FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETJin
- Stage name
- Jin
- Birth name
- Kim Seokjin
- Position
- Eldest member
- Agency
- BIGHIT MUSIC
- Fandom
- ARMY
- Debut
- 2013
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Jin is a member of BTS, the seven-piece group that also includes RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. He is known for an intense devotion to ARMY, the group's fans, and has said he treats long workdays as part of being a superstar. Beyond group work he has put out solo songs and EPs, leaning toward a rock-leaning sound, and has collaborated with Coldplay. He was the first of the members to finish military service, and he went straight back to fan events after his discharge.
Where they grew up
The supplied pages do not describe where Jin grew up or how he first came to music, so this section is left unfilled rather than guessed. What the pages do show is a performer who describes himself as someone who practices extra to keep up with the other members, arriving early or staying late. He also says he has always wanted to bring a rock sound into a solo project.
Birth details: rollingstone.com
In their own words
“BTS loves ARMY so much, and it just makes sense that we’d do our best for the people we love, right?”
“But it’s just something I do, you know? Because I’m a superstar.”
“I should have at least one thing I’m best at in the group”
- Coldplay Rolling Stone lists their music among the things he loves most, and he later collaborated with the band. rollingstone.com
Timeline
- 2019Solo song "Tonight"
One of his early one-off solo tracks released before his main solo projects.
- 2020Solo song "Abyss"
Another one-off solo release; the same year BTS prepared their album "BE" for a Nov. 20 release.
- 2021Solo songs "Yours" and "Super Tuna"
Two more one-off solo tracks.
- 2022BTS announces a break for solo work
In June the seven members said they would pause group activities to pursue solo projects.
- 2022Solo single announced in Busan
On Oct. 15 at the free "Yet to Come" concert in Busan he told fans a single with someone he likes would arrive soon, making him the second member to follow the hiatus announcement with new solo work.
- 2024New solo album announced
The Daily Star reported in October that he announced a solo return with a new album.
- 2025Discharged from the military
Finished service as an assistant drill sergeant, with RM playing saxophone at the ceremony. He went on weverse LIVE right away and met fans at BTS FESTA, marking 11 years since debut.
- 2026Solo EPs, shows and Coldplay collaboration
Rolling Stone says he saw his solo EPs and shows mainly as a way to entertain fans during the group's break, and notes his collaboration with Coldplay.
Latest
- Rolling Stone cover story and solo interview
Featured as one of seven solo covers in Rolling Stone's May issue BTS package. He discussed his solo song "Loser" with Choi Yena, his push for a rock sound, and his wish to go on tour with BTS. The piece notes he pushed to extend BTS' tour.
rollingstone.com - BTS 2026 comeback stadium tour
Rolling Stone describes a BTS stadium tour tied to the group's 2026 comeback, which Jin pushed to extend.
rollingstone.com
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- magazine.weverse.io: Jin: “BTS loves ARMY so much, and it just makes sense ...
- rollingstone.com: Jin: 'My Biggest Dream Has Been to Go on Tour With BTS'
- billboard.com: BTS' Jin Solo Project: Single 'Will Come Out Soon'
- variety.com: BTS Reflects on Songwriting, Inspiration and Artistry
- thedailystar.net: BTS star Jin announces solo return with new album
Last researched Nov. 11, 2026