Jukjae
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| Born | Jeong Jae-won January 26, 1989 Gwangju, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Hangul | 정재원 |
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| RR | Jeong Jaewon |
| MR | Chŏng Chaewŏn |
Jeong Jae-won (Korean: 정재원; born January 26, 1989), known professionally as Jukjae (적재), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is affiliated with Abyss Company.
Career
Jeong graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's degree in practical music in 2008 and began his musical career as a guitarist.
On November 10, 2014, Jukjae debuted with his first studio album, One Word (한마디).[1] He also wrote the lyrics, composed the music, arranged, produced, sang, and played guitar on this album under the name Jeong Jaewon. The following year, on April 23, 2015, he released the digital single "사랑한대".
On March 9, 2017, Jukjae released his first EP, FINE. The title song, "Let's Go See the Stars," is one of Jukjae's signature songs, and became a hot topic after being covered by actor Park Bo-gum.[2]
On June 29, 2019, he held his first solo concert in about three years, "One Step Further" (한걸음, 더), at the Seogang Merry Hall Grand Theater.[3]
On September 1, 2020, Jukjae signed an exclusive contract with his agency, Antenna.[4][5] On November 9, he released his second studio album, The LIGHTS, their first in about eight years.[6] On November 12, he released his second EP, 2006. Jukjae described it as "an album that contains songs that best express my true colors."[7] On December 4, he won the Best Session Award (Other Category) at the Melon Music Awards 2020.[8][9]
On June 30, 2023, Jukjae's exclusive contract with Antenna ended.[10] On July 3, he signed an exclusive contract with Abyss Company.
In December 2025, Fender Music Korea released the JUKJAE Stratocaster Baggy, the first signature guitar by a Korean artist.[11][12]
Personal life
In an interview, Jukjae said, "When we think of a band, we often think of the vocalist and the supporting musicians separately, but I want to be a musician who shows what it means to have both instruments and voices working in harmony and to make the most of both."[13]
In addition to his singing career, Jukjae is also actively involved in music, arranging and playing guitar for albums and concerts by fellow musicians such as IU, Akdong Musician, Jung Eun-ji, Taeyeon, Ha Sung-woon, and Lim Han-byul. He was particularly active as the guitarist for the so-called "IU team" during IU's live sessions. Jukjae's activities as part of the IU team came to an end with the IU special episode of "Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook," which aired on KBS2 on September 18, 2020.[14]
In July 2025, Jukjae announced his marriage to Heo Sung-yeon, the older sister of Kara member Youngji.[15] The wedding took place in October of the same year.[16]
Discography
Studio albums
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| One Word |
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| The Lights |
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Extended plays
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| Fine |
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| 2006 |
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References
- ^ "싱어송라이터로 거듭나다! 정재원이 전하는 앨범 이야기". 멜론 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ "パク・ボゴム、「スケッチブック」初出演…"デビュー前、シンガーソングライターが夢だった"". wowKorea. 2020-03-20. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "Jukjae". Instagram. May 16, 2019.
- ^ "シンガーソングライターのJukjae、ユ･ヒヨル設立の「Antenna」と専属契約…「長年の信頼を基に成立」". kbsworld. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "적재, 안테나와 전속계약 체결…안테나 "적극 서포터 예정"[공식]". Sports Chosun (in Korean). 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ^ "チョクジェ、タイトル曲「Lights」MV公開…ペク・イェリンがフィーチャリングとして参加". Kstyle. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- ^ "チョクジェ、ニューミニアルバム「2006」を発売…親友のIUに感謝のコメントも"本当に必要な話をたくさんしてくれる"". Kstyle. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "[MMA 2020] 사전시상 세션상 - 김현아, 신석철, 적재, 최훈, 홍소진". YouTube. December 4, 2020.
- ^ "BTS（防弾少年団）が驚異の6冠！「MMA 2020」で感激のコメント…MONSTA X＆IZ*ONE＆THE BOYZらも続々登場（総合）". Kstyle. 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ Miller, Kevin (2023-06-05). "Singer Jukjae Departs Antenna - JazmineMedia". Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- ^ "フェンダー、韓国人アーティスト初のシグネイチャーギター発表 韓国語で「白い服」を意味する一本". オリコンニュース（ORICON NEWS）. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ ""The beginning of new relationships between Fender and Korean artists": Fender unveils its first-ever signature guitar with a South Korean artist – and it's a streamlined Strat with a trick up its sleeve". Guitar World. December 15, 2025.
- ^ "2015년 주목해야 할 싱어송라이터 기대주, 정재원". 멜론 (in Korean). 2015-04-23. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
- ^ "Jukjae". Instagram. September 19, 2020.
- ^ エンタメコリア (2025-07-01). "歌手Jukjae、KARAヨンジの実姉ホ・ソンヨンと結婚 「生涯を約束する相手ができた」". ekr.chosunonline.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "JUKJAE＆ホ・ソンヨン、本日（3日）非公開結婚…妹ホ・ヨンジ（KARA）"クールに見送る"". K-POP、韓国エンタメニュース、取材レポートならコレポ！ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-29.