Biography
Who is Kim Seok-jin?
Early life and education
Kim Seok-jin was born on December 4, 1992, in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. His family consists of his mother, father, and elder brother. He grew up in Gwacheon and belongs to the Gwangsan Kim clan. In 2007, he traveled to Australia for a study camp to learn English.
During his junior high school years, he was scouted by the K-pop agency SM Entertainment off the street, but he rejected the offer at the time. He originally wanted to be a journalist before deciding to pursue acting. He attended Konkuk University and graduated with a degree in Film Studies on February 22, 2017. He later enrolled in graduate school at Hanyang Cyber University.
How Kim became famous
Kim was scouted by Big Hit Entertainment for his looks while walking down the street. At the time, he was studying acting and had no background in music. He auditioned as an actor for the company before training to become an idol. On June 13, 2013, he made his official debut as one of the four vocalists in the South Korean boy band BTS.
Under the band's name, Kim has performed several solo songs, including Awake in 2016, Epiphany in 2018, and Moon in 2020. All three tracks charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. He also released independent digital songs such as Tonight, Abyss, and Super Tuna on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube.
Career highlights
In October 2018, Kim 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. In July 2021, he was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by President Moon Jae-in.
Kim made his official debut as a solo artist in October 2022 with the release of the single The Astronaut, which he co-wrote with the British rock band Coldplay. He performed the song live with Coldplay in Buenos Aires, Argentina during their tour. Following his military service discharge in June 2024, he hosted a fan event at Jamsil Arena, served as a torchbearer at the Paris Summer Olympics, and launched his variety show Run Jin.
Kim's height and personal life
Kim stands at a height of 179 centimeters. In December 2022, he began his mandatory military enlistment. Following his discharge in 2024, he resumed his entertainment activities and solo projects.
In addition to music, Kim has taken on various brand ambassadorships. He was appointed the first global brand ambassador for Fred and Gucci, followed by Laneige and Alo Yoga. He also collaborated with Nexon as a special game developer for MapleStory.
Birthday and age
Kim Seok-jin was born on December 4, 1992, which makes Kim 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Kim shares the date with 24 other famous people.
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