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Hyunjin
Born
Hwang Hyunjin

(2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24)
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality South Korea
Other names
EducationSchool of Performing Arts Seoul Practical Dance
Occupations
Musical career
Genres
  • K-pop
  • hip hop
  • electronica
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
황현진
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHwang Hyunjin
McCune–ReischauerHwang Hyunchin

Hwang Hyunjin (Hangul: 황현진), known as Hyunjin, was born on March 20, 2000 in Seoul, South Korea. In 2018, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, under the music label JYP Entertainment.[1] He hosted the Korean television music program Show! Music Core from February 16, 2019 to February 20, 2021.[2]

Early life[edit]

Hwang Hyunjin was born in March 20, 2000 in Seoul, South Korea as an only child in his family. His family owns a dog named Kkami (Korean까미). As a child, he attended kindergarten in Las Vegas, Nevada where he used the English name Sam. Hwang got scouted on the street by JYP Entertainment scout team when he went shopping with his mother in his third year of middle school.[3]

In February 2019, Hwang Hyunjin graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul .[4]

Career[edit]

2017~2018 : Pre-Debut & Debut with Stray Kids[edit]

He trained for around 1 year 6 months before debuting in Stray Kids. In 2017, he appeared in JYP survival show called Stray Kids, a show which allowed him to debut as Stray Kids member.[5]

Later, JYP Entertainment released all their performed song in the survival show as a pre-debut Stray Kids EP Mixtape, therefore "4419" was the first song, which he participated in the production process, to be officially released.[6][7]

Hyunjin officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018 with EP I Am Not.[8] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".[c]

2023: Solo Activities[edit]

In May 2023, Hyunjin attended Dua Lipa and Donatella's “La Vacanza” collection in Cannes.[10] In that event, he also met Troye Sivan who later collaborated with Hyunjin in one of his song.[11] In July 2023, he also attended "La Vacanza" pop-up store opening event.[12][13]

Other ventures[edit]

Endorsements[edit]

In 2021, Hyunjin alongside members Lee Know and Felix became the endorser for Italian luxury label Etro's unisex Earthbeat sneaker.[14]

Fashion[edit]

In July 2023, Hyunjin officially got appointed as a new Global Brand Ambassador of the Italian luxury house, Versace.[15][16] He is the first Korean Star to become a Versace global ambassador. His first step as the role is to front the Versace Holiday 2023 campaign, composed of images and videos, that launched in November of the same year.[17]

In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[18]

Philanthropy[edit]

On February 16, 2023, it was reported that Hwang Hyunjin participated in donating ₩100 million (equivalent to $77,590 in 2023) through the international relief organization, The Promise, to aid the relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.[19] His contributions made him appointed as a member of the honors club on March 30th.[20] In 2024, to celebrate his birthday, he donated $100 million (equivalent to $75,220 in 2024) to the Snail of Love, a social welfare organization that provides hearing-impaired people with artificial cochlear surgery and hearing aids to help them find sound, supports social adaptation of hearing children, and provides education to improve public awareness.[21]

Discography[edit]

Songs[edit]

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL

[22]
NZ
Hot

[23]
US
World

[24]
"Wow"
(with Lee Know and Felix)
2020 12 In Life
"Red Lights (강박)"
(with Bang Chan)
2021 30 13 Noeasy
"Muddy Water"
(with Changbin, Han, and Felix)
2022 26 Oddinary
"Love Untold" 189 SKZ-Replay
"Ice.Cream"
"Miss You (꼬마별)"
"Taste"
(with Lee Know and Felix)
2023 32 23 9 Maxident
"Contradicting" Non-album single[d]
"Mic and Brush" Non-album single[e]
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Collaborations[edit]

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak Album Ref.
NZ
Hot

[26]
"Rush"
(Troye Sivan feat. PinkPantheress and Hyunjin of Stray Kids)
2023 12 Non-album single [27][28]
"Untitled" (미제)
(I.N feat. Hyunjin)
2023 Non-album single[f]

Songwriting credits[edit]

All song credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.[29]

