Hwang Hyun-jin (Korean황현진; born March 20, 2000), known mononymously as Hyunjin, is a South Korean rapper, dancer, and singer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. Hyunjin has contributed to the group both as a performer and a lyricist.

Hyunjin
Hyunjin in May 2024
Born
Hwang Hyun-jin

(2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • dancer
  • singer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Years active2017 (2017)–present
LabelsJYP
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
황현진
Revised RomanizationHwang Hyeonjin
McCune–ReischauerHwang Hyŏnchin
Signature

Aside from his work with Stray Kids, Hyunjin has collaborated with other artists, such as Troye Sivan and Yeji of Itzy. He has also worked as a television presenter, hosting the weekly Korean music program Show! Music Core from 2019 to 2021. In addition to his music career, Hyunjin has worked as a brand ambassador for luxury brands, such as Versace and Cartier.

Early life and education

edit

Hwang Hyun-jin was born on March 20, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]

Hyunjin had no dance training prior to becoming a trainee idol.[3] He was scouted on the street by a JYP Entertainment agent during his third year of middle school, while shopping with his mother.[4]

He majored in practical dance at the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) and officially graduated on February 15, 2019.[5][6] He took the 2019 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) before attending Global Cyber University, where he studied in the Department of Practical Language.[7][8]

Career

edit

2017–present: Pre-debut, survival show, and Stray Kids

edit
 
Hyunjin in January 2018

During his traineeship, in late 2017, Hyunjin appeared on the Mnet survival show Stray Kids, a contest centered on the formation of JYP Entertainment's new idol group.[9] By the time the show premiered on October 17, Hyunjin had been a trainee for two years.

After being confirmed as part of the group's line-up, Hyunjin was credited as a lyricist for the song "4419".[10] This track was performed alongside Bang Chan and Seungmin during the survival show as part of his effort to avoid elimination.[11] JYP Entertainment later included all songs performed by Stray Kids during the show in their pre-debut EP titled Mixtape.[12] He officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018, with EP I Am Not through a debut showcase.[13]

In 2019, Hyunjin was announced as one of the presenters of the weekly chart show Show! Music Core, alongside SF9's Chani and Gugudan's Mina,[14] serving as co-host from February 16, 2019, to February 20, 2021 (episodes 621 through 714). In December 2019, he joined KBS's project group Bbangbbangz with Yoon Sanha, Choi Bomin, and Lee Daehwi, performing covers like GOT7's "Just Right" and Red Velvet's "Psycho" on Music Bank.[15][16] He also made his acting debut in the web series A-Teen 2 with a cameo appearance in the final episode, alongside fellow Stray Kids member I.N the same year.[17]

From February to June 2021, Hyunjin was placed on a temporary hiatus due to school bullying allegations,[18] and resumed regular activities with the group in July.[19][20] During his hiatus, he was absent from participating in the majority of Stray Kids' appearances on Kingdom: Legendary War, appearing only in their introduction round performance. He made his first reappearance by featuring in the music video for the group's release, "Mixtape: Oh," on June 26, 2021.[21]

In August 2023, Hyunjin was featured on the remix of Troye Sivan's "Rush", alongside Pink Pantheress, providing vocals for the pre-chorus and hook.[22][23] With bandmates Han and Felix, Hyunjin performed a cover of Kim Sung-jae's "As I Told You" at KBS Song Festival 2022.[24] With Yeji of Itzy, Hyunjin performed a choreographed duet – remixing two of their popular individual dance performances – at MBC Music Festival 2023.[25][26]

In July 2024, together with his bandmates, it was announced Hyunjin had renewed his group contract with JYP a year earlier than expected, extending Stray Kids' affiliation with the label.[27]

Artistry

edit

Hyunjin's dance skills have been noted for their precision and expressiveness. Additionally, Jack Lau in South China Morning Post described Hyunjin's voice as soft and soothing, demonstrating versatility beyond rapping.[3] He is not only known for his dancing but also showcases his skills as both a rapper and singer, contributing to the group's sound and performance style. In addition to his dancing and rapping skills Hyunjin is a skilled visual artist, he has shared many of his personal paintings on social media.[28]

