Lee Jun-young (born January 22, 1997), also known as Jun, is a South Korean singer, rapper and actor. He debuted in 2014 as a member of the boy band U-KISS and later won the survival program The Unit, becoming the center and main vocalist of the project group UNB. He gained wider recognition as an actor through roles in several television dramas, and he has also worked in musical theatre, variety programs and hosting. Critics have praised his acting range and his versatility across multiple fields.
Early career with U-KISS
Lee joined U-KISS and debuted with the group in June 2014, releasing the mini album Mono Scandal. U-KISS promoted heavily in Japan, including a tour that culminated at Nippon Budokan, which marked the start of his career there. The group's last Korean comeback with him came in 2016, after which its focus shifted almost entirely to the Japanese market until his contract ended in 2021.
Acting breakthrough and solo work
Lee made his acting debut in 2017 in the drama Avengers Social Club, and he later won a best new actor award for his role in Goodbye to Goodbye. After appearing in The Unit, he promoted with UNB and released solo music in Japan and Korea. He went on to star in dramas such as Class of Lies and Imitation, and in 2021 he appeared in the Netflix series D.P.