Hyunjin – South Korean Rapper & Singer Biography

Hyunjin is a rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, and entertainer from South Korea. He is well-known as a member of the internationally renowned K-pop band Stray Kids. Hwang Hyun-jin is his full name. After he was discovered while in middle school, Hyunjin began training as part of JYP Entertainment. At first, he did not have any dance training. Nevertheless, he rapidly grew and turned into one of the leading dancers and rappers of Stray Kids. He made his debut with Stray Kids around ten years ago. 

From that moment, he diversified his career outside of music group activities. He has produced and written solo songs, hosted music programs, and established himself in fashion. Moreover, he has been a global ambassador for Versace and Cartier and has become a global brand ambassador of GUESS. Presently, Hyunjin continues to be an active member of Stray Kids. Besides, he keeps developing his individual identity in music, arts, entertainment, and fashion. Keep reading further as this biography covers everything relevant about Hyunjin. 

Hyunjin Biography & Wiki

The official name given to him at birth is Hwang Hyun-jin. His birth took place on March 20, 2000. He originates from Seoul, South Korea. By profession, he is a singer, rapper, songwriter, live performer, and dancer. Hyunjin is the name used on stage by Hwang Hyun-jin. He is a member of Stray Kids, which is a boy group of eight members created by JYP Entertainment. In the band, Hyunjin is mainly a main dancer and rapper. He also takes part in singing and songwriting. 

Hyunjin forms part of Danceracha, which is a performance group in Stray Kids. It comprises Lee Know and Felix. Hyunjin gained fame through his impressive dance moves, stage presence, and visual appearance. Nonetheless, his career is not entirely based on performing. He has been involved in songwriting and solo music production. He also has an impressive fashion background. Versace made Hyunjin their Global Brand Ambassador. Cartier made him their ambassador. Recently, He was appointed a Global Brand Ambassador by GUESS.

Field	Details
Full Name	Hwang Hyun-jin
Date of Birth	March 20, 2000
Age	26 years old
Birthplace	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Profession	Singer, rapper, songwriter, live performer, and dancer
Religion	Catholic
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Marital Status	Unmarried
Current Residence	Seoul, South Korea

Early Life & Upbringing 

Hyunjin was born and brought up in Seoul, South Korea. He stayed in Las Vegas, US for some time during his childhood. During this time, he used to have an English name Sam. It is worth noting that he has not always been involved in dancing since he did not take any dance lessons before becoming a trainee. He was spotted by a casting agent from JYP Entertainment when out shopping with his mother at his teenage age.

This incident altered his plans, and he later joined JYP Entertainment where he took idol training. Before getting into the entertainment industry, Hyunjin had other career preferences. He mentioned that he at one time thought of becoming an interior designer. Moreover, he had an interest in football in his childhood days. From a normal teenager, he became a professional performer after joining the entertainment industry.

Educational Background of Hyunjin

Hyunjin went to school at Seoul Seongil Elementary School and Seongnae Middle School. He then went to Dongbuk High School but transferred to School of Performing Arts Seoul which is also called SOPA. He studied Practical Dance at SOPA. It played an important role in helping to improve the skills that he had which were to become part of him as an idol. He graduated from SOPA on February 15, 2019. He also took the College Scholastic Ability Test in South Korea which is also known as the CSAT before joining further studies. He joined Global Cyber University.

Hyunjin’s Current Age

As of now, Hyunjin is known to be 27 years old in traditional Korean age throughout 2026. This is based on his date of birth, i.e., March 20, 2000. 

Physical Appearance 

Field	Details
Height	5 feet and 10 inches
Weight	67 kgs
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Skin Color	Light Tan
Appearance	Lean and slender

Parents & Siblings of Hyunjin

When it comes to immediate family members, Hyunjin keeps their identities private. This is to protect them from the spotlight and public attention. Hence, the names of his parents and potential siblings are unknown. He continues to maintain their privacy in interviews and other media interactions. 

Hyunjin’s Love Life, Marriage, & Kids

Hyunjin is an unmarried bachelor at present. Neither does he plan to get married anytime soon. He doesn’t have any kids yet. In terms of his love life, he hasn’t disclosed his current girlfriend’s identity or past relationships. For the same reason, public records mention him as being single. 

