Jinjin Explained
Jinjin |
Birth Name: | Park Jin-woo |
Birth Date: | 15 March 1996 |
Birth Place: | Seoul, South Korea |
Alma Mater: | Hanlim Multi Art School |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Genre: | K-pop | Years Active: | 2015–present | Label: | Fantagio | Current Member Of: | Astro | Past Member Of: | Jinjin & Rocky |
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Module2: | Child: | yes | Hangul: | 박진우 | Rr: | Bak Jin-u | Mr: | Pak Chin'u | Hangulstage: | 진진 | Rrstage: | Jinjin | Mrstage: | Chinchin |
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Park Jin-woo (; born March 15, 1996), better known by his stage name Jinjin, is a South Korean rapper.[1] He debuted as the leader of the South Korean boy group Astro on February 23, 2016, under the label Fantagio. He was also a member of the duo Jinjin & Rocky with ex-bandmate Rocky until the latter's departure from the band due to not renewing his contract, thereby resulting in the duo's disbandment.
Early life
Jinjin was born on March 15, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea. He attended and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School with a focus on Practical Dance.[2] He attended NY Dance Academy in Ilsan and participated in various dance competitions.
Career
2015: Pre-debut
Jinjin was a trainee for 2 years in Fantagio before debuting with Astro. He was the 5th trainee to be officially introduced with the Fantagio iTeen Photo Test Cut. Before their debut, Jinjin along with the other 5 members of Astro had starred in a web-drama To Be Continued.[3]
2016-2021: Debut with Astro and solo activities
See main article: Astro (South Korean band). Jinjin debuted as part of the 6-member boy group Astro on February 23, 2016.[4] Their first EP Spring Up has five songs including the title track "Hide & Seek".[4] In July 2016, Jinjin was featured in Eric Nam's song "Can't Help Myself" performance stages.[5] In November 2018, Jinjin was featured in tvN Asia's "Wok the World". Jinjin joined the cast in Hong Kong.[6] During Astro's "2nd ASTROAD To Seoul "Starlight"" concert which was last held on December 22–23, 2018, Jinjin performed "Mad Max" which he also composed.[7] It was included in the DVD of the concert which was released in June 2019.[8] Jinjin alongside fellow Astro member MJ composed "Bloom", which is one of the side tracks in their first full album All Light which was released on January 16, 2019.[9] In March 2019, Jinjin and MJ took part in the travel variety show Go Together, Travel Alone for Celuv TV.[10] The show was filmed in Saipan and includes Tony Ahn, Han Seung-yeon and Kim So-hye. It was later on released in a DVD format. In July 2019, Jinjin and MJ competed in OGN's Game Dolympics.[11] In May 2020, Jinjin composed one of the side tracks in their seventh EP Gateway, titled "Lights On".[12] In March 2021, Jinjin began hosting the Dive Studios podcast Unboxing alongside Pentagon's Kino.[13] In December 2021, Jinjin has been credited as a composer, lyricist and arranger of "Villain" — a single included in the first mini album for South Korean boy group Trendz.[14] Fantagio also confirmed in December that Jinjin and bandmate Rocky will form Astro's second sub-unit called Jinjin & Rocky. They will debut with the extended play Restore on January 17, 2022.[15]
2022–present: Sub-unit debut, solo activities and JIN LAB Project
On January 17, 2022, Jinjin debuted as part of the duo Jinjin & Rocky with the EP Restore.[16] On December 30, Fantagio released an official statement and stated that Jinjin had decided to renew his contract with the agency.[17]
On February 28, 2023, Rocky did not renew his contract and thus left Fantagio and Astro, thereby ending the duo sub-unit.[18] On October 19, Jinjin released the project single 'Wave in my heart featuring Yunhway, with KozyPop through various online music sites.[19]
On March 20, 2024, Jinjin released the first new song of "JIN LAB Project" titled 'Good Enough' through various online music sites.[20] On April 19, Jinjin released new digital single 'Fly' Duet with Moonbin through various online music websites. according to the agency, 'Fly' is a song that Jinjin participated in writing and composing and it's like a gift for fans who miss Moonbin and want to see him.[21] On May 20, Jinjin released the new song of "JIN LAB Project" titled 'For me' featuring MRCH through various online music sites.[22] On June 28, Jinjin released the new song of "JIN LAB Project" titled 'Self-esteem' through various online music sites.[23] On July 29, Jinjin released the new song of "JIN LAB Project" titled 'You' through various online music sites.[24]
Discography
See also: List of songs written by Jinjin.
