Kim Seok-jin
Kim Seok-jin (Korean: 김석진; born December 4, 1992), also known professionally as Jin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean boy band BTS. Kim has co-written and released three solo tracks with BTS: "Awake" in 2016, "Epiphany" in 2018, and "Moon" in 2020, all of which have charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. In 2019, Kim released his first independent song, the digital track "Tonight". He made his official debut as a solo artist in October 2022, with the release of the single "The Astronaut".
Kim Seok-jin | |
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Kim in May 2022 | |
| Born | December 4, 1992 Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Other names | Jin |
| Alma mater | Konkuk University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Awards | Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (2018) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Big Hit |
| Member of | BTS |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김석진 |
| Hanja | 金碩珍 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Seok(-)jin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Sŏkchin |
| Signature | |
Apart from singing, Kim appeared as a host on multiple South Korean music programs from 2016 to 2018. In 2018, he was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by the President of South Korea along with his bandmates for his contributions to Korean culture.
Early life and education
Kim Seok-jin was born on December 4, 1992, in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. [1] His family consists of his mother, father, and older brother.[2] In 2007, he went to a study camp in Australia to learn English.[3]
Kim originally wanted to be a journalist but decided to pursue acting after watching Kim Nam-gil in Queen Seondeok.[4] While in junior high school, he was scouted by South Korean K-pop agency SM Entertainment off the street but rejected the offer at the time.[5] Initially intending to be an actor, Kim attended Konkuk University and graduated with a degree in Film Studies on February 22, 2017.[6] He later enrolled in graduate school at Hanyang Cyber University to pursue studies in areas other than music.[7]
Career
2013–present: BTS
Kim was scouted by Big Hit Entertainment for his looks while walking down the street.[8] At the time Kim was studying acting and had no background in music.[9] Subsequently, he auditioned for Big Hit as an actor before becoming an idol trainee.[10] On June 13, 2013, Kim made his debut as one of the four vocalists in BTS with their debut single album 2 Cool 4 Skool.[11] Kim released his first co-produced track, a solo single from the album Wings titled "Awake", in 2016.[9] The song peaked at number 31 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number six on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart in the United States.[12][13] In December 2016, he released a Christmas version of "Awake" on SoundCloud.[14]
On August 9, 2018, the second solo by Kim, "Epiphany", was released as a trailer for BTS' then-upcoming compilation album Love Yourself: Answer. The song was described as a "building pop-rock melody" by Billboard and contains lyrics discussing self-acceptance and self-love.[15] The full version of the song was eventually released as a track on Answer,[16] peaking at number 30 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number four on the US World Digital Song Sales chart.[17][18] In October, he was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by South Korean president Moon Jae-in along with other members of the group.[19]
He released his third solo song with BTS, "Moon", on the 2020 studio album Map of the Soul: 7. Variety writer Jae-Ha Kim described "Moon" as a power pop song addressed to BTS fans.[20] "Moon" peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and number two on the World Digital Song Sales chart.[21][22]
In July 2021, Kim was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by President Moon Jae-in, alongside his bandmates, 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.[23]
2015–present: Solo activities
In 2016, Kim collaborated with bandmate V on the single "It's Definitely You", released as part of the Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth original soundtrack,[24][25] and later received a co-nomination for Best OST at the 2017 Melon Music Awards.[26] In June 2018, Kim featured on an alternate version of "So Far Away", a song from bandmate Suga's debut mixtape Agust D (2016), alongside bandmate Jungkook, which was released during the band's fifth anniversary celebrations.[14] Kim's solo covers include "Mom" by Ra.D, "I Love You" by Mate, and "In Front Of The Post Office In Autumn", originally by Yoon Do-hyun in 1994.[27][28][29] They were released on SoundCloud on May 7, 2015,[30] December 3, 2015,[28] and June 7, 2018,[14] respectively. He has also made several appearances as a co-host for Korean music award shows, such as Music Bank and Inkigayo.[31]
