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Kim Woojin

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Kim Woojin (Korean: 김우진; born April 8, 1997) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a former member of the boy group Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. After leaving the group in late 2019, Kim debuted as a soloist in 2021 with the release of his first extended play (EP) The Moment: A Minor. Kim has since released two additional EPs. Outside of music, Kim has ventured into acting, most notably with a starring role in HBO Max's Brazilian TV series Além do Guarda-Roupa (English: My Magic Closet). Originally signed to 10x Entertainment for solo activities, Kim has been under contract to Kustomade since the label's acquisition by SM Entertainment in 2024.

Kim Woojin
Kim in 2023
Born (1997-04-08) April 8, 1997 (age 27)
Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
EducationSchool of Performing Arts Seoul
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
Formerly ofStray Kids
Websitekimwoojin.net
Korean name
Hangul
김우진
Revised RomanizationGim Ujin
McCune–ReischauerKim Uchin
Signature

Early life

Kim Woojin was born on April 8, 1997, in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.[1] He graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul.[2] He was a trainee under SM Entertainment for one year, where he practiced with fellow apprentices that would go on to debut as part of NCT.[3] On October 11, 2017, Kim was unveiled as a JYP Entertainment trainee.[4]

Career

2017-2019: Stray Kids

Main article: Stray Kids

In 2017, Kim competed in Mnet's reality survival show Stray Kids to become a member of the record label's forthcoming boy group of the same name.[5] In midst of the competition, the group made the single "Hellevator" available via digital music stores on November 1.[6] The nine-member lineup was confirmed in the final episode of the reality show and Stray Kids released their pre-debut EP Mixtape and lead single "Beware" on January 8, 2018.[7][8]

 
Kim with Stray Kids at the 2019 Golden Disc Awards

Kim officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018 with a debut showcase performance entitled Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), at Jangchung Arena.[9][10] On the next day, Stray Kids released an EP titled I Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase.[11] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".[a] On October 28, 2019, Kim left Stray Kids, with JYP Entertainment noting personal circumstances as the reason for his departure. At the same time, JYP also announced the termination of Kim's exclusive contract with the agency.[13] During his time as a member of Stray Kids, the group released 6 EPs, all of which were certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association.

2020-2023: Solo releases and acting debut

In January 2020, Kim posted to a newly created Instagram account with the phrase "Kim Woojin restart".[14] He held a fan meeting in May and signed with the newly formed 10x Entertainment in August as the first artist on the label's roster.[15] Ahead of his solo debut, Kim issued the pre-debut digital single "Still Dream" on July 8, 2021.[16] His debut EP, The Moment: A Minor, and its lead single "Ready Now", were released on August 8.[17] The EP peaked at number-seven on the Gaon Album Chart.[18] That November, he provided the song "Because It's You" to the soundtrack of SBS TV drama Let Me Be Your Knight.[19] In December, Kim starred in the web film 3.5th Period as the "sweet, handsome guy" Lee Han-ik. In addition to his acting role, Kim also contributed the track "Timeless" to the film's official soundtrack.[20]

In 2022, after a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim embarked on his first tour, Still Dream World Tour, in support of The Moment: A Minor.[21] Beginning in Milan in July, the tour had Kim visit nineteen countries and perform 33 shows across Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia over the next nine months.[22]

In April 2022, it was announced that Kim was cast as the lead role in HBO Max's then-upcoming Brazilian romantic fantasy series Além do Guarda-Roupa (English: My Magic Closet), becoming the first South Korean actor to be cast in an HBO Max series. Kim portrayed Kyung-min, a member of fictional K-pop boy group "ACT". Kim contributed 3 songs for the soundtrack. The series filmed throughout 2022,[23] and began airing in July 2023.[24]

In December 2022, Kim contributed the song "In the End" to the original soundtrack of JTBC drama Reborn Rich.[25] In July 2023, Kim once again contributed to another JTBC drama with song "Dive" for the original soundtrack of King the Land.[26]

The Moment: Bounce, Kim's second EP, was released on August 30, 2023, along with its lead single "On My Way". The EP was described as an extension of his previous EP, The Moment: A Minor, and presented a brighter sound than its predecessor.[27] The EP peaked at number 19 on the Circle Album Chart,[28] and Kim supported it with The Moment Tour, his first tour in India.[29]

Kim made his stage debut in late 2023, starring in the dual-role of twin brothers Adam and Eric Anderson in the musical Sherlock Holmes: The Secret of the Anderson Family.[30] The play ran from September to November 2023.[31]

