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Submission declined on 29 August 2023 by Paper9oll ( talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Paper9oll 8 months ago.

• Comment: the subject currently does not meets the WP:GNG, WP:NBLP, WP:SINGER, and WP:BANDMEMBER criteria showing lack of significant coverage for individual notability from secondary reliable sources that is independent of the subject apart from passing mentions from iKon's related reportings. — Paper9oll ( 🔔 • 📝) 14:39, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

• Comment: Wikipedia cannot source itself and YouTube is not generally a reliable source. Theroadislong ( talk) 18:55, 29 August 2023 (UTC)

• Comment: Subject currently does not meet WP:GNG, WP:NBLP, WP:NSINGER criteria, showing no WP:SIGCOV for individual notability apart from WP:PASSINGMENTIONS from iKon's related reportings. While subject has released music as an individual, there isn't sufficient SIGCOV to justify its notability. — Paper9oll ( 🔔 • 📝) 13:42, 29 August 2023 (UTC)

• Comment: Please remove all citations that falls under WP:KO/RS#UR and/or WP:RSP and replace them with reliable sources that falls under WP:KO/RS#R. — Paper9oll ( 🔔 • 📝) 13:30, 29 July 2023 (UTC)

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Kim Jin-hwan ( Korean: 김진환; born February 7, 1994), better known as Jinhwan and also known by his stage name Jay, is a South Korean singer, dancer and leader of South Korean boy group iKON under 143 Entertainment.

Early life

Kim Jinhwan was born on February 7, 1994, in Jeju-do, South Korea. Kim Jinhwan is known for powerful voice. He learns the martial art of taekwondo and piano. ^[1]

He lived in the Philippines for 7 months before he debuted. Before pursuing his career as a singer, Jinhwan resided alone in the Philippines as an exchange student. ^{[2] [3]}

Career

2013–2021: WIN: Who Is Next, Mix & Match and iKON

Before debuting with iKON, Jinhwan was a trainee for several years under YG Entertainment. During that time, he trained with other future idols such as Bobby and B.I, who would later become his bandmates in iKON.

Participating in the 2013 YG Entertainment competition show WIN: Who Is Next as Team B, they faced defeat against Team A. Later, the individual joined Mix & Match, another boy band competition program, along with other members of Team B and become one of the final members of iKON. ^{[4] [5]}

Jinhwan is known for his vocals and dancing abilities, and is considered as one of the main vocalists and lead dancers of iKON. He has also been credited for writing and composing some of the group's songs.

Aside from his activities with iKON, Jinhwan has also appeared in various television shows, including "Love Me actually" and "Mari and Me". ^{[6] [7]}

In 2017, Insolent Housemates featured their lineup of housemates, which included Bobby, Dara, and Jinhwan. They shared the house and their daily lives, offering viewers an intimate look into their personalities and routines.

Jinhwan was the third member of iKON to participate in the King of Masked Singer. He followed in the footsteps of Bobby and Ju-ne, who also appeared on the show. ^[8]

2022: The Indonesian Next Big Star and Musical Dracula as 'Dumitru'

Having successfully navigated their way through four shows both prior to and after their debut as K-pop idols, Jinhwan and Kim Donghyuk were invited to serve as judges on The Indonesian Next Big Star. Their extensive experience and knowledge in the entertainment industry enabled them to provide constructive feedback and valuable insights to aspiring singers. ^{[9] [10]}

Jinhwan and Yunhyeong joined forces with their fellow YG labelmates to participate in a game hosted by the Games Caterers. The event showcased their competitive spirits and camaraderie, as they engaged in various challenges and games. ^[11]

Jinhwan's participated in the " Dracula" musical, where he took on the supporting role of Dumitru, a servant who remained devoted to Dracula for four centuries. ^[12]

2013–2020: Blue Moon Album, Military Enlistment and Jay Final Live 'The Blue'

He made his highly anticipated solo debut on June 21, 2023, with the release of his digital single "Paradise". This was followed by the release of his first solo mini album, "Blue Moon", on July 18, 2023 and ranked 9th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. ^{[13] [14]}

On July 7, 2023, he announce on his Instagram that he will be enlisting in the military on July 20, 2023 and will serve as a social service worker. ^{[15] [16]} Due to the earlier-than-expected enlistment date, Jinhwan had to make significant changes to his schedule in July. This included moving up the release of his highly anticipated solo album, as well as cancelling all tour dates for his Japan tour. ^[17]

Prior to his enlistment in the military, Jinhwan treated his fans to a final solo concert titled 'The Blue', which took place on July 18, 2023 at Venue Crest72. The concert was held both in-person and live-streamed online, allowing fans from all over the world to bid farewell to the iKON member before his departure. ^{[18] [19]}

Personal life

In terms of personality, Jinhwan is known for his caring and affectionate nature towards his bandmates, often being referred to as the "mom" of the group. He is also known for his dedication to his work and his attention to detail. ^[20]

Jinhwan has a close relationship with his family and has mentioned in interviews that his parents are very supportive of his music career. ^[21]

Philanthropy

Jinhwan has participated in various charity events and has been praised for his philanthropic efforts. ^[22] Jinhwan and Chanwoo generously contributed 10 million won each towards the aid and relief efforts for the victims affected by the forest fire in Sokcho, located in the Gangwon Province of South Korea.

Discography

See also: iKon discography

Featuring and participating albums

Studio albums

Singles

As lead artist

Tours and Concerts

• Jay Final Concert 'The Blue' (2023)
  

Filmography

Music video appearances

• Taeyang - " Ringa Linga" (2013)
• LIMELIGHT - "Honestly" (2023)

Musical theatre

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by iKON

References

External links

• Kim Jinhwan at IMDb
• Kim Jinhwan at HanCinema
• Kim Jinhwan on Instagram
• Kim Jinhwan on Twitter

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