Seungmin Explained
Seungmin |
Native Name: | Korean: 승민 |
Birth Date: | 22 September 2000 |
Birth Place: | Seoul, South Korea |
Alma Mater: | Chungdam High School |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Instrument: | Vocals |
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Module2: | Child: | yes | Headercolor: | transparent | Hangul: | 김승민 | Rr: | Kim Seung-min | Mr: | Gim Sŭngmin |
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Kim Seung-min (; born September 22, 2000), known mononymously as Seungmin, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.
Early life and education
Kim Seung-min was born on September 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. In an interview with Xsport News, Seungmin expressed that he initially dreamed to become a baseball player, having had played baseball as a right-handed pitcher when he was young.[1] Seungmin graduated from Chungdam High School on February 14, 2019.[2] On February 23, 2017, Kim won second place in JYP Entertainment's 13th Open Audition and was accepted as a trainee under JYP Entertainment.[3]
Career
2017–present: Debut with Stray Kids and solo endeavors
In 2017, he appeared in JYP survival show called Stray Kids, a show which allowed him to debut as Stray Kids member.[4]
Kim Seungmin officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018, through their debut showcase of the group, Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), at Jangchung Arena.[5] [6] On the next day, Seungmin with Stray Kids released an EP titled I Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase.[7] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".
On July 24, 2018, Seungmin was selected as the Regular MC of After School Club with Jimin and Han Hee-jun. On July 12 to October 11, 2019, he was the MC for the variety program We K-Pop with Kim Shin-young, 2PM's Nickhun, and SF9's Inseong.
On March 25, 2021, "Piece of a Puzzle" (a song featuring fellow Stray Kids member Seo Changbin) which he wrote himself to celebrate Stray Kids' 3rd Debut Anniversary.[8] The song was later included as a track of the SKZ-Replay album in December 2022.
On October 10, 2021, Seungmin released his first original soundtrack "Here Always" for South Korean drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.[9] The song debuted at number 13 on Circle Download Chart issue dated October 10 to 16.[10] On October 19, 2022, Kim released his second original soundtrack "Close to You" for Love in Contract.[11] [12] The song debuted at number 154 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated October 16 to 22.
On December 21, 2022, Kim's solo song "Stars and Raindrops" was released and included as part of the compilation album SKZ-Replay.[13]
On August 13, 2023, Seungmin released "Hold On" on YouTube for the SKZ-Record project.[14]
On March 7, 2024, Genie TV's original The Midnight Studio announced that Kim will participate in the drama's original soundtrack.[15] The drama OST title "Destiny" was revealed and released later on April 9, 2024.[16] "Destiny" was debuted at number 103 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated April 7 to 13. On March 15, 2024, Kim released an original soundtrack "Phobia" for Web novel and Webtoon titled I'm the Queen in this Life.[17] The OST debuted at number 160 at the Circle Download Chart issue dated March 10 to 16. On March 18, 2024, Kim was selected as the first pitch for a special game between Team Korea and the LA Dodgers as part of the MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024 with Coupang Play.[18]
Other ventures
Endorsement
In 2023, Kim become the endorser of Coach Japan and become the front cover of Nylon Japan x Coach for their 2023 Holiday campaign.[19] [20]
Fashion
On March 1, 2024, Kim attended the Loewe Fall Winter 2024 Women's Show held in Paris with jeans matched with a bright green shirt.[21] In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[22]
Discography
Songs
Soundtrack appearances
Songwriting credits
All song credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.[27]
Filmography
Hosting
Radio shows
External links
Notes and References
- News: 스트레이 키즈 현진·승민·아이엔, 우리 모두의 소년들. Stray Kids Hyunjin, Seungmin, I.N, Our Boys. Xsport News. ko. interview. Park. So-hyeon. November 2, 2018. January 23, 2024. January 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240123054126/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1037248. live.
- News: '졸업' 스트레이키즈 승민 "성인됐다는 것 실감안나, 좋은 아티스트 될게요". Stray Kids Seungmin graduation "I can't believe I've become an adult. I'll become a good artist.". Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. February 14, 2019. January 23, 2024. January 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240123040257/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201902141108400410. live.
