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  • Comment: Subject currently does not meet WP:GNG, WP:NBLP, WP:NSINGER criteria, showing no WP:SIGCOV for individual notability apart from WP:PASSINGMENTIONS from iKon's related reportings. While subject has released music as an individual, there isn't sufficient SIGCOV to justify its notability. — Paper9oll (🔔 • 📝) 13:42, 29 August 2023 (UTC)
In this Korean name, the family name is KIM.
Kim Jin-hwan
Born (1994-02-07) February 7, 1994 (age 30)
Jeju-do, Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Dancer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
Member ofiKon
Formerly of
Websitehttps://ygex.jp/en/ikon/profile/
Korean name
Hangul
김진환
Hanja
金進煥 or 金振煥
Revised RomanizationGim Jinhwan
McCune–ReischauerKim Chinhwan

Kim Jin-hwan (Korean: 김진환; born February 7, 1994), better known as Jinhwan and also known by his stage name Jay, is a South Korean singer, dancer and leader of South Korean boy group iKON under 143 Entertainment.

Early life

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Kim Jinhwan was born on February 7, 1994, in Jeju-do, South Korea. Kim Jinhwan is known for powerful voice. He learns the martial art of taekwondo and piano.[1]

He lived in the Philippines for 7 months before he debuted. Before pursuing his career as a singer, Jinhwan resided alone in the Philippines as an exchange student.[2]

Career

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2013–2021: WIN: Who Is Next, Mix & Match and iKON

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Before debuting with iKON, Jinhwan was a trainee for several years under YG Entertainment. During that time, he trained with other future idols such as Bobby and B.I, who would later become his bandmates in iKON.

Participating in the 2013 YG Entertainment competition show WIN: Who Is Next as Team B, they faced defeat against Team A. Later, the individual joined Mix & Match, another boy band competition program, along with other members of Team B and become one of the final members of iKON.[3][4]

Jinhwan is known for his vocals and dancing abilities, and is considered as one of the main vocalists and lead dancers of iKON. He has also been credited for writing and composing some of the group's songs.

Aside from his activities with iKON, Jinhwan has also appeared in various television shows, including "Love Me actually" and "Mari and Me".[5][6]

In 2017, Insolent Housemates featured their lineup of housemates, which included Bobby, Dara, and Jinhwan. They shared the house and their daily lives, offering viewers an intimate look into their personalities and routines.

Jinhwan was the third member of iKON to participate in the King of Masked Singer. He followed in the footsteps of Bobby and Ju-ne, who also appeared on the show.[7]

2022: The Indonesian Next Big Star and Musical Dracula as 'Dumitru'

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Having successfully navigated their way through four shows both prior to and after their debut as K-pop idols, Jinhwan and Kim Donghyuk were invited to serve as judges on The Indonesian Next Big Star. Their extensive experience and knowledge in the entertainment industry enabled them to provide constructive feedback and valuable insights to aspiring singers.[8][9]

Jinhwan and Yunhyeong joined forces with their fellow YG labelmates to participate in a game hosted by the Games Caterers. The event showcased their competitive spirits and camaraderie, as they engaged in various challenges and games.[10]

Jinhwan's participated in the "Dracula" musical, where he took on the supporting role of Dumitru, a servant who remained devoted to Dracula for four centuries.[11]

2013–2020: Blue Moon Album, Military Enlistment and Jay Final Live 'The Blue'

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He made his highly anticipated solo debut on June 21, 2023, with the release of his digital single "Paradise". This was followed by the release of his first solo mini album, "Blue Moon", on July 18, 2023 and ranked 9th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart.[12][13]

On July 7, 2023, he announce on his Instagram that he will be enlisting in the military on July 20, 2023 and will serve as a social service worker.[14][15] Due to the earlier-than-expected enlistment date, Jinhwan had to make significant changes to his schedule in July. This included moving up the release of his highly anticipated solo album, as well as cancelling all tour dates for his Japan tour.[16]

Prior to his enlistment in the military, Jinhwan treated his fans to a final solo concert titled 'The Blue', which took place on July 18, 2023 at Venue Crest72. The concert was held both in-person and live-streamed online, allowing fans from all over the world to bid farewell to the iKON member before his departure.[17][18]

Personal life

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In terms of personality, Jinhwan is known for his caring and affectionate nature towards his bandmates, often being referred to as the "mom" of the group. He is also known for his dedication to his work and his attention to detail.[19]

Jinhwan has a close relationship with his family and has mentioned in interviews that his parents are very supportive of his music career.[20]

Philanthropy

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Jinhwan has participated in various charity events and has been praised for his philanthropic efforts.[21] Jinhwan and Chanwoo generously contributed 10 million won each towards the aid and relief efforts for the victims affected by the forest fire in Sokcho, located in the Gangwon Province of South Korea.

