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Kim Woojin (ex-Stray Kids): Profile, Story and Facts

Kim Woojin ( 김우진 ), a former member of Stray Kids , is a South Korean singer with a powerful voice.

Kim Woojin (ex-Stray Kids): Profile, Story and Facts

Kim Woojin (김우진), a former member of Stray Kids, is a South Korean singer with a powerful voice. After leaving JYP Entertainment in October 2019 for personal reasons, he launched a promising solo career. His musical style blends emotion and power, with a first mini album titled The Moment: 未成年 a minor, released in August 2021. His official fandom is called Cubs.

About Woojin

  • Stage name: Woojin (우진)
  • Full name: Kim Woo Jin (김우진)
  • Date of birth: April 8, 1997 — Zodiac sign: Aries
  • Height: 176 cm
  • Blood type: B
  • Former group: Stray Kids (Vocal Racha)
  • Fandom name: Cubs
  • Official colors: N/A
  • Spotify: Teddy Bear Woojin's Playlist

Biography and Career

Kim Woojin was born in Bucheon, South Korea, where he grew up alongside his older brother. A graduate of the prestigious SOPA (School of Performing Arts Seoul), he first trained at Fantagio and then at SM Entertainment, practicing alongside future members of NCT.

In 2017, he joined JYP Entertainment and became a founding member of Stray Kids, where he served as main vocalist. He took part in the group's music-making and was known for his warm, steady voice on stage. After two years with Stray Kids, he officially left the group on October 27, 2019 for personal reasons.

Woojin kicked off his solo career on August 5, 2021 with the mini album The Moment: 未成年 a minor and a first single, Still Dream. In 2022, he was announced for a series produced by HBO Max, and in March 2024 he signed an exclusive contract with Kustomade, an SM Entertainment subsidiary under Kreation Music Rights.

Fun Facts

Family

  • He has an older brother.
  • His role in the Stray Kids dorm was to love and support his members.

Hobbies and Talents

  • Specialty: kendo (a modern Japanese martial art).
  • Can play the guitar.
  • Loves listening to music and shopping, especially for clothes.
  • A video game fan.
  • Can guess the brand of fried chicken just by tasting it (a talent revealed on "Weekly Idol").

Personal Quirks

  • Nickname: "Bear", given to him by his former teammates.
  • His favorite movies are gentle ones, but he also likes action and horror films.
  • Favorite dish: cheese chicken.
  • Can't eat Tom Yum Kung (spicy Thai soup).
  • His favorite season is autumn.
  • He'd rather pour the sauce over his food than dip it.
  • What he's proudest of physically: his eyes and his big hands (the biggest in Stray Kids).
  • Shoe size: 270 mm.
  • Favorite fragrance: Versace Dylan Blue.

Achievements

  • Former main vocalist of Stray Kids.
  • Solo debut in 2021 with the single Still Dream.
  • First mini album: The Moment: 未成年 a minor.
  • Was cast in an HBO Max series released in 2023.
  • Signed with Kustomade in March 2024.

Dating, Ideal Type, Crush

  • Woojin hasn't confirmed any public relationship.
  • His ideal type is "a charismatic person".

Official Social Media

Woojin in Stray Kids

Woojin was the main vocalist of Stray Kids, known for his vocal stability and warm tone. He shared a room with Felix and Changbin, and was seen as a reassuring figure within the group. His motto in Stray Kids was: "Let's not do things we'll regret."

After he left in October 2019, Stray Kids carried on as an eight-member group, while Woojin took time to rebuild himself before coming back as a solo artist.

Music and Solo Projects

  1. Still Dream (2021) — his first single, inspired by his dreams and his journey.
  2. Ready Now (2021) — title track of the mini album The Moment: 未成年 a minor.
  3. On My Way (2022) — a track highlighting his growth as a solo artist.

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