- News: JYP 13기 공채 오디션, 3500명중 선발된 JYP의 새 얼굴들. JYP 13th Open Audition, JYP Entertainment's New Face out of 3500 people. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. February 24, 2017. January 23, 2024. January 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240123040256/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201702241019542410. live.
- News: JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids'. JYP Reality Show 'Stray Kids'. KBS News. South Korea. ko. . October 17, 2017. December 28, 2023. December 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231228021605/https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=3559918. live.
- News: JYP's Stray Kids to officially debut on March 25. The Korea Herald. Herald Corporation. Yoon. Min-sik. March 7, 2018. March 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180306051017/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180306000529. live.
- News: JYP's Stray Kids debuts with 'District 9'. The Korea Herald. Herald Corporation. Hong. Dam-young. June 19, 2018. March 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180325142436/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180325000306. live.
- News: 스트레이키즈 현진, '귀엽게 뿌~우!' (쇼케이스). Stray Kids Hyunjin, 'cutely bbu~u!' (Showcase). Seoul Daily. Seoul. ko. Sujin Ji. December 28, 2023. December 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231228032754/https://m.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RX4A34JN2#cb. live.
- News: ko:스트레이 키즈, 자체 콘텐츠서 자작곡 공개..글로벌 팬들과 교감. Stray Kids releases self-composed song in own content...communicating with global fans. https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/03/31/RUWBZTUWJIIRHR33VLZ4RYQN7U/. The Chosun Ilbo. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. March 31, 2021. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319060527/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/03/31/RUWBZTUWJIIRHR33VLZ4RYQN7U/. live.
- News: 스키즈 승민, '갯마을 차차차' OST 참여...데뷔 첫 도전 [공식]]. Stray Kids Seungmin, 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' OST Participating...First Debut Challenge [Official]. Sports Dong-a. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. October 8, 2021. April 15, 2022. April 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220423073938/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20211008/109611464/1. live.
- Web site: Here Always Download Chart – Week 42 of 2021. Circle Music Chart. ko. April 15, 2022. January 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111032856/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- News: 스트레이 키즈 승민, 새 OST 'Close to You' 발매 '독보적 음색'. Stray Kids Seungmin's New OST "Close to You" Release, "Unrivaled Tone". Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. October 19, 2022. January 31, 2024. January 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240131030417/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202210191324230410. live.
- Web site: Stray Kids' Seungmin unveils new single 'Close To You' for 'Love In Contract' soundtrack. NME. en-GB. Chin. Carmen. October 20, 2022. March 14, 2024. March 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240314061001/https://www.nme.com/news/music/stray-kids-seungmin-new-single-close-to-you-love-in-contract-soundtrack-3332514. live.
- News: ko:스트레이 키즈, 멤버 전원이 직접 작업한 솔로곡 수록한 디지털 앨범 발매. Stray Kids releases digital album containing solo songs written by all members. https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2022/12/21/5COQOHQ4K3MCLKON2JRS4S4W7E/. The Chosun Ilbo. Osen. ko. December 21, 2022. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319060528/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2022/12/21/5COQOHQ4K3MCLKON2JRS4S4W7E/. live.
- News: Stray Kids' Seungmin releases new solo song 'Hold On'. NME. Yeo. Gladys. August 14, 2023. March 19, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318163812/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/stray-kids-seungmin-solo-song-hold-on-skz-record-3482794. live.
- News: ko:케이윌부터 에스파 닝닝까지, '야한 사진관' OST 라인업 공개. From K-Will to Aespa Ningning, 'Midnight Studio' OST Lineup Revelead. https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024030875104. The Korea Economic Daily. Ten Asia. ko. Lee. Min-kyung. March 8, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318022009/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024030875104. live.
- News: ko:스트레이 키즈승민, '야한사진관'OST 오늘(9일) 발매..독보적 음색. Stray Kids Seungmin released The Midnight Studio OST Today (April 9th)..Unrivaled Voice Tone. https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/04/09/EHMLYUYENCE7BCNIWCQKRJARXA/. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. Shin. Mi-kyeong. April 9, 2024. April 23, 2024. April 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240423012751/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/04/09/EHMLYUYENCE7BCNIWCQKRJARXA/. live.
