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My Take
Jin occupies a unique space within BTS that I find quietly admirable. As the eldest member he could have leaned on seniority, but instead he became the group's comic relief and emotional ballast, deflecting attention while steadying everyone around him. His solo tracks like Awake and Epiphany reveal a sincerity that his playful public image often masks. That balance of strength and softness is rare; he leads by stepping back rather than pushing forward. To me he represents the kind of generosity that holds a team together, and that selflessness is the trait I respect most about him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Seok-jin
- Name (Japanese)
- JIN
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- December 4, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 179 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Konkuk University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://ibighit.com/bts/eng/discography/jin/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jin/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/JIN%20(%E6%AD%8C%E6%89%8B)
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Seok-jin born?
Born December 4, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Kim Seok-jin from?
Kim Seok-jin is from Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
What does Kim Seok-jin do?
Kim Seok-jin works as singer, songwriter.
How tall is Kim Seok-jin?
Kim Seok-jin is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.