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Ryan S. Jhun

Ryan S. Jhun () is a South Korean songwriter and record producer. Jhun is known for his work with various K-pop soloists and idol groups, getting his start through acts from SM Entertainment such as

Ryan S. Jhun () is a South Korean songwriter and record producer. Jhun is known for his work with various K-pop soloists and idol groups, getting his start through acts from SM Entertainment such as Shinee, Super Junior, f(x), Taeyeon, Exo, NCT, and TVXQ. He has since produced for several artists from other labels like IU, Loona, Lee Hyo-ri, U-KISS, Girl’s Day, Twice, NMIXX, Oh My Girl, Monsta X, Ive, BAE173, and Cravity, as well as songs for audition programs Produce 101 and My Teenage Girl. He founded and became chief executive officer of music production and publishing company Marcan Entertainment. He is also the CEO of Ateam Entertainment, where he produced for the label’s groups VAV and BugAboo. Background and career Jhun was born in South Korea on February 28, 1979. He moved to New York at ten years old, where he began being interested in music. He auditioned for SM Entertainment for what would eventually become boy band Shinhwa, however he was discouraged by his parents. He later traveled back to South Korea to submit his demos, with only SM accepting his music. His first released song was “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” for Lee Hyori’s album H-Logic (2010), while his first “hands

Era
21st Century
Lived
1979–present
From
South Korea
Born in
Busan
Known as
songwriter, record producer, recording artist
Genres
K-pop