Jinjin
Jinjin in June 2017
Born
Park Jin-woo

(1996-03-15) March 15, 1996 (age 28)
Seoul, South Korea
Alma materHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • composer
  • singer
  • dancer
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • drums
Years active2015–present
LabelsFantagio
Member ofAstro
Formerly ofJinjin & Rocky
Korean name
Hangul
박진우
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak Jin-u
McCune–ReischauerPak Chin'u
Stage name
Hangul
진진
Revised RomanizationJinjin
McCune–ReischauerChinchin

Park Jin-woo (Korean: 박진우; born March 15, 1996), better known by his stage name Jinjin (진진), is a South Korean rapper, dancer, singer, and composer.[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 until its disbandment from bandmate Rocky's departure due to not renewing his contract.

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][unreliable source?] 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

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][unreliable source?] 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, disbandment and solo activities

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 release the project single 'Wave in my heart featuring Yunhway, with KozyPop through various online music sites.[19]

On March 20, 2024, Jinjin release the first new song of "JIN LAB Project 1" titled 'Good Enough' through various online music sites.[20]

Discography

For Jinjin's works with Astro and Jinjin & Rocky, see Astro (South Korean band) § Discography, and Jinjin & Rocky § Discography.

See also: List of songs written by Jinjin
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album Ref.
KOR
As lead artist
"Like a King"
(feat. Superbee, MyunDo) (prod. Dok2) 		2018 — — FM2018_12Hz [21]
"Mad Max" — The 2nd ASTROAD to SEOUL DVD [22]
"Lazy"
(feat. Choi Yoo-jung of Weki Meki) 		2022 —[A] Restore [24]
"All Day" —[B] Drive to the Starry Road
"Wave in my heart"
(feat. Yunhway) 		2023 —[C] Non-album single [19]
"Good Enough" 2024 —[D] JIN LAB Project 1. [28]

Filmography

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 To be Continued Himself [3]
2016 My Romantic Some Recipe Guest Role (Episode 6)
2017 Sweet Revenge Himself
2019 Soul Plate Angel Ariel [29][unreliable source?]

Television shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Go Together, Travel Alone Main Cast [30]

Web shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 X: Endline, New Beginning Cast Member [31]
2022 X: New World [32]

Podcast

Year Title Ref.
2021 Unboxing w/ Jinjin & Kino [33]

Radio shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023–present Idol Korean DJ October 2, 2023–present [34]

Theater

Year English title Role Ref.
2023 Dream High Jason [35]
2024 Crash Landing on You Gu Seung-jun / Alberto Gu [36]

Awards and nominations

Main article: Astro (South Korean band) § Awards and nominations

Notes

  1. ^ "Lazy" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but appeared at number 189 on the component Download Chart.[23]
  2. ^ "All Day" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but appeared at number 91 on the component Download Chart.[25]
  3. ^ "Wave in my heart" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 56 on the component Download Chart.[26]
  4. ^ "Good Enough" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 145 on the component Download Chart.[27]

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