Year Song Title Album Music Lyrics
Credit With Credit With
2017 4419
(Stray Kids)
Mixtape (Stray Kids EP) Red XN Green tickY Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Seungmin
2018 Mixtape #1
(Stray Kids)
I Am Not [g] Red XN Green tickY Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
2019 Clé 2: Yellow Wood [g]
2018 Mixtape #2
(Stray Kids)
I Am Who [h] Green tickY Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N Green tickY
2019 Clé 2: Yellow Wood [h]
2018 YOU.
(Stray Kids)
I Am You Green tickY Changbin, I.N, Hong Jisang Green tickY Changbin & I.N
Mixtape #3
(Stray Kids)
I Am You [i] Green tickY Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N Green tickY Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
2019 Clé 2: Yellow Wood [i]
Mixtape #4
(Stray Kids)
Clé 1: Miroh [j] Green tickY Green tickY
Clé 2: Yellow Wood [j]
Mixtape #5
(Stray Kids)
Clé: Levanter Green tickY Green tickY
2020 Wow
(Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix)
In Life Red XN Green tickY Felix, Lee Know
2021 Red Lights (강박)
(Bang Chan, Hyunjin)
Noeasy Green tickY Bang Chan Green tickY Bang Chan
Placebo [k]
(Stray Kids)
SKZ2021 Red XN Green tickY Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N
Behind the Light (그림자도 빛이 있어야 존재) [l]
(Stray Kids)
Green tickY Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, I.N Green tickY
For You [m]
(Stray Kids)
Green tickY Green tickY
Broken Compass [n]
(Stray Kids)
Green tickY Green tickY
Hoodie Season [o]
(Stray Kids)
Green tickY Green tickY
2022 Muddy Water
(Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix)
Oddinary Green tickY Changbin, Han, Felix, Millionboy Green tickY Changbin, Han, Felix
Taste
(Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix)
Maxident Green tickY Felix, Lee Know, Bang Chan Green tickY Felix, Lee Know
Love Untold
(Hyunjin)
SKZ-Replay Green tickY Bang Chan Green tickY
Ice.Cream
(Hyunjin)
Green tickY Bang Chan Green tickY
#LoveStay
(Stray Kids)
Green tickY Semi Kim Green tickY Felix, I.N
Miss You (꼬마별)
(Hyunjin)
Green tickY Bush Green tickY
2023 DLMLU
(Stray Kids)
The Sound Green tickY Bang Chan, Versachoi Green tickY Yohei
Cover Me
(Stray Kids)
Rock-Star Green tickY Bang Chan, Nickko Young Green tickY Bang Chan
Mic and Brush
(Hyunjin)
Non-album Single [p] Green tickY Chae Ganghae, RESTART Green tickY
Contradicting
(Hyunjin)
Non-album Single [q] Green tickY Bang Chan Green tickY
Untitled
(I.N feat. Hyunjin)
Non-album Single [q] Green tickY Millionboy, Nickko Young Green tickY I.N

Filmography[edit]

Web Series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 A-Teen 2 Cha Ah-hyun's friend Cameo (Ep. 16)

Hosting[edit]

Year Title Notes Ref.
2019 – 2021 Show! Music Core Episode 621 ~ 714
February 16, 2019 – February 20, 2021
[2]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ English Name
  2. ^ Baptism name
  3. ^ Later, "Mixtape #1" was remastered and re-released on EP Clé 2: Yellow Wood in 2019[9]
  4. ^ The track was only available digitally on Youtube and Youtube Music.[25]
  5. ^ The track was included in the Stray Kids's Dome tour edition of 5-Star.
  6. ^ The track was only available digitally on Youtube and Youtube Music
  7. ^ a b released first in 2018 with I Am Not then remastered and re-released in 2019 with Clé 2: Yellow Wood
  8. ^ a b released first in 2018 with I Am Who then remastered and re-released in 2019 with Clé 2: Yellow Wood
  9. ^ a b released first in 2018 with I Am You then remastered and re-released in 2019 with Clé 2: Yellow Wood
  10. ^ a b released first in 2019 with Clé 1: Miroh then remastered and re-released in 2019 with Clé 2: Yellow Wood
  11. ^ alt title of 'Mixtape#1' after revision
  12. ^ alt title of 'Mixtape#2' after revision
  13. ^ alt title of 'Mixtape#3' after revision
  14. ^ alt title of 'Mixtape#4' after revision
  15. ^ alt title of 'Mixtape#5' after revision
  16. ^ Hwang Hyunjin performed Mic and Brush in 2023 Stray Kids Dome Tour
  17. ^ a b released on Youtube only

References[edit]

