Jin is a Singer and Songwriter. He is a member of a boys’ band named BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys. Also, he has made solo recordings of songs like Awake, Epiphany, Tonight, Moon, and Abyss.
Personal Information
His full name is Kim-Seok Jin. He was born on 4 December 1992 in Gwacheon-si, South Korea. He is 31 years old as of 2023 and Korean by nationality. Currently, he resides in Seoul, South Korea. Jin does not follow any religion. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Real name | Kim-Seok Jin |
Nickname/ Stage name | Jin |
Date of birth | 4 December 1992 |
Age | 31 years old (as of 2023) |
Place of birth | Gwacheon-si, South Korea |
Current residence | Seoul, South Korea |
Nationality | Korean |
Religion | N/A |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
Physical Information
Jin is a handsome guy with impressive facial features. He has an amazing and charming personality. His height is around 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs approximately 63 kg. He has a rhomboid muscular body type. Originally, he has black-brown hair, but often he dyes his hair blonde, ash grey, etc. He has mesmerizing jet-black eyes.
Height (approx) | In feet & inches- 5’10” In meters- 1.82m In centimeters- 182 cm |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms- 63 kg In pounds- 138 lbs |
Body type | Rhomboid muscular body type |
Eye color | Jet black |
Hair color | Blackish-Brown |
Shoe size | 8 US |
Education
He has completed his schooling at Bosung High School, in South Korea. Later, he enrolled himself at Konkuk University, South Korea, and graduated in arts and acting.
School/ High school | Bosung High School |
College/University | Konkuk University |
Educational qualification | Graduation in arts and acting |
Family
His father Mr. Kim is a CEO of a renowned company and his mother Mrs. Kim is a housewife. He has one sibling, a brother named Kim Seok-Joong, who owns a restaurant where Jin is the director himself and its name is Ossu Seiromushi in South Korea.
Father | Mr. Kim |
Mother | Mrs. Kim |
Sister | N/A |
Brother | Kim-Seok Joong |
Marital Status/Girlfriend
Jin is unmarried. He has not been dating anyone till now. There were rumors of Jin dating a comedian, Lee-Hook Joo. In an interview, he stated that he has been married to the “BTS Army”.
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationship status | Single |
Rumors | Lee-Hook Joo |
Career
Jin began his modeling career with the well-known South Korean cosmetics company “Etude House.” He then became a vocalist for the South Korean band BTS. Also, he has made solo recordings of songs like Awake, Epiphany, Tonight, Moon, and Abyss.
He also released his debut album, “2 Cool 4 Skool,” alongside other performers. Their albums’ themes include personal and societal commentary, mental health, problems that affect young people, the path to self-love, and individualism.
One of his popular CDs is “Map of the Soul:7.” He has appeared with BTS in several videos, including Learn Korean With BTS, Run BTS, and the YouTube series Bangtan Bombs. In the Gaon Music Chart and the Billboard Global Digital Singles Chart, his tracks have achieved a respectable position. He has participated in several Korean music award programs, including Music Bank and Inkigayo, as a host and co-host in addition to his singing endeavors.
Moreover, Jin made a brief appearance in the music videos for Daechwita and You Wouldn’t Answer My Calls. Together with his bandmates, he received the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit from the President of South Korea.
Awards and Achievements
He has been nominated for Asian Academy Creative Awards, Asian Pop Music Awards, The Fact Music Awards, Melon Music Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and Top Ten Awards. He has won the title of Fan N Star Choice Award – Individual by The Fact Music Awards, and The Best Artist of K-Drama OST in the World by Top Ten Awards in 2022. Recently, in 2023, he also won the Global Artist (Africa) by Hanteo Music Awards.
Award | Category | Year |
The Fact Music Awards | Fan N Star Choice Award – Individual | 2022 |
Top Ten Music Awards | The Best Artist of K-Drama OST in the World | 2022 |
Hanteo Music Awards | Global Artist (Africa) | 2023 |
Net Worth
Jin’s net worth is approximately $20 million which he earns by singing (concerts and BTS songs), solo tracks, Brand endorsements, modeling, and restaurant of his brother.
Net Worth | $20 million |
Income source | Singing, solo tracks, brand endorsements, modelling |
Social Media Handles
He has more than 43.3 million followers on Instagram as of February 2023.
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