Jin
Kim Seokjin
Biography
Kim Seokjin, known as Jin, is BTS's eldest member and one of the group's vocalists, cherished for a blend of elegance, humor, and emotional directness. He entered Big Hit Entertainment after being street-cast while studying acting, which gave him a different starting point from members who came through rap, dance, or music production. That unusual path became part of his charm: Jin built himself into an idol vocalist through patience, discipline, and a willingness to look awkward while learning.
In BTS, Jin often provides steadiness. His voice has a clear, silvery quality that suits ballads, dramatic pop, and sentimental climaxes. Songs such as "Awake," "Epiphany," and "Moon" turned his vocal identity into a fan favorite, each centered on sincerity rather than flash. He is also one of the group's great mood-makers. His dad jokes, flying kisses, "Worldwide Handsome" confidence, and variety-show instincts can make a room relax, but beneath the comedy is a member who has spoken thoughtfully about pressure, aging, confidence, and duty.
Jin's solo work highlights warmth. "Tonight" and "Abyss" revealed a gentle, reflective writer, while "Super Tuna" showed his gift for turning silliness into shared joy. "The Astronaut," co-written with Coldplay, became a heartfelt farewell before his military enlistment and a promise to return. After completing service, he expanded his solo voice through "Happy" and "Echo," moving between rock-pop energy, bright affection, and messages of comfort.
As the eldest, Jin has often carried responsibility quietly, from helping younger members feel at ease to facing enlistment first. His public persona is playful, but his artistry is grounded in emotional honesty. That contrast is why fans often describe him as both hilarious and deeply comforting: someone who can make a joke at exactly the right time, then sing a line that feels like it was meant to steady the listener.
Solo career
Wings
2016BTS album solo
- •Awake
Love Yourself: Answer
2018BTS album solo
- •Epiphany
Tonight
2019Digital song
- •Tonight
Map of the Soul: 7
2020BTS album solo
- •Moon
Abyss
2020Digital song
- •Abyss
Yours / Super Tuna
2021OST and digital single
- •Yours
- •Super Tuna
The Astronaut
2022Single
- •The Astronaut
Happy
2024Album
- •Running Wild
- •I'll Be There
- •Another Level
- •Falling
- •Heart on the Window
- •I Will Come to You
Echo
2025Album
- •Don't Say You Love Me
- •Nothing Without Your Love
- •Loser
- •Rope It
- •With the Clouds
- •Background
- •To Me, Today
Recommended solo music videos
Jin - Don't Say You Love Me
Jin - Running Wild
Jin - Super Tuna
Jin - I'll Be There