Kim Seok Jin, known professionally as Jin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Boseong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Film and Video from Konkuk University and a master's degree in Advertising Media from Hanyang Cyber ​​University.

He made his debut in June 2013 as the group's sub-vocalist and visual with the single album, "2 Cool 4 Skool". BigHit Music (빅히트 뮤직) originally planned BTS as a hip-hop group, so it was not until 2016 that they began expanding their music to incorporate more genres. Their second studio album, "Wings", became the first to sell one million copies in South Korea, and the following year, they began paving the way for K-pop in the United States by receiving a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their single "Mic Drop".

In 2018, all members were awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by the President of South Korea for his contributions to Korean culture.

In 2019, he released his first independent song, the digital single "Tonight", and has co-written several of the group's songs.

In July 2021, all members were appointed as Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by then President Moon Jae In to help "lead the global agenda for future generations, such as sustainable growth" and "expand South Korea's diplomatic efforts and global standing" in the international community.

In June 2022, BigHit announced the group would go on hiatus as all members would focus on individual activities for the time being. In October 2022, he released his first solo album, "The Astronaut".

He enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 13, 2022, and was discharged on June 12, 2024.

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