South Korean singer and songwriter Kim Seok-jin -- also known to fans as simply Jin -- has broken records and topped charts around the world alongside his BTS bandmates. On the side, he also nurtured his own career, starting with solo showcases on BTS releases (2016's "Awake," 2018's "Epiphany," and 2020's "Moon"). In 2022, he issued his official debut solo single, "The Astronaut," co-written with Coldplay and Kygo. His first effort landed two years later in the form of Happy. He quickly followed in 2025 with Echo.
Born in 1992 in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Jin...