Songwriting

edit

Behind Stray Kids' production team, 3RACHA (bandmates Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han), Hyunjin is the fourth most accredited songwriter of the group, with 28 KOMCA credits as of September 2024.[29] He has contributed to various B-side tracks, including four sub-unit songs "Wow" in 2020, "Taste"[30] and "Muddy Water" in 2022,[31] and "Red Lights" in 2021. He was also the primary songwriter for "DLMLU" from Stray Kids' full-length Japanese album, The Sound,[32] and "Cover Me" from their EP Rock-Star.[33][34]

Hyunjin has been recognized for his contributions as a songwriter, particularly for his work on songs with emotive melodies and lyrics.[30]

SKZ-Record/Player and solo music

edit

As of September 2024, Hyunjin had made nine contributions to Stray Kids' YouTube-based portfolio project, SKZ-Record/Player. These included the original solo songs "Little Star" (꼬마별), "Ice Cream" (stylised as ice.cream), "Contradicting", "Long for You",[35] and "Hey You".[36] "Little Star" (under the new title, "miss you"), "Ice Cream", and a new song, "Love Untold", were included in Stray Kids' digital compilation album, SKZ-Replay, released in December 2022. The remainder of his original SKZ-Record/Player songs are yet to see wider release.[37] He also has collaborated with bandmate I.N for the original duet "미제 (untitled)",[38] one group dance performance with Lee Know and Felix,[39] and two solo dance performances he choreographed, one to "Play with Fire" by Sam Tinnesz featuring Yacht Money in 2022,[40] and another to "When the Party's Over" by Billie Eilish in 2020.[41]

As of September 2024, Hyunjin is known to have several unreleased songs, including the solo songs "Mic & Brush"[42] that he performed during Stray Kids' 5-Star Dome Tour, and "So Good", performed on the band's Dominate World Tour.[43]

Influences

edit

Hyunjin enjoys pop music, including the music of Coldplay, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Lana Del Rey.[44] He has named Jinyoung of former labelmates Got7 as a role model.[45]

Impact and influence

edit

Hyunjin was placed consistently in Tumblr's "K-Pop Stars of the Year", ranking 28th in 2018,[46] 18th in 2019,[47] 19th in 2020, 9th in 2021,[48] and 6th in 2022.[49] Hyunjin was ranked fifth in Billboard's 2024 K-Pop Artist 100.[50]

Hyunjin is also credited with revitalizing the long haired trend for male K-pop idols after going viral for his cover of "Psycho" by Red Velvet on KBS Music Bank.[51]

In February 2023, Hyunjin was named as one of five top entertainers in Korea on Forbes Korea's "Top 30 under 30" list making him the youngest at the time.[52]

On March 13, 2024, fashion magazine Vogue Business mentioned Hyunjin as the celebrity with the highest SNS engagement rate overall for the 2024 Fall Winter fashion week season (at over 37%) during the 'Versace Fall-Winter 2024 fashion' show.[53][54]

He has been cited as an inspiration or influence by multiple artists, including Haru of Nexz[55] and Yujin of Zerobaseone.[56][57]

Other ventures

edit

Fashion and endorsements

edit

Together with bandmate and fellow DanceRacha member Lee Know, Hyunjin featured in the April 2020 issue of Arena Homme+ Korea.[58] He was featured again in the magazine's February 2021 issue, alongside bandmate Felix, also part of Stray Kids' dance line.[59]

In 2021, Hyunjin, Lee Know, and Felix endorsed the Earthbeat sneaker for Etro.[60] On August 31, 2022, together with bandmate Felix, Hyunjin attended the Tod's Seoul event at Loop Station Iksun.[61] In April 2024, Hyunjin attended a Kilian Paris event[62] in support of endorsing the brand in W Korea.[63] In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as guests of Tommy Hilfiger,[64][65] making them the first K-pop group to attend together wearing custom outfits by the same designer.[66][67]

Versace ambassadorship

edit

On September 5, 2022, Hyunjin and Felix flew to Paris to attend the YSL Beauty X Dua Lipa event.[61] In May 2023, following his meeting with Lipa, Hyunjin was subsequently one of 60 guests invited to Cannes for Dua Lipa's debut fashion show, "La Vacanza", a collaboration with Versace.[68][69]