On June 4, 2019, Kim released his first independent song "Tonight" as part of BTS' sixth anniversary celebrations.[32] The acoustic ballad was composed by Kim and Big Hit record producers Slow Rabbit and Hiss Noise. Written by Kim and bandmate RM,[33] the song's lyrics are inspired by Kim's relationship with his pets.[34] The track was met with a generally positive reception, with praise for Kim's vocals and the song's calming atmosphere.[35]
Kim released his second solo song "Abyss" on December 3, 2020. An acoustic ballad inspired by his feelings of anxiety, doubt, and burnout, Kim co-wrote and co-composed the track with RM and record producers Bumzu and Pdogg. In a post to the official BTS blog, Kim spoke about his insecurities regarding music and how those darker emotions drove him to write and release the song.[36]
In October 2021, Kim sang the main theme for the TvN drama series Jirisan. Titled "Yours", the single's release was accompanied by a music video featuring footage from the show.[37][38] On December 4, Kim released the short song "Super Tuna" as a gift to fans in celebration of his 29th birthday. It quickly became viral after an accompanying performance video was posted on the BTS YouTube channel that same day.[39] The video ranked first on YouTube's World Popular Music Video for eight consecutive days and trended in 56 countries, including Korea, Peru, and Singapore. A subsequent dance challenge arose on TikTok, with videos using the sound receiving over 141.8 million cumulative views in 10 days.[40]
In August 2022, Kim collaborated with Nexon as a special game developer for MapleStory. The project was chronicled in the form of a two-episode mini web series, Office Warrior Kim Seok Jin, published to MapleStory Korea's YouTube channel.[41] On October 15, during BTS' Yet to Come in Busan concert, Kim announced that his debut solo single was forthcoming.[42] Titled "The Astronaut" and co-written by Kim and British rock band Coldplay, the single and its accompanying music video were released on October 28.[43] Later that same day, Kim performed the song live with Coldplay during the Buenos Aires show of their Music of the Spheres World Tour; the show was broadcast live to cinemas worldwide in over 70 countries.[44] On October 21, Kim's previous songs "Tonight", "Abyss", and "Super Tuna" were made available on streaming services worldwide as official singles under Kim's name after having been initially released on SoundCloud and YouTube only.[45]
Artistry
Kim is a tenor and plays the guitar.[46][47] In the 2019 novel BTS: The Review, members of the Grammy panel praised Kim's stable breath control and strong falsetto, calling it a "silver voice".[48] Journalist Choi Song-hye of Aju News noted that BTS singles such as "Spring Day" and "Fake Love" displayed Kim's vocal stability, while the B-side "Jamais Vu" showcased his emotional range.[5] Hong Hye-min of The Korea Times described Kim's voice as "tender, sorrowful, [and] free-spirited" and considered it to be the "standout element" on the solo ballad "Epiphany".[49] Critic Park Hee-a, discussing "Epiphany", stated that Kim "sings the most sentimental emotions" of the solo tracks on Love Yourself: Answer (2018). In a review of "Fake Love", Park said that Kim's belting "prove[d] [the song's] effectiveness".[50]
Public image
Philanthropy
In December 2018, Kim donated various supplies to the Korean Animal Welfare Association to celebrate his birthday, purchasing food, blankets, and dishes for the organization.[51] He also donated 321 kilograms of food to the Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), another Korean animal welfare non-profit organization.[52]
Since May 2018, Kim has been a monthly donor to UNICEF Korea, requesting that his donations be kept private at the time. They were eventually publicized following his induction into the UNICEF Honors Club in May 2019 for donating over ₩100 million (about US$84,000).[53]
Influence
In 2019, Kim was ranked as the overall 13th most popular idol and sixth among girls aged 13–19 in South Korea, via data collected by analytics company Gallup Korea.[54]
Personal life
As of 2018, Kim lives in Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.[55][56] Additionally, he and his older brother opened a Japanese-style restaurant in Seoul called Ossu Seiromushi in 2018.[57]
Health
In March 2022, Kim injured his left hand and underwent surgery to correct it, following which he abstained from certain performances during BTS' Permission to Dance on Stage concerts in Las Vegas, withdrew from some group events, and sang while seated for most of the band's performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.[58][59]
Military service
On October 17, 2022, Big Hit announced that following the release of Kim's debut solo single and the completion of its subsequent promotional activities at the end of that month, the singer would begin the enlistment process and carry out his mandatory military service.[60] Kim was previously granted an automatic postponement in 2021 until the end of 2022, following revisions made to the Military Service Act in December 2020. On November 4, 2022, Kim filed paperwork with the Military Manpower Administration (MMA) requesting a termination of the postponement in order to proceed with his conscription.[61][62] He enlisted as an active duty soldier on December 13.[63] After basic training, he will serve as an assistant training instructor with the same division.[64]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [65] | AUS [66] | CAN [67] | HUN [68] | JPN Hot [69] | NZ Hot [70] | UK [71] | US [72] | US World [73] | WW [74] | |||||
