Lee Jooheon

Lee Joo-heon (; born October 6, 1994), better known by the stage name Joohoney and formerly mononymously known as Jooheon, The quartet uploaded multiple mixtapes on their company's YouTube channel and performed at the opening show of Starship X concert in December 2014.

In December 2014, Starship Entertainment and Mnet launched a survival program named No.Mercy and Joohoney was selected, along with six other participants (including Shownu and Wonho), as part of the new boy group Monsta X on the last episode of the show.

2015–2016: Show Me the Money 4 and Tribe of Hip Hop In January 2015, Joohoney was featured in the collaboration track "Coach Me", with San E and Sistar's Hyolyn. Joohoney alongside group member Kihyun, participated in the soundtrack of the South Korean drama Orange Marmalade titled "Attractable Woman", which was released in May 2015, and produced by Crazy Park and his team.

In June, Joohoney auditioned for the fourth season of Mnet's rap competition show Show Me the Money. but was later brought back for a second chance where he lost to One.

In April 2016, Joohoney was one of the producers for JTBC's hip-hop competition show Tribe of Hip Hop, appearing as the youngest producer on the show.

2017–present: Mixtape releases and other solo activities In January 2017, Joohoney released a solo music video for the song "Rhythm".

In August 2018, Joohoney released his mixtape DWTD. For the release, he released a music video for the track "Red Carpet", then a few months later, in October, he released a second MV, this time for the track "Should I Do". It charted in several countries, including ranking at number eight and twenty-two on the weekly Billboards World Album and Top Heatseekers Album charts, respectively.

In June, Joohoney appeared on Produce X 101 as a battle rap trainer for the contestants' first elimination battle.

In January 2020, Joohoney took a temporary break from Monsta X in order to focus on his mental health. He continued promotions again in late March, prior to the release of their Korean EP Fantasia X.

On October 9, Joohoney released his mixtape Psyche. with Teen Vogue describing the chorus as "a sort of angsty rock 'n roll anthem" that both described as "cathartic". On October 21, Joohoney released a music video for the title track "Psyche".

In December 2020, Joohoney collaborated with Lovelyz's Kei on the OST "Ride or Die" for the drama Run On. The song was released on December 23.

On August 5, MBC's Idol Radio announced its second season, with Joohoney as a DJ for the show, alongside group member Hyungwon. The first episode aired on August 9, with the show streaming weekly through Universe and airing on MBC Radio.

In September, Joohoney appeared on the MU:PLY's Muziekwang Company as Kikwang's manager. It was a mockumentary web program that follows their journey as they open their own music agency. Muzie plays the company's CEO and top producer, while Kikwang plays a solo artist signed to the label.

In December, Joohoney appeared as one of the special judges in the Mnet's dance survival program Street Dance Girls Fighters fourth mission, with group members Hyungwon and I.M, for Monsta X's B-side song "Autobahn".

In April 2022, Joohoney tested positive for COVID-19.

On October 14, Joohoney attended the 2023 S/S Seoul Fashion Week's Beyond Closet show, organized by fashion designer Ko Tae-yong, held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. On October 20, he also performed for MBC's Idol Radios first overseas concert Idol Radio Live in Tokyo, alongside group member Hyungwon and Got7's Youngjae, with several other artists, held at Tokyo Garden Theater in Tokyo.

On November 21, Starship Entertainment confirmed that Joohoney will make his acting debut through the Netflix original film K-pop: Lost in America, which revolves around the story of a Korean boy group that heads in New York for debut but ends up stranded in Texas with no money and mobile phones, and to be helmed by the famous Korean film director Yoon Je-kyoon who directed Haeundae and The Negotiation, with filming in the U.S. starting from March to June 2023.

In January 2023, Joohoney was featured in a pictorial and an interview for the February issue of Cosmopolitan Korea. On January 20, he was selected to be a member of channel DdeunDdeun's new web entertainment show Bbam Bbam Social Club at YouTube, a program where each person drinks, talks, and interacts with each other, alongside Joo Woo-jae, The Boyz's Sunwoo, Aiki, Lee Yong-joo, and Park Se-mi.

On April 16, he participated in the OST of TVING's original Our Game: LG Twins, titled "Awake", with Kihyun. It is a song about overcoming difficulties by cheering each other on and raising hope, which combines rock and hip hop, and contains a moving theme of turning adversity upside down. They also participated in the pitch and theta for victory before the game series against Doosan Bears.

On May 22, Joohoney released his solo debut extended play Lights, with the lead single "Freedom".

