Im Jae Beom, formerly known professionally as JB and currently known as Jay B, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of GOT7 (갓세븐). He graduated from Sewon High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting Entertainment from International Cyber ​​University.

Before debuting, he became a trainee at JYP Entertainment (JYP엔터테인먼트) since 2009, and he made his acting debut first when he appeared in the KBS drama "Dream High 2" in January 2012.

In May 2012, JYP launched a special project group called JJ PROJECT (제이제이 프로젝트) with him and Park Jin Young (formerly known as Jr.). They debuted (he used the stage name JB) with their first EP, "Bounce". It will later become a sub-unit of GOT7 in 2014.

He then debuted in January 2014 as GOT7's leader, main vocalist, lead dancer and center with their first EP, "Got It?". The group gained attention almost immediately thanks to their live performances and the inclusion of complicated martial arts tricking (a combination of kicks with flips and twists) and street dancing. Months later, they debuted in Japan with the single "Around the World" and began expanding their market to Southeast Asia and the United States.

In March 2019, he joined fellow member Kim Yu Gyeom and formed the sub-unit JUS2 (저스투), debuting with their first mini-album, "Focus".

In January 2021, he decided not to renew his contract with JYP and left the agency. One month later, he changed his stage name to Jay B.

He enlisted for his mandatory military service on February 2, 2023, and was discharged on November 1, 2024.

After spending time at other agencies, he is now represented by Mob Company (모브컴퍼니).

JYP agreed to let them keep the GOT7 name, and while they are currently without management, the group's music is distributed by Kakao Entertainment (카카오엔터테인먼트). They reunited for several fan events in 2022 and released a new album titled "Winter Heptagon" in January 2025.

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