Jin (Singer) Lecture Notes

Personal Background

• Name: Kim Seok-jin, known as Jin
• Birthdate: December 4, 1992
• Place of Birth: Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
• Family: Mother, father, elder brother
• Education:
  • Konkuk University (Film Studies)
  • Hanyang Cyber University (Graduate Studies)
• Initial Career Aspirations: Journalist; later pursued acting inspired by Kim Nam-gil

Music Career

BTS (2013-Present)

• Debut: Vocalist in BTS on June 13, 2013
• Solo Tracks with BTS:
  • Awake (2016): Co-produced, peaked at No. 31 on Gaon Digital Chart
  • Epiphany (2018): Pop rock melody on self-acceptance, peaked at No. 30 on Gaon
  • Moon (2020): Power pop, dedicated to fans, peaked at No. 1 on Gaon

Solo Activities

• First Solo Song: "Tonight" (2019)
• Further Solo Work:
  • "Abyss" (2020)
  • "Yours" (2021)
  • "Super Tuna" (2021) - went viral
• Solo Debut Single: "The Astronaut" (2022) with Coldplay

Awards and Honors

• Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (2018)
• Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture (2021)

Philanthropy

• Regular donor to UNICEF Korea, inducted into the UNICEF Honors Club (2019)
• Donations to Korean animal welfare organizations
• Donated to Korea University Medical Center in 2025

Military Service

• Enlisted in South Korean military on December 13, 2022
• Discharged on June 12, 2024

Post-Enlistment Activities

• Fan Event: Hosted at Jamsil Arena, 2024
• New Show: "Run Jin," a spin-off of "Run BTS"
• Solo Album: "Happy" (2024), includes singles "I'll Be There" and "Running Wild"

Business Ventures

• Opened a Japanese-style restaurant, Ossu Seiromushi, with brother in Seoul
• Planning to launch a liquor brand "Igin" with Baek Jong-won

Cultural Influence

• Known for vocal stability, tenor range, and emotive singing
• Popular among young audiences, ranked 13th most popular idol in South Korea (2019)

Notes on Music Style and Vocals

• Recognized for strong falsetto and breath control
• Described as having a "silver voice"
• Vocals praised in songs like "Spring Day," "Fake Love," and "Epiphany"

Additional Activities

• Collaborated with Nexon as a game developer for MapleStory (2022)
• Multiple brand ambassadorships with luxury brands such as Fred, Gucci, and Laneige
• Expanded musical and acting careers with various soundtracks and appearances on South Korean TV

This comprehensive timeline and examination of Jin's career highlights his multifaceted contributions to the music industry and his influence as a cultural icon.