was featured on Lyn's song "High Heel", and guested on her showcase performing the song. On September 30, he released digital single "Popstar", produced by Jay Chong.

He made a guest appearance at the showcase of one of his best friends, Kim Feel, at DiDimHall Hongdae on November 28. He performed again in Kim Feel's first 'Another Concert' at Jazz Story in Seoul the following year.

Together with Go Hyung-suk, he helped B1A4's CNU compose the latter's first solo song, "음악을 취해 (Drunk with Music)", released on January 13, 2014. In the same year, Jooyoung and CNU teamed up with Jooyoung's former labelmate Cheeze and wrote "Drive", released on July 14.

Under Starship Entertainment (2014–2021) On July 30, 2014, Starship Entertainment announced Jooyoung as their new artist under the Starship X label and released his cover of Jeff Bernat's "Call You Mine". He also made an appearance as Starship's team member in Mnet's Singer Game and became a hot topic because of his performance and eye-contact strategy.

He collaborated with former labelmate d.ear in writing "Taxi on the Phone" for Topp Dogg's Kidoh, released on September 26. His first release under Starship X was digital single "지워 (Erase)", a collaboration project with Sistar's Hyolyn, which featured Iron's rap from Show Me the Money season 3. Digital single "Erase" also contained a remake of his debut song, "Same as You". He then participated in Starship Planet's 2014 winter song, "Love is You".

Jooyoung performed in 'Starship X Concert' in Busan on August 16, 2014 and 'Starship X All Night Concert' in Seoul on December 5 with labelmates Mad Clown, Junggigo, Hyolyn, Soyou, and Nuboyz (Shownu, Wonho, and Jooheon of Monsta X, and #Gun). On April 4, 2015, along with Kim Feel, Mad Clown, and Hanhae he performed in 'Rolling Saypop Concert Vol.1 ELUPHANT Fly me to the moon'. On May 23, he performed on Greenplugged Seoul 2015. He also made a guest appearance in K.Will's 2015 Small Hall Concert.

Along with his labelmates, Jooyoung appeared on Starship's first idol survival show NO.MERCY as a guest judge from episode 6 to episode 9. In episode 9, his team won the fourth debut mission and got to release the song "0 (YOUNG)".

Jooyoung released single "91" for free on June 14, 2015, to celebrate his mother's birthday. On August 27, he released his third single "3", a double title track digital single. He also took part on collaboration with his old label mates Ra.D, d.ear, and Brother Su, releasing "Draw You". It is a remake of d.ear's old song which is also the last release of RealCollabo.

On November 26, 2015, Jooyoung enlisted in military service. Starship announced his enlistment the next month right after the release of "Love Line", surprising fans and public. He finished his basic training on December 24 and began serving as public service officer.

In spite of him still serving in military, Jooyoung kept releasing songs he had recorded before leaving for army. He still took part on Starship Planet's 2015 winter song "사르르 (Softly)". On January 7, 2016, he released his first soundtrack "들리나요 (Can You Hear Me)" for SBS drama Remember: War of the Son. On February 14, 2016, Jooyoung along with K.Will, Junggigo, and Brother Su, released a special Valentine song, "요리좀해요 (Cook for Love)".

In early 2018, Jooyoung completed his mandatory military service and returned to Starship Entertainment. On March 2, 2018, Jooyoung released a mini-album, Fountain, as a surprise to announce he had completed his service.

From April 2018 to May 2018, Jooyoung was a contestant on the Mnet show Breakers. He was eliminated in the semi-finals.

On September 4, 2018, Jooyoung released a double single which contained two songs, “N/A” and “Inn”.

On May 31, 2019, Jooyoung released a single, "Lost". On June 30, 2019, Jooyoung released a single "아름 (Pure Happiness)" which included three songs: "Wipe It Up", "Pure Happiness (아름) (Feat. George)" and "Samchong View (삼청 View) (Feat. pH-1)".

On December 17, 2021, Starship announced that Jooyoung was leaving the label.

Independent Artist Career (2023-Present)

In January 2024, Jooyoung released his first full-length album, Sphere, an all-English album that featured his signature blend of R&B, hip-hop, rock, and electronic music.

Discography

Extended plays TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales KOR From Me to You Released: December 11, 2012 Label: RealCollabo

