Yoon Ji-sung

Quick Facts: Who was Yoon Ji-sung?

Subject:

Yoon Ji-sung

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for Wanna One and subsequent solo career.

Born:

1991-03-08

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Yoon Ji-sung (Korean: 윤지성; born March 8, 1991) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known for finishing eighth in the second series of Produce 101 and is the former leader of South Korean boy group Wanna One. Following Wanna One's disbandment, Yoon established his career as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play Aside on February 20, 2019. Yoon Ji-sung was born as Yoon Byeong-ok (윤병옥) in Wonju, South Korea. In April 2017, Yoon, alongside Kang Daniel, Kim Jae-han, Joo Jin-woo and Choi Tae-woong participated in Produce 101 Season 2 as trainees of MMO Entertainment.

Career & Major Achievements

Yoon placed eighth in the show's final episode and made his debut with Wanna One during Wanna One Premier Show-Con on August 7, 2017, at the Gocheok Sky Dome with the debut mini-album 1X1=1 (To Be One). Yoon actively promoted with Wanna One until its official disbandment on December 31, 2018 and continued to appear with the group until its final concert series Therefore, held at the Gocheok Sky Dome from January 24 to 27, 2019. In January 2019, Yoon was cast as the male lead in the musical The Days. He then released his first EP Aside on February 20, 2019 before embarking on his first fan meeting tour of the same name in Seoul, Macau, Taipei, Tokyo, Osaka and Bangkok. On April 25, 2019, Yoon released a special album, Dear Diary, and subsequently held special fan meetings in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He released the digital single "Winter Flower" on May 19, 2019, as a gift for his fans, after his enlistment as an active-duty soldier on May 14, 2019. The song was composed by and gifted to Yoon by Korean indie singer Coffee Boy. During his enlistment, Yoon was cast in the military musical Return: The Promise of the Day. He was expected to be discharged from the military on December 13, 2020, but he was discharged early from the military due to COVID-19 protocol on November 20, 2020. Yoon returned with his second EP Temperature of Love on April 15, 2021.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-03-08): Birth of Yoon Ji-sung — South Korean singer and actor known for Wanna One and subsequent solo career.
2. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In April 2017, Yoon, alongside Kang Daniel, Kim Jae-han, Joo Jin-woo and Choi Tae-woong participated in Produce 101 Season 2 as trainees of MMO Entertainment.
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Yoon actively promoted with Wanna One until its official disbandment on December 31, 2018 and continued to appear with the group until its final concert series Therefore, held at the Gocheok Sky Dome from January 24 to 27, 2019.
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — Following Wanna One's disbandment, Yoon established his career as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play Aside on February 20, 2019.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He was expected to be discharged from the military on December 13, 2020, but he was discharged early from the military due to COVID-19 protocol on November 20, 2020.
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — Yoon returned with his second EP Temperature of Love on April 15, 2021.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yoon Ji-sung

True or False: “Yoon Ji-sung debuted as a member of Wanna One immediately after finishing in the top three of Produce 101 Season 2.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He placed eighth in the final episode of Produce 101 Season 2, not in the top three.

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