Career & Professional Journey 

The career of Hyunjin took off when he signed up with JYP Entertainment through an audition while still in middle school. Even though he did not have much experience in dancing to begin with, he polished his performance skills while training at JYP Entertainment. Before he joined the Mnet survival show Stray Kids, he had put in enough effort through his training sessions, which helped him hone the skills necessary for a career as an idol. Stray Kids is a survival show where a boy group for JYP Entertainment is formed, with the members of the group chosen by Bang Chan.

Officially debuting with the mini-album “I am NOT” which includes their debut song “District 9,” Hyunjin soon emerged as one of the main performers of the group with excellent dance skills and strong performance on stage along with being an able rapper while also being involved in singing and songwriting.

Gradually, there have been many successful albums of Stray Kids which include such as I am WHO, I am YOU, Clé 1: MIROH, Clé 2: Yellow Wood, IN LIFE, NOEASY, ODDINARY, MAXIDENT, 5-STAR, ATE, among many others. He started to involve himself more in the creative aspect of the music by taking part in the process of songwriting and composing. For example, he composed the duet “Red Lights” along with Bang Chan in which Hyunjin got credited for songwriting and composition.

In addition to music performances, Hyunjin extended his experience by acting as MC of the Korean music program Show! Music Core. His career experienced another setback with the allegations about his middle school behavior. JYP Entertainment investigated and denied the claims, stating that certain details shared on the Internet were not true, while Hyunjin himself apologized after talking with the person he supposedly bullied during his school years. In the following period, he temporarily left the entertainment industry but then returned to perform group promotions. This point marked an important stage of reflection and personal growth of the artist.

Next, he started building a reputation in the fashion industry and became the Global Brand Ambassador of Versace. It was reported to be the first time when a Korean artist had been chosen for such a position at Versace fashion company. He took part in Versace campaigns and fashion events, working closely with Donatella Versace.

He was chosen as an ambassador of Cartier and started promoting their jewelry and watches. GUESS also chose Hyunjin as a Global Brand Ambassador. Apart from fashion activities, he continues performing in Stray Kids as a member of the group and working individually. The release of SKZ-REPLAY Pt.1 featured two solo tracks by Hyunjin – “LOVER” and “MIC&BRUSH.” Also, He performed promotional activities for the mini-album THIS & THAT of Stray Kids.

Major Milestones, Achievements & Awards

• Debuted with Stray Kids under JYP Entertainment.
• Became one of Stray Kids’ main dancers and rappers.
• Worked as an MC on Show! Music Core
• Received songwriting and composition credits on Stray Kids releases.
• Co-wrote and co-composed “Red Lights” with Bang Chan.
• Wrote and co-composed “Contradicting.”
• Became Versace’s Global Brand Ambassador.
• Became a Cartier ambassador.
• Won the Best Choice Award at the Asia Artist Awards as an individual.
• Became a GUESS Global Brand Ambassador.
• Released the solo tracks “LOVER” and “MIC&BRUSH” through SKZ-REPLAY Pt.1.

Hyunjin’s Net Worth 2026

According to estimates, Hyunjin’s net worth is between USD 7 and 8 million. He has been able to accumulate this large wealth due to his long music journey and success with the boy band Stray Kids. His main sources of income are music royalties, record label deals, concert tours, brand endorsements, and fashion collaborations. 

Social Media Handles 

Platform	Username	Followers
Instagram	@hynjinnnn	37 million+
Facebook	HwangHyunjin	21K+

Trivia

• Hyunjin lived in Las Vegas, United States, for a brief while in his childhood.
• One of his most loved subjects at school was art, even though many kids would rather play around than learn.
• It relaxes his mind, and he once memorized the lyrics of a song when swimming.
• Film photography is another hobby, and he has shared some of his photos using the name “Hyuncam.”
• He started painting as an intense hobby after teaching himself how to do it.
• Interior designing was one of the many career paths that he thought about pursuing if he hadn’t joined Stray Kids.
• His cross necklaces mean a lot to him; there’s one that was gifted to him by his grandfather.
• Surprisingly, he says that he gets extremely engrossed whenever he finds something interesting.
• Whenever he goes to art exhibitions, he makes sure to buy exhibition catalogues so that he can learn more about them later on.
• Today, however, he not only enjoys paintings but also likes things like pottery and installation art.
• When it comes to painters, Claude Monet has influenced Hyunjin the most.

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