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Kim Woojin (Korean: 김우진; born April 8, 1997) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a former member of the boy group Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. After leaving the group in late 2019, Kim debuted as a soloist in 2021 with the release of his first extended play (EP) The Moment: A Minor. Kim has since released two additional EPs. Outside of music, Kim has ventured into acting, most notably with a starring role in HBO Max's Brazilian TV series Além do Guarda-Roupa (English: My Magic Closet). Originally signed to 10x Entertainment for solo activities, Kim has been under contract to Kustomade since the label's acquisition by SM Entertainment in 2024.




Early life


Kim Woojin was born on April 8, 1997, in Bucheon, South Korea. He graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul. He was a trainee under SM Entertainment for one year, where he practiced with fellow apprentices that would go on to debut as part of NCT. On October 11, 2017, Kim was unveiled as a JYP Entertainment trainee.




Career






= 2017–2019: Stray Kids

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In 2017, Kim competed in Mnet's reality survival show Stray Kids to become a member of the record label's forthcoming boy group of the same name. In midst of the competition, the group made the single "Hellevator" available via digital music stores on November 1. The nine-member lineup was confirmed in the final episode of the reality show and Stray Kids released their pre-debut EP Mixtape and lead single "Beware" on January 8, 2018.

Kim officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018 with a debut showcase performance entitled Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), at Jangchung Arena. On the next day, Stray Kids released an EP titled I Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase. In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1". On October 28, 2019, Kim left Stray Kids, with JYP Entertainment noting personal circumstances as the reason for his departure. At the same time, JYP also announced the termination of Kim's exclusive contract with the agency. During his time as a member of Stray Kids, the group released 6 EPs, all of which were certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association.




= 2020–2023: Solo releases and acting debut

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In January 2020, Kim posted to a newly created Instagram account with the phrase "Kim Woojin restart". He held a fan meeting in May and signed with the newly formed 10x Entertainment in August as the first artist on the label's roster. Ahead of his solo debut, Kim issued the pre-debut digital single "Still Dream" on July 8, 2021. His debut EP, The Moment: A Minor, and its lead single "Ready Now", were released on August 8. The EP peaked at number-seven on the Gaon Album Chart. That November, he provided the song "Because It's You" to the soundtrack of SBS TV drama Let Me Be Your Knight. In December, Kim starred in the web film 3.5th Period as the "sweet, handsome guy" Lee Han-ik. In addition to his acting role, Kim also contributed the track "Timeless" to the film's official soundtrack.
In 2022, after a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim embarked on his first tour, Still Dream World Tour, in support of The Moment: A Minor. Beginning in Milan in July, the tour had Kim visit nineteen countries and perform 33 shows across Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia over the next nine months.
In April 2022, it was announced that Kim was cast as the lead role in HBO Max's then-upcoming Brazilian romantic fantasy series Além do Guarda-Roupa (English: My Magic Closet), becoming the first South Korean actor to be cast in an HBO Max series. Kim portrayed Kyung-min, a member of fictional K-pop boy group "ACT". Kim contributed 3 songs for the soundtrack. The series filmed throughout 2022, and began airing in July 2023.
In December 2022, Kim contributed the song "In the End" to the original soundtrack of JTBC drama Reborn Rich. In July 2023, Kim once again contributed to another JTBC drama with song "Dive" for the original soundtrack of King the Land.
The Moment: Bounce, Kim's second EP, was released on August 30, 2023, along with its lead single "On My Way". The EP was described as an extension of his previous EP, The Moment: A Minor, and presented a brighter sound than its predecessor. The EP peaked at number 19 on the Circle Album Chart, and Kim supported it with The Moment Tour, his first tour in India.
Kim made his stage debut in late 2023, starring in the dual-role of twin brothers Adam and Eric Anderson in the musical Sherlock Holmes: The Secret of the Anderson Family. The play ran from September to November 2023.




= 2024-present: Agency change and continued releases

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On March 18, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that they had acquired Kim's agency, 10x Entertainment, and were folding it into their Kreation Music Rights subsidiary under a new name, Kustomade. One week later, the label indicated that Kim would release the agency's first new music in April. Kim's third EP, I Like the Way, was released on April 22, along with the lead single of the same name. The imagery related to the EP was said to symbolize a "fresh start" and be the singer's "declaration to break free from everything that has oppressed him and pave his path". The EP peaked at number-seven on the Circle Album Chart, and was the largest first week sales of Kim's career. To promote the EP, Kim embarked on the I Like the Way Tour in June 2024.




Personal life






= Allegations

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In September 2020, Kim was accused of sexual harassment by unidentified women on the social media platform Twitter. One accuser alleged that, in spite of refusing his approach, Kim had attempted to touch her and her friend. Kim denied the allegations, stating that he "never even met that person" and had "never been to the places that they've mentioned". He filed a suit with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency against the individuals for defamation.
The police investigation found the allegations to be completely fabricated, made up by an apparent anti-fan spreading disinformation. In addition, the police probe found that both people involved in disseminating the allegations were Brazilian nationals who had never been to South Korea or met Kim. In July 2021, 10x Entertainment published a documentary entitled Finger Killer, which examined the false accusations of sexual harassment made against Kim.




Discography






= Extended plays

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= Singles

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= Soundtrack EPs

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= Soundtrack appearances

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= Songwriting credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.




Filmography






= Television

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= Film

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Theater






Concerts and tours



Still Dream World Tour (2022–2023)
The Moment Tour (2023)
I Like The Way Tour (2024)




Awards and nominations






Notes






References






External links



Official website (in English, Korean, and Spanish)
Kim Woojin at IMDb
Kim Woojin at HanCinema

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