JinJin

## Signature

**Park Jin Woo** (박진우; born March 15, 1996), better known by his stage name **JinJin** (진진), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, composer, and model. He debuted as the leader, main rapper, and lead dancer of the South Korean boy group ASTRO on February 23, 2016 under the label Fantagio. He is also a member of the group's sub-unit JinJin & Rocky.

## Early life

Park Jin Woo was born on March 15, 1996 in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He attended Hansu Elementary and Middle School. Before joining Fantagio as a trainee, he attended NY Dance Academy in Ilsan and had been dancing since secondary school, participating in and winning various dance competitions. In 2013, he transferred to Hanlim Multi Art High School, where he graduated with a focus on Practical Dance.

## Career

### 2015: Pre-debut

JinJin was a trainee under Fantagio for 3 years before debuting with ASTRO in 2016. In 2013, he appeared on KBS's *Hallyu Star & Gangnam Style: Trainee Interview* with Cha Eunwoo, Moonbin, and Rocky. On April 14 2015, he became the fifth trainee to be officially introduced through the Fantagio iTeen Photo Test Cut. Prior to his debut, he starred in the web drama *To Be Continued* alongside his fellow group members.

### 2016–present: Debut with ASTRO and solo activities

On February 23, 2016, JinJin debuted as part of the six-member boy group ASTRO with their first extended play *Spring Up*. In July of the same year, JinJin was featured in several performances of Eric Nam's song "Can't Help Myself".

In November 2018, JinJin joined the cast of tvN Asia's *Wok The World* in Hong Kong. During the "The 2nd ASTROAD to SEOUL: STAR LIGHT" concert tour, he performed the original song "Mad Max," which he also composed. The studio recording of the song was included on the concert's DVD, which was released in June 2019.

JinJin made his official debut as a composer with the song "Bloom," which is a track on their first studio album *All Light*. The song was co-produced with fellow ASTRO member MJ and released on January 16, 2019. In March 2019, JinJin and MJ took part in the TV Chosun travel variety show *Go Together, Travel Alone* alongside Tony Ahn, Han Seung Yeon, and Kim So Hye. The show was filmed Saipan. In July of the same year, he and MJ competed in the OGN Game Dolympics.

JinJin returned to composing with the song "Lights On" from their seventh EP *Gateway*, which was released in May 2020.

In March 2021, JinJin began hosting the DIVE Studios podcast *UNBOXING* alongside Pentagon's Kino. In April, he composed the track "All Good" for ASTRO's second studio album *All Yours*. The Japanese version of the song, which was released on August 25, served as an OST to the 2021 Japanese drama *Jinsei Iroiro* (人生いろいろ). He also contributed lyrics to every single song besides "Footprint" on their August 2021 EP *Switch On* and composed the track "MY ZONE." On September 20, Fantagio announced that JinJin had tested positive for the coronavirus and would therefore undergo quarantine. In December 2021, he was credited as the composer, lyricist, and arranger of "Villain," a single from the first mini album of the South Korean boy group TRENDZ.

On January 17, 2022, JinJin debuted as part of the sub-unit JinJin & Rocky with the extended play *Restore*.

## Personal Life

JinJin's family consists of his parents and his older brother. He is currently attending the Department of Entertainment & Media at the Global Cyber University.

