Kim Seung-min (Korean: 김승민; born September 22, 2000), known mononymously as Seungmin, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.
Kim Seung-min was born on September 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. In an interview with Xsport News, Kim expressed that he initially dreamed to become a baseball player, having had played baseball as a right-handed pitcher when he was young.[1] Kim graduated from Chungdam High School on February 14, 2019.[2] On February 23, 2017, Kim won second place in JYP Entertainment's 13th Open Audition and was accepted as a trainee under JYP Entertainment.[3]
2017–present: Debut with Stray Kids and solo endeavors[edit]
In 2017, he appeared in JYP survival show called Stray Kids, a show which allowed him to debut as Stray Kids member.[4]
Kim Seungmin officially debuted with Stray Kids on March 25, 2018, through their debut showcase of the group, Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), at Jangchung Arena.[5][6] On the next day, Kim with Stray Kids released an EP titled I Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase.[7] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".[a]
On March 25, 2021, "Piece of a Puzzle" (a song featuring fellow Stray Kids member Seo Changbin) which he wrote himself to celebrate Stray Kids' 3rd Debut Anniversary.[11] The song was later included as a track of the SKZ-Replay album in December 2022.
On October 10, 2021, Kim released his first original soundtrack "Here Always" for South Korean drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.[12] The song debuted at number 13 on Circle Download Chart issue dated October 10 to 16.[13] On October 19, 2022, Kim released his second original soundtrack "Close to You" for Love in Contract.[14][15] The song debuted at number 154 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated October 16 to 22.[16]
On December 21, 2022, Kim's solo song "Stars and Raindrops" was released and included as part of the compilation album SKZ-Replay.[17]
On August 13, 2023, Seungmin released "Hold On" on YouTube for the SKZ-Record project.[18]
On March 7, 2024, Genie TV's original The Midnight Studio announced that Kim will participate in the drama's original soundtrack.[19] The drama OST title "Destiny" was revealed and released later on April 9, 2024.[20] "Destiny" was debuted at number 103 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated April 7 to 13.[21] On March 15, 2024, Kim released an original soundtrack "Phobia" for Web novel and Webtoon titled I'm the Queen in this Life.[22] The OST debuted at number 160 at the Circle Download Chart issue dated March 10 to 16.[23] On March 18, 2024, Kim was selected as the first pitch for a special game between Team Korea and the LA Dodgers as part of the MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024 with Coupang Play.[24]
On March 1, 2024, Kim attended the Loewe Fall Winter 2024 Women's Show held in Paris with jeans matched with a bright green shirt.[27] In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[28]
^ abLater in 2021 the song got revised and remastered then rereleased with different title for album SKZ2021, therefore Kim Woo-jin's name got removed from the credit
^Following Key's departure as host on April 13, 2017, M! Countdown announced the implementation of a "special MC system" of guest presenters since a permanent replacement had not yet been decided.[40]
^ abBetween April 2018 and March 2019, the show was hosted by a "Global MC Crew" of idols who spoke various foreign languages.[41]
^"Gone Away" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[30]
^"Waiting for Us" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[31]
^"Can't Stop" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 31 on the Download Chart.[32]
^"Stars and Raindrops" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 195 on the Download Chart.[33]
^"Close to You" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 154 on the Download Chart.[16]