| "It's Definitely You" (죽어도 너야) (with V) | 2016 | 34 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
| Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth Original Soundtrack | |
| "Tonight" (이 밤)[32] | 2019 | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | —[A] | 3 | — |
| Non-album single | |
| "Abyss"[36] | 2020 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | —[B] | 2 | — |
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| "Yours" | 2021 | 30 | — | — | 9 | 66 | — | —[C] | —[D] | 1 | 90 |
| Jirisan Original Soundtrack | |
| "Super Tuna" (슈퍼 참치)[39] | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | —[E] | 1 | — |
| Non-album singles | ||
| "The Astronaut" | 2022 | 40 | 69 | 58 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 61 | 51 | 1 | 10 | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||||||||||||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [65] | KOR Hot [88] | FRA Dig. [89] | HUN [68] | SCO [90] | UK Dig. [91] | US World [73] | ||||
| "Awake"[a] | 2016 | 31 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 6 |
| Wings |
| "Epiphany"[a] | 2018 | 30 | 5 | 61 | 5 | 60 | 54 | 4 |
| Love Yourself: Answer |
| "Moon"[a] | 2020 | 22 | 12 | — | 11 | 64 | 61 | 4 | — | Map of the Soul: 7 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||||||||
Other songs
| Year | Title | Format | Other Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Adult Child" | Digital download, streaming | With RM and Suga | [94] |
| 2016 | "Awake" (Christmas ver.) | Holiday (Christmas) remix of "Awake" from the album Wings | [14] | |
| 2017 | "So Far Away" | Re-release of the original track by Suga; features Jin and Jungkook in place of Suran | [14] |
Writing credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[95]
| Year | Artist | Album | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BTS | 2 Cool 4 Skool | "Outro: Circle Room Cypher" |
| 2015 | The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1 | "Outro: Love Is Not Over" | |
| "Boyz with Fun" | |||
| 2016 | The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever | "Love Is Not Over" | |
| Wings | "Awake" | ||
| 2019 | Jin | Non-album release | "Tonight" |
| 2020 | BTS | Map of the Soul: 7 | "Moon" |
| Non-album release | "In the Soop" | ||
| Be | "Stay" | ||
| Jin | Non-album release | "Abyss" | |
| 2021 | "Super Tuna" | ||
| 2022 | The Astronaut |
Filmography
Trailers and short films
| Year | Title | Length | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Awake #7" | 5:19 | Yong-seok Choi (Lumpens) | [96] |
| 2018 | "Epiphany" | 4:21 | [97] |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Inkigayo | Host | with RM, Kei, and Mijoo | [98] |
| M Countdown | with Jimin | [99] | ||
| 2017 | with Jimin and J-Hope | [100] | ||
| Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado | Himself | Episodes 247–251 | [101] | |
| KBS Song Festival | Host | with Sana, Chanyeol, Irene, Solar, Mingyu (Seventeen), Yerin, and Kang Daniel | [102] | |
| 2018 | Music Bank | with Solbin | [31] | |
| KBS Song Festival | with Dahyun and Chanyeol | [103] |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Drunken Truth | Host | [104] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2022 | Best Theme Song or Title Theme | "Yours" | Nominated | [105] |
| Asian Pop Music Awards | 2021 | Best Film and Television Song (Overseas) | Nominated | [106] | |
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2022 | Album of the Year – 4th Quarter | The Astronaut | Pending | [107] |
| The Fact Music Awards | 2022 | Fan N Star Choice Award – Individual | Kim Seok-jin | Won | [108] |
| Most Voted Artist – Individual | Nominated | [109] | |||
| Melon Music Awards | 2017 | Best OST | "It's Definitely You" | Nominated | [110] |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Bonsang Award | "The Astronaut" | Nominated | [111] |
| K-wave Award | Kim Seok-jin | Nominated | |||
| Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
| Top Ten Awards | 2022 | The Best Artist of K-Drama OST in the World | Won | [112] |
Notes
- ^ "Tonight" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 42 on the US Digital Songs Sales chart.[76]
- ^ "Abyss" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 39 on the US Digital Songs Sales chart.[76]
- ^ "Yours" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart.[79]
- ^ "Yours" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[80]
- ^ "Super Tuna" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the US Digital Songs Sales chart.[76]
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- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (November 4, 2022). 방탄소년단 진, 입영연기 취소원 제출 완료…병무청 절차 따른다 [BTS Jin completes submission of application for cancellation of enlistment... Follow the Military Manpower Administration procedure]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 4, 2022 – via Naver.
