Jung Jun-hyuk, a former contestant on JTBC’s survival show YG treasure boxis making waves as a rapper on Mnet’s Show me the money 12. Known by fans for his cute visuals and unexpectedly strong rapping skills during his childhood, Jung is now all grown up and demonstrating his musical growth to new audiences.
Born in 2005 and a Korean-Canadian national, Jung Jun-hyuk has competed YG treasure box in 2018 at just 13 years old. He was affectionately labeled as one of the three “baby contestants” on the show, alongside TREASURE’s So Junghwan and P1Harmony’s Jongseob. Despite his young age, Jung made a strong impression, particularly through a now-legendary duet in which he clashed with TREASURE’s current leader, Choi Hyunsuk.
Now, eight years after its appearance on YG treasure boxJung Jun-hyuk returned to the spotlight as a contestant Show me the money 12showing his evolution as an artist. During the audition, he caught the attention of producer Zico, signaling early momentum in the competition.
His impact continued in episode two of Show me the money 12aired January 22 KST. In the intense 60-second death round, Jung delivered a performance strong enough to earn an All-Pass from all eight producers, a rare achievement that immediately elevated him to fan-favorite status among viewers.
Jung Jun-hyuk’s journey from teenage idol trainee to confident rapper on Korea’s most competitive hip-hop survival show has sparked excitement and nostalgia at the same time. AS Show me the money 12 continues, many are now watching closely to see how far the former “baby contestant” will go in this new chapter of his career.