On June 5, he released the promotional single "Mountain Over the Mountain", alongside Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and Big Naughty, as part of the "2023 Mountain Dew Campaign". On June 28, Joohoney attended the Chanel's "Codes Couleur" pop-up store opening, held in Seongdong District, Seoul.

In August, he was announced as part of the OST lineup for JTBC's new Saturday and Sunday drama Behind Your Touch, titled "Hip Hop", which was released on August 13.

In February 2025, Joohoney held a free fan event after his military discharge.

On May 18, he performed at the music festival SuperPop Korea 2025, held at KINTEX in Gyeonggi Province, Seoul.

On December 17, Starship Entertainment announced that Joohoney will release a solo album in early January 2026. On December 18, it was revealed to be his second extended play 光 (Insanity), with the lead single "Sting", featuring Muhammad Ali, which will be released on January 5, 2026. On December 22, his single "Push", featuring Ive's Rei, was pre-released.

In April, he opened his own YouTube channel. On June 20, Joohoney performed at the music festival Rapbeat 2026, held at Culture Depot in Mapo-gu, Seoul. He was also announced as one of the panelists for the Netflix reality show Dating Lab. Joohoney was featured in Baby Shark Boy's debut lead single "Wave", from the digital single album of the same name, which was released on August 20.

Personal life Military service Joohoney enlisted for his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier, with 15th Infantry Division at Hwacheon army base in North Gangwon Province on July 24, 2023. During his basic military training, he took the role of a company commander in the 2nd company. Joohoney served as an assistant drill instructor and military chaplain, while he was promoted to corporal early in March 2024, for his exemplary military career. Joohoney was officially discharged on January 23, 2025. It was also revealed during his fan event that he became a disciplinary squad leader and received the "Elite 300" commendation due to his exemplary military performance.

Public image and impact Joohoney is known as an "all-rounder artist" with talents in vocals, rap, and music producing. He has produced songs for Monsta X since their debut and also had been nominated in one of the leading U.S. music awards ceremonies. Joohoney is also known for his "aegyo" and "anti-war charm", and has expanded his activities in various fields, from being a DJ to a model for clothing brands.

According to SPAO's official, its flagship product sold 500,000 pieces in 2021, increasing from 170,000 pieces of the previous year since he started modelling for the said product. According to Born Champs' CEO Bae Sang-in, there is a significant increase in sales thanks to strengthening marketing including the selection of Monsta X's Joohoney as the brand model. Beginning with 2022 S/S season, the brand, which he had presented, is expected to increase its performance by 30-40% compared to the previous year. Its winter collection, a new collection released on his birthday, became number one in Musinsa.

Joohoney was consistently placed in Tumblr's "Most Popular K-pop Stars", ranking 37th in 2018, 38th in 2019, 54th in 2020, 79th in 2021, and 92nd in 2022. He was also consistently ranked in the "Individual Boy Group Members Brand Power Ranking" published by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute, with the highest ranking at 17th in June 2020.

Joohoney started producing and working on external songs, for then labelmate Boyfriend's lead single "Star", from the group's fifth EP Never End, and several songs for Mad Clown. He featured and produced the single "Ongsimi", for fellow group member Minhyuk. Joohoney composed, wrote, and arranged the song "Jumper", for his labelmate Cravity, from the group's debut EP Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are, and the song "Underdog", from the group's third studio album Dare to Crave. He produced the single "Turning Point", for JTBC's reality competition show Peak Times final round, with DKB performing the song, which accelerated the group's popularity. The song "Beastmode" which Joohoney produced, from Monsta X's third studio album Fatal Love, became the ending theme song of the South Korean animated film Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning.

Other ventures Endorsements In July 2021, Joohoney had been selected as an exclusive model of the Korean fashion brand SPAO's F/W season, in collaboration with the Korean brands and customers' lifestyle platform Musinsa.

In February 2022, he became one of the faces of the Korean cosmetics and skincare brand Olive Young's Vegan Beauty campaign, with his group member Minhyuk and labelmate Ive's Liz. In March, Joohoney became the new face of the Korean street casual brand Born Champs, unveiling its 2022 spring collection through SNS.

In January 2023, he participated in the carbonated soft drink brand Mountain Dew's campaign, as part of its collaboration with Starship Entertainment, together with Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and Big Naughty.

In February 2026, Joohoney had been selected as a brand model of the Korean skincare brand Silcus, under the theme of "The Veil of Silk on the Skin".

