Kim Ji-woong

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ji-woong?

Subject:

Kim Ji-woong

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for INX, Boys Planet, and Zerobaseone.

Born:

1998-12-14

Century / Era:

1998s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ji-woong (Korean: 김지웅; born December 14, 1998) is a South Korean singer and actor. Kim is best known for competing on the reality competition show Boys Planet where he ranked 8th in the final episode, earning him a spot in the South Korean boy band Zerobaseone. Prior to this, Kim was a member of the boy group INX under the name Jinam until their disbandment in 2017. He made his debut as an actor in the web series The Sweet Blood (2021), and is best known for his role in Kissable Lips (2022). Kim Ji-woong was born on December 14, 1998, in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim's father was a member of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. He has two brothers: an older brother, who is one year older than him, and a younger brother, who is ten years younger than him. Kim made his debut as a singer in 2016 as a member of the South Korean boy group, INX, under the stage name Jinam. The group disbanded at the end of 2017 and in 2018, they filed a lawsuit against their agency asking for their exclusive contract to be terminated under claims of mistreatment. The Seoul District Court favored the group in the verdict, voiding the contract between them and their agency.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After the disbandment of his previous group, Kim joined pre-debut boy group Ateen under the stage name "King". The group was supposed to promote in South Korea after releasing with the single "Boku wa Chotto Chigau" in Japan on September 1, 2018, but the plan never got realized. Six out of the ten members of the group sued the CEO of their company for sexual assault. The group disbanded in 2019 after the group won the lawsuit and their contract was terminated. After the disbandment, Kim worked as a model in Vietnam, Taipei and China Fashion Week.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1998 (1998-12-14): Birth of Kim Ji-woong — South Korean singer and actor known for INX, Boys Planet, and Zerobaseone.
2. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Kim made his debut as a singer in 2016 as a member of the South Korean boy group, INX, under the stage name Jinam.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Prior to this, Kim was a member of the boy group INX under the name Jinam until their disbandment in 2017.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — The group was supposed to promote in South Korea after releasing with the single "Boku wa Chotto Chigau" in Japan on September 1, 2018, but the plan never got realized.
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — The group disbanded in 2019 after the group won the lawsuit and their contract was terminated.
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — He made his debut as an actor in the web series The Sweet Blood (2021), and is best known for his role in Kissable Lips (2022).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ji-woong

True or False: “Kim Ji-woong's initial debut as a singer was with the group INX in 2016.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He debuted as a member of INX under the stage name Jinam in 2016.

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