A Series of Facts about Jay B, a Leader who Cares for GOT7 Members Despite Leaving the Agency

Kapanlagi.com - Jay B who has real name Lim Jae-beom is a leader of the group GOT7. Previously, in 2014, he was debuted by JYP Entertainment along with other members. However, after seven years, GOT7 apparently did not renew the contract.

Practically, the beginning of 2021 became a way for GOT7 to create a slightly different experience. Jay B and several other members have now joined various different agencies. However, Jay B is a member who has been counted for a long time to decide to join a new agency.

Apparently, there is an interesting story behind the "delay". Jay B, as the leader, wants to fulfill his responsibilities. Well, for those of you who are curious about his current news and the fact that Jay B is a nurturing leader, just check out the information compiled from various sources below.

1. Jay B, Caring Leader of GOT7

Jay B (Credit: Instagram/jaybnow.hr)

Announcement regarding Jay B's joining H1GHR MUSIC has been made since his contract with JYP Entertainment expired quite a while ago. Unlike other GOT7 members, such as Youngjae who joined Sublime Artist Agency, Yugyeom with AOMG, BamBam with ABYSS Company, and so on, Jay B has his own reasons for being relatively slower.

Being the leader of a group that remains together even though its members are under different agencies, Jay B's responsibilities cannot be considered light. Jay B explained, "This is not something that can be revealed, but I think it would be better if you know what I am doing."

"You can see that everything I do is something that a leader should do. I often don't have time for myself, now I have to work hard for my own matters," Jay B continued.

In addition, Jay B also emphasized that GOT7 is not disbanding, the official statement dismisses false rumors about the fate of the group. Jay B said, "I see a lot of people saying that we are disbanding, like 'They have disbanded,' 'Doesn't this mean disbandment?' So I am officially saying that GOT7 is not disbanding."

2. Jay B Joins H1GHR MUSIC

Jay B (Credit: Instagram/jaybnow.hr)

On May 14, 2021, Jay B (JB GOT7) released his first single since joining H1GHR MUSIC. Prior to this, Jay Park, CEO of H1GHR MUSIC, personally contacted Jay B to discuss the possibility of collaboration.

"I appreciate Jay Park for reaching out to me first and trusting me. I finally decided to join H1GHR MUSIC with the confidence that I will be able to achieve my goals here, to be an artist who provides various things based on my previous music career as an idol. I am very excited to start as a solo artist here, at H1GHR MUSIC," expressed Jay B.

Using the new name Jay B as a soloist, he released a song titled Switch It Up along with a live music video. Regarding the single, Jay B stated that he wants to start as a soloist who is free.

Jay B said, "When I start as a soloist, I want to be free in the music spectrum. So I have to spend a lot of time thinking about what kind of music I should pursue and other factors beyond music."

Shortly after that, in August, Jay B released a mini album titled SOMO:FUME along with the MV for the main song B.T.W (feat. Jay Park).

3. Jay B with a Plethora of Experiences

Jay B (Credit: Instagram/jaybnow.hr)

Jay B made his debut under JYP Entertainment as part of GOT7 alongside seven other members in 2014. Throughout his career, Jay B has been actively involved in various musical formats. This fact has made him an idol with a wealth of experience.

Not only with GOT7, he is also active in JJ Project, Jus2, and is part of the music crew Offshore. Jay B also has another name, Def, which he uses when making music personally.

In episode 128 of the program DAEBAK SHOW, Jay B explained the difference between the two names. Jay B explained, "In my opinion, when I release a song as JAY B, it's more like mainstream. And I consider what the audience will like and what people in the R&B hip hop scene will like. I will think about those things."

Furthermore, he also explained about the name "Def" that he uses.

"When I release a song as Def, it's truly non-mainstream. It's really what I want to do. I don't really consider whether people will listen to it. I think that's the difference," explained Jay B about the two names.

KLovers, those are a series of facts about Jay B, even though his group, GOT7, did not renew their contract with JYP Entertainment, they agreed to continue together. They do this while pursuing their respective careers as soloists in various different agencies.

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