BTS Jin's Lookalike Rumored To Debut in Zico's New Boy Group– Who Is He?

By Eunice Dawson Apr 29, 2023

Following news that Zico's company will debut its first boy group in May, its prospective member has been gaining attention. Aside from being an actor's son, he's also known as BTS Jin's lookalike!

'BTS Jin Lookalike' Jung Ha Joon Rumored To Join New Boy Group Produced By Zico

In popular web communities, the topic of the prospective member of BOYNEXTDOOR, the tentative group K-pop icon ZICO is set to launch is making a buzz among netters and fans.

According to the OP, the upcoming six-member group from KOZ Entertainment will include Jung Ha Joon, a rumored HYBE trainee born in 2009. Claims about his debut arose after keen-eyed K-pop enthusiasts found out that his mother is following Zico's pre-debut group's account on SNS.

Along with this speculation, the identity of Jung Ha Joon was revealed by the original poster, stating that he's actually the eldest son of actor Jung Tae Woo and stewardess wife Jang In Hee.

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In June 2022, Ha Joon's face was first revealed in KBS2's "Mr. House Husband," where the actor and his family appeared as the new family joining the program. Shortly after introducing the 13-year-old Ha Joon, he immediately went viral among K-Netz after noticing his resemblance to BTS Jin.

At the time, a lot praised his K-pop star aura, hoping that he will debut as an idol. People also lauded his uncanny similarities with BTS Jin– from the facial features and gestures– you would think they were long-lost brothers!

Jung Ha Joon Rumored To Debut as Idol– Why Are Some K-Net Unhappy?

After a year, "Jin's lookalike" Ha Joon is rumored to finally debut as an idol this May! In response, a lot of K-pop fans expressed their high anticipation, leaving positive comments such as:

"He's a baby but his visuals are crazy."

"Wasn't he the guy who is said to look like Jin?"

"His future is bright."

"Wow, he's handsome. His parents' genes are not going anywhere."

"He resembles Park Ji Hoon."

However, there are also netizens who showed skepticism due to his age. If Ha Joon was born in 2009, he's only 14 years old and is currently a middle schooler.

"He's a 9th grader in middle school, and (ZICO's boy group)) will debut in May. Isn't he too young?"

"It's just that... I think it's going to be hard for him because he's too young... then he will start his social life really early."

"Wow, at this rate even a 10-year-old will debut."

"Zico takes 'boy next door' too literally.

" Put him back to school."

On the flip side, there are also people defending him and saying that there's a double standard happening when a lot of current idols also started as young as 14.

"Come to think of it, the youngest members of SM boy band, Taemin and Jisung debuted when they were in 8th grade. If you look at the girl groups, they debuted when they were in 8th grade as well, so I don't think he's too young."