Kim Seung-min

Kim Seung-min (Korean: 김승민; born September 22, 2000), known mononymously as Seungmin is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Seung-min
Kim in April 2024
Born (2000-09-22) September 22, 2000
Seoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korea
EducationChungdam High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
  • K-pop
  • hip hop
  • electronics
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
김승민
Hanja
Revised RomanizationKim Seung-min
McCune–ReischauerGim Sŭngmin

Early life and education

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]

Career

2017–present: Debut with Stray Kids and solo endeavors

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".[lower-alpha 1]

On July 24, 2018, Kim was selected as the Regular MC of After School Club with Jimin and Han Hee-jun.[9] On July 12 to October 11, 2019, Kim was the MC for the variety program We K-Pop with Kim Shin-young, 2PM's Nickhun, and SF9's Inseong.[10]

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]

Kim in 2022

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]

Other ventures

Endorsement

In 2023, Kim become the endorser of Coach Japan and become the front cover of Nylon Japan x Coach for their 2023 Holiday campaign.[25][26]

Fashion

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]

Discography
For Kim's work with Stray Kids, see Stray Kids discography.

Songs
List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album title
Title Year Peak Album
KOR US
World
[29]
"My Universe"
(with I.N)		 2019 — 21 In Life
"Piece of a Puzzle" (조각)
(with Changbin)		 2021 — — SKZ-Replay
"Up All Night" (오늘 밤 나는 불을 켜)
(with Bang Chan, Changbin, and Felix)		 — —
"Gone Away"
(with Han and I.N)		 —[upper-alpha 1] — Noeasy
"Waiting For Us"
(with Bang Chan, Lee Know, and I.N)		 2022 —[upper-alpha 2] — Oddinary
"Can't Stop" (나 너 좋아하나봐)
(with I.N)		 —[upper-alpha 3] — Maxident
"Stars and Raindrops" (내려요) —[upper-alpha 4] — SKZ-Replay
"Snain" (비바람)
(with Changbin and Felix)		 2023 — — Non-album single[lower-alpha 2]
"Hold On" — — Non-album single[lower-alpha 3]
"Perfume" — — Unreleased[lower-alpha 4]

Soundtrack appearances
List of soundtrack appearances, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album title
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[34]		 HUN
[35]		 US
World
[36]
"Here Always" 2021 12588 Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha OST Part.7
"Close to You" 2022 —[upper-alpha 5]—— Love in Contract OST Part.3
"Phobia" 2024 —[upper-alpha 6]—— I'm the Queen in This Life OST Part.2
"Destiny" (우리 만남은 우연이었을까요) —[upper-alpha 7]—— The Midnight Studio OST Part.5

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.[38]

Year Song Title Artist Album Lyrics Music
Credit With Credit With
2018 "4419" Stray Kids Mixtape YesBang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin No
"Mixtape #1" I Am Not[lower-alpha 5] YesBang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Kim Woo-jin,[lower-alpha 6] I.N, Felix No
"Mixtape #2" I Am Who[lower-alpha 5] Yes YesBang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Kim Woo-jin,[lower-alpha 6] I.N, Felix
"Mixtape #3" I Am You[lower-alpha 5] Yes Yes
"Mixtape #4" Clé 1: Miroh[lower-alpha 5] Yes Yes
"Mixtape #5" Clé: Levanter[lower-alpha 7] YesBang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, I.N, Felix YesBang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, I.N, Felix
2019 "My Universe" Seungmin, I.N (feat. Changbin) In Life YesChangbin, I.N, Woong Kim, Lee Gi YesWoong Kim, Lee Gi
2021 "Piece" Changbin, Seungmin SKZ2021 YesChangbin YesBang Chan, Changbin
"Gone Away" Han, Seungmin, I.N Noeasy YesHan, I.N YesArmadillo, Han, I.N, Gump
"Placebo"[lower-alpha 8] Stray Kids SKZ2021 Yes Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, I.N, Felix No
"Behind the Light"
(그림자도 빛이 있어야 존재)[lower-alpha 9]		 Yes YesBang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, I.N, Felix
"For You"[lower-alpha 10]YesYes
"Broken Compass"[lower-alpha 11]YesYes
"Hoodie Season"[lower-alpha 12] Yes Yes
2022 "Waiting For Us" Bang Chan, Lee Know, Seungmin, I.N Oddinary YesBang Chan, Lee Know, I.N YesBang Chan, Lee Know, I.N, Nickko Young
"Can't Stop" Seungmin, I.NMaxident YesI.N YesI.N, Hong Ji-sang
"Stars and Raindrops" SeungminSKZ-Replay YesHong Ji-sang YesHong Ji-sang
2023 "Novel" Stray KidsThe Sound YesKM-Markit YesBang Chan, Nickko Young
"Party's Not Over"Non-album single[lower-alpha 13] YesChangbin, Restart No
"Perfume"SeungminUnreleased[lower-alpha 14] YesRestart YesChae Kang-hae, Restart

Filmography

Television shows
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 King of Masked Singer Contestant as Ink (Korean: 잉크; RR: Ing-keu); Episode 408-409 (June 11 and 18) [39]

Hosting
Year Title Notes Ref.
2018 M! Countdown April 12, 2019
Special MC for Ep. 566[lower-alpha 15]
After School Club July 24 – December 25, 2018
Regular MC for Ep. 326 - 348		 [9]
M! Countdown October 23, 2018
Global MC Crew for Ep. 583[lower-alpha 16]
2019 M! Countdown June 20, 2019
Global MC Crew for Ep. 624[lower-alpha 16]
We K-Pop July 12 – October 11, 2019
Regular MC for Ep. 1 - 14		 [10]
2022 Weekly Idol March 16, 2022
Special MC for Ep. 553
Show! Music Core October 8, 2022
Special MC for Ep. 782
2024 SONG by (송 바이) Self-project uploaded on YouTube
Host for Ep.0 – present

Radio shows
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Day6 Kiss the Radio Panelist of "Challenge! SKZ" Monday Corner December 1–28, 2020 (every Monday)
2021 January 4 – October 4, 2021 (every Monday)
DJ October 11–15, 2021 [42]
BTOB Kiss the Radio Panelist of "Challenge! SKZ" Monday Corner November 8 – December 27, 2021 (every Monday)

Notes
  1. Later in 2019, "Mixtape #1" also included in the EP Clé 2: Yellow Wood.[8]
  2. Released only on YouTube and YouTube Music
  3. Released only on YouTube and YouTube Music
  4. Performed in Stray Kids' 5-Star Dome Tour 2023 Seoul Special (Unveil 13)
  5. Later in 2019 the song included in album Clé 2: Yellow Wood
  6. Later 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
  7. a Physical EP bonus track in the album
  8. alt title of 'Mixtape#1' after revision
  9. alt title of 'Mixtape#2' after revision
  10. alt title of 'Mixtape#3' after revision
  11. alt title of 'Mixtape#4' after revision
  12. alt title of 'Mixtape#5' after remastering
  13. released on youtube only
  14. Kim Seungmin performed "Perfume" in 2023 Stray Kids Dome Tour
  15. 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]
  16. Between April 2018 and March 2019, the show was hosted by a "Global MC Crew" of idols who spoke various foreign languages.[41]
  1. "Gone Away" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[30]
  2. "Waiting for Us" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[31]
  3. "Can't Stop" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 31 on the Download Chart.[32]
  4. "Stars and Raindrops" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 195 on the Download Chart.[33]
  5. "Close to You" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 154 on the Download Chart.[16]
  6. "Phobia" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 160 on the Download Chart.[23]
  7. "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]

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