In July 2023, he also attended the opening of Versace's "La Vacanza" pop-up store in Seoul.[70][71] Later that month, Hyunjin was announced as a global brand ambassador for Versace,[72][73] making him the first South Korean and Asian male ambassador for the brand.[74] The partnership led to Versace designing multiple bespoke pieces for him, including outfits he wore to perform with Stray Kids at the 2023 VMAs, Lollapalooza Paris,[75] and the band's 5-Star Dome Tour.[76] Hyunjin has also featured Versace designs in Stray Kids' music videos, including "S-Class".[77] In 2024, the brand provided Hyunjin with custom outfits for Stray Kids' Dominate World Tour.[78][79]

He was the face of Versace's Holiday 2023 advertising campaign.[80][81] After a minor car accident delayed a planned appearance in September 2023,[82][83] Hyunjin attended his first Milan Fashion Week as part of his ongoing collaboration with the brand in February 2024.[69][84] In September 2024, he attended his second Milan Fashion Week, participating in the showcase for Versace's spring-summer 2025 collection.[85]

Cartier ambassadorship

edit

In June 2023, Hyunjin modelled for Cartier as the cover star of Esquire Korea.[86] He modelled for the brand again in May 2024, as the cover model for Elle Korea.[87]

In September 2024, Hyunjin was announced as a brand ambassador for Cartier,[88][89] with a modeling feature for the brand in the October 2024 issue of Esquire Korea.[90]

Philanthropy

edit

On February 16, 2023, it was reported that Hyunjin donated 100 million (US$76,589.47) through the international relief organization, The Promise, to aid the relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.[91] His contributions made him appointed as a member of the honors club on March 30.[92]

In November 2023, he participated in a fundraising event for the "Love Your W" campaign by W Korea to raise awareness about breast cancer.[93][94]

In 2024, to celebrate his birthday, he donated 100 million (US$76,589.47) to the Snail of Love, a social welfare organization that provides hearing-impaired people with artificial cochlear surgery and hearing aids to help them find sound, supports social adaptation of hearing children, and provides education to improve public awareness.[95]

Personal life

edit

Health

edit

In July 2022, Hyunjin sustained a hand injury impacting his participation in Stray Kids' Maniac World Tour.[96]

In September 2023, Hyunjin, alongside bandmates Lee Know and Seungmin, received medical attention following a minor road accident, resulting in the modification of a planned Stray Kids performance at Global Citizen Festival.[82][83]

Discography

edit

Songs

edit
List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL

[97]
NZ
Hot

[98]
US
World

[99]
"Wow"
(with Lee Know and Felix)
2020 12 In Life
"Red Lights" (강박)
(with Bang Chan)
2021 30 13 Noeasy
"Muddy Water"
(with Changbin, Han, and Felix)
2022 26 Oddinary
"Love Untold" 189 SKZ-Replay
"Ice.Cream"
"Miss You" (꼬마별)
"Taste"
(with Lee Know and Felix)
2023 32 23 9 Maxident
"Contradicting" Non-album single[a]
"Mic and Brush" Non-album single[b]
"Long For You" 2024 Non-album single[c]
"Hey You" Non-album single[d]
"So Good" Hop
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Collaborations

edit
List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak Album Ref.
NZ
Hot

[103]
"Rush"
(Troye Sivan feat. PinkPantheress and Hyunjin of Stray Kids)
2023 12 Non-album single [104][105]
"Untitled" (미제)
(I.N feat. Hyunjin)
2023 Non-album single[e] [106]

Songwriting credits

edit

All song credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.[29]

Year Song Title Album Artist Lyrics Music
Credit With Credit With
2017 "4419" Mixtape Stray Kids   Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Seungmin  
2018 "Mixtape #1" I Am Not   Woojin, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N  
"Mixtape #2" I Am Who     Woojin, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
"You." I Am You   Changbin, I.N   Changbin, I.N, Hong Jisang
"Mixtape #3" I Am You   Woojin, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N   Woojin, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
2019 "Mixtape #4" Clé 1: Miroh    
"Mixtape #5" Clé: Levanter   Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N   Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
2020 "Wow" In Life Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix   Felix, Lee Know  
2021 "Red Lights" (강박) Noeasy Bang Chan, Hyunjin   Bang Chan   Bang Chan
"Placebo"[f] SKZ2021 Stray Kids   Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N  
"Behind the Light" (그림자도 빛이 있어야 존재)[g]     Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
"For You" [h]    
"Broken Compass" [i]    
"Hoodie Season" [j]    
2022 "Muddy Water" Oddinary Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix   Changbin, Han, Felix   Changbin, Han, Felix, Millionboy
"Taste" Maxident Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix   Felix, Lee Know   Felix, Lee Know, Bang Chan
"Love Untold" SKZ-Replay Hyunjin     Bang Chan
"Ice.Cream"     Bang Chan
"#LoveStay" Stray Kids   Felix, I.N   Semi Kim
"Miss You (꼬마별)" Hyunjin     Bush
2023 "DLMLU" The Sound Stray Kids   Yohei   Bang Chan, Versachoi
"Cover Me" Rock-Star   Bang Chan   Bang Chan, Nickko Young
"Mic and Brush" Non-album single[k] Hyunjin     Chae Ganghae, RESTART
"Contradicting" Non-album singles[l]     Bang Chan
"Untitled" I.N feat. Hyunjin   I.N   Millionboy, Nickko Young
2024 "Long for You" Hyunjin     Joha
"Hey You"    
"—" denotes credits that Hyunjin do alone | Total credits = 27 songs

