Kim Seung-min (Korean: 김승민; born September 22, 2000), known mononymously as Seungmin, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.
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Born | Seoul, South Korea | September 22, 2000
Alma mater | Chungdam High School |
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Instrument | Vocals |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 김승민 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Kim Seung-min |
McCune–Reischauer | Gim Sŭngmin |
Early life and education
editKim Seung-min was born on September 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. In an interview with Xsport News, Seungmin expressed that he initially dreamed to become a baseball player, having had played baseball as a right-handed pitcher when he was young.[1] Seungmin graduated from Chungdam High School on February 14, 2019.[2] On February 23, 2017, Seungmin won second place in JYP Entertainment's 13th Open Audition and was accepted as a trainee under JYP Entertainment.[3]
Career
edit2017–present: Debut with Stray Kids and solo endeavors
editIn 2017, Seungmin appeared in JYP survival show called Stray Kids, a show which allowed him to debut as Stray Kids member.[4]
Kim Seungmin officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018, through their debut showcase of the group, Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), at Jangchung Arena.[5][6] On the next day, Seungmin with Stray Kids released an EP titled I Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase.[7] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".[a] On July 24, Seungmin was selected as the Regular MC of After School Club with Jimin and Han Hee-jun.[9] On July 12 to October 11, 2019, he was the MC for the variety program We K-Pop with Kim Shin-young, 2PM's Nickhun, and SF9's Inseong.[10]
On March 25, 2021, "Piece of a Puzzle", a song co-written with Stray Kids member Changbin, was released in celebration of Stray Kids' 3rd Debut Anniversary.[11] The song was later included as a track of the SKZ-Replay album in December 2022. On October 10, Seungmin released his first original soundtrack "Here Always" for South Korean drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.[12] The song debuted at number 13 on Circle Download Chart issue dated October 10 to 16.[13]
On October 19, 2022, Seungmin released his second original soundtrack "Close to You" for Love in Contract.[14][15] The song debuted at number 154 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated October 16 to 22.[16] On December 21, Seungmin's solo song "Stars and Raindrops" was released and included as part of the compilation album SKZ-Replay.[17]
On August 13, 2023, Seungmin released "Hold On" on YouTube for the SKZ-Record project.[18]
On March 7, 2024, Genie TV's original The Midnight Studio announced that Seungmin will participate in the drama's original soundtrack.[19] The drama OST title "Destiny" was revealed and released later on April 9, 2024.[20] "Destiny" was debuted at number 103 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated April 7 to 13.[21] On March 15, 2024, Seungmin released an original soundtrack "Phobia" for Web novel and Webtoon titled I'm the Queen in this Life.[22] The OST debuted at number 160 at the Circle Download Chart issue dated March 10 to 16.[23] On March 18, Seungmin was selected as the first pitch for a special game between Team Korea and the LA Dodgers as part of the MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024 with Coupang Play.[24]
Other ventures
editFashion
editIn November 2023, Seungmin appeared on the special cover of Nylon Japan, in collaboration with Coach for their holiday campaign in Japan.[25]
On March 1, 2024, Seungmin made his fashion week debut attending the Loewe Fall Winter 2024 Women's Show held in Paris.[26] British Vogue featured him in their article on best front-row styles of PFW.[27] In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[28]
Discography
editSongs
editTitle | Year | Peak | Album | |
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KOR | US World [29] | |||
"My Universe" (with I.N featuring Changbin) |
2019 | — | 21 | In Life |
"Piece of a Puzzle" (조각) (with Changbin) |
2021 | — | — | SKZ-Replay |
"Up All Night" (오늘 밤 나는 불을 켜) (with Bang Chan, Changbin, and Felix) |
— | — | ||
"Gone Away" (with Han and I.N) |
—[A] | — | Noeasy | |
"Waiting for Us" (with Bang Chan, Lee Know, and I.N) |
2022 | —[B] | — | Oddinary |
"Can't Stop" (나 너 좋아하나봐) (with I.N) |
—[C] | — | Maxident | |
"Stars and Raindrops" (내려요) | —[D] | — | SKZ-Replay | |
"Snain" (비바람) (with Changbin and Felix) |
2023 | — | — | SKZ-Record tracks |
"Hold On" | — | — | ||
"Perfume" | — | — | Unreleased | |
"Respirator" (산소호흡기) (with Han) |
2024 | — | — | SKZ-Record tracks |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Soundtrack appearances
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR [34] |
HUN [35] |
US World [36] | |||
"Here Always" | 2021 | 125 | 8 | 8 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha OST Part.7 |
"Close to You" | 2022 | —[E] | — | — | Love in Contract OST Part.3 |
"Phobia" | 2024 | —[F] | — | — | I'm the Queen in This Life OST Part.2 |
"Destiny" (우리 만남은 우연이었을까요) | —[G] | — | — | The Midnight Studio OST Part.5 | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Filmography
editTelevision shows
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | King of Masked Singer | Contestant | as Ink (Korean: 잉크; RR: Ing-keu); Episode 408-409 (June 11 and 18) | [38] |
Hosting
editYear | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | M Countdown | April 12, 2019 Special MC for Ep. 566[b] | |
After School Club | July 24 – December 25, 2018 Regular MC for Ep. 326 - 348 |
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M Countdown | October 23, 2018 Global MC Crew for Ep. 583[c] |
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2019 | M Countdown | June 20, 2019 Global MC Crew for Ep. 624[c] |
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We K-Pop | July 12 – October 11, 2019 Regular MC for Ep. 1 - 14 |
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2022 | Weekly Idol | March 16, 2022 Special MC for Ep. 553 |
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Show! Music Core | October 8, 2022 Special MC for Ep. 782 |
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2024 | Song by (송 바이) | Self-project uploaded on YouTube Host for Ep.0 – present |
Radio shows
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2020 | Day6 Kiss the Radio | Panelist of "Challenge! SKZ" Monday Corner | December 1–28, 2020 (every Monday) | |
2021 | January 4 – October 4, 2021 (every Monday) | |||
Special DJ | October 11–15, 2021 | [41] | ||
BtoB Kiss the Radio | Panelist of "Challenge! SKZ" Monday Corner | November 8 – December 27, 2021 (every Monday) |
Notes
edit- ^ Later in 2019, "Mixtape #1" also included in the EP Clé 2: Yellow Wood.[8]
- ^ Following Key's departure as host on April 13, 2017, M! Countdown announced the implementation of a "special MC system" of guest presenters since a permanent replacement had not yet been decided.[39]
- ^ a b Between April 2018 and March 2019, the show was hosted by a "Global MC Crew" of idols who spoke various foreign languages.[40]
- ^ "Gone Away" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[30]
- ^ "Waiting for Us" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[31]
- ^ "Can't Stop" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 31 on the Download Chart.[32]
- ^ "Stars and Raindrops" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 195 on the Download Chart.[33]
- ^ "Close to You" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 154 on the Download Chart.[16]
- ^ "Phobia" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 160 on the Download Chart.[23]
- ^ "Destiny" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 103 on the Download Chart[21] and peaked at number 6 on the BGM Chart.[37]
References
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- ^ Mixtape #1 Stray Kids. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via Bugs!.
