Lesser Known Facts About Got7 Young-jae

Nickname "Genius of Hard Work"

He earned this nickname from JYP staff for his dedication to improving his vocal skills since his trainee days.

Musical Genius as "Ars"

Youngjae uses the alias "Ars" for his composing work, inspired by the Latin phrase "Ars longa, vita brevis," meaning "Art is long, life is short."

Late Trainee to Debut

Unlike many K-pop idols, Youngjae trained for only seven months before debuting with GOT7, proving his rapid progress as a vocalist.

Piano Prodigy

He started learning the piano at a young age and often plays it when composing music. He’s also showcased his piano skills in GOT7 performances.

Animal Lover

Youngjae loves dogs and owns a pet dog named Coco, whom he often shares about on social media. Coco is also GOT7`s unofficial mascot!

Vocal Health Advocate

Youngjae suffered from vocal nodules early in his career, which led him to take vocal health very seriously and often educate fans about it.

Fluent in Japanese

Youngjae is fluent in Japanese and regularly communicates with GOT7’s Japanese fans. He even contributes to the group`s Japanese songs.