Filmography

edit

Television shows

edit
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Contestant Debuted as a Stray Kids member [107]

Web Series

edit
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 A-Teen 2 Cha Ah-hyun's friend Cameo (Ep. 16) [17]

Hosting

edit
Year Title Notes Ref.
2019–2021 Show! Music Core Episodes 621–714 [14]

Notes

edit
  1. ^ The track was only available digitally on Youtube and Youtube Music.[100]
  2. ^ The track was included in the Stray Kids's Dome tour edition of 5-Star.
  3. ^ The track was only available digitally on Youtube and Youtube Music.[101]
  4. ^ The track was only available digitally on Youtube and Youtube Music.[102]
  5. ^ The track was only available digitally on Youtube and Youtube Music
  6. ^ alt title of "Mixtape #1" after revision
  7. ^ alt title of "Mixtape #2" after revision
  8. ^ alt title of "Mixtape #3" after revision
  9. ^ alt title of "Mixtape #4" after revision
  10. ^ alt title of "Mixtape #5" after revision
  11. ^ Hwang Hyunjin performed Mic and Brush in 2023 Stray Kids Dome Tour
  12. ^ The track was only available digitally on Youtube and Youtube Music.

References

edit
  1. ^ "【Stray Kids ヒョンジン編】スキズの王子様HYUNJINのヘアメイク遍歴をデビューからプレイバック!" [[Stray Kids Hyunjin Edition] A look back at Stray Kids' prince HYUNJIN's hair and makeup history from his debut!]. Elle. March 21, 2024. Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Stray Kids Profile". JYP Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Lau, Jack (June 9, 2020). "Hyunjin of Stray Kids: the lead rapper, main dancer and best-looking member who wants to grow as a songwriter". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Yeonju, Ji (October 9, 2019). "스트레이키즈 현진 "어머니와 쇼핑중 길거리캐스팅 당했다, 사기인 줄"" [Stray Kids Hyunjin "Got Street-Cast when Shopping with Mom, I thought it's a Scam]. Newsen. South Korea. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Yoo, Yong-seok (February 15, 2019). "[포토]스트레이키즈 현진, 빛나는 졸업장 들고" [[Photo] Stray Kids Hyunjin, holding a shining diploma]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Hwang, Hyejin (February 15, 2019). "이대휘 황현진 솜이 아인, 오늘(15일) 서공예 졸업식 '마지막 교복 등교'" [Lee Dae-hwi, Hwang Hyun-jin, Som Yi-in at today's (15th) graduation ceremony of the School of Performing Arts, 'last time in school uniform']. Newsen. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  7. ^ Jang, A-reum (November 15, 2018). [N톡] '수능 끝' 스트레이키즈 현진 "대학 진학 희망" [[N Talk] Stray Kids Hyunjin, "Hope to go to college" after 'CSAT']. News1. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Han, Su-ji (February 25, 2011). 스트레이키즈 현진, '음악중심' 불참→ITZY 예지 대체 [Stray Kids Hyunjin, absent from 'Music Core' → ITZY Yeji replaces him]. Top Star News. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids'" [JYP Reality Show 'Stray Kids']. KBS News (in Korean). South Korea. October 17, 2017. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  10. ^ "4419 Stray Kids". Bugs!. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  11. ^ Lee, Ji-young (November 7, 2017). "'스트레이키즈' 이민호, 첫번째 탈락자 '우려가 현실로'[종합]" ['Stray Kids' Lee Min Ho, the first eliminated 'Concerns become reality' [Comprehensive]]. The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  12. ^ Mihyeon, Hwang (December 28, 2017). "[공식]스트레이키즈, 1월 8일 전격 데뷔 "자작곡 수록"" [Stray Kids, February 8 pre-debut "Self-Composed Song"]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  13. ^ Herman, Tamar (March 27, 2018). "JYP Entertainment's New Boy Band Stray Kids' Debuts with 'District 9': Watch the Music Video". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  14. ^ a b * Lee, Hoyeon (February 14, 2019). "SF9 찬희·스키즈 현진, '음악중심' MC 합류...구구단 미나와 호흡" [SF9 Chanhee·SKZ Hyunjin, join Gugudan Mina as 'Show! Music Core' MC]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). South Korea. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  15. ^ Im, Ra-ra (June 26, 2020). '빵빵즈'(이대휘-윤산하-현진-보민), 레드벨벳 '싸이코' 커버 무대 공개..."연습때 처음 먹은 건 눈꽃빙수" ['Bbang Bbangs' (Lee Dae-hwi - Yoon San-ha - Hyun-jin - Bomin) reveal Red Velvet's 'Psycho' cover stage... "The first thing I ate during practice was snowflake shaved ice"]. Top Star News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  16. ^ Choi, Ha-na (December 20, 2019). 