^"Phobia" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 160 on the Download Chart.[23]
^"Destiny" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 103 on the Download Chart[21] and peaked at number 6 on the BGM Chart.[37]
^Park, So-hyeon (November 2, 2018). "스트레이 키즈 현진·승민·아이엔, 우리 모두의 소년들" [Stray Kids Hyunjin, Seungmin, I.N, Our Boys]. Xsport News (interview) (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (February 14, 2019). "'졸업' 스트레이키즈 승민 "성인됐다는 것 실감안나, 좋은 아티스트 될게요"" [Stray Kids Seungmin graduation "I can't believe I've become an adult. I'll become a good artist."]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
^Lee, Min-ji (February 24, 2017). "JYP 13기 공채 오디션, 3500명중 선발된 JYP의 새 얼굴들" [JYP 13th Open Audition, JYP Entertainment's New Face out of 3500 people]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
^"JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids'" [JYP Reality Show 'Stray Kids']. KBS News (in Korean). South Korea. October 17, 2017. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
^Sujin Ji. "스트레이키즈 현진, '귀엽게 뿌~우!' (쇼케이스)" [Stray Kids Hyunjin, 'cutely bbu~u!' (Showcase)]. Seoul Daily (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
^ abKim Joohee (July 8, 2019). "닉쿤X김신영X승민X인성, 'WE K-POP(위 케이팝)' MC 맡는다..기대UP" [Nickhun x Kim Shinyoung x Seungmin x Inseong become "WE-KPOP" MC.. Excitement UP]. Seoul Economy Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
^Ji, Min-kyung (March 31, 2021). 스트레이 키즈, 자체 콘텐츠서 자작곡 공개..글로벌 팬들과 교감 [Stray Kids releases self-composed song in own content...communicating with global fans]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
^Jeon, Hyo-jin (October 8, 2021). "스키즈 승민, '갯마을 차차차' OST 참여...데뷔 첫 도전 [공식]" [Stray Kids Seungmin, 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' OST Participating...First Debut Challenge [Official]]. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 23, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (October 19, 2022). "스트레이 키즈 승민, 새 OST 'Close to You' 발매 '독보적 음색'" [Stray Kids Seungmin's New OST "Close to You" Release, "Unrivaled Tone"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
^Shin, Mi-kyeong (April 9, 2024). 스트레이 키즈승민, '야한사진관'OST 오늘(9일) 발매..독보적 음색 [Stray Kids Seungmin released The Midnight Studio OST Today (April 9th)..Unrivaled Voice Tone]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
^Lee, Dong-oh (March 14, 2024). 문페이스, 스트레이 키즈 승민이 참여한 '언니, 이번 생엔 내가 왕비야' 두 번째 OST 발매 [Moonphase Released a Second OST of 'I'm the Queen in this Life' participated by Stray Kids' Seungmin]. Mini Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
^Park, So-yeong (March 18, 2024). 전종서 다음은 스트레이키즈 승민..LA다저스전 시구자 된 롯데팬 [Stray Kids' Seung-min... Lotte fan throws first pitch against LA Dodgers]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
^Takeuchi, Asa. "Stray Kids Seungminが贈るCOACHと過ごすハッピーホリデー" [Seungmin Stray Kids Coach Cosmic Collection]. Nylon Japan (in Japanese). Japan: Coach. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
^Ahn, Byeong-gil (March 17, 2024). 스키즈 현진-필릭스-승민-아이엔, 모델 뺨치네 [Stray Kids Hyunjin-Felix-Seungmin-I.N Looks Like Model]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^Ahn, Hana (June 18, 2023). '복면가왕' 잉크=스트레이키즈 승민 "데뷔6년 차...꼭 나오고 싶었던 프로그램" ['King of Mask Singer' Ink=Stray Kids' Seungmin "It's been 6 years since my debut... this is the program I really wanted to be on"]. MBN Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
^Lee, Ah-young (April 11, 2017). Mnet "샤이니 키, 13일 끝으로 '엠카' 하차...후임 미정" [Mnet "SHINee's Key left 'M Countdown' on the 13th... Replacement undecided."]. X Sports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2021 – via Naver.
^Ko, Seung-ah (April 25, 2018). Mnet "차트 개편→글로벌 케이팝 중심 '엠카'+'오늘의 노래' 신설"(공식) [Mnet's『Chart Reorganization → Global K-pop-oriented 'M Countdown' + 'Today's Recommended Song'』(Official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kang Jinah (October 5, 2021). "'키스 더 라디오' 영케이 하차...3주간 스페셜DJ출격" ["Kiss the Radio" YoungK enlistment... 3 Weeks Special DJ Appearance]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.