Jaemin of NCT: talented and a rising star, K-pop idol and actor keeps his feet on the ground with charity work and care for others
- Despite a passion for music, with Justin Bieber his inspiration, Jaemin’s first career choice was to become a doctor, because of his love for helping others
- Now a multitalented member of NCT and an award-winning actor, he still does volunteer work and helps worthy causes
South Korean super label SM Entertainment formally introduced NCT 2020 this month. The large-scale music project brings together the 23 members of SM’s ambitious K-pop boy band venture NCT for a series of new songs and videos.
While it’s already tough to stand out in the South Korean music industry, it’s even harder when you’re standing alongside 22 other idols. Here’s how NCT Dream member Jaemin has matched his peers and set himself up for an exciting, multifaceted career.
His early life
Na Jae-min was born in the tourist-friendly South Korean city of Jeonju in August 2000. He grew up in the country’s capital, Seoul, with a love of dance, physical education and the piano.
Despite a passion for music and being inspired by Justin Bieber, Jaemin’s first dream was to become a doctor, fuelled by his love of helping others. The future star was even cast by SM Entertainment while he was collecting garbage and handing out posters at a volunteer event.
Jaemin studied applied music at the Seoul School for Performing Arts, where he learned ways to connect with potential fans ahead of his K-pop debut.
