Jin (singer) facts for kids
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Kim Seok-jin
December 4, 1992 Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
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| Alma mater | Konkuk University |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Honours | _ribbon.PNG){kind=small} Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (2018) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Big Hit |
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김석진
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金碩珍
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| RR | Gim Seokjin |
| MR | Kim Sŏkchin |
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Kim Seok-jin (Hangul: 김석진; born December 4, 1992), known as Jin, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the famous South Korean boy band BTS. Jin has released several solo songs with BTS, including "Awake" (2016), "Epiphany" (2018), and "Moon" (2020). All these songs were popular in South Korea.
In 2019, Jin released his first song on his own, called "Tonight". He officially started his solo career in October 2022 with the song "The Astronaut". Besides singing, Jin also hosted many South Korean music shows from 2016 to 2018. In 2018, he and his bandmates received a special award called the Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit from the President of South Korea. This award was for their important contributions to Korean culture.
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Early Life and School
Kim Seok-jin was born on December 4, 1992, in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He grew up with his mother, father, and older brother. His family belongs to the Gwangsan Kim clan. In 2007, he went to Australia for a study camp to learn English.
Jin first wanted to be a journalist. However, he decided to try acting after watching the actor Kim Nam-gil in the TV show Queen Seondeok. When he was in junior high school, a K-pop company called SM Entertainment noticed him on the street. He turned down their offer at that time. Jin wanted to be an actor, so he studied Film Studies at Konkuk University and graduated on February 22, 2017. Later, he went to graduate school at Hanyang Cyber University to study other subjects besides music.
Music Career
Starting with BTS
Big Hit Entertainment discovered Jin because of his good looks while he was walking on the street. At that time, he was studying acting and had no music background. He first auditioned as an actor for the company. Then, he became a trainee to become an idol. On June 13, 2013, Jin officially started his career as one of the four singers in BTS.
As part of BTS, Jin has released three solo songs: "Awake", "Epiphany", and "Moon".
- "Awake" was released in 2016 on BTS' album Wings. Jin helped produce this song. It reached number 31 on the Gaon Digital Chart in South Korea and number six on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart in the United States. In December of that year, he shared a Christmas version of "Awake" for free online.
- "Epiphany" was released on August 9, 2018, as a preview for BTS' album Love Yourself: Answer. Billboard described it as a "building pop-rock melody". The song's lyrics are about accepting and loving yourself. The full song was later included on the Answer album. It reached number 30 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number four on the US World Digital Song Sales chart.
- "Moon" was released in 2020 on BTS' album Map of the Soul: 7. A writer from Variety called it a power pop song for the band's fans. "Moon" reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and number two on the World Digital Song Sales chart.
In July 2021, Jin and his bandmates were chosen as Special Presidential Envoys for Future Generations and Culture by President Moon Jae-in. Their role was to help lead global discussions for future generations and improve South Korea's standing in the world.
Solo Music and Activities
In 2016, Jin worked with his bandmate V on the song "It's Definitely You". This song was part of the soundtrack for the TV show Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. They were nominated for Best OST at the 2017 Melon Music Awards. In June 2018, Jin sang on a different version of "So Far Away". This song was originally from bandmate Suga's mixtape Agust D. Jin and Jungkook sang on this new version, which was released for BTS' fifth anniversary.
Jin has also covered other songs, like "Mom" by Ra.D and "I Love You" by Mate. He released these covers online. He also hosted several Korean music award shows, such as Music Bank and Inkigayo.
On June 4, 2019, Jin released his first independent song, "Tonight", online. This acoustic song was written by Jin and bandmate RM. Its lyrics were inspired by Jin's pets. People generally liked the song, praising Jin's singing and the song's calm feeling.
Jin released his second independent song, "Abyss", online on December 3, 2020. This acoustic song was inspired by his feelings of worry and tiredness. Jin wrote and composed it with RM and other producers. He shared on the official BTS blog that his feelings about music led him to write this song.