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- ^ a b Compiled Circle (formerly Gaon) sources:
- "Awake": . Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- "It's Definitely You":. Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on December 29, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- "Epiphany": . Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Moon": . Gaon Music Chart. March 5, 2020. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- "Yours": . Gaon Music Chart. November 13, 2021. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- "The Astronaut": "Circle Digital Chart - 2022 Week 45". Circle Chart. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 November 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1705. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 7, 2022. p. 4.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of November 12, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Compiled HUN sources:
- "Moon": "Single (track) Top 40 lista" (in Hungarian). from the original on June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- "It's Definitely You""Single (track) Top 40 lista" (in Hungarian). from the original on March 19, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- "Awake", "Epiphany": "Single (track) Top 40 lista" (in Hungarian). from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- "Yours": "Single (track) Top 40 lista" (in Hungarian). from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- "Tonight", "Abyss", "Super Tuna": "Single (track) Top 40 lista" (in Hungarian). from the original on November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- "The Astronaut": "Single (track) Top 40 lista" (in Hungarian). from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Compiled JPN sources:
- "Yours". December 1, 2021. from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "The Astronaut". November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "The Astronaut". Recorded Music NZ. November 7, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ "Jin | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of November 12, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Compiled US World sources:
- "Awake": . Billboard. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- "It's Definitely You": Benjamin, Jeff (January 26, 2017). "CLC Debut on World Digital Song Sales & World Albums Charts Thanks to 'Hobgoblin'". Billboard. from the original on July 9, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- "Epiphany": . Billboard. Archived from the original on May 22, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- "Moon": . Billboard. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- "Yours": "World Digital Song Sales (The week of November 20, 2021)". Billboard. from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- "Tonight", "Abyss" and "Super Tuna": . Billboard. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- "The Astronaut": "World Digital Song Sales (Week of November 12, 2022)". Billboard. from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Compiled Billboard Global 200 sources:
- "Yours": "Billboard Global 200 (Week of November 20, 2021)". Billboard. from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- "The Astronaut": "Billboard Global 200 (Week of November 12, 2022)". Billboard. from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Download Chart – December, 2016". gaonchart.co.kr. from the original on November 15, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Digital Song Sales Chart". Billboard. from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ 週間 デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2022年11月07日付 [Weekly Digital Single ranking November 7, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 3. from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ a b デイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2022年10月29日付 [Weekly Digital Single ranking October 29, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 2. from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100: November 12, 2021". OCC. from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Cumulative Oricon sales references for "Yours":
- [Daily Digital Single (Single Song) Ranking dated November 24, 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 25, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- [Daily Digital Single (Single Song) Ranking dated November 25, 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 26, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Cumulative Circle sales references for "The Astronaut":
- "Album Chart – 2022.12 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023. (See #94)
- ^ Cumulative Oricon sales references for "The Astronaut":
- Physical: 月間 シングルランキング 2022年11月度 [Monthly Single ranking November 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- Digital: [Weekly Digital Single ranking October 29, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- [Weekly Digital Single ranking November 14, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- デイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2022年11月21日付 [Weekly Digital Single ranking November 21, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