Filmography
Web series
Web shows
Radio shows
Theater
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2019-01-16. [현장] 아스트로 진진-MJ, '데뷔 후 첫 자작곡 수록, 뜻깊고 영광스러워']. 2020-10-15. Seoul Daily. ko. 2023-01-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115141757/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VE26JBUZD/GL0301. live.
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- Web site: '데뷔' 아스트로, '2016년 기대주' [MBN포토] - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN]. 2020-10-15. star.mbn.co.kr. ko. 2022-02-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205051334/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2016&no=141313. live.
- Web site: 2016-07-30. '음악중심' 에릭남, 아스트로 진진과 함께 무결점 '못참겠어'. 2020-10-15. www.xportsnews.com. ko. 2022-02-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205051534/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=751224. live.
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- Web site: 2019-06-18. 'The 2nd STAROAD to Seoul (더 세컨드 아스트로드 투 서울)' 그룹 아스트로 ASTRO 가 콘서트의.... 2020-10-15. Incheon Ilbo. ko. 2020-10-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014050656/http://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=954848. live.
- Web site: 2019-01-16. 아스트로 진진-MJ "'피어나'로 처음 자작곡 싣게 돼 뜻깊다". 2020-10-15. 민중의소리. ko. 2020-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018173115/http://www.vop.co.kr/A00001371346.html. live.
- Web site: 셀럽티비, 新개념 여행 예능 '일단 같이가' 제작…5월 중 방송 목표. 2020-10-15. www.theceluv.com. ko. 2020-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017023956/http://www.theceluv.com/article.php?aid=1554358119247426010. live.
- Web site: 2019-07-08. OGN, '게임돌림픽' 13·14일 오후 4시 방송. 2020-10-15. Kukmin Ilbo. ko. 2020-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017044204/http://news.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0013472389. live.
- Web site: 아스트로, 일곱 번째 미니 앨범 'GATEWAY' 트랙리스트 공개 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN. 2020-10-15. star.mbn.co.kr. ko. 2020-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018091757/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2020&no=441070. live.
- Web site: Hwang. Hye-jin. 2021-03-11. 펜타곤 키노X아스트로 진진, 팟캐스트 'UNBOXING' 호스트 발탁(공식). live. 2021-03-27. Newsen. 2021-03-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20210311011044/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202103110905440410.
- Web site: TRENDZ, 타이틀 곡은 'TNT(Truth&Trust)'…전곡 작사 참여. 2021-12-18. 2021-12-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20211218114625/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003013694. live.
- Web site: Gong. Mi-na. 진진&라키, 아스트로 두 번째 유닛 출격..1월 17일 데뷔[공식]]. Jinjin & Rocky, ASTRO's second unit ..Debut on January 17th [Official]. live. 2021-12-27. Naver News. ko. 2021-12-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20211227225109/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003016205.
- Web site: 진진&라키, 문빈 지원사격에 'Restore' 쇼케이스 성료…첫 무대부터 에너지 풀 충전. Jinjin & Rocky, 'Restore' showcase successfully completed with Moonbin's support shooting... Full energy charge from the first stage. live. 2022-01-20. Naver News. ko. 2022-01-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20220120082139/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0001009812.
- Web site: 아스트로 측 "차은우·문빈·진진·윤산하 재계약, 라키 협의 중·MJ 추후 논의" [공식]]. Park. Yoon-jin. Astro side "Cha Eun-woo, Moonbin, Jin Jin, Yoon San-ha renewal of the contract, discussing Rocky and MJ later" [Official]. My Daily. Naver. December 30, 2022. December 30, 2022. ko. December 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221230074324/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003682725. live.
- Web site: 판타지오 "아스트로 라키, 전속계약 만료…팀 탈퇴" . February 28, 2023 . ko . February 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230228144107/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/437/0000333844 . live .