In October 2021, Jin sang the main theme for the TvN drama series Jirisan. The song was called "Yours". On December 4, Jin released a short, fun song called "Super Tuna" online as a birthday gift for fans. It quickly became very popular after a video of him performing it was posted on the BTS YouTube channel. The video was number one on YouTube's World Popular Music Video for eight days. A dance challenge using the song also became popular on TikTok.
In August 2022, Jin worked with Nexon as a special game developer for MapleStory. This project was shown in a web series called Office Warrior Kim Seok Jin. On October 21, "Tonight", "Abyss", and "Super Tuna" became available on music streaming services worldwide. All three songs reached the top three on the World Digital Song Sales chart. This made Jin the third solo artist ever to do this.
Jin released his first solo single, "The Astronaut", on October 28, 2022. He wrote this song with the British rock band Coldplay. He performed the song live with Coldplay in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This performance was shown live in cinemas around the world. "The Astronaut" was Jin's first solo song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 51. It also became his third number one song on the World chart.
In November 2022, the South Korean food company Ottogi announced Jin as the new face for its Jin Ramen instant noodles. A commercial with Jin was released on November 11. This partnership was very successful, helping Ottogi's sales grow a lot in 2023.
From November 2022, Jin's web show The Drunken Truth (also known as Jin's Traditional Alcohol Journey) aired on YouTube. In the show, Jin learned how to make traditional Korean alcohol with an expert. On December 13, 2022, Jin began his mandatory military service.
Activities After Military Service
After finishing his military service in June 2024, Jin hosted a fan event at Jamsil Arena to celebrate BTS' 11th anniversary. He also carried the torch for South Korea at the Summer Olympics in Paris. On August 13, 2024, the first episode of Jin's web show Run Jin aired on YouTube. This show is a spin-off of Run BTS and features Jin doing activities alone or with different guests.
Jin became the first global brand ambassador for the French jewelry brand Fred. He also became a global ambassador for Gucci. In September 2024, he became the first male global ambassador for Laneige. In October 2024, Jin was named the global ambassador for Alo Yoga.
An extended version of his 2021 song "Super Tuna" was released in October 2024, along with a new music video. Big Hit also announced Jin's first mini album, Happy, which was released on November 15, 2024. The album included two singles: "I'll Be There" (released October 25) and "Running Wild" (released with the album). "Running Wild" was Jin's second song to enter the US Hot 100 chart, reaching number 35. Happy reached number 2 on Billboard US World Albums and number 4 on Billboard 200. It has been certified platinum in Japan and 3x Platinum in Korea. In November 2024, Jin appeared on the tvN show Handsome Guys. In December 2024, it was announced that Jin would sing the theme song for the TvN drama series When the Stars Gossip.
On February 26, 2025, Jin was again named the global brand ambassador for Jin Ramen. In April 2025, Jin appeared on Netflix's show Kian's Bizarre B&B. On April 14, 2025, Big Hit announced that Jin's second album, Echo, would be released on May 16, 2025. It reached number 3 on Billboard 200, and its main song "Don't Say You Love Me" reached number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jin is also going on his first solo tour, RunSeokjin Ep. Tour, starting in June 2025.
Singing Style
Jin is a tenor singer and plays the guitar. In a 2019 book about BTS, experts from the Grammy panel praised Jin's strong voice and ability to control his breath. They called his voice a "silver voice". A journalist from Aju News noted that Jin's songs like "Spring Day" and "Fake Love" showed how steady his voice is. Another critic said Jin's voice is "tender, sorrowful, [and] free-spirited" and a key part of his solo song "Epiphany".
Personal Life
As of 2018, Jin lives in Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.
Business Ventures
In 2018, Jin and his older brother opened a Japanese-style restaurant in Seoul called Ossu Seiromushi.