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- ^ Trust, Gary (November 7, 2022). "Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' Notches 2nd Week Atop Global Charts; Rihanna, Jin, Travis Japan Add Top 10s". Billboard. from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ "South Korean album certifications – Jin – The Astronaut" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ "Japanese single certifications – Jin – The Astronaut" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved December 9, 2022. Select 2022年11月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ Compiled K-Pop Hot 100 sources:
- "Epiphany": "K-Pop Hot 100 August 20-26, 2018". billboard.co.kr. from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Moon": . K-pop Hot 100. February 29, 2020. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 35, 2018)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved September 9, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Compiled SCT sources:
- ^ Compiled UK sources:
- "Epiphany": "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100: September 8, 2018". OCC. from the original on September 9, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
- "Moon": "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100: February 28, 2020". OCC. from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ Compiled sources:
- "Awake": Benjamin, Jeff (October 13, 2018). "The Significance of Each BTS Member Having Their Own Solo on 'Wings'". Fuse. from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- "Epiphany": Herman, Tamar (August 24, 2018). "BTS Reflect on Life & Love on Uplifting 'Love Yourself: Answer'". Billboard. from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- "Moon": Kim, Jae-Ha (February 23, 2020). "BTS' 'Map of the Soul: 7': Album Review". Variety. from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (September 6, 2018). "BTS Breaks Their Own Record for Most Simultaneous Hits on World Digital Song Sales Chart". Billboard. from the original on September 7, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "어른아이 by Rap Monster, Suga, & Jin". SoundCloud. from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ "Songs Registered Under Jin (10005243)". Korea Music Copyright Association. from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
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- ^ Herman, Tamar (August 9, 2018). "BTS' Jin Sings in 'Epiphany' Comeback Trailer Ahead Of 'Love Yourself: Answer' Album". Billboard. from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
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- ^ '인기가요' 방탄소년단, 지민+진..샤이니와 같은 팀인 줄 '훈훈 외모'. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). from the original on October 30, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ Jeong, Ji-won (September 27, 2017). 승승장구 방탄…진·지민·제이홉, '엠카' 스페셜MC 발탁. OSEN (in Korean). from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
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- ^ Herman, Tamar (December 30, 2017). "BTS Performs Rock Remixes of 'DNA' & 'Not Today' at 2017 KBS Song Festival". Billboard. from the original on April 1, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ Kim, Ju-ae (December 13, 2018). [공식입장] 엑소 찬열·BTS 진·트와이스 다현, 'KBS 가요대축제' MC 확정 [[Official position] EXO Chanyeol, BTS Jin, Twice Dahyun, 'KBS Song Festival' MC confirmed]. X Sports News (in Korean). from the original on June 12, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2018 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Pan-seok (November 11, 2022). “술 만드는 것 어렵나요?” 백종원, BTS 진과 전통주 빚는다..'취중진담' 11월 12일 첫 공개 [“Is it difficult to make alcohol?” Baek Jong-won makes traditional wine with BTS Jin.. 'Drunken Truth' first released on November 12] (in Korean). Osen. from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Moon, Wan-sik (October 5, 2022). 방탄소년단 진 'Yours', AACA 베스트 테마송 韓대표곡 선정..본상 최종 후보 [BTS Jin's 'Yours' selected as AACA's Best Theme Song in Korea... Finalist for the main award]. MT Star News (in Korean). from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022 – via Naver.
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- ^ Jang, Woo-Young (December 2, 2017). [2017MMA]에일리, OST상 수상…끝나지 않은 '도깨비' 열풍 [[2017 MMA] Ailee won the OST award... The 'Goblin' craze is not over yet]. Herald Pop (in Korean). from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ The 32nd Seoul Music Awards – 모바일 투표 현황 [The 32nd Seoul Music Awards – Mobile Voting Status] (in Korean). Seoul Music Awards. from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2022. (Note: Click/tap on each category heading to view nominees.)
- ^ Kim, Soon-shin (June 2, 2022). 방탄소년단 진, '최고의 K-Drama OST 아티스트: 수상.. 글로벌 인기 [BTS Jin, 'Best K-Drama OST Artist' Awarded... Global Popularity] (in Korean). Ten Asia. from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Naver.