- ^ a b Samar Khouri (July 21, 2018). "K-Pop Corner: Seungmin and Heejun in 'After School Club'". Gulf News. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim, Joo-hee (July 8, 2019). "닉쿤X김신영X승민X인성, 'WE K-POP(위 케이팝)' MC 맡는다..기대UP" [Nickhun x Kim Shinyoung x Seungmin x Inseong become "WE-KPOP" MC.. Excitement UP]. Seoul Economy Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (March 31, 2021). 스트레이 키즈, 자체 콘텐츠서 자작곡 공개..글로벌 팬들과 교감 [Stray Kids releases self-composed song in own content...communicating with global fans]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (October 8, 2021). "스키즈 승민, '갯마을 차차차' OST 참여...데뷔 첫 도전 [공식]" [Stray Kids Seungmin, 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' OST Participating...First Debut Challenge [Official]]. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 23, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Here Always Download Chart – Week 42 of 2021". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (October 19, 2022). "스트레이 키즈 승민, 새 OST 'Close to You' 발매 '독보적 음색'" [Stray Kids Seungmin's New OST "Close to You" Release, "Unrivaled Tone"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (October 20, 2022). "Stray Kids' Seungmin unveils new single 'Close To You' for 'Love In Contract' soundtrack". NME. Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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- ^ Yeo, Gladys (August 14, 2023). "Stray Kids' Seungmin releases new solo song 'Hold On'". NME. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Min-kyung (March 8, 2024). 케이윌부터 에스파 닝닝까지, '야한 사진관' OST 라인업 공개 [From K-Will to Aespa Ningning, 'Midnight Studio' OST Lineup Revelead]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024 – via The Korea Economic Daily.
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- ^ a b "Download Chart - Year 2024 Week 15". Circle Chart. April 7–13, 2024. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Dong-oh (March 14, 2024). 문페이스, 스트레이 키즈 승민이 참여한 '언니, 이번 생엔 내가 왕비야' 두 번째 OST 발매 [Moonphase Released a Second OST of 'I'm the Queen in this Life' participated by Stray Kids' Seungmin]. Mini Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Download Chart - Year 2024 Week 11". Circle Chart. March 10–16, 2024. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Park, So-yeong (March 18, 2024). 전종서 다음은 스트레이키즈 승민..LA다저스전 시구자 된 롯데팬 [Stray Kids' Seung-min... Lotte fan throws first pitch against LA Dodgers]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
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- ^ "Download Chart - Year 2022 Week52". Circle Chart. December 18–24, 2022. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Kim Seungmin soundtracks on the Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart:
- "Here Always": "Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2021". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Kim Seungmin soundtracks on the Hungarian Single Top 40 chart:
- "Here Always": "Single Top 40 slágerlista: 2021. 41. hét 2021.10.08-2021.10.14 No.: 995" [Single Top 40 Chart: Week 41 of 2021 - 2021.10.08-2021.10.14 No.: 995]. slagerlistak.hu (in Hungarian). Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Kim Seungmin soundtracks on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart:
- "Here Always": "World Digital Song Sales: Week of October 23, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Download Chart - Year 2024 Week 15". Circle Chart. April 7–13, 2024. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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- ^ Lee, Ah-young (April 11, 2017). Mnet "샤이니 키, 13일 끝으로 '엠카' 하차...후임 미정" [Mnet "SHINee's Key left 'M Countdown' on the 13th... Replacement undecided."]. X Sports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Ko, Seung-ah (April 25, 2018). Mnet "차트 개편→글로벌 케이팝 중심 '엠카'+'오늘의 노래' 신설"(공식) [Mnet's "Chart Reorganization → Global K-pop-oriented 'M Countdown' + 'Today's Recommended Song'" (Official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Jinah (October 5, 2021). "'키스 더 라디오' 영케이 하차...3주간 스페셜 DJ 출격" ["Kiss the Radio" YoungK enlistment... 3 Weeks Special DJ Appearance]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Kim Seung-min at JYP Publishing
- Kim Seung Min at KOMCA (in Korean)