Philanthropy In October 2021, Joohoney donated 00,000 through the idol fandom community service My Favorite Idol, on the occasion of his birthday on October 6. It will be delivered to the Miral Welfare Foundation and used as a fund for the disabled who are isolated due to COVID-19. He appeared on the cover of the Korean Beauty Magazines November issue, published by Public News that also spreads Hallyu culture to the world and introduces fashion, beauty, and life that Koreans love, with all the proceeds from its sales be donated to the Korea Social Contribution Association and 100% will be used for the development of Hallyu culture and the underprivileged.

Discography

Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Lights Released: May 22, 2023 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio 6 KOR: 80,131 光 (Insanity) Released: January 5, 2026 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio 6 KOR: 31,920

Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected details, chart positions and tracklists Title Details Peak chart positions Tracklist USHeat. USWorld SUPEXX Released: July 10, 2015 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: Digital download, streaming audio — — "Get Low" feat. Mad Clown "Stay Strong" feat. Flowsik Flower Cafe Released: November 11, 2015 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: Digital download, streaming audio — — "Flower Cafe" feat. I.M & Sam Ock Out of Control Released: January 17, 2017 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: Digital download, streaming audio — — "Rhythm" "OMG (Yellow Lambo)" DWTD Released: August 31, 2018 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: Digital download, streaming audio 22 8 "Red Carpet" (Prod. 9F) "Should I do" (Prod. Boycold) "Kang Baek-ho" (Prod. Ye-Yo!) "Runway" feat. Killagramz (Prod. Dakshood) "Manito" (Prod. Ye-Yo!) Psyche Released: October 9, 2020 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: Digital download, streaming audio — — "Intro: Ambition" "Psyche" "DIA" "Smoky" "Dark & Cloudy" feat. Kim Boa "King" "Wingsuit" feat. Tem"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles As lead artist + List of singles, showing year released, chart positions and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album KOR 2015 — Trespass "Freedom" 光 (Insanity) "Sting" "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, chart positions, sales and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR "Ganggab" 2014 67 KOR: 66,904 Ferocity "Coach Me" No.Mercy OST Part 1 "0 (Young)" 71 KOR: 43,760 No.Mercy OST Part 3 "Bad X" — "H.ear Your Colors" 2016 57 KOR: 42,946 "Slow" — It's Me "BAM!BAM!BAM!" 2017 — "1(One)" — Mix and the City OST Part 2 "Ongsimi" 2019 — "If You Love Me"

Promotional singles + List of promotional singles, showing year released, chart positions and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album KOR "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances Title Year Album Artist(s) "Attracted Woman" 2015 Orange Marmalade OST Part 2 Jooheon and Kihyun "Can't Breathe" 2018 Investigation Couple OST Part 1 Jooheon and Kihyun "Ride or Die" 2020 Run On OST Part 2 Joohoney and Kei "Awake" 2023 Our Game: LG Twins OST Joohoney and Kihyun "Fire Moth" Jooheon and Michelle Lee "Game of Thrones - 12 Producers" Jooheon, SeSeSe House, Hot Chicks House, Brand New House, and HI-Lite House "Be My Friend" 2017 Jooheon and I.M

Music videos

+ Title Year Artist Director "Red Carpet" 2018 Jooheon Choi Young-ji (PinkLabel Visual) "Should I do" Ink "Intro: Ambition" 2020 Joohoney Vishop (Vikings League) "Smoky" Highqualityfish "Psyche" Vishop (Vikings League) "Freedom" 2023 Jinooya Makes "Push" 2025 Joohoney Yuk Heon-ryoung (KiNDa) "Sting" 2026 Joohoney Jun Gi-seong (ES4X)

Filmography

Film

Radio shows Year Title Role Note 2021–2022 Idol Radio DJ with Hyungwon for Season 2 2022 Season 2 (Special Edition)

Web shows Year Title Role Note 2021 Muziekwang Company Cast with Muzie, Gikwang, Jung Yeon-joo, Chuu, and Hyeongjun Daejjok Counseling Center MC with Park Myung-soo 2023 Bbam Bbam Social Club Cast with Joo Woo-jae, Sunwoo, Aiki, Lee Yong-joo, and Park Se-mi 2025 Club Dinner MC Season 1 Debut's Plan Special Trainer and MC Episode 7–9 2025–2026 Shimchungy: Good Errand Service MC Season 1 2026 Dating Lab Panelist with Charles Enter

Songwriting

Awards and nominations