2024-present: Agency change and continued releases

On March 18, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that they had acquired Kim's agency, 10x Entertainment, and were folding it into their Kreation Music Rights subsidiary under a new name, Kustomade. One week later, the label indicated that Kim would release the agency's first new music in April.[32] Kim's third EP, I Like the Way, was released on April 22, along with the lead single of the same name.[33] The imagery related to the EP was said to symbolize a "fresh start" and be the singer's "declaration to break free from everything that has oppressed him and pave his path".[34] The EP peaked at number-seven on the Circle Album Chart, and was the largest first week sales of Kim's career.[35] To promote the EP, Kim embarked on the I Like the Way Tour in June 2024.[36]

Personal life

Allegations

In September 2020, Kim was accused of sexual harassment by unidentified women on the social media platform Twitter.[15] One accuser alleged that, in spite of refusing his approach, Kim had attempted to touch her and her friend.[37] Kim denied the allegations, stating that he "never even met that person" and had "never been to the places that they've mentioned".[37] He filed a suit with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency against the individuals for defamation.[38]

The police investigation found the allegations to be completely fabricated, made up by an apparent anti-fan spreading disinformation.[15][39] In addition, the police probe found that both people involved in disseminating the allegations were Brazilian nationals who had never been to South Korea or met Kim.[39] In July 2021, 10x Entertainment published a documentary entitled Finger Killer, which examined the false accusations of sexual harassment made against Kim.[39]

Discography

See also: Stray Kids discography

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[40]
The Moment: A Minor 7
The Moment: Bounce
  • Released: August 30, 2023
  • Label: 10x Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 19
I Like the Way
  • Released: April 22, 2024
  • Label: Kustomade
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 7

Singles

Title Year Album
"Still Dream" 2021 The Moment: A Minor
"Ready Now"
"Say Something To Me" 2023 The Moment: Bounce
"On My Way"
"I Like the Way" 2024 I Like The Way

Soundtrack EPs

Title Details
Além do Guarda-Roupa (Trilha Sonora da Série Original HBO Max)
(English: My Magic Closet (HBO Max Original Series Soundtrack))


(with Jinkwon, Lee Min-wook, and Yoon Jae-chan)

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Release
"Because It's You" (너니까) 2021 Let Me Be Your Knight OST
"Timeless" 3.5th Period OST
"In the End" 2022 Reborn Rich OST Part 5
"Dive" 2023 King the Land OST Part 4
"Vroom"
(with Jinkwon, Lee Min-wook, Yoon Jae-chan) 		Além do Guarda-Roupa OST
"Worlds Apart"
(with Jinkwon, Lee Min-wook, Yoon Jae-chan)
"Time Bomb"
(with Jinkwon, Lee Min-wook, Yoon Jae-chan)

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[44]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Lyricist Composer
"School Life" 2018 Stray Kids Mixtape    
"Who" I Am Who    
"Mixtape #1" 2019 Clé 2: Yellow Wood    
"Mixtape #2"    
"Mixtape #3"    
"Mixtape #4"    
"In My Space" 2021 Kim Woojin The Moment: A Minor    
"Intro: Alea Iacta Est."    
"My Growing Pains"    
"Purple Sky"    
"Ready Now"    
"Still Dream"    
"Song of Icarus" 2023 The Moment: Bounce    
"Telepathy"    
"Tryin"    
"Camellia" Non-album single[b]    
"Hold" 2024 I Like the Way    
"I Like the Way"    
"To. My Friend"    
"What U Say"    

Filmography

See also: Stray Kids § Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Contestant [3]
2023 Além do Guarda-Roupa Kyung-min [23]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Finger Killer Himself Documentary [39]
3.5th Period Lee Han-ik Web film [20]

Theater

Theater play performances of Kim Woojin
Year Title Role Venue Date Ref.
2023 Sherlock Holmes: The Secret of the Anderson Family (셜록홈즈: 앤더슨가의 비밀) Adam Anderson/Eric Anderson Yonkang Hall at Doosan Art Center September 14 to November 12 [30]

Concerts and tours

Main article: List of Kim Woojin concert tours
  • Still Dream World Tour (2022–2023)
  • The Moment Tour (2023)
  • I Like The Way Tour (2024)

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Top Awards 2023 Best Artist Kim Woojin Won [45]

Notes

  1. ^ Later in 2019, "Mixtape #1" also included in the EP Clé 2: Yellow Wood.[12]
  2. ^ Released exclusively onto YouTube

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