Kim Jin-woo (musician)

Kim Jin-woo (Korean: 김진우; born September 26, 1991), better known mononymously as Jinwoo or Jinu, is a South Korean singer, actor and member of South Korean boy group Winner, formed in 2013 by YGE through Mnet survival program WIN: Who Is Next.

For an actor of the same name, see Kim Jin-woo (actor).
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Jin-woo
Kim Jin-woo in 2020
Born (1991-09-26) September 26, 1991
Imjado, Sinan County, South Jeolla, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2014–present
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsYG
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Jin-u
McCune–ReischauerKim Chinu
Signature

Biography

Early life

Kim Jin-woo was born on September 26, 1991 in Imja-do, Sinan County, South Jeolla. His father has appeared on television multiple times due to his occupation as a captain of a fishing boat. He was scouted by Seungri of Big Bang, who was impressed by his dancing while attending his dance academy at the time, thus bringing him to YG Entertainment. Following the scouting, he became a trainee in August 2010.[1] The next year, he performed as a backup dancer at the 2011 YG Family Concert alongside former bandmate Tae-hyun.

2013–18: WIN: Who Is Next, Winner and acting debut
Main article: Winner (band)

In 2013, Kim appeared on Mnet survival program WIN: Who Is Next as a contestant under "Team A", where the show resulted with Team A as the victors. In August 2014, Kim made his debut as one of five members in boy group Winner with studio album 2014 S/S with lead singles "Empty" and "Color Ring". Upon debut, "Empty" topped all South Korean charts as well as all ten tracks from their studio album dominated the top 10 spots in MelOn, South Korea's largest music streaming service further earning the group the title "Monster Rookies".[2] Winner went on to topping the Gaon Chart and winning a bonsang on MelOn Music Awards within the first year.

In July 2016, Kim made his acting debut through the web drama Magic Cellphone.[3][4] In November 2016, Kim joined as the lead for the production The Little Prince by the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company after passing a blind audition for the role, proving his skills were on par with what they were searching for. Through the production he went on to becoming the first K-pop idol to take part of a contemporary dance production.[5] The same year he starred in the web drama Love For A Thousand More alongside bandmate Kang Seung-yoon and labelmate Kim Hee-jung. The Naver TV web drama was a joint production of CJ E&M, YGE, and YGKPlus.[6]

Kim partook as a fixed cast member for MBC travelling variety show Wizard of Nowhere from July 2017 onward.[7] The show marked his first fixed appearance on a variety show since his debut, after earned him a nomination for the "Rookie Award" at the 2017 MBC Entertainment Awards.[8] In January 2018, Kim appeared as a prisoner on JTBC reality program Live a Good Life with labelmates Kwon Hyun-bin and Yoo Byung-jae. The reality show was a joint production among YG Entertainment and JTBC.[9]

2019: Solo debut

In April 2019, Kim joined the cast of SBS' Legendary Big Fish, showcasing the fishermen skills he inherited from his father.[10] Soon after he joined as a regular cast member in xtvN's Scene's Quiz.[11] Kim made his solo debut on August 14 with single album Jinu's Heyday and lead single "Call Anytime" (또또또) featuring bandmate Mino after five years in the industry ahead of mandatory military enlistment the next year.[12]

Upon release, the single "Call Anytime" ranks No.1 on LINEMUSIC Weekly Chart, after ranking 1 for 4 consecutive days on its Top 100 Daily Chart.[13] The single also recorded No.1 position on iTunes chart in 13 countries in 24 hours after release.[14] "Call Anytime" also charted in almost all Korean streaming sites and debuting within top 50 in Melon Real Time Chart, and within Top 100 in Melon Daily Chart.

Following debut, his first music show appearance was at MBC Show! Music Core on August 17.[15]

Personal life

Kim is well known in South Korea for his visual, in which he was placed second for male idol with perfect facial ratios.[16]

As part of his mandatory military service, Kim enlisted as a public service worker on April 2, 2020.[17][18]

Philanthropy

In 2018, Kim Jinwoo participated in Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money and awareness for ALS patients.[19]

On April 6, 2019 it was reported by an official that Kim quietly made a donation of 10 million Won to the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief for the victims of the Gangwon Province wildfire in South Korea.[20] On September 18, Kim reportedly donated 10 million Won in support to help the victims who have suffered from the natural disaster, Typhoon Lingling.[21]

During promotion of his solo debut, Kim collaborated with Naver Happy Bean Campaign which aims to raise fund and support to build a shelter/center for abandoned and neglected animals.[22]

On March 1, 2020, Kim gave a donation of 10 million Won to the Hope Bridge Association to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.[23] On August 13, 2020, it was reported that Kim has donated 10 million Won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association for the flood victims who were affected by the heavy rain in Korea, showing his unstoppable good deeds despite currently serving in the military. [24]

Discography
See also: Winner discography

Single albums
Title Details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[25]
Jinu's Heyday 2

As a lead artist
Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR US
World
[27]
Gaon
[28]		 Hot
[29]
"Call Anytime" (또또또) (featuring Mino) 2019 127—14 Jinu's Heyday
"Dduk" 2020 ——— Remember

Filmography

TV Show
Year Network Title Role Notes
2016 Sohu TV Magic Cellphone Oh Tae-ji Lead role
Naver TV Love for a Thousand More Hyung-sik Supporting role

Variety Shows
Year Network Title Notes Ref.
2013 Mnet Win: Who Is Next Contestant (Team A)
2017 MBC Wizard of Nowhere Cast Member (Ep 5-29) [30]
2018 JTBC Live a Nice Life Regular Cast [31]
2019 SBS Legendary Big Fish [10]
XtvN Scene's Quiz [11]

Stage Production
Year Production Company Role
2016 The Little Prince (어린 왕자) Korea National Contemporary Dance Company The Little Prince

Music video
Year Title Artist Director Ref
2019 "Call Anytime" (또또또) Himself Kwon Yong-soo [32]

Awards and nominations
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Winner
YearAwardCategoryRecipientsResultref.
2017 17th MBC Entertainment AwardsRookie Award (Variety Category)Kim Jin-wooNominated[8][33]

References
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  13. "自身初のアリーナツアー『WINNER JAPAN TOUR 2019』開催中のWINNER ボーカルJINU (from WINNER)の初ソロデジタルシングル「CALL ANYTIME」がLINE MUSICソングTOP100 ウィークリーチャートにて初の1位獲得!!" (in Japanese). August 21, 2019.
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