- Debut
- 199712.17
- Birthday
- 07.041980
- Genre
- R&B · Soul · Pop
Basic info
Jinju is an R&B and soul singer who drew attention with a debut album produced by J.Y. Park. Her signature songs include 〈난 괜찮아〉 and 〈가니〉.
- Debut
- December 17, 1997 · Debut song