Discography

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See also: iKon discography

Featuring and participating albums

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year title top chart position sales rate recorded album
Republic of KoreaGaon
2013 "Climax" (TEAM B) — WIN Final Battle
"Just Another Boy" (TEAM B) —
2014 "Wait" (TEAM B) —

Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR[22]
Blue Moon
  • Released: July 18, 2023
  • Labels: 143 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
  • KOR:

Singles

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As lead artist

Track Lyrics by Composed by Arranged by
01. Blue Moon RoseInPeace, Park Xi young, Zayson Park Xi young, RoseInPeace, Saimon, Zayson RoseInPeace, Saimon, Zayson
02. Paradise Donghyuk (iKON) Donghyuk (iKON), WOLF, XERRY WOLF, XERRY
03. 자석 (Magnet) (feat. Moon Sujin) Bobby (iKON) Bobby (iKON), THE PROOF THE PROOF
04. Good Girls Park Xi young, Zayson, Heon seo, Donghyuk (iKON), Jinhwan Zayson, Heon seo, Park Xi young Zayson
05. 데리러갈게 (Wait For You) Jinhwan, Donghyuk (iKON) Jinhwan, Donghyuk (iKON), THE PROOF THE PROOF, Donghyuk (iKON
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album
JPNCircle KORHot JPNOricon JPNHot US World
Blue Moon
"Blue Moon" 2023 — — — —
  • KOR:
 — Blue Moon
"Paradise" — —
  • KOR:
"자석 (Magnet) (feat. Moon Sujin) "
  • KOR:
"Good Girls"
  • KOR:
"데리러갈게 (Wait For You)"
  • KOR:

Tours and Concerts

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  • Jay Final Concert 'The Blue' (2023)

Filmography

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Year Title Role Ref
2013 Win: Who Is Next Contestant
2014 Mix & Match
2016 Mari and Me Himself [23]
2017 Onstyle Attraction TV Himself
2018 King of Masked Singer Mountain Biker [24]
2018 Problematic Man Himself [25]
2018 Wednesday Food Talk Himself
2018 Lifebar Himself
2019 Love me Actually Special MC
2022 The Indonesian Next Big Star Judge [26]

Music video appearances

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  • Taeyang - "Ringa Linga" (2013)
  • LIMELIGHT - "Honestly" (2023)

Musical theatre

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Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Dracula Dumitru [27]

Awards and nominations

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by iKON

References

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  1. ^ "Baby-faced star in touch with his emotions: Jay from iKon". South China Morning Post. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. ^ "iKON's Kim Jinhwan Revealed Who Influenced Him to Become a K-pop Idol". startefacts.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  3. ^ Herald, Korea (2014-11-07). "Final lineup revealed for YG's iKON". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  4. ^ 스타뉴스 (2014-11-07). "'멤버확정' 아이콘, 10일부터 곧장 데뷔곡 준비..양현석 강력 지시". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  5. ^ "Baby-faced star in touch with his emotions: Jay from iKon". South China Morning Post. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  6. ^ 원호정 (2015-12-16). "In new show, stars look after unusual pets". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  7. ^ "[종합] '복면가왕' 동막골소녀 3연승 성공…세이렌은 박기영". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  8. ^ "Two K-Pop Idols Will Become Judges on 'The Indonesian Next Big Star'". startefacts.com. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  9. ^ "Personel iKON Jadi Juri, The Indonesian Next Big Star Akhirnya Dimulai". www.jpnn.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  10. ^ Khan, Afreen (2022-02-25). "The Game Caterers 2 preview: BLACKPINK, TREASURE, iKON, and more have fun on upcoming episode". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  11. ^ "Cast unveiled for musical 'Dracula'". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  12. ^ You-mee, Hwang (2023-06-15). "[Today's K-pop] iKON's Kim Jinhwan to drop 1st solo album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  13. ^ tenasia.hankyung.com, Digital (2023-07-20). "'오늘 입대' 김진환, 월드 와이드 앨범 차트 4개국 정상...연이은 고공행진 | 텐아시아". 텐아시아 연예뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  14. ^ "iKON's Jinhwan to enlist in the military". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  15. ^ 스타뉴스 (2023-07-07). "아이콘 김진환, 18일 솔로 데뷔→20일 입대.."장소·시간 비공개" [종합]". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  16. ^ "iKON Jinhwan cancels his first solo tour in Japan".
  17. ^ You-mee, Hwang (2023-06-15). "[Today's K-pop] iKON's Kim Jinhwan to drop 1st solo album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  18. ^ "김진환 콘셉트 포토 공개, 오묘-몽환적 '블루문'". 매일방송 (in Korean). 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  19. ^ OSEN (2020-02-12). "'아이돌 라디오' 김진환 "아이콘 위해? '불길'도 뛰어들 것"...구준회 자작시 공개 [전문]". mosen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  20. ^ JAY is Sharing Everything | JAY x Mindset, 9 September 2022, retrieved 2023-07-31
  21. ^ kpopexpert (2018-07-17). "iKON Jinhwan Secretly Participates In A Charity Event For Dogs". Ulzza - KoreanNews. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  22. ^ "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  23. ^ 원호정 (2015-12-16). "In new show, stars look after unusual pets". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  24. ^ "[종합] '복면가왕' 동막골소녀 3연승 성공…세이렌은 박기영". 9 September 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
  25. ^ "[★밤TView]'문제적 남자' 아이콘 진환, 최종 뇌섹남 등극". 5 September 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  26. ^ "Two K-Pop Idols Will Become Judges on 'The Indonesian Next Big Star'".
  27. ^ "Cast unveiled for musical 'Dr". Korea JoongAng Daily. 12 October 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
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