Jinjin

Park Jin-woo (Korean: 박진우; born March 15, 1996), better known by his stage name Jinjin (Hangul: 진진) is a South Korean singer, rapper, composer[1] and model. He debuted as the leader of the South Korean boy group Astro on February 23, 2016, under the label Fantagio.

In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
JinJin
진진
Born
Park Jin-woo (박진우)

(1996-03-15) March 15, 1996
Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Alma materHanlim Multi Art School
Occupation
  • Singer
  • composer
  • rapper
Height174 cm (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals and drums
Years active2015–present
LabelsFantagio
Associated actsAstro
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak Jin-u
McCune–ReischauerPak Chin'u
Stage name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationJinjin
McCune–ReischauerChinchin

Early life

Jinjin was born on March 15, 1996 in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He attended and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School with a focus on Practical Dance.[2] 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-present: 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".[5]

In July 2016, Jinjin was featured in Eric Nam's song "Can't Help Myself" performance stages.[6]

In November 2018, Jinjin was featured in tvN Asia's "Wok the World". Jinjin joined the cast in Hong Kong.[7]

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.[8] It was included in the DVD of the concert which was released in June 2019.[9]

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.[10]

In March 2019, Jinjin and MJ took part in the travel variety show Go Together, Travel Alone for Celuv TV.[11] 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.[12]

In May 2020, Jinjin composed one of the side tracks in their seventh EP Gateway, titled "Lights On".[13]

Discography
For Jinjin's works with Astro, see Astro (South Korean band) § Discography.
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album Ref.
KOR
As lead artist
"Like a King"
(feat. Superbee, MyunDo) (prod. Dok2)		 2018 — N/A FM2018_12Hz [14]
"Mad Max" — The 2nd ASTROAD to SEOUL DVD [15]

Filmography

Web series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 To be Continued Himself MBC Every1 [16]
2016 My Romantic Some Recipe Guest Role (Episode 6) Naver TVCast
2017 Sweet Revenge Himself Oksusu
2019 Soul Plate Angel Ariel Naver TVCast, YouTube [17]
2020 The Man Who Grill Meat Himself Guest appearance, YouTube

Variety shows
Year Network Title Role Ref.
2019 TV Chosun Go Together Travel Alone Main Cast [18]

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

References
  1. "[현장] 아스트로 진진-MJ, '데뷔 후 첫 자작곡 수록, 뜻깊고 영광스러워'". 서울경제 (in Korean). 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  2. "[한림예고] 제5회 졸업식 스케치(3)_게스트". 네이버 블로그 | 'Fun & Dream' 한림연예예술고등학교 공식블로그 (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  3. "[TD포토] 웹드라마 '투 비 컨티뉴드' 출연진 다함께 화이팅". tvdaily.co.kr. 2015-08-18. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  4. "'데뷔' 아스트로, '2016년 기대주' [MBN포토] - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN". star.mbn.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  5. "'데뷔' 아스트로, '2016년 기대주' [MBN포토] - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN". star.mbn.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  6. "'음악중심' 에릭남, 아스트로 진진과 함께 무결점 '못참겠어'". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  7. "GOKPOP | Exclusive K-News in Malaysia & Singapore". Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  8. "아스트로, 2nd 콘서트 성료…팬사랑으로 꽉 채운 180분". 이데일리 (in Korean). 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  9. "'The 2nd STAROAD to Seoul (더 세컨드 아스트로드 투 서울)' 그룹 아스트로 ASTRO 가 콘서트의..." 인천일보 (in Korean). 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  10. "아스트로 진진-MJ "'피어나'로 처음 자작곡 싣게 돼 뜻깊다"". 민중의소리 (in Korean). 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  11. "셀럽티비, 新개념 여행 예능 '일단 같이가' 제작…5월 중 방송 목표". www.theceluv.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  12. "OGN, '게임돌림픽' 13·14일 오후 4시 방송". news.kmib.co.kr (in Korean). 2019-07-08. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  13. "아스트로, 일곱 번째 미니 앨범 'GATEWAY' 트랙리스트 공개 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN". star.mbn.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  14. "아스트로 진진, 'Like a King' 발표…도끼-슈퍼비-면도 참여". 문화뉴스 (in Korean). 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  15. "아스트로, 단독 콘서트 DVD 발매". 내외뉴스통신 (in Korean). 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  16. "[TD포토] 웹드라마 '투 비 컨티뉴드' 출연진 다함께 화이팅". tvdaily.co.kr. 2015-08-18. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  17. "ASTRO Prepares To Serve New Web Drama "Soul Plate" With LABOUM's Solbin". hellokpop. 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  18. 송은경 (2019-05-17). "같이놀까? 따로놀까?…TV조선 여행예능 '일단 같이가!'". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-15.
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