Label: Starship Entertainment Format: CD, Digital download 75Pure Happiness Released: June 30, 2019 Label: Starship Entertainment — "—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum KORGaon As lead artist "Same As You" (그대와 같아) 2010— "All Of You" 2012— From Me to You "From Me To You" (네게 난)— "Popstar" (팝스타) 2013— "Downtown Love" feat. Whale & Mad Clown 2015— 3 single album "Wet" feat. Superbee— "Dive" 2018— Fountain "Prada"feat. pH-1 — "N/A" — "Lost" 2019 — "Pure Happiness" (아름)feat. George—Collaborations "Erase" (지워)with Hyolyn feat. Iron 20149 "Love Is You" with Starship Planet10Starship Planet 2014 "0 (Young)"with Giriboy & Mad Clown feat. No Mercy 201571NO.MERCY Part 3 "Draw You" (너를 그리다)with Ra.D, d.ear & Brother Su25 "Softly" (사르르)with Starship Planet24 Starship Planet 2015 "Love Line"with Hyolyn & Bumkey27 "Cook for Love" (요리좀해요)with K.Will, Junggigo & Brother Su 201623As featured artist "I Shouldn't Have Gone" (가지말걸 그랬어)Kim Jin-pyo feat. Jooyoung201139JP6 "You & Me" (심상치 않아)Kisum feat. Jooyoung 201534 "AIA"Crucial Star feat. Jooyoung— Boyhood "Baby" Primary (musician) feat. Jooyoung 2017—Shininryu (신인류) "Daydream" ANDN feat. Jooyoung 2018—Dreaming Pool "Tree Only Look at You" (너의 나무)Heize feat. Jooyoung 2019— She's Fine "Question" Thama feat. Jooyoung— Pre"Layin' Low" Hyolyn feat. Jooyoung 2022—Ice

Soundtrack appearances Title Year Album "Can You Hear Me?" (들리나요) 2016 Remember: War of the Son "I'll do it every day" (매일매일 그리울거야) 2018 Wok of Love "Here We Are" (나의 오늘이 너의 오늘을 만나) 2020 Find Me in Your Memory

Works as songwriter Year Title Artist Album Role 2012 "Take a Breath" Himself From Me to You Co-producer, co-arranger "All of You" "Hang Up the Phone" Co-producer "From Me to You" Lyricist, producer, arranger "Hang Up the Phone (Rap Ver.)" Co-producer 2013 "High Heel" Lyn Le Grand Bleu Co-lyricist, co-producer "Popstar" Himself 2014 "Drunk With Music" CNU Who Am I Co-producer "Drive" B1A4 Solo Day "Taxi On the Phone" Kidoh Small Album "Erase" Hyolyn & Himself Co-lyricist 2015 "0 (Young)" Giriboy, Mad Clown, Jooyoung, Jooheon, Kihyun, Wonho, I.M, Seokwon NO.MERCY, Pt. 2 Co-lyricist, co-producer "Evening Primrose" Eluphant Man On the Moon Co-producer "You & I" Kisum & Himself Co-lyricist "Downtown Love" Himself 3 Co-lyricist, co-producer "Wet" Co-lyricist2017"Baby"Primary feat. HimselfShininryu (신인류)Co-lyricist, co-producer"Where Are You Now"Kim Yeong-Geun (김영근)Under Wall Road (아랫담길)Co-producer2018"Daydream"HimselfFountainCo-lyricist, co-composer"Dive""First"Himself feat. Sole"Wine"Himself feat. G.Soul"Planet Girl"Himself feat. ph-1"Fountain"Himself"Where Are We"Himself feat. YEINBreakers Part 5"Prada"Himself feat. ph-1 "N/A"Himself"Inn"Co-Composer2019"Just Friends"GXXD (Girlnexxtdoor) feat. GoopyGXXDCo-lyricist"Tree Only Look at You" (너의 나무)Heize feat. HimselfShe's FineCo-composer"Questions"Thama feat. HimselfPre"Lost"Himself Co-lyricist, co-composer, co-arranger"Wipe It Up"HimselfPure Happiness (아름)"Pure Happiness (아름)"Himself feat. 죠지 (George)Co-composer, co-arranger"Samchong View (삼청 View)"Himself feat. pH1Co-lyricist, co-composer2022"Layin’ Low"Hyolyn feat. HimselfiCE Co-lyricist, co-composer"Blurry"SOLE (쏠) feat. HimselfImagine ClubCo-lyricist, co-composer

Music Videos Year Title Starring Album Video2012 "From Me to You" Irene Kim, Jooyoung From Me to You CJ E&M 2013 "Popstar" Yeo Yeon-hee, Jooyoung CJ E&M 2014 "Erase" Takuya, Hyolyn, Jooyoung 1thek (원더케이) "Love Is You" K.Will, Sistar, Boyfriend, Mad Clown, Junggigo, Jooyoung Starship Planet 2014 1theK (원데케이) 2015 "Hide and Seek" Mad Clown, Jooyoung Piece of Mine starshipTV "0 (Young)" Giriboy, Mad Clown, Jooyoung, Jooheon, Kihyun, Wonho, I.M, Seokwon NO.MERCY, Pt. 3 1theK (원더케이) "You & I" Kisum, Jooyoung 1theK (원더케이) "Wet" Bora, Jooyoung 3 1theK (원더케이) "Love Line" Hyolyn, Bumkey, Jooyoung 1theK (원더케이) "Softly" K.Will, Sistar, Boyfriend, Monsta X, Mad Clown, Junggigo, Jooyoung, Yoo Seung-woo, Brother Su, Exy Starship Planet 2015 1theK (원데케이) 2018 ″Dive” JooyoungFountain starshipTV ″Daydream” starshipTV ″N/A″ N/A starshipTV ″Inn″ starshipTV2019"Lost"LoststarshipTV

Filmography

TV variety shows

Awards Year Award-giving body Category Result 2009 CUVISM Magazine Honey Voice of the Year