  1. ^ ":: Stray Kids ::". straykids.jype.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2018..
  2. ^ a b * Hoyeon Lee (February 14, 2019). "SF9 찬희·스키즈 현진, '음악중심' MC 합류…구구단 미나와 호흡" [SF9 Chanhee·SKZ Hyunjin, join Gugudan Mina as 'Show! Music Core' MC]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). South Korea. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  3. ^ Yeonju Ji (October 9, 2019). "스트레이키즈 현진 "어머니와 쇼핑중 길거리캐스팅 당했다, 사기인 줄"" [Stray Kids Hyunjin "Got Street-Casted when Shopping with Mom, I thought it's Scam]. Newsen. South Korea. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  4. ^ ""워너원 우정, 영원합니다"…이대휘, 고교생활 마무리 '서공예 졸업했다' [MD현장] (종합)". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ "JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids'" [JYP Reality Show 'Stray Kids']. KBS News (in Korean). South Korea. October 17, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Mihyeon Hwang (December 28, 2017). "[공식]스트레이키즈, 1월 8일 전격 데뷔 "자작곡 수록"" [Stray Kids, February 8 pre-debut "Self-Composed Song"]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "4419 Stray Kids". Bugs!. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  8. ^ Sujin Ji. "스트레이키즈 현진, '귀엽게 뿌~우!' (쇼케이스)" [Stray Kids Hyunjin, 'cutely bbu~u!' (Showcase)]. Seoul Daily (in Korean). Seoul. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  9. ^ Mixtape #1 Stray Kids. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via Bugs!.
  10. ^ "Hyunjin is the Latest K-Pop Star Set to Conquer the Fashion World". British Vogue. May 24, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  11. ^ Puah Ziwei (June 23, 2023). "Troye Sivan says he won't "publicy crush" on a K=Pop Star Again". NME. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  12. ^ Hong Balgeum (July 11, 2023). "스트레이 키즈(Stray Kids) 현진, 얼굴이 너무 재밌다 '독보적 명품 비주얼'" [Stray Kids Hyunjin is so Good Looking 'Unrivaled Luxury Visual']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  13. ^ Lee Jaeha (July 11, 2023). "Stray Kids 현진, 오늘도 자신만의 멋짐" [Stray Kids Hyunjin and His Own Coolness Again Today]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  14. ^ Bell, Crystal (September 16, 2021). "Stray Kids' Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Felix Step Into Luxury Fashion With New ETRO Campaign – Watch". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  15. ^ Martino Carrera (July 20, 2023). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Named Global Brand Ambassador". WWD. Milan. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Hwang Seonyong (July 20, 2023). "스트레이 키즈 현진, 베르사체 글로벌 앰버서더 발탁 '초특급 영향력'" [Stray Kids Hyunjin selected as Versace Global Ambassador, 'Super Influencer']. Topstar News (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Martino Carrera (November 5, 2023). "Stray Kids' Hyunjin Gets Festive in Versace Holiday Ad Campaign". WWD. Milan. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "Stray Kids Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger". Billboard. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  19. ^ Kang, Kyung-yoon (February 16, 2023). 스트레이 키즈 현진, 튀르키예-시리아 대지진 성금 1억 원 기부 [Stray Kids' Hyunjin donates 100 million won to the Turkiye-Syria earthquake relief fund]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  20. ^ Kim, Young-eun (March 30, 2023). 스키즈 창빈·현진, 아너스클럽 위촉...1억원 기부 [Stray Kids Changbin and Hyunjin are appointed to the Honors Club... Donated 100 million won]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  21. ^ 스트레이 키즈 현진, 청각장애인 위해 1억 기부.. "음악의 즐거움 함께" [Stray Kids Hyunjin donates 100 million won for the hearing impaired... "Together with the joy of music"]. OSEN (in Korean). April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
  22. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
    • "Red Lights". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
    • "Muddy Water". 13–19 March 2022. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
    • "Love Untold". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
    • "Taste". 2–8 October 2022. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  23. ^ Peaks on the RMNZ Hot Singles chart:
  24. ^ Peaks on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales:
  25. ^ Hyunjin "Contradicting" (SKZ-Record). August 18, 2023 – via Youtube.
  26. ^ Peaks on the RMNZ Hot Singles chart:
  27. ^ You-mee, Hwang (2023-08-30). "[Today's K-pop] Stray Kids' Hyunjin teams up with Troye Sivan". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  28. ^ Gill Kaufman (August 31, 2023). "Troye Sivan Drops ' Rush' Remix, with PinkPantheress and Stray Kids Hyunjin". Billboard News. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  29. ^ "Songs Registered under HWANG HYUN JIN (10017957)". KOMCA (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

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