## Discography

### Credits

◯ Participated

✖ Did not participate

## Trivia

* His stage name originated from the webcomic "Jinjindol Evolution" (진진돌이 에볼루션), which is centered around dogs, as his laugh was said to resemble a puppy. It is also a reference to the Japanese word "Jinjin" (仁人), meaning "benevolent person."
* His favorite color is green.
* He loves coffee.
* His Chinese zodiac sign is rat.
* His favorite rapper is San E.
* His role model is G-Dragon from Big Bang.
* His favorite drama is *Emperor of the Sea*.
* He speaks Korean, English, and basic Chinese.
	+ According to him, Cha Eunwoo and he are the best English speakers among ASTRO.
	+ As of March 2021, he possesses a Level 6 TOEIC English Proficiency certification.
* He has played the drums for 5 years and is good at beatboxing.
	+ If he wasn't an idol, he'd be a drummer.
* He always takes his phone with him, even when he goes to the bathroom.
* He likes taking pictures of the members and is therefore considered the group's photographer.
* Cha Eunwoo often gets annoyed with him because he's the last member to wake up in the morning.
* He and Wanna One's Ong Seong Woo attended the same school, although Ong was his senior. Because of this, they are still close now.
* In their dorm, he shares a room with Moonbin.
* JinJin's ideal type is someone with their own opinions and attitude.
	+ If he had to date another member, he'd date Eunwoo because he's extremely handsome.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fantagio Official Website — JinJin's Official Profile
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Astro Japan Official Website — JINJIN
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Hankyung Ten Asia — (My Name) 아스트로 (2) 윤산하 진진 차은우
4. ↑ Seoul Daily — [현장 아스트로 진진-MJ, "데뷔 후 첫 자작곡 수록, 뜻깊고 영광스러워"]
5. ↑ Hanlim Multi Art School Official Naver Blog — (한림예고) 제5회 졸업식 스케치(3)\_게스트
6. ↑ Fantagio iTeen Official Twitter — 아이틴 박진우의 포토테스트컷을 공개합니다~
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 TV Daily — (TD포토) 웹드라마 '투 비 컨티뉴드' 출연진 다함께 화이팅
8. ↑ MBN Star — `데뷔` 아스트로, `2016년 기대주` (MBN포토)
9. ↑ Xports News — '음악중심' 에릭남, 아스트로 진진과 함께 무결점 '못참겠어'
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Go Kpop — tvN Asia Delivers A Truly Immersive Culinary Journey: Wok The World Gala Dinner & Cooking Competition
11. ↑ E Daily — 아스트로, 2nd 콘서트 성료…팬사랑으로 꽉 채운 180분
12. ↑ Incheonilbo — 'The 2nd STAROAD to Seoul (더 세컨드 아스트로드 투 서울)' 그룹 아스트로 ASTRO 가 콘서트의..."
13. ↑ Minjunguisori — 아스트로 진진-MJ “’피어나’로 처음 자작곡 싣게 돼 뜻깊다”
14. ↑ Celuv Media — 셀럽티비, 新개념 여행 예능 '일단 같이가' 제작…5월 중 방송 목표
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Yeonhab News — 같이놀까? 따로놀까?…TV조선 여행예능 '일단 같이가!'
16. ↑ Gugmin Ilbo — OGN, ‘게임돌림픽’ 13·14일 오후 4시 방송
17. ↑ MBN Star — 아스트로, 일곱 번째 미니 앨범 ‘GATEWAY’ 트랙리스트 공개
18. ↑ Newsen — 펜타곤 키노X아스트로 진진, 팟캐스트 ‘UNBOXING’ 호스트 발탁(공식)
19. ↑ MBN Star — 아스트로, 오는 25일 ‘All Good’ 일본어 버전 전 세계 동시 공개
20. ↑ Star Today — 아스트로, ‘스위치 온’ 자체 최초·최다·최단 기록 행진
21. ↑ Meaww — https://meaww.com/astro-switch-on-to-release-new-music-summer-with-album-switch-on-date-how-to-listen
22. ↑ Star Today — 아스트로 진진, 코로나19 확진…동선 겹친 문빈·윤산하 음성(공식입장)
23. ↑ Naver News — TRENDZ, 타이틀 곡은 'TNT(Truth&Trust)'…전곡 작사 참여
24. ↑ Naver News — 진진&라키, 문빈 지원사격에 'Restore' 쇼케이스 성료…첫 무대부터 에너지 풀 충전
25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Munhwa News — 아스트로 진진, 'Like a King' 발표…도끼-슈퍼비-면도 참여
26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 NBN News — 아스트로, 단독 콘서트 DVD 발매
27. ↑ Yeolrin News — 아스트로 진진&라키, 낚시꾼 변신한 'Restore' 하이라이트 메들리 공개
28. ↑ "All Day" on Melon Music
29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 *Spring Up* (booklet). ASTRO. Fantagio. 2016.
30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 *Summer Vibes* (booklet). ASTRO. Fantagio. 2016.
