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J.Seph
Kim Tae-hyung (김태형), known by his stage name J.Seph (제이셉), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and dancer born on June 21, 1992 in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province. He is the main rapper and lead dancer of co-ed group KARD under DSP Media, holding the Ace card in the group's card-game concept. J.Seph trained at DSP Media for five years before co-founding KARD in 2016 alongside BM, Somin, and Jiwoo. Originally planned to debut as a hip-hop duo with BM, the format evolved into the co-ed quartet. He enlisted for mandatory military service on October 5, 2020, and was honorably discharged on April 4, 2022. While serving, he was cast in the Korean Army Musical "Meissa's Song" (October 2021 - January 2022) alongside Chanyeol of EXO and L of INFINITE. Since his return to KARD, J.Seph has contributed to notable releases including the fifth mini album Re: (2022), sixth mini album Icky (2023), and eighth mini album Drift (2025). He has also collaborated on OST tracks including "Love Bloomed Sweetly" with Huh Chan Mi for the drama Our Golden Days (2025) and "Blue" with Gavy NJ (2025).
0 articles6 creditsDebut: July 19, 2017South Korean
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Who is J.Seph from KARD?
J.Seph (real name Kim Tae-hyung) is the main rapper and lead dancer of K-pop co-ed group KARD under DSP Media. He holds the Ace card in the group's concept and was born on June 21, 1992 in Chungju, South Korea.
Did J.Seph serve in the military?
Yes. J.Seph enlisted for mandatory military service on October 5, 2020 and was discharged on April 4, 2022. While serving, he participated in the Korean Army Musical 'Meissa's Song' (October 2021 - January 2022).
What does J.Seph's stage name mean?
J.Seph's stage name was created by his sister, who wrote 'Joseph' without the 'O'. He represents the Ace card in KARD's card-game concept -- a card that can be both the lowest and highest value.
What is J.Seph's role in KARD?
J.Seph is the main rapper and lead dancer of KARD. He holds the Ace card in the group's concept. He and BM were originally planned to debut as a hip-hop duo before KARD evolved into a four-member co-ed group.
What are J.Seph's notable KARD releases?
J.Seph has been part of all major KARD releases, including mini albums Hola Hola (2017), Re: (2022), Icky (2023), and Drift (2025). He has also collaborated on OST tracks, including 'Love Bloomed Sweetly' for the drama Our Golden Days (2025).
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