In December 2024, it was reported that Jin and chef Baek Jong-won plan to launch a new drink brand called Igin. This brand will use local products from Yesan, Baek's hometown. The expert who taught Jin about traditional alcohol on his web show, Park Rok-dam, will also help with the brand. Igin Apple Gin, a strong drink made from Korean rice and apples, is expected to be a main product. They also plan to release two ready-to-drink apple and plum, and apple and watermelon flavored drinks.
Health
In March 2022, Jin hurt his left hand and had surgery. Because of this, he could not perform some parts of BTS' concerts in Las Vegas. He also sang while sitting down for most of the band's performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Military Service
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On October 17, 2022, Big Hit announced that Jin would begin his mandatory military service after releasing "The Astronaut". Jin had been allowed to delay his service until the end of 2022. On November 4, 2022, Jin officially asked to end his delay so he could start his service. He joined the military as an active duty soldier on December 13, 2022, at the Yeoncheon army base. After finishing his basic training in January 2023, Jin became an assistant training instructor. He was officially discharged from the military on June 12, 2024. He was the first member of BTS to complete his military duties.
Music Releases
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |||||||||
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3 | 51 | 7 | 43 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 4 |
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2 | 76 | 7 | 65 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 3 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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| "It's Definitely You" (Hangul: 죽어도 너야) (with V) |
2016 | 34 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth Original Soundtrack | |
| "Tonight" (Hangul: 이 밤) | 2019 | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
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| "Abyss" | 2020 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
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| "Yours" | 2021 | 30 | — | — | 9 | 66 | — | — | — | 1 | 90 |
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Jirisan Original Soundtrack | |
| "Super Tuna" (Hangul: 슈퍼 참치) | — | — | — | 11 | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | 159 |
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| "The Astronaut" | 2022 | 40 | 69 | 58 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 61 | 51 | 1 | 10 |
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| "I'll Be There" | 2024 | 63 | — | — | — | 40 | 9 | 44 | — | 1 | 25 |
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| "Running Wild" | 69 | — | 68 | — | 24 | 6 | 25 | 53 | — | 5 |
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| "Falling" (네게 닿을 때까지) (solo or featuring Taka) |
150 | — | — | — | 41 | 32 | — | — | 1 | — |
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| "Close to You" | 2025 | 118 | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | 1 | — | When the Stars Gossip Original Soundtrack | ||
| "Don't Say You Love Me" | 89 | — | 87 | — | 28 | 5 | 58 | 90 | — | 6 |
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Other Charted Songs
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| "Awake" | 2016 | 31 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 6 | — |
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| "Epiphany" | 2018 | 30 | 5 | 61 | 5 | — | 60 | 54 | 4 | — |
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| "Moon" | 2020 | 22 | 12 | — | 11 | — | 64 | 61 | 4 | — | N/A | Map of the Soul: 7 |
| "Another Level" | 2024 | 149 | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | 2 | — | Happy | |
| "Heart on the Window" (with Wendy) |
139 | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 1 | 152 | |||
| "I Will Come to You" (그리움에) | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |||
| "Running Wild" (Holiday Remix) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Running Wild (Remixes) | ||
| "Nothing Without Your Love" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 1 | — | Echo | |
| "Loser" (featuring Yena) |
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| "Rope It" | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | 2 | — | |||
| "With the Clouds" (Hangul: 구름과 떠나는 여행) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |||
| "Background" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |||
| "To Me, Today" (Hangul: 오늘의 나에게) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | |||
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Other Songs
| Title | Year | Format | Notes | Ref. |
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| "Adult Child" | 2013 | Digital download, streaming | with RM and Suga | |
| "Awake" (Christmas ver.) | 2016 | Holiday remix of the original track from Wings (2016) | ||
| "So Far Away" (Suga featuring Jin and Jungkook) | 2017 | re-release of the original track from Agust D (2016); Jin and Jungkook appear in place of Suran |
Writing Credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.
