Before being part of the entertainment industry, JinJin was a student in Hanlim Multi Art School focusing on Practical Dance.
He then attended NY Dance Academy in Ilsan. This Pisces man also used to participate in dance competitions.
JinJin joined the entertainment company Fantagio and trained for 3 years.
He was part of iTeen, a talent development program. In 2015, he partnered up with five other iTeen Boys in web series titled To be Continued.
These six boys are later known as members of new boy band Astro.
Before making their debut, the Astro members were also in reality show Astro OK! Ready. The show aired in January 2016.
A month later, the group had their debut with EP Spring Up. It got to number four on Gaon Album Chart and number six on Billboard World Albums Chart.
With their fourth EP, JinJin earned his first number 1 on Gaon Album Chart. The EP titled Dream Part. 01 was released in May 2017. It also charted at number six on Billboard World Albums Chart.
On Astro’s 2nd ASTROAD To Seoul Starlight concert, JinJin got to performe his first solo song.
This talented rapper performed the song he composed himself titled Mad Max. The song was later released in June 2019 as part of the concert DVD.
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Profile
- Real Name: Park Jin Woo (박진우)
- Stage Name: JinJin (진진)
- Nickname: Angelic Smile
- Birthday: March 15, 1996
- Birthplace: Ilsan, Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
- Nationality: Korean
- Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer (ASTRO)
- Sub-Unit: –
- Height: 174 cm (5’8″)
- Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter
- Education: Hanlim Multi Arts High School
- Hobbies: –
- Parents: Father, Mother
- Sibling: Older brother
- Girlfriend: –
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- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @ast_jinjin
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- Weibo: ASTRO_JINJIN
Facts
- JinJin is known as a warm person.
- He talks quite slowly which earned him the name slow rapper.
- He was the fifth member to be introduced by Fantagio iTeen.
- In the morning, he is the last one to wake up.
- Other than Korean, this K-pop idol can speak English and basic Chinese.
- Among all the Astro members, he and Eunwoo are the best at speaking English.
- He picks green as his favorite color.
- JinJin likes drinking coffee.
- He can beatbox and play drums.
- He takes his phone everywhere, even to the bathroom.
- Some of his favorite dramas are Jang Bogo and Emperor of the Sea.
- He was in Eric Nam’s Can’t Help Myself.
- He looks up to BigBang’s G-Dragon.
- This Pisces man likes the rapper San E.
- He went to the same school with Ong Seongwoo of Wanna One. JinJin was his senior.
- He would like to be a drummer if he’s not a singer.
- This K-pop star began street dancing in secondary school and has won many competitions.
- He has a good body with abs.
- He is dubbed as the group photographer because he loves taking pictures.
- JinJin has released a digital single titled Like a King for Fantagio Music Project FM201.8.
- He took part in composing the song Bloom from their first studio album All Light.
- He had written the song Lights On and No, I Don’t.
- This talented rapper also wrote the rap parts for most songs on their albums.
- If JinJin was born a girl, he would do on a date with Eunwoo.
- He shares a room with Moonbin in the dorm.
- His ideal type is a girl who can form her own opinion and attitude.
Pics of JinJin
1. JinJin looking great in soft colors
2. He has such a cool personality
3. Great combination of T-Shirt and suit
4. He can also pull off a badass look
5. JinJin looks like an angel with the sun shining on him
JinJin is one amazing leader for Astro. His talent in rapping and songwriting is truly unmatched.