28 Facts About Kim Seok-jin

Kim Seok-jin, known professionally as Jin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean boy band BTS.

In 2019, Kim Seok-jin released his first independent song, the digital track "Tonight".

Kim Seok-jin made his official debut as a solo artist in October 2022, with the release of the single "The Astronaut".

Apart from singing, Kim Seok-jin appeared as a host on multiple South Korean music programs from 2016 to 2018.

Kim Seok-jin was born on December 4,1992, in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Kim Seok-jin originally wanted to be a journalist but decided to pursue acting after watching Kim Seok-jin Nam-gil in Queen Seondeok.

Kim Seok-jin later enrolled in graduate school at Hanyang Cyber University to pursue studies in areas other than music.

Kim Seok-jin was scouted by Big Hit Entertainment for his looks while walking down the street.

At the time Kim Seok-jin was studying acting and had no background in music.

On June 13,2013, Kim Seok-jin made his debut as one of the four vocalists in BTS with their debut single album 2 Cool 4 Skool.

Kim Seok-jin released his first co-produced track, a solo single from the album Wings titled "Awake", in 2016.

Kim Seok-jin released his third solo song with BTS, "Moon", on the 2020 studio album Map of the Soul: 7.

Variety writer Jae-Ha Kim Seok-jin described "Moon" as a power pop song addressed to BTS fans.

In July 2021, Kim Seok-jin was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by President Moon Jae-in, alongside his bandmates, to help "lead the global agenda for future generations, such as sustainable growth" and "expand South Korea's diplomatic efforts and global standing" in the international community.

In 2016, Kim Seok-jin collaborated with bandmate V on the single "It's Definitely You", released as part of the Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth original soundtrack, and later received a co-nomination for Best OST at the 2017 Melon Music Awards.

In June 2018, Kim Seok-jin featured on an alternate version of "So Far Away", a song from bandmate Suga's debut mixtape Agust D, alongside bandmate Jungkook, which was released during the band's fifth anniversary celebrations.

Kim Seok-jin has made several appearances as a co-host for Korean music award shows, such as Music Bank and Inkigayo.

On June 4,2019, Kim Seok-jin released his first independent song "Tonight" via SoundCloud as part of BTS' sixth anniversary celebrations.

Kim Seok-jin released his second solo song "Abyss" via SoundCloud and YouTube on December 3,2020.

An acoustic ballad inspired by his feelings of anxiety, doubt, and burnout, Kim Seok-jin co-wrote and co-composed the track with RM and record producers Bumzu and Pdogg.

In October 2021, Kim Seok-jin sang the main theme for the TvN drama series Jirisan.

Kim Seok-jin performed the song live with the band later that same day in Buenos Aires during their Music of the Spheres World Tour; the show was broadcast live to cinemas worldwide in over 70 countries.

In December 2018, Kim Seok-jin donated various supplies to the Korean Animal Welfare Association to celebrate his birthday, purchasing food, blankets, and dishes for the organization.

Kim Seok-jin donated 321 kilograms of food to the Korea Animal Rights Advocates, another Korean animal welfare non-profit organization.

Since May 2018, Kim Seok-jin has been a monthly donor to UNICEF Korea, requesting that his donations be kept private at the time.

In March 2022, Kim Seok-jin injured his left hand and underwent surgery to correct it, following which he abstained from certain performances during BTS' Permission to Dance on Stage concerts in Las Vegas, withdrew from some group events, and sang while seated for most of the band's performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

On October 17,2022, Big Hit announced that following the release of "The Astronaut" and the completion of its subsequent promotional activities at the end of that month, Kim Seok-jin would begin the enlistment process and carry out his mandatory military service.

On November 4,2022, Kim Seok-jin filed paperwork with the Military Manpower Administration requesting a termination of the postponement in order to proceed with his conscription.