| Song | Artist | Album | Year |
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| "Outro: Circle Room Cypher" | BTS | 2 Cool 4 Skool | 2013 |
| "Boyz with Fun" | The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1 | 2015 | |
| "Outro: Love Is Not Over" | |||
| "Love Is Not Over" | The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever | 2016 | |
| "Awake" | Wings | ||
| "Tonight" | Jin | Non-album release | 2019 |
| "Abyss" | 2020 | ||
| "In the Soop" | BTS | ||
| "Moon" | Map of the Soul: 7 | ||
| "Stay" | Be | ||
| "Skit" | |||
| "Super Tuna" | Jin | Non-album release | 2021 |
| "The Astronaut" | 2022 | ||
| "Another Level" | Happy | 2024 | |
| "I'll Be There" | |||
| "Longing" | |||
| "Until It Reaches You" |
Videos
Music Videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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| "Epiphany" | 2018 | Yong-seok Choi (Lumpens) | Comeback trailer for BTS' third Korean-language compilation album Love Yourself: Answer | |
| "Super Tuna" (슈퍼 참치) | 2021 | N/A | Jin dances to the song on a beach with two backup dancers. The choreography includes fishing and fish-like dance moves. The song's co-producer Bumzu also appears in the video. | |
| "The Astronaut" | 2022 | Yong-seok Choi (Lumpens) | Jin plays an alien astronaut who crash-lands on Earth. He has to choose between staying with his new friends or going back to his home planet. | |
| "Super Tuna" (슈퍼 참치) Special Video | 2024 | N/A | Filmed in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province. Jin performs the song at a beach, sometimes with two dancers. He is also seen relaxing, fishing, and playing with a tuna fish. | |
| "I'll Be There" | Yong-seok Choi (Lumpens) | N/A | ||
| "Running Wild" | N/A | |||
| "Don't Say You Love Me" | 2025 | N/A |
- Jin also appeared in the short film "#7 Awake", directed by Yong-seok Choi of Lumpens. It was released on September 13, 2016, to promote BTS' album Wings.
Film and TV Appearances
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Coldplay – Music of the Spheres: Live at River Plate | Himself | Concert film |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Episode(s) | Note(s) | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Inkigayo | Host | 863 | with RM, Kei, and Mijoo | |
| M Countdown | 497 | with Jimin | |||
| 2017 | with Jimin and J-Hope | ||||
| Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado | Himself | 247–251 | |||
| KBS Song Festival | Host | N/A | with Sana, Chanyeol, Irene, Solar, Mingyu, Yerin, and Kang Daniel | ||
| 2018 | Music Bank | 932 | with Solbin | ||
| KBS Song Festival | N/A | with Dahyun and Chanyeol | |||
| 2024 | The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island | Himself | TBA | Outdoor reality series featuring Ahn Jung-hwan |
Web Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Jin's Traditional Alcohol Journey | Host | ||
| 2024 | Run Jin | |||
| 2025 | Kian's Bizarre B&B | Cast Member | with Kian84 and Ji Ye-eun |
Tours
- RunSeokjin Ep. Tour (2025)
Awards and Nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Asia Artist Awards | 2023 | Popularity Award – Male Singer | Jin | Nominated | |
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2022 | Best Theme Song or Title Theme | "Yours" | Nominated | |
| Asian Pop Music Awards | 2021 | Best Film and Television Song (Overseas) | Nominated | ||
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2025 | The Best OST | "Close to You" | Won | |
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2023 | Album of the Year – 4th Quarter | The Astronaut | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year – October | "The Astronaut" | Nominated | |||
| The Fact Music Awards | 2022 | Fan N Star Choice Award – Individual | Jin | Won | |
| Most Voted Artist – Individual | Nominated | ||||
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Global Artist (Africa) | Won | ||
| K-Star MVA | 2023 | Best Artist – Men | Won | ||
| Melon Music Awards | 2017 | Best OST | "It's Definitely You" | Nominated | |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Bonsang Award | "The Astronaut" | Nominated | |
| K-wave Award | Jin | Nominated | |||
| Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
| 2023 | Fan Choice of the Year – April | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Jin (cantante) para niños