- Web site: 아스트로 진진, 19일 프로젝트 싱글 ‘Wave in my heart’ 발매. Naver News. October 13, 2023 . ko. October 18, 2023. October 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231018110951/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000781954. live.
- Web site: 진진, 오늘 새 프로젝트 신곡 '굿 이너프' 공개…진솔한 자작곡. Naver News. March 20, 2024 . ko. March 20, 2024. March 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240320121902/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0007423277. live.
- Web site: 아스트로 진진, 신곡 ‘Fly’ 19일 발매…팬들에게 전하는 특별한 선물. globalepic. April 19, 2024 . ko. April 19, 2024. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419124204/https://www.globalepic.co.kr/view.php?ud=20240419091608757d3244b4fed_29. live.
- Web site: 아스트로 진진, 오늘 신곡 발매…'진 랩' 2개월 만에 가동. Naver News. May 20, 2024 . ko. May 21, 2024. May 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240521093010/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012555126. live.
- Web site: 아스트로 진진, 오늘 자체 프로듀싱 신곡 ‘자존감’ 발매. Naver News. June 28, 2024 . ko. June 30, 2024. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630094713/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005106530. live.
- Web site: 아스트로 진진, 오늘 자작곡 ‘You’ 발매..팬들 향한 진심. Naver News. July 29, 2024 . ko. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240729125350/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005126080. live.
- Web site: 2018-05-24. 아스트로 진진, 'Like a King' 발표…도끼-슈퍼비-면도 참여. 2020-10-15. 문화뉴스. ko. 2020-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017023006/http://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=141966. live.
- Web site: 2019-06-14. 아스트로, 단독 콘서트 DVD 발매. 2020-10-13. 내외뉴스통신. ko. 2021-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501132854/https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js. live.
- Web site: 아스트로 진진·라키, 첫 유닛 앨범 타이틀곡은 '숨 좀 쉬자'. ASTRO's Jinjin and Rocky, the title track of their first unit album is 'Let's Breathe'. 2022-01-20. Naver News. ko.
- Web site: 진진, 오늘 새 프로젝트 신곡 '굿 이너프' 공개…진솔한 자작곡. Naver News. March 20, 2024 . ko. March 20, 2024. March 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240320121902/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0007423277. live.
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- Web site: 아스트로 진진, 오늘 자작곡 ‘You’ 발매..팬들 향한 진심. Naver News. July 29, 2024 . ko. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240729125350/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005126080. live.
- Web site: 2019-10-18. ASTRO Prepares To Serve New Web Drama "Soul Plate" With LABOUM's Solbin. 2020-10-13. hellokpop. en-US. 2020-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20200204124416/https://www.hellokpop.com/news/astro-laboum-solbin-web-drama-soul-plate/. live.
- Web site: 송 . 은경. 2019-05-17. 같이놀까? 따로놀까?…TV조선 여행예능 '일단 같이가!'. 2020-10-15. Yonhap News Agency. ko. 2020-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018204634/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190517077500005. live.
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- Web site: 2021-03-19. ASTRO's JinJin says he often searches for his name on social media. 2021-09-17. NME. en. 2021-09-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20210917001211/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/jinjin-astro-kino-pentagon-unboxing-social-media-2903972. live.
- Web site: 아스트로 진진, EBS 라디오 ‘아이돌 한국어’ DJ 발탁. Ha. Kyung-heon. ASTRO's Jinjin selected as DJ for EBS Radio's 'Idol Korean. . Naver. September 26, 2023. October 11, 2023. ko.
- Web site: 니엘·아스트로 진진·그리, 쇼뮤지컬 '드림하이' 춤꾼 제이슨 된다. Son Jin-ah. Niel Astro Jinjin Gree, Show-Musical ‘Dream High’ Dancer Jason. MK Sports. Naver. March 7, 2023. March 7, 2023. ko. March 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307150412/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000925562. live.
- Web site: Kim Hyeon-jeong. November 10, 2023. 아스트로 진진·윤산하, ‘사랑의 불시착’ 출연…내년 2월 日 개막. ASTRO's Jinjin and Yoon Sanha appear in 'Crash Landing on You'... Opening in Japan in February next year. January 9, 2024. Xports News. ko. Naver.