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Youngjae (GOT7 (갓세븐)) — Main Vocalist

Youngjae (영재) · Main Vocalist of GOT7 · Real name: 최영재 (Choi Youngjae) · MBTI: INFJ · Born September 17, 1996, Mokpo · 174cm · Considered one of K-pop's most powerful vocalists · Known for his sunny, earnest personality and healing energy.

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Youngjae is GOT7's sunshine — an impossibly bright presence whose laughter is infectious and whose voice can reduce an entire stadium to tears. Despite carrying enormous vocal responsibility, he approaches his role with humility and genuine joy. His on-stage and off-stage personalities are seamlessly consistent: warm, funny, and deeply sincere.

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Real Name

최영재 (Choi Youngjae)

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Position

Main Vocalist

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Birthday

September 17, 1996 (age 29)

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Nationality

South Korean

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Height

174cm

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MBTI

INFJ

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Fan Nickname

"Sunshine Youngjae, Choi Sunshine, Ars (solo stage name)"

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Instagram

@dyj_1996

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

SingingPlaying pianoGamingWatching dramas and variety shows

⭐ Favorites

food: Dakgalbi (spicy chicken), tteokbokkicolor: Yellow, whiteseason: Spring

🎤 Solo Activities

Solo stage name: ArsSolo mini-album "COLORS from Ars" (2019)Japanese solo activities under Warner Music JapanMusical theatre — "Full House" (2018)Signed with Sublime Artist Agency after JYPE

🤝 Close Group Members

BamBam (best friend)YugyeomJackson

🌟 Celebrity Friends

BamBamYugyeom (the maknae line)various Korean solo artists

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

Originally from the port city of Mokpo. Family is said to be very close; his mother in particular has been a source of emotional support.

Closest family member: Mother

⏮ Before Debut

From Mokpo, where he had almost no industry connections. Was training at another agency briefly before JYP spotted his voice. He trained for a remarkably short time (about a year) before debuting with GOT7 in 2014 — testament to how exceptional his natural talent is.

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Why Fans Love Youngjae

Youngjae is the kind of person who makes the whole room brighter just by walking in. Combined with one of K-pop's most genuinely powerful vocal instruments, he is deeply and lastingly beloved.

  • ·His vocal runs during live performances consistently leave fans, fellow artists, and music critics stunned
  • ·His laugh — a high, joyful, completely unguarded cackle — is one of K-pop's most iconic sounds
  • ·He is authentically, consistently positive without being saccharine; the warmth is clearly genuine
  • ·His friendship with BamBam shows fans a playful, teasing side that makes the group dynamic feel like a real family
  • ·He trained for only about a year before debuting — a fact that underscores just how naturally gifted he is
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Words That Moved Fans

Youngjae's words come from the heart without filter or pretense.

  • ·"Singing is how I communicate things I can't say with regular words. It's more honest."
  • ·"I want to be the kind of vocalist that makes people feel less alone."
  • ·"GOT7 gave me a family I didn't expect. I will protect that until I can't anymore."
  • ·"I'm not the coolest or the best-looking, but I give everything I have every single time I perform."
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Youngjae's Iconic Moments

Whether making everyone cry with his voice or making everyone laugh, Youngjae leaves a mark.

  • ·His live vocal performances during "Hard Carry" era — a clip of him hitting extended high notes backstage went viral
  • ·The "Youngjae laugh compilation" videos — fans edited his laughter into playlists specifically for mood-boosting
  • ·His emotional performance of "My Youth" at fan concerts, which regularly moved both him and the audience to tears
  • ·His musical theatre debut in "Full House" — receiving critical praise for stepping outside the idol comfort zone
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Fun Facts About Youngjae

There is more to GOT7's sunshine than his smile.

  • ·He is from Mokpo — a coastal city far from Seoul — and had minimal industry connections before being scouted
  • ·He trained for roughly a year at JYP before debuting, an unusually short time for a K-pop main vocalist
  • ·His stage name as a soloist is "Ars" — from the Latin word for "art"
  • ·He is a dedicated gamer and has streamed games online for fans — the contrast with his angelic vocal persona delights everyone
  • ·He appeared in the 2018 Korean musical "Full House," showing serious stage acting ability alongside his music career
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Youngjae as Your Bias

Choosing Youngjae means you have excellent taste in vocals and an appreciation for genuine, unperformed joy.

  • ·Live performances become essential viewing — he consistently outperforms recordings in the best possible way
  • ·His variety content will make you laugh without warning — the BamBam and Youngjae dynamic is chaotic gold
  • ·Following his solo Ars work reveals a contemplative, artistic side that complements the sunshine persona beautifully

Tips

  • 💡Listen to his "ightheart" (2019) single for a quiet, emotional introduction to his solo artistry
  • 💡Search for GOT7 live stages specifically to hear Youngjae's unaltered live vocals — they are extraordinary
  • 💡The "COLORS from Ars" mini-album is a complete and beautiful solo work
  • 💡Fan-compiled "Youngjae vocal moments" playlists on YouTube are a fantastic shortcut into his best singing

Last updated: March 30, 2026