GOT7 is a beloved 3rd generation boy group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2014, known for their athletic live performances, martial arts-incorporated choreography and their street style appeal. After parting ways with their former record label in 2021, pursuing successful solo careers, and completing military service, the group returned to the music scene last year with their first full-group release in three years, ‘Winter Heptagon.’
Whether you’re a brand new fan or have been an Ahgase since the very beginning, we think it’s time to refresh your GOT7 knowledge. You better be ready because class is now in session; welcome to POP TOKKI 101: A Guide to GOT7!
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 11, 2025
HEPTAGON VER.
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Background
GOT7 were formed under JYP Entertainment, debuting on January 16, 2014, with their debut track, “Girls, Girls, Girls.” The prominent 3rd generation boy group consists of seven members: Jay B, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam and Yugyeom. They were JYPE’s first boy group to debut after the success of GOT7’s sunbae group, 2PM. Prior to the group forming, members Jay B and Jinyoung debuted as a duo entitled JJ Project in 2012, under the stage names JB and Junior, respectively.
The multilingual group had a strong international appeal from the start, with members hailing from South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and the USA. Their first EP, ‘Got It?’ peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart and number one on Billboard’s World Albums Chart.
The group went on to have a fruitful and successful career under JYP Entertainment; however, in January 2021, all members departed from the label upon the expiration of their contracts with the agency. The members not only wished to pursue their solo activities freely but also wanted more autonomy over their artistry, scheduling, and music production. The group is now mostly independent since leaving JYPE; however, some of their group activities have been managed by Warner Music Korea over the years since their split with JYP. The group’s leader, Jay B, fought to transfer their group name and all music rights from JYP Entertainment to the members themselves. For their solo activities, the individual members are signed under various different agencies, depending on the direction of their pursuits.
Members
Jay B
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 8, 2025
WINTER VER. #JAYB #제이비
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Birth Name: Lim Jae-beom (임재범)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center
Birthday: January 6, 1994
Nationality: Korean
Fun Facts:
Along with fellow member Jinyoung, he won 1st place at a JYP Open Audition, becoming a JYP trainee in 2009.
He acted in the K-dramas Dream High 2 (2012) and When A Man Falls In Love (2013).
He released his first official solo single, “Switch It Up,” on May 14, 2021, shortly after signing with H1GHR Music.
Mark
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 8, 2025
WINTER VER. #MARK #마크
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Birth Name: Mark Yi En Tuan (段宜恩)
Position: Lead Rapper, Visual
Birthday: September 4, 1993
Nationality: American
Fun Facts:
He became a JYP trainee in August 2010.
His members describe him as shy and reserved, yet always incredibly supportive, while also having a teasing and playful side to him.
When he and fellow member Jackson were dormmates, they used to speak in their “own language” – a mix of Korean, English and Mandarin.
Jackson
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 8, 2025
WINTER VER. #JACKSON #잭슨
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Birth Name: Wang Jia Er / Wang Ka Yee (王嘉爾)
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
Birthday: March 28, 1994
Nationality: Chinese (Hong Kong)
Fun Facts:
Before joining JYPE as a trainee, he was a professional competitive fencer as a member of the Fencing National Team in Hong Kong.
He speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Korean and a little bit of French and Japanese.
He founded his own agency label in Hong Kong named Team Wang. This is inspired by his English name, Jackson Wang, under which he performs as a solo artist.
Jinyoung
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 8, 2025
WINTER VER. #JINYOUNG #진영
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Birth Name: Park Jin-young (박진영)
Position: Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Center
Birthday: September 22, 1994
Nationality: Korean
Fun Facts:
His strength is dance, and he made the choreography for GOT7’s “Follow Me”.
In January 2021, he signed with BH Entertainment to pursue his acting career.
Within acting, he is best known for his roles in The Devil Judge (2021) and Yumi’s Cells (2021-2022).
Youngjae
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 8, 2025
WINTER VER. #YOUNGJAE #영재
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Birth Name: Choi Young-jae (최영재)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: September 17, 1996
Nationality: Korean
Fun Facts:
He trained for just seven months prior to debuting.
In October 2021, he debuted as a solo artist with his first mini album, ‘COLORS from Ars.’
He starred as the lead character, Ha-ram, in a musical adaptation of the Japanese movie A Song to the Sun (2006), entitled Musical Sun (2021).
