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Jin (진) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, producer and actor under BigHit Music. He is a member of the boy group BTS.
He made his solo debut with the single album "The Astronaut" on October 28, 2022.
Career[]
Pre-debut[]
He was street casted by SM before he accepted offer from BigHit casting director who found him when he get off the bus to Konkuk University.[1] He got into music after became an trainee under BigHit. Although his main interest was acting as he studied film (Majoring in acting) and BigHit recruited him as an actor trainee, he became idol trainee after BigHit had plan to debut a new hip-hop idol group and no other plan for actor under the label.
2013: BTS[]
He made his debut as a member of BTS on June 13, 2013 with the group's first single album "2 Cool 4 Skool".
2016-2019: "It's Definitely You", "So Far Away", "Tonight"[]
Along with fellow member V, Jin released "It's Definitely You" as part of the soundtrack of the South Korean drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth in 2016.
In 2018, Jin, along with fellow member Jung Kook, featured on an alternate version of "So Far Away", a track originally from fellow member Suga's mixtape Agust D.
On June 4, 2019, Jin released his first solo single, "Tonight", through SoundCloud.
2020-2021: "Abyss", "Yours", "Super Tuna"[]
Jin released his second solo single, "Abyss", on December 3, 2020.
In October 2021, Jin released "Yours" as part of the soundtrack of the South Korean drama Jirisan.
"Super Tuna", a special track for Jin's 29th birthday, was released on December 4.
2022: Solo debut with "The Astronaut"[]
On October 19, 2022, it was announced that Jin will make his solo debut with the single album "The Astronaut" on October 28.[2]
2024: "Super Tuna", "I'll Be There", Happy, "Falling"[]
On October 10, 2024, it was announced that Jin will be releasing 2024 Festa version of "Super Tuna" on streaming platforms the following day.[3]
On October 14, BigHit Music announced that Jin would be releasing a new album in November.[4] The following day, his first mini album, Happy, was revealed to be released on November 15.[5] "I'll Be There" will be pre-released on October 25.
On November 25, BigHit Music announced that Jin would be releasing "Falling", featuring Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK member Taka, the next day.[6]
Other venture[]
Business[]
On December 12, 2024, it was announced that Jin will be collaborating with chef Paik Jong-won to produce the ready-to-drink distilled liquor brand named IGIN. The drink will be released in two versions, Sour Tonic (Plum) and Sweet Tonic (Watermelon), starting January 2025.[7]
Personal life[]
Education[]
He graduated from Konkuk University on February 22, 2017.[8]
Health[]
On December 25, 2021, BigHit Music announced that Jin and RM were diagnosed with COVID-19 on the evening of the same day. Jin was exhibiting mild symptoms including light fever, and is undergoing self-treatment at home.[9] On January 4, 2022, BigHit Music inform that BTS members RM and Jin have made full recoveries from COVID-19, and their quarantines have concluded.[10]
On March 19, 2022, BigHit Music announced that after injuring his left index finger during his daily activities, Jin had undergone surgery to repair a damaged tendon in the finger the day prior. According to the agency, Jin’s surgery went well, but he will temporarily be resting in order to focus on making a full recovery. The idol will also be wearing a cast on his finger for the time being.[11]
Military service[]
On October 17, 2022, BigHit released a statement stating that Jin will be enlisting by the end of the month.[12] On November 24, it was reported that Jin will be enlisting on December 13, 2022.[13][14] On December 12, BigHit revealed that he will be enlisting as an active duty soldier.[15] He was discharged on June 12, 2024.[16]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Mini albums[]
Remix albums[]
Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
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OSTs[]
Other releases[]
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Japanese[]
Digital singles[]
- "Falling" (2024)
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[17]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | |||
| BTS | "Outro: Circle Room Cypher" | 2 Cool 4 Skool | Writing |
| 2015 | |||
| BTS | "Boyz With Fun" | The Most Beautiful Moment In Life, Pt. 1 | Writing Composing |
| "Outro: Love Is Not Over" | |||
| 2016 | |||
| BTS | "Love Is Not Over (Full length edition)" | The Most Beautiful Moment In Life: Young Forever | Writing Composing |
| "Awake" | Wings | ||
| Jin | "Awake (Christmas Ver.)" | - | |
| 2019 | |||
| Jin | "Tonight" | Writing Composing | |
| 2020 | |||
| BTS | "Moon" | Map of the Soul : 7 | Writing Composing |
| "In The Soop" | N/A | ||
| "Skit" | Be | ||
| "Stay" | |||
| Jin | "Abyss" | ||
| 2021 | |||
| Jin | "Super Tuna" | - | Writing Composing Producing |
| 2022 | |||
| BTS | "Boyz with Fun (Demo ver.)" | Proof | Writing Composing |
| "Epiphany (Jin Demo ver.)" | |||
| Jin | "The Astronaut" | ||
| 2024 | |||
| Jin | "Super Tuna" | Writing Composing Producing | |
| "I'll Be There" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Another Level" | Happy | ||
| "Falling" | |||
| "I Will Come to You" | |||
Filmography[]
Variety shows[]
- Law of the Jungle (SBS, 2017) - cast member[18]
- Mapler Kim Seokjin (YouTube, 2022) - cast member
- Jin's Traditional Alcohol Journey (YouTube, 2022) - cast member
- The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island (MBC, 2024)[19]
- Handsome Guys (tvN, 2024)[20]
- Kian's Bizarre B&B (Netflix, 2025)[21]
Music video appearances[]
- TEEN TOP - "No More Perfume On You" (2011)
- 2AM - "Denwa ni Denai Kimi ni" (2012)
- Jo Kwon - "I'm Da One" (2012)
- Agust D - "Daechwita" (2020)
Endorsements[]
Trivia[]
- He is the oldest member of the band BTS.
