Kim Jin-woo (Korean: 김진우; born October 23, 1971), better known by his stage name Jinu, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He debuted in 1994 as a solo singer before teaming up with Sean to create a hip-hop duo Jinusean in 1997 under YG Entertainment.
Kim was born in California. He is fluent in English and Korean.[1]
Career
1994: Solo debut
On March 9, 1994, Kim Jin-woo released his first album "Kim Jin Woo Vol. 1" with "I Am Awesome" (나는 캡이었어) as his first single.[1] After hearing about his album, Yang Hyun-suk, former Seo Taiji and Boys' member, pick Kim Jin-woo to be in a hip hop duo under his label, YG Entertainment with Sean.[citation needed]
1997: Jinusean debut
Jinu and Sean debuted as Jinusean with the single, "Gasoline," in 1997 under the guidance of YG Entertainment CEO and former Seo Taiji and Boys member Yang Hyun-suk and former Deux member Lee Hyun Do.[2] Their second single, "Tell Me" (featuring singer Uhm Jung-hwa), was the duo's first hit and propelled them to stardom.[3]
2004–present: Extended hiatus and Work at YG Entertainment
Between 2004 and 2014, the duo went on an extended hiatus. They remained at YG Entertainment working in various behind-the-scenes roles. Jinu was appointed as the Director of Overseas Operations. He was in charge of matters overseas including auditions and concerts.[4] He discovered Bobby of iKon in New York then brought him to Korea to train under YG Entertainment.[5]
In 2014, Jinusean made his first appearance in 10 years on a Korean variety TV show called Infinite Challenge.[6] In 2015, they released the single "Tell Me One More Time" which marked the end of their hiatus.[7]
As of 2018, Jinu is confirmed to star in a new series by Netflix and YG Entertainment, YG Future Strategy Office.[8]
Personal life
He is the grandson of Nam June Paik, a Korean-American artist, with his first wife.[9]
On May 14, 2006, Jinu married actress Kim Jun-hee. They divorced in 2008, after two years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences.[10]
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UniversityOccupationsRappersingersongwriterentrepreneurSpouseKim Jun hee m 2006 div 2008 wbr FamilyPaik Nam June grandfather Musical careerGenresK popR amp BHip hopYears active1994 presentLabelsYG EntertainmentWebsiteJINUSEANKorean nameHangul김진우Revised RomanizationGim Jin uMcCune ReischauerKim Chin uStage nameHangul지누Revised RomanizationJinuMcCune ReischauerJinuContents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 1994 Solo debut 2 2 1997 Jinusean debut 2 3 2004 present Extended hiatus and Work at YG Entertainment 3 Personal life 4 Discography 4 1 Solo album 4 2 Singles 4 2 1 As a lead artist 4 2 2 As a featured artist 5 Filmography 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditKim was born in California He is fluent in English and Korean 1 Career Edit1994 Solo debut Edit On March 9 1994 Kim Jin woo released his first album Kim Jin Woo Vol 1 with I Am Awesome 나는 캡이었어 as his first single 1 After hearing about his album Yang Hyun suk former Seo Taiji and Boys member pick Kim Jin woo to be in a hip hop duo under his label YG Entertainment with Sean citation needed 1997 Jinusean debut Edit Jinu and Sean debuted as Jinusean with the single Gasoline in 1997 under the guidance of YG Entertainment CEO and former Seo Taiji and Boys member Yang Hyun suk and former Deux member Lee Hyun Do 2 Their second single Tell Me featuring singer Uhm Jung hwa was the duo s first hit and propelled them to stardom 3 2004 present Extended hiatus and Work at YG Entertainment Edit Between 2004 and 2014 the duo went on an extended hiatus They remained at YG Entertainment working in various behind the scenes roles Jinu was appointed as the Director of Overseas Operations He was in charge of matters overseas including auditions and concerts 4 He discovered Bobby of iKon in New York then brought him to Korea to train under YG Entertainment 5 In 2014 Jinusean made his first appearance in 10 years on a Korean variety TV show called Infinite Challenge 6 In 2015 they released the single Tell Me One More Time which marked the end of their hiatus 7 As of 2018 Jinu is confirmed to star in a new series by Netflix and YG Entertainment YG Future Strategy Office 8 Personal life EditHe is the grandson of Nam June Paik a Korean American artist with his first wife 9 On May 14 2006 Jinu married actress Kim Jun hee They divorced in 2008 after two years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences 10 Kim is a Christian 1 Discography EditSee also Jinusean Solo album Edit Year Album Information Track Listing1994 Kim Jin Woo Vol 1 Released March 9 1994 Label RIAK Language Korean Track listingMo Bass Instrumental I was Awesome Dangerous Curiosity The Innocence of Desire Escape Farewell Alone Blue Sunday Interlude Afternoon with Freesia Scent Automatic Responding Telephone Trial and Error Can t See You Again Sweet Dream Outro Dangerous CuriositySingles Edit As a lead artist Edit Title Year Sales Album I was Awesome 1994 Kim Jin Woo Vol 1As a featured artist Edit Title Year Sales Album 가요 톱 10 Turbo featuring Lee Ha neul Jinu and Lee Sang min 2015 10집 AgainFilmography EditYear Channel Title Role Note2014 2015 MBC Infinite Challenge Himself Saturday Saturday s I am a Singer2015 MNET Show Me the Money 4 Judge Team YG with Sean of Jinusean and Tablo 2017 SBS Fantastic Duo 2 Himself with Sean of Jinusean2018 Netflix YG Future Strategy Office Cast memberReferences Edit a b c Jinusean s Profile 지누션 Jinusean Mnet in Korean Archived from the original on 2016 06 17 Retrieved 2016 05 30 Kim Jae heun 2015 04 16 Hip hop duo Jinusean returns after 11 years Korea Times Archived from the original on 2016 08 03 Retrieved 2016 05 30 Jinusean appearance at Yoo Hee yeol s Sketchbook iKON s Bobby was scouted by Jinusean s Jinu Jinusean to reunite with Uhm Jung hwas for Infinite Challenge after 17 years Jinusean Makes First Comeback in 11 Years with Tell Me One More Time MV Netflix teams up with YG for a variety show The relationship between Jinusean s Jinu and Nam June Paik Jinu and Kim Jun Hee call it quits too 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