Jin

South Korean singer and actor

Jin - South Korean singer and actor
Born

December 4th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

South Korea

Links & References

Born in South Korea, a prominent singer and songwriter gained global recognition as a member of the K-pop group BTS. The group debuted in 2013 and quickly rose to fame, achieving record-breaking sales and chart performance. The individual also pursued an acting career, with an appearance on the popular South Korean variety show 'Run BTS!'.

Member of BTS

Performed in albums like 'Map of the Soul: 7'

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