Joohoney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joohoney
주헌이
Joohoney in November 2017
Born	Lee Ji-hwan (1994-10-06) October 6, 1994 (age 30) Seoul, South Korea
Occupation	Rapper singer songwriter producer
Musical career
Genres	K-pop hip hop
Instruments	Vocals drums piano synthesizer
Years active	2015–present
Labels	Starship
Korean name
Hangul	이주헌
Hanja	李周憲
Transcriptions Revised Romanization I Juheon McCune–Reischauer I Chuhŏn
Birth name
Hangul	이지환
Hanja	李至煥
Transcriptions Revised Romanization I Jihwan McCune–Reischauer I Chihwan

Lee Joo-heon (Hangul: 이주헌; born October 6, 1994), known by his stage name Joohoney, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the popular South Korean boy group Monsta X. They are managed by Starship Entertainment. In 2023, Joohoney also started his solo music career with an EP called Lights.

Joohoney's Music Career

Starting Out in 2014

Before joining Monsta X, Joohoney was part of a group called Nu Boyz. This group was formed by Starship Entertainment in August 2014. They shared many songs online and performed at concerts.

In December 2014, Joohoney joined a TV show called No.Mercy. This was a competition to find members for a new boy group. Joohoney was chosen as one of the seven members for the group, which became Monsta X.

Music and TV Shows (2015–2016)

In January 2015, Joohoney worked with other artists on a song called "Coach Me". He also sang a song for a South Korean TV drama called Orange Marmalade. The song was titled "Attractable Woman".

In June, Joohoney tried out for a rap competition TV show called Show Me the Money. He did well, reaching the third round of the show.

In April 2016, Joohoney became one of the youngest producers on a hip-hop TV show called Tribe of Hip Hop.

Solo Music and Other Activities

In January 2017, Joohoney released his first solo music video for a song called "Rhythm".

In August 2018, he released his mixtape DWTD. A mixtape is like a collection of songs. He made music videos for two songs from it, "Red Carpet" and "Should I Do". This mixtape was popular in several countries.

In February 2019, he officially changed his stage name to Joohoney for his English activities. Before this, he used his birth name, Jooheon.

In June, Joohoney appeared on Produce X 101. He helped train the contestants in rap battles.

In January 2020, Joohoney took a short break from Monsta X. He focused on his well-being during this time. He returned to the group in March.

On October 9, Joohoney released another mixtape called Psyche. He released music videos for the songs "Intro: Ambition" and "Smoky". The song "Smoky" was described as an "emo-k-pop crossover" and a "cathartic" anthem.

In December 2020, Joohoney sang an original soundtrack (OST) song called "Ride or Die". It was for the drama Run On.

In May 2021, Joohoney was featured on a remake of the song "If You Love Me".

In August, Joohoney became a DJ for the second season of MBC's Idol Radio. He hosted the show with his group member Hyungwon.

In September, Joohoney appeared on a web show called Muziekwang Company. It was a funny show about opening a music agency.

In December, Joohoney was a special judge on a dance competition show called Street Dance Girls Fighter. He judged with Hyungwon and I.M.

In April 2022, Joohoney recovered after testing positive for COVID-19.

In October 2022, Joohoney attended Seoul Fashion Week. He also performed at a concert in Tokyo.

In November, it was announced that Joohoney would act in a Netflix movie called K-pop: Lost in America. The movie is about a K-pop boy group stuck in Texas.

In January 2023, Joohoney was in Cosmopolitan Korea magazine. He also joined a new web show called Bbam Bbam Social Club.

In February, Joohoney became a permanent MC (host) for Mnet's music show M Countdown. He hosts with (G)I-dle's Miyeon.

In March, Joohoney joined a new TV show called Korean Food Tray. The show travels around the world to make Korean meals.

In April, Joohoney and Kihyun sang an OST song called "Awake". It was for a TV show about the LG Twins baseball team.

On May 22, Joohoney released his first solo extended play (EP) called Lights. The main song from the EP was "Freedom".

In June, he released a song called "Mountain Over the Mountain". He worked with Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and Big Naughty on this song.

In August, Joohoney sang an OST song called "Hip Hop" for the drama Behind Your Touch.

Joohoney's Personal Life

Military Service

Like all male citizens in South Korea, Joohoney began his mandatory military service on July 24, 2023. He is serving as an active duty soldier. During his training, he took on leadership roles. He was promoted to corporal in March 2024. Joohoney is expected to finish his service on January 23, 2025.

Other Activities

Brand Partnerships

Joohoney has worked with several brands. In July 2021, he became a model for the Korean fashion brand SPAO.

In February 2022, he was one of the faces for Olive Young's Vegan Beauty campaign. He also became the new face of the street casual brand Born Champs in March.

In January 2023, he joined the Mountain Dew soda campaign.

Helping Others

Joohoney also uses his platform to help others. In October 2021, he donated money to the Miral Welfare Foundation. This donation helped people with disabilities who were isolated due to COVID-19. He also appeared on the cover of Korean Beauty Magazine. All the money from its sales was donated to help spread Korean culture and support those in need.

Joohoney's Music

Extended Plays

Joohoney has released one solo extended play (EP).

Mixtapes

Joohoney has released several mixtapes.

Singles

Joohoney has released songs as a lead artist, a featured artist, and in collaborations.

As Lead Artist

As Featured Artist

Collaborative Singles

Promotional Singles

Soundtrack Appearances

Joohoney has sung for various TV show soundtracks.

Music Videos

Joohoney has released several music videos for his solo songs.

Joohoney's Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Joohoney has appeared on many TV shows.

Radio Shows

Web Shows

Songwriting

See also

In Spanish: Joohoney para niños

• List of K-pop on the Billboard charts