빵빵즈 산하 "현진, 잘 삐지고 귀여워"(뮤직뱅크) [Bbangbangz Sanha "Hyunjin, you're cute and good at crying" (Music Bank)]. TV Daily. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Ji, Yeon-ju (June 21, 2019). "'아이돌라디오' 스트레이키즈, 연기→자작곡 못하는 게 뭐야?" ['Idol Radio' Stray Kids, Acting→Self-producing What Can't They Do?]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  18. ^ Clarke, Patrick (March 1, 2021). "K-pop star Hyunjin suspended by management over school bullying accusations". NME. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  19. ^ Dong, Sun-hwa (June 27, 2021). "Hyunjin of Stray Kids returns after bullying scandal". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  20. ^ Oh, Bo-ram (June 26, 2021). "'학폭 논란' 현진, 스트레이키즈 활동 재개...새 싱글 참여" ['School violence controversy' Hyunjin resumes activities with Stray Kids... Participates in new single]. Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on June 26, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  21. ^ Yeo, Gladys (June 27, 2021). "Stray Kids announce the return of Hyunjin, release new song 'Mixtape: OH'". NME. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  22. ^ Aniftos, Rania (June 16, 2023). "Someone Help Troye Sivan Get in Contact With Stray Kids' Hyunjin". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  23. ^ Ziwei, Puah (August 31, 2023). "Troye Sivan drops 'Rush' remix with Stray Kids' Hyunjin, PinkPantheress". NME. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  24. ^ KOCOWA TV (December 18, 2022). Hyun Jin & Han & Felix – As I Told You l 2022 KBS Song Festival Ep 3. Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ KOCOWA TV (January 1, 2024). YEJI X HYUNJIN - River + Play With Fire 2023 MBC Music Festival KOCOWA+. Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ Jeong, Bit (January 1, 2024). "'가요대제전', 2023년 연말 가요무대 압승할 수 있었던 이유" ['Gayo Daejejeon', the reason why it was able to dominate the 2023 year-end music stage]. The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  27. ^ Delgado, Sara (July 18, 2024). "Stray Kids Renew Their Contracts With JYP Entertainment Early". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  28. ^ Chin, Carmen (June 1, 2022). "Hugh Jackman praises Stray Kids member Hyunjin for his artistic skills". NME. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  29. ^ a b "Songs Registered under HWANG HYUN JIN (10017957)". KOMCA (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 24, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  30. ^ a b Bell, Crystal (October 12, 2022). "Stray Kids' Lee Know, Hyunjin and Felix Express Their Love (In a Sexy Way)". Paper magazine. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  31. ^ Assis, Tássia (March 23, 2022). "Stray Kids – 'Oddinary' review: a reflection of their extraordinary passion and growth". NME. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  32. ^ Jimin, Kyung (March 10, 2023). "스트레이 키즈, 日 정규 1집 오리콘 월간 앨범 차트 정상" [Stray Kids, Japanese regular 1st album tops Oricon monthly album chart]. The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  33. ^ Choi, Ji-won (November 10, 2023). "Billboard-topping boy band Stray Kids returns to 'rock'". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  34. ^ Kocharian, Joseph (December 1, 2023). "Hyunjin: The Prince of Versace". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  35. ^ Chin, Carmen (March 15, 2024). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin drops new solo track 'long for you'". NME. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  36. ^ Rawat, Abhilasha (September 21, 2024). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Cements His Status As The '4th Gen Prince' At 2024 Milan Fashion Week". Times Now. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  37. ^ Young, Hana (December 21, 2022). "스트레이 키즈, 멤버 전원이 직접 작업한 솔로곡 수록한 디지털 앨범 발매" [Stray Kids releases digital album featuring solo songs written by all members]. Chosun Biz (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  38. ^ I.N (Feat. Hyunjin) "미제(untitled)" [Stray Kids : SKZ-RECORD] (in Korean). Stray Kids. December 4, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  39. ^ Lee Know X Hyunjin X Felix [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER] (in Korean). Stray Kids. August 26, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  40. ^ Lee, Seunghoon (June 21, 2022). "스트레이 키즈, 'K팝 대세' 맞네..