31. ↑ "Lonely" on Melon Music
32. ↑ "Confession" on Melon Music
33. ↑ "Your Love" on Melon Music
34. ↑ "Colored" on Melon Music
35. ↑ "Star" on Melon Music
36. ↑ "Again" on Melon Music
37. ↑ "Cotton Candy" on Melon Music
38. ↑ "You & Me" on Melon Music
39. ↑ "Dreams Come True" on Melon Music
40. ↑ "Baby" on Melon Music
41. ↑ "You Smile" on Melon Music
42. ↑ "Because It's You" on Melon Music
43. ↑ "Dream Night" on Melon Music
44. ↑ "I'll Be There" on Melon Music
45. ↑ "Lie" on Melon Music
46. ↑ "Every Minute" on Melon Music
47. ↑ "Crazy Sexy Cool" on Melon Music
48. ↑ "Butterfly" on Melon Music
49. ↑ "Better With You" on Melon Music
50. ↑ "Always You" on Melon Music
51. ↑ "By Your Side" on Melon Music
52. ↑ "Call Out" on Melon Music
53. ↑ "Stay With Me" on Melon Music
54. ↑ "Real Love" on Melon Music
55. ↑ "All I Want" on Melon Music
56. ↑ "Merry-Go-Round (Christmas Edition)" on Melon Music
57. ↑ "Starry Sky" on Melon Music
58. ↑ "All Night" on Melon Music
59. ↑ "Moonwalk" on Melon Music
60. ↑ "Treasure" on Melon Music
61. ↑ "1 in a Million" on Melon Music
62. ↑ "Love Wheel" on Melon Music
63. ↑ "Heart Brew Love" on Melon Music
64. ↑ "Merry-Go-Round" on Melon Music
65. ↑ "Bloom" on Melon Music
66. ↑ "Blue Flame" on Melon Music
67. ↑ "Go and Stop" on Melon Music
68. ↑ "All About You" on Melon Music
69. ↑ "When the Wind Blows" on Melon Music
70. ↑ "You're My World" on Melon Music
71. ↑ "ONE&ONLY" on Melon Music
72. ↑ "Knock" on Melon Music
73. ↑ "When You Call My Name" on Melon Music
74. ↑ "Somebody Like" on Melon Music
75. ↑ "We Still" on Melon Music
76. ↑ "12 Hours" on Melon Music
77. ↑ "Lights On" on Melon Music
78. ↑ "No, I Don't" on Melon Music
79. ↑ "We Still (Be With U)" on Melon Music
80. ↑ "Dear My Universe" on Melon Music
81. ↑ "Butterfly Effect" on Melon Music
82. ↑ "ONE" on Melon Music
83. ↑ "All Good" on Melon Music
84. ↑ "All Stars" on Melon Music
85. ↑ "All Stars" on Melon Music
86. ↑ "Our Spring" on Melon Music
87. ↑ "Stardust" on Melon Music
88. ↑ "Gemini" on Melon Music
89. ↑ "After Midnight" on Melon Music
90. ↑ "Waterfall" on Melon Music
91. ↑ "Sunset Sky" on Melon Music
92. ↑ "My Zone" on Melon Music
93. ↑ "Don't Worry" on Melon Music
94. ↑ "Alive" on Melon Music
95. ↑ "Villain" on Melon Music
96. ↑ "Just Breath" on Melon Music
97. ↑ "Lazy" on Melon Music
98. ↑ "Lock Down" on Melon Music
99. ↑ "Candy Sugar Pop" on Melon Music
100. ↑ "Something Something" on Melon Music
101. ↑ "More" on Melon Music
102. ↑ "Light the sky" on Melon Music
103. ↑ "All Day" on Melon Music
104. ↑ "Like stars" on Melon Music
105. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 저녁 복불복? 좌충우돌 첫 'V'여행기
106. ↑ Hankyung News — 아스트로, 단독 리얼리티 ‘아스트로 프로젝트 : 아.시.아’ 주인공 낙점
107. ↑ Seoul Daily — (현장) '복수노트' 차은우, "아스트로 멤버들 카메오 출연, 함께 있어서 든든해"
108. ↑ Seoul Daily — (공식) 차은우, 웹드라마 '소울플레이트' 출연..오는 25일 최초 공개
109. ↑ New Daily — KT, 리얼리티 예능 '아스트로의 천일야화' 16일 첫 선
110. ↑ UNIVERSE Official Twitter — SSAP-DANCE 아스트로｜Teaser
111. ↑ UNIVERSE Official Twitter — New UNIVERSE ORIGINALS this week! ASTRO - 케미 끌올 짝짝꿍 ASTRO.
112. ↑ Yeonhab News — (방송소식) tvN '마우스', 종영 3회 앞두고 몰아보기 편성
113. ↑ Top Daily — 아스트로, 리얼리티 ‘아스트로 세상’ 최종화 공개
114. ↑ Naver Now — 아스트로 불토파티 LAST 스위치 온🔥
115. ↑ Naver Now — 몬스타엑스X아스트로 ‘인싸오빠’로 뭉친다, 이 조합 대찬성이요! (앳뉴스)
116. ↑ Naver Now — 몬스타엑스 민혁-형원-주헌 등 K팝 주역 한 자리에…'X: 신세계' 화제!
117. ↑ Dive Studios Official Website — Unboxing
118. ↑ Billboard — ASTRO: Interview With K-Pop Band
119. ↑ ASTRO Official Twitter — 토스 Level 6를 받았어요
120. ↑ KCON CHECKPOINT: The Immigration – ASTRO [Part 1] (2016)
121. ↑ Sabah Al Arabiya Official YouTube — لقاء فرقة Astro على العربية
122. ↑ 122.0 122.1 TV Chosun Official YouTube — (미공개X인터뷰) 아스트로 인터뷰 최초공개! 아스트로의 이상형은? (아이돌잔치) 7회 20170109