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K-Pop stars Yeonjun, Jungwon, and Huh Yunjin become Recording Academy members

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>K-Pop idols Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Jungwon of ENHYPEN, and Huh Yunjin of LE SSERAFIM have become members of the Recording Academy, the prestigious organization behind the Grammy Awards.</p><p>&quot;They’ve been inspired by the generations that came before them, and now they’re shaping the latest era of K-Pop,&quot; the Recording Academy posted on social media upon announcement.</p><p>The three artists are part of the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class, representing the global impact and cultural influence of the new wave of K-Pop.</p><p>&quot;From aspiring artists to leading stars, these New Gen K-Luminaries have fearlessly pursued their dream in music, connecting with various hearts around the world,&quot; the Academy said. &quot;As they light up many fans’ lives and music stages, they also continue to define the legacy and evolution of K-Pop, emphasizing how music transcends languages and brings us all together. #IAmTheAcademy.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMKzumvRS4N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMKzumvRS4N/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A56835.59999999963%2C%22ls%22%3A56056.09999999963%2C%22le%22%3A56529.799999999814%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Through the Recording Academy Membership, the Academy &quot;represents the voices of all music professionals — from performers, songwriters, executives, producers, engineers, creator representatives, music educators, and more&quot; as per recordingacademy.com.</p><p>Yeonjun debuted in 2019 as a member of TOMORROW X TOGETHER under BigHit Music with the release of their extended play (EP) <em>The Dream Chapter: Star</em>. The EP debuted and peaked at number one on both the Gaon Album Chart and Billboard World Albums Chart. The group is known for hit songs such as &quot;Love Language,&quot; &quot;Over the Moon,&quot; &quot;When the Day Comes,&quot; and &quot;Deja Vu.&quot;</p><p>Jungwon debuted as part of ENHYPEN in 2020 through the survival show <em>I-LAND</em>, under BELIFT LAB. The group released their debut extended play <em>Border: Day One</em> in November 2020. They are behind the hits &quot;XO (Only If You Say Yes),&quot; &quot;Bite Me,&quot; &quot;Outside,&quot; &quot;No Doubt,&quot; among others.</p><p>Huh Yunjin debuted in 2022 as a member of LE SSERAFIM under SOURCE MUSIC with the release of their extended play <em>Fearless</em>. The group is known for songs like &quot;Crazy,&quot; &quot;HOT,&quot; &quot;ANTIFRAGILE,&quot; &quot;Smart,&quot; and &quot;Different,&quot; among others.</p>

<p>The Recording Academy is the prestigious organization behind the Grammy Awards.</p>