Mithra Jin

Choi Jin (Hangul: 최진, Hanja: 崔眞, born 6 January 1983), more commonly known by the stage name Mithra Jin (Hangul: 미쓰라 진), is a Korean hip hop musician, rap artist, songwriter, and lyricist. He is the second MC of the group Epik High.

Mithra Jin
미쓰라 眞
Epik High 2015 North American Tour, New York City
Background information
Birth nameChoi Jin (최진, 崔眞)
Also known asSleeping M
Born (1983-01-06) 6 January 1983
OriginGoheung, South Korea
GenresHip hop, alternative hip hop, pop rap, electronic music
Occupation(s)Rapper, lyricist, vocalist
InstrumentsDrums
Years active2003–present
LabelsWoollim Entertainment
2003–2008, 2010–2011
Map the Soul, Inc.
2009–2011
YG Entertainment
2012–2018
HIGHGRND
2015–2018
William Morris Endeavor
2019–present
Associated actsEpik High
Websiteepikhigh.com
In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.
Mithra Jin
Hangul
최진
Hanja
崔眞
Revised RomanizationChoe Jin
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Chin
Stage name
Hangul
미쓰라 진
Revised RomanizationMisseura Jin
McCune–ReischauerMissŭra Chin

Biography

On 3 August 2010, Mithra Jin enlisted for mandatory military service. He entered the 102 reserve in Chuncheon, then served as an infantry rifle soldier, a member of the military band and a GOP soldier, including a stint at the Defense Media Agency (DEMA). He was discharged by the Ministry of Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on 14 May 2012.[1]

On 22 December 2014, it was revealed he was dating actress Kwon Da-hyun.[2] On 10 August 2015, it was announced that Mithra Jin and Kwon Da-hyun would marry in early October.[3] The couple held a small private ceremony on 2 October 2015.[4]

Career

Mithra Jin was originally a poet who focused on rhyme. He eventually made a debut in the group K-Ryders, which included J-Win, DJ D-Tones, and Kyung Bin. K-Ryders were active in the Korean hip-hop underground at the start of the 2000s but disbanded in 2002. He was emceeing in public parks and performing poetry readings when he met Tablo, who would go on to lead their group Epik High.

In 2012, it was revealed DJ Tukutz and Mithra Jin were no longer signed to Woollim Entertainment.

Around June/July of 2012, several hints were given to the possibility of an Epik High comeback in the second half on the year: the group was mentioned in the YG Entertainment Stock Report, in a tweet from a fashion designer stating costumes for Epik High's comeback were being prepared under YG, and in a tweet from Jerry K to Tablo that said he is anticipating the upcoming Epik High album. On 25 July 2012, YG officially announced that Epik High would make their comeback under the label with the album 99, after a three-year hiatus as a group.[5]

In 2018, Mithra Jin, along with Tablo and DJ Tukutz, left YG Entertainment to work independently.[6]

References
  1. Oh, MiJung (14 May 2012). "Epik High's Mithra Jin Released from Army". Mnet News. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  2. Epik High's Mithra Jin and Actress Kwon Da Hyun Go Public with Their Relationship, Soompi, retrieved 21 June 2015
  3. Epik High's Mithra Jin to Wed Girlfriend Kwon Da Hyun This October, Soompi, retrieved 10 August 2015
  4. Epik High’s Mithra Jin Shares a Happy Wedding Pictorial Photo, Soompi, retrieved 5 January 2021
  5. "Epik High to return this September". allkpop. 25 July 2012.
  6. "Hip-hop trio Epik High leaves YG Entertainment". Korea Times. 5 January 2021.
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