- His Zodiac sign is Sagittarius.[24]
- He has an older brother.[25]
- His favorite color is blue.[26] Pink used to be his favorite color.[27]
- His favorite video game is MapleStory. In November 6, 2019 when he saw a photo which is a fan shared a photo of a banner that congratulates a medical school student for being the first Seoul University student to win over the boss monster, Black Mage, in reply, he expressed his love for that monster's story.[28] But in March 18, 2020, he announced that he would no longer play that game, because his game item got destroyed.[29]
- His role model is T.O.P from BIGBANG.[30]
- His favorite foods are lobster, meat, and Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles).[31]
- He confided that during "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2", there is a part where they jump but while doing it, his pants went down to his thighs. He quickly reassembled it, but it fell a second time.[32]
- He is very close to Kidoh of the group ToppDogg, which was originally intended to start with the BTS.[33]
- He can imitate the girl in "The Exorcist" movie when she goes back down the stairs with her back turned.[34]
- His MBTI personality type is INTP (self-revealed) [35] or ENTP.[36]
- He is known for telling dad jokes (mostly puns and lame jokes).[37]
- He is a black belt in Taekwondo (he became a black belt when he was young, in second grade).[38][39]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Jin (BTS)/Gallery
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Koreaboo: This Is How BTS Jin Got Scouted By Big Hit Entertainment
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BTS’s Jin Unveils Cinematic Trailer And Schedule For 1st Official Solo Single “The Astronaut”
- ↑ BTS on Weverse: [NOTICE] Jin’s “Super Tuna” Release
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jin Confirmed To Make Fall Solo Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jin Announces Solo Comeback Date With Teasers For "Happy"
- ↑ BTS on Weverse: [NOTICE] Jin’s “Falling (feat. Taka)” Release Information
- ↑ (KR) News1: BTS 진·백종원이 만든 '아이긴' GS25서 판다…"오픈런 대란 예고"
- ↑ Soompi: BTS Celebrates Jin’s Graduation From University
- ↑ Soompi: BTS’s RM And Jin Diagnosed With COVID-19
- ↑ Soompi: Update: BTS’ Suga, RM, And Jin Recover From COVID-19
- ↑ Soompi: BTS’s Jin Revealed To Be Recovering From Surgery
- ↑ @BIGHIT_MUSIC on Twitter (October 17, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: BTS’s Jin Reported To Enlist In December + BIGHIT Briefly Comments
- ↑ Soompi: BIGHIT MUSIC Releases Official Statement Regarding BTS’s Jin’s Military Enlistment
- ↑ Soompi: BIGHIT MUSIC Releases Additional Statement Regarding BTS’s Jin’s Military Enlistment
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jin Discharged From The Military
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10005243 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ SBS "방탄소년단 진 '정글의 법칙' 출연, 20일 술라웨시 출국"
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jin Confirmed To Guest On "The Half-Star Hotel In Lost Island"
- ↑ Soompi: Cha Tae Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, And More To Star In New Variety Show + BTS’s Jin Confirmed As 1st Guest
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jin And Ji Ye Eun Confirmed To Star On Kian84's New Variety Show "Kian's Bizarre B&B"
- ↑ (KR) Yonhap News: BTS 진, 진라면 모델 발탁
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jin Selected As FRED Jewelry's First Global Brand Ambassador
- ↑ Metro UK: What are BTS’s star signs, and which signs are they most compatible with?
- ↑ Somag News: BTS: Jin to his brother on his wedding day
- ↑ J-14 Magazine in 2017 with BTS
- ↑ Koreaboo: Here Are BTS Members’ Favorite Colors, And The Meaning Behind Them
- ↑ Koreaboo: BTS Jin's Love For MapleStory Is Still Going Strong
- ↑ Kstarlive: BTS' Jin Revealed Why He has Finally Decided to Stop Playing His Favorite Game 'Maple Story'
- ↑ Koreaboo: The Surprising Role Models That Inspire Each BTS Member
- ↑ Koreaboo: Yum Or Yuck: These Are BTS’s Favorite And Least Favorite Foods
- ↑ M Countdown "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" performance
- ↑ SBS Pop Asia: 10 artists who were almost in BTS
- ↑ Weekly Idol Ep.144
- ↑ Allkpop: K-Pop Idols Who Have Revealed Their MBTI
- ↑ Personality Database: Jin (BTS) is INTP or ENTP
- ↑ Soompi: 7 K-Pop Idols Who Can’t Stop Cracking Dad Jokes
- ↑ BTS JIN has a black belt in taekwondo
- ↑ Jin showing off his taekwondo skills to jungkook 😂😂😂😂
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