XIA

Kim Junsu, also known as Xiah Junsu or XIA, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and musical actor under Palmtree Island. He is one half of the duo JX, a former member of JYJ, and a former member of TVXQ!.

Junsu debuted as a member of TVXQ on December 26, 2003, after training under SM Entertainment for six years. During his time with the group, he established himself as a vocalist and songwriter, contributing compositions to both their Korean and Japanese releases. In 2009, Junsu, alongside Jaejoong and Yoochun, filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment over their exclusive contracts. Following the dispute, the three members left TVXQ and later formed JYJ in 2010.

Junsu began his solo career in Japan on May 26, 2010, with the digital single Xiah, which reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart. That same year, he made his musical theater debut as Wolfgang in Mozart!, receiving widespread acclaim and establishing himself as a prominent musical actor. He later appeared in productions including Tears of Heaven, Elisabeth, Death Note, Dracula, Dorian Gray, and Xcalibur.

On May 12, 2012, Junsu made his Korean solo debut with his first studio album Tarantallegra, followed by his second studio album Incredible in 2013 and Flower in 2015. He continued releasing music and performing in musicals while maintaining a successful career as a solo artist despite limited television promotion.

Junsu completed his mandatory military service after enlisting on February 9, 2017. He served as a conscripted police officer and was discharged on November 5, 2018.

In November 2021, Junsu's contract with C-JeS Entertainment expired, and he chose not to renew. He subsequently established his own agency,