월드투어 日도쿄 공연 성료→시야 제한석까지 전석 매진" [Stray Kids, 'K-pop Trend' Indeed.. World Tour Tokyo Concert Successfully Completed → All Tickets Sold Out Even for Limited View Seats]. The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  41. ^ Hyunjin "when the party's over" (원곡 : Billie Eilish) [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]. Stray Kids. May 9, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via YouTube.
  42. ^ Kyung, Jimin (October 30, 2023). ""도쿄돔도 접수" 스트레이 키즈, 퍼포먼스 맛집→팬사랑 빛났다 [SKZ in 도쿄돔①]" ["Tokyo Dome Takes Over" Stray Kids, Performance Restaurant → Fan Love Shines [SKZ in Tokyo Dome①]]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  43. ^ Oh, Seung-hyun (September 1, 2024). ""Is this Stray Kids?" Cool unreleased solo song released... 'Exposure → Fatal' 8 members, 8 colors (X's site) [Comprehensive]". Xports News. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  44. ^ Bell, Crystal (June 16, 2022). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin & Felix Listening to Olivia Rodrigo Is Very Me". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  45. ^ Kim, Yurim (December 13, 2017). "'스트레이 키즈' 황현진 "갓세븐 진영 롤모델, 노래·춤·연기 잘 해"" ['Stray Kids' Hwang Hyunjin said, "My role model GOT7 Jinyoung's is good at singing, dancing, and acting."]. 머니S (MoneyS) (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  46. ^ Herman, Tamar (December 31, 2018). "Tumblr Announces 50 Most Popular K-Pop Stars Of 2018". Forbes. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  47. ^ Herman, Tamar (December 2, 2019). "Here Are 2019's Most Popular K-Pop Groups, According to Tumblr". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  48. ^ Song, Il-seop (December 6, 2021). 방탄소년단 정국, 전세계 팬들이 뽑은 '2021년 최고의 K-POP스타' 4년 연속 1위 [BTS Jungkook, ranked 1st for 4 consecutive years as 'Best K-POP Star of 2021' by fans around the world]. My Daily. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  49. ^ Ban, Ki-rim (December 13, 2022). [BTS News] 방탄소년단 정국, 5년 연속 텀블러 ‘K팝 스타’ 1위...‘불변의 왕좌’ [[BTS News] BTS Jungkook, 1st place on Tumbler's 'K-pop Star' for 5 consecutive years... 'Unchanging throne']. Viewers. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  50. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (February 28, 2024). "The 2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  51. ^ Bell, Crystal (October 22, 2023). "Hyunjin of Stray Kids just debuted the shortest haircut ever". Teen Vogue.
  52. ^ "포브스코리아 30세 미만 30인 2023". 중앙시사매거진. February 23, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  53. ^ Jeong, Ji-won (March 17, 2024). "스키즈 현진·필릭스·승민·아이엔, 글로벌 패션위크 섭렵 '독보적 존재감'" [SKZ's Hyunjin, Felix, Seungmin, I.N, 'unrivaled presence' at global fashion week]. Joy News (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  54. ^ Maguire, Lucy (March 13, 2024). "Who won fashion month on social media?". Vogue. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  55. ^ "NEXZ(ネクスジ)に特別インタビュー.メンバー秘話、そして憧れのロールモデル" [Special interview with NEXZ. The secret stories of the members and the role models they aspire to]. 25Ans (in Japanese). September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  56. ^ "HAN YU JIN – BOYS PLANET – Mnet". Mnet Plus. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  57. ^ "Boys Planet Profile: Han Yujin". Mnet+ World. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  58. ^ "스트레이 키즈의 리노와 현진" [Stray Kids' Lee Know and Hyunjin]. Arena Homme+ Korea (in Korean). April 8, 2020. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  59. ^ Lee, Ye-ji (February 3, 2021). "스트레이 키즈의 두 소년" [Two boys from Stray Kids]. Arena Homme+ Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  60. ^ Bell, Crystal (September 16, 2021). "Stray Kids' Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Felix Step Into Luxury Fashion With New ETRO Campaign – Watch". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  61. ^ a b Botelho, Renan (July 20, 2023). "K-Pop Star Stray Kids' Hyunjin's Fashion Moments". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  62. ^ Jung, Yongwon (April 25, 2024). "스키즈 현진, 킬리안 파리 창립자 킬리안 헤네시 만나다" [SKZ Hyunjin meets Kylian Paris founder Kylian Hennessy]. Single List (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  63. ^ Lee, Hyun-jung (March 13, 2024). "스트레이 키즈 현진 Vol.4 화보 선공개" [Stray Kids Hyunjin <W> Vol.4 pictorial pre-release]. W korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  64. ^ Vogue (May 7, 2024). "Everything You Need To Know About Stray Kids, The South Korean Boy Band Selling Out Tours Around The World". British Vogue. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  65. ^ Aniftos, Rania (May 6, 2024). "Stray Kids Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  66. ^ Kim, Irene (May 6, 2024). "First-Timers Stray Kids Wear Custom Hilfiger To The 2024 Met Gala". British Vogue. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  67. ^ Momenian, Donya (May 6, 2024). "Stray Kids Just Made History at the Met Gala 2024". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on June 7, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  68. ^ Guindani, Stefano (May 24, 2023). "Hyunjin Is The Latest K-Pop Star Set To Conquer The Fashion World". British Vogue. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  69. ^ a b Delgado, Sara (February 23, 2024). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Steals the Spotlight at Versace's Milan Fashion Week FW24 Show". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  70. ^ Bell, Crystal (July 20, 2023). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Is Officially a Versace Boy". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  71. ^ Tan, Charmaine (July 21, 2023). "Versace Announces Hyunjin of Stray Kids as Its Latest Global Ambassador". Men's Folio. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  72. ^ Carrera, Martino (July 20, 2023). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Named Global Brand Ambassador". Women's Wear Daily. Milan. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  73. ^ Seonyong, Hwang (July 20, 2023). "스트레이 키즈 현진, 베르사체 글로벌 앰버서더 발탁 '초특급 영향력'" [Stray Kids Hyunjin selected as Versace Global Ambassador, 'Super Influencer']. Topstar News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  74. ^ Carrera, Martino (July 20, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Versace Taps Stray Kids' Hyunjin as New Global Brand Ambassador". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  75. ^ Fraser, Kristopher (July 24, 2023). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Wears Versace at Lollapalooza Paris 2023 in Black Tie and Red Terrycloth Jacket". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  76. ^ Kocharian, Joseph (November 20, 2023). "First Look at 'Hyunjin, the Prince of Versace' for the next issue of Rolling Stone UK". Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  77. ^ Bell, Crystal (June 2, 2023). "Stray Kids' "특(S-Class)" MV Is Full of Extraordinary Fashion Moments". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  78. ^ Delgado, Sara (August 27, 2024). "Stray Kids' Felix & Hyunjin Show Off Custom 'Fits for 'dominATE'". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  79. ^ Allaire, Christian (August 24, 2024). "Hyunjin Chose Custom Versace for His Global Stray Kids Tour". Vogue. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  80. ^ Pillay, Navin (July 22, 2023). "Hyunjin Unveiled As Global Ambassador And Face Of Versace". Harper's Bazaar Singapore. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  81. ^ Diderich, Joelle; Carrera, Martino; Socha, Miles; Conti, Samantha; Zhang, Tianwei; Templeton, Lily (November 6, 2023). "Dior Sets a Date for Cruise Show, Hyunjin From Stray Kids Stars in Versace Holiday Campaign". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  82. ^ a b Delgado, Sara (September 21, 2023). "Stray Kids Announce Schedule Changes After Minor Car Accident". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  83. ^ a b Ziwei, Puah (September 21, 2023). "Three members of Stray Kids involved in car accident". NME. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  84. ^ Kocharian, Joseph (March 7, 2024). "Stray Kids shine at Paris and Milan Fashion week". Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  85. ^ Delgado, Sara (September 23, 2024). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Solidified His Prince of Versace Status During Second MFW". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  86. ^ Seong, Yoon (May 22, 2023). "Part 1. 스트레이 키즈 현진은 이제 '스스로 볼 때 멋있는가' 하는 부분이 가장 중요하다고 했다 - STYLE 읽을거리 | 에스콰이어 코리아 | 패션 매거진, 패션 잡지, 남성지" [Part 1. Stray Kids Hyunjin said that the most important thing now is whether he thinks he's cool.]. ESQUIRE (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  87. ^ Imaru. "지금, 그 무엇보다 반짝이는 현진이 응시하는 것 - STAR" [Now, more than anything else, what Hyunjin is staring at is]. ELLE (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  88. ^ KONDO, REONA (September 13, 2024). "Stray Kidsのヒョンジン、カルティエのアンバサダーに就任!" [Stray Kids' Hyunjin appointed as Cartier ambassador!]. Vogue Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  89. ^ 오기쁨 (September 13, 2024). "까르띠에 보이, 현진" [Cartier Boy, Hyunjin]. Vogue korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  90. ^ Hwang, You-mee (September 13, 2024). "[Today's K-pop] Stray Kids Hyunjin becomes face of Cartier". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  91. ^ Kang, Kyung-yoon (February 16, 2023). 스트레이 키즈 현진, 튀르키예-시리아 대지진 성금 1억 원 기부 [Stray Kids' Hyunjin donates 100 million won to the Turkiye-Syria earthquake relief fund]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  92. ^ Kim, Young-eun (March 30, 2023). 스키즈 창빈·현진, 아너스클럽 위촉...1억원 기부 [Stray Kids Changbin and Hyunjin are appointed to the Honors Club... Donated 100 million won]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  93. ^ W (December 15, 2023). "RM, 제니, 현진 등 LoveYourW 참석 셀럽 8팀 더블유 Vol.1 화보 선공개" [RM, Jennie, Hyunjin, and 8 other Celebrities Attending LoveYourW Vol.1 Pictorial Preview]. W korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  94. ^ W (December 21, 2023). "별들이 내려앉은 밤, LOVE YOUR W 2023 – 2" [The night the stars fell, LOVE YOUR W 2023 – 2]. W korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  95. ^ "스트레이 키즈 현진, 청각장애인 위해 1억 기부.. "음악의 즐거움 함께"" [Stray Kids Hyunjin donates 100 million won for the hearing impaired... "Together with the joy of music"]. Osen (in Korean). April 4, 2024. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
  96. ^ Chin, Carmen (July 14, 2022). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin to reduce participation in US tour after sustaining injury". NME. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  97. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  98. ^ Peaks on the RMNZ Hot Singles chart:
  99. ^ Peaks on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales:
  100. ^ "Hyunjin "Contradicting" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-RECORD]". August 18, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  101. ^ "Hyunjin 'long for you' | [Stray Kids : SKZ-RECORD]". March 15, 2024. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  102. ^ "Hyunjin 'hey you' | [Stray Kids : SKZ-RECORD]". March 17, 2024. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  103. ^ Peaks on the RMNZ Hot Singles chart:
  104. ^ You-mee, Hwang (August 30, 2023). "[Today's K-pop] Stray Kids' Hyunjin teams up with Troye Sivan". The Korea Herald. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  105. ^ Kaufman, Gill (August 31, 2023). "Troye Sivan Drops ' Rush' Remix, with PinkPantheress and Stray Kids Hyunjin". Billboard News. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  106. ^ "I.N (Feat. Hyunjin) "미제(untitled)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-RECORD]". December 5, 2023. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  107. ^ Kim, Dong-gyu (October 12, 2017). "JYP 새 얼굴, '스트레이 키즈(Stray Kids)' 서창빈, 황현진, 필릭스 공개" [JYP New Face, 'Stray Kids' Seo Chang-bin, Hwang Hyun-jin, Felix Revealed]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved October 11, 2024.
edit