- News: ko:문페이스, 스트레이 키즈 승민이 참여한 '언니, 이번 생엔 내가 왕비야' 두 번째 OST 발매. Moonphase Released a Second OST of 'I'm the Queen in this Life' participated by Stray Kids' Seungmin. https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2024031413544916089. Mini Today. ko. Lee. Dong-oh. March 14, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318030440/https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2024031413544916089. live.
- News: ko:전종서 다음은 스트레이키즈 승민..LA다저스전 시구자 된 롯데팬. Stray Kids' Seung-min... Lotte fan throws first pitch against LA Dodgers. https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/03/18/2HVJLTXL2REX7BXRBBVZFFR34M/. The Chosun Ilbo. Osen. ko. Park. So-yeong. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318023348/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/03/18/2HVJLTXL2REX7BXRBBVZFFR34M/. live.
- News: Stray Kids' Seungmin's look for Coach x Nylon Magazine wins the internet: "can't get enough of how adorable he looks". Sportskeeda. en. Shreya Ghosh. November 23, 2023. January 24, 2024. January 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240124075700/https://www.sportskeeda.com/lifestyle/news-stray-kids-seungmin-s-look-coach-x-nylon-magazine-wins-internet-can-t-get-enough-adorable-looks. live.
- Stray Kids Seungminが贈るCOACHと過ごすハッピーホリデー. Seungmin Stray Kids Coach Cosmic Collection. Nylon Japan. Coach. Japan. ja. Takeuchi. Asa. January 24, 2024. January 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240124075701/https://www.nylon.jp/Coach_SEUNGMIN. live.
- News: ko:스키즈 현진-필릭스-승민-아이엔, 모델 뺨치네. Stray Kids Hyunjin-Felix-Seungmin-I.N Looks Like Model. https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202403172046013&sec_id=540101. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byeong-gil. March 17, 2024. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319065157/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202403172046013&sec_id=540101. live.
- Stray Kids Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger. Billboard. May 6, 2024. May 6, 2024. May 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240506233837/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/stray-kids-met-gala-debut-tommy-hilfiger-1235675324/. live.
- Stray Kids - World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319120210/https://www.billboard.com/artist/stray-kids/chart-history/wdt/. live.
- Kim Seungmin soundtracks on the Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart:
- "Here Always": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2021. Circle Music Chart. ko. April 15, 2022. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110041601/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Kim Seungmin soundtacks on the Hungarian Single Top 40 chart:
- Kim Seungmin soundtracks on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart:
- Web site: Song Registered under Kim Seung-min (10017981). KOMCA. January 23, 2024.
- News: ko:'복면가왕' 잉크=스트레이키즈 승민 "데뷔 6년 차...꼭 나오고 싶었던 프로그램". 'King of Mask Singer' Ink=Stray Kids' Seungmin "It's been 6 years since my debut... this is the program I really wanted to be on". https://m.mbn.co.kr/entertain/tv/4938743#_PA. MBN Star News. ko. Ahn. Hana. June 18, 2023. April 30, 2024. April 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240430023843/https://m.mbn.co.kr/entertain/tv/4938743#_PA. live.
- News: K-Pop Corner: Seungmin and Heejun in 'After School Club'. Gulf News. Samar Khouri. July 21, 2018. January 11, 2024. January 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111041042/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/k-pop-corner-seungmin-and-heejun-in-after-school-club-1.2254790. live.
- News: 닉쿤X김신영X승민X인성, 'WE K-POP(위 케이팝)' MC 맡는다..기대UP. Nickhun x Kim Shinyoung x Seungmin x Inseong become "WE-KPOP" MC.. Excitement UP. Seoul Economy Daily. ko. Kim Joohee. July 8, 2019. January 11, 2024. September 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905014612/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VLM4374BA. live.
- News: '키스 더 라디오' 영케이 하차...3주간 스페셜 DJ 출격. "Kiss the Radio" YoungK enlistment... 3 Weeks Special DJ Appearance. Newsis. ko. Kang Jinah. October 5, 2021. January 11, 2024. January 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111080405/https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20211005_0001602498. live.