BamBam
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 8, 2025
WINTER VER. #BAMBAM #뱀뱀
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Birth Name: Kunpimook Bhuwakul Bambam (กันต์พิมุกต์ ภูวกุล)
Position: Sub-Rapper
Birthday: May 2, 1997
Nationality: Thai
Fun Facts:
He debuted as a soloist with the single “riBBon” on June 15, 2021.
He is fluent in Thai, Korean and English.
In 2025, he was a mentor and producer for the second season of survival reality show CHUANG Asia: Thailand, alongside artists Thailand’s Jeff Satur and SEVENTEEN’s The8.
Yugyeom
GOT7 【WINTER HEPTAGON】
— GOT7 (@GOT7Official) January 8, 2025
WINTER VER. #YUGYEOM #유겸
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Birth Name: Kim Yu-gyeom (김유겸)
Position: Maknae, Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: November 17, 1997
Nationality: Korean
Fun Facts:
His specialty is street dancing, in particular krumping, house dance and popping.
With fellow member and leader Jay B, they form GOT7’s sub-unit: Jus2.
As a soloist, he is signed with AOMG Entertainment, and his debut album, ‘Point of View: U’ was released on June 11, 2021.
Music Recommendations
“Python”
“Python” is the title track from GOT7’s 2025 reunion comeback, “Winter Heptagon,” released on Jan. 25. The song features a strong hip-hop beat with a pop-like melody. It represents the all-consuming love that is felt for a person you cannot escape from. It has a sophisticated and mysterious texture that stays reminiscent of the group’s signature sound while also showing how they have grown into this new chapter of their group career.
“You Calling My Name”
“You Calling My Name” was released in November 2019 and ended up ranking sixth on Billboard’s 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2019 list. It is a funk and R&B track that conveys how a lover can call their name into the distance and become someone’s reason for existence. It represents GOT7’s connection with their fans, recognizing the significance they hold in the boys’ lives, always providing them with comfort and support. The song was co-written by Jay B and Jinyoung and dedicated to their Ahgase.
“Girls Girls Girls”
To understand GOT7 from their origin, “Girls Girls Girls” is a must-listen, as it was their debut song released in January 2014. The song was written by J. Y. Park (founder of JYP Entertainment) and is an energetic hip-hop/trap track that encompasses the ‘swag’ street vibe that he wanted his new boy group at the time to represent. It contains a sample from Wonder Girl’s song, “Tell Me.” Overall, it has a charming youthful arrogance to it and is strongly characterized by its fierce, martial arts-inspired choreography.
Content to Check Out
GOT7’s Hard Carry
In 2016, the boys planned, directed and produced their own reality content for an Mnet series titled “GOT7’s Hard Carry.” The show is named after their hit song of the same name and features the group taking on chaotic trips, challenges and games. It really shows off the group’s connections, highlighting their strong teamwork, while presenting more of the individual members’ personalities to their adoring fans. The series ran between 2016 and 2019. watch the episodes on YouTube using these playlists: GOT7’s Hard Carry and GOT7’s Hard Carry 2.5.
GOT7 Tour Vlogs
Throughout the years, the group has shared vlog series that follow the seven boys as they travel round on their concert tours. The vlogs feature many candid moments of the members, as well as showing what goes on behind the scenes in life as popular K-pop artists at the height of their field. Many of these vlog series can be found as playlists on the group’s original official YouTube page (from their days with JYPE), including GOT7 TOURLOG and GOT7 TOUR.
GOT7’s Killing Voice Episode
As GOT7 was returning to full group activities in 2025, many fans were begging for the boys to go on Killing Voice. This is a popular Dingo Music YouTube series that sees K-pop artists perform stripped-down versions of their hit songs in a relaxed studio setting. GOT7 finally answered the fans’ wishes on January 28, 2025, appearing on an episode of the series. The video saw the group back with their playful dynamic, performing hits including “Hard Carry,” “딱 좋아 (Just Right),” “Lullaby,” “Breath” and “NANANA.”
Fun Facts
- As much as possible, all the members have always tried to be actively involved in the writing and composing of the group’s music.
- All seven members of the group have gone on to have successful solo careers (alongside their work as a group), whether it be solo music, pursuing acting or focusing on brand and fashion ventures.
- The group’s official greeting is “Come and get it, GOT7! Hello, we are GOT7!”
- Their fans are called I GOT7 (아이갓세븐), which signifies how they have ‘got’ the seven members and their luck by their side always. It is often shortened to Ahgase (아가새), which means “baby bird.”
- Their official lightstick is a baby bird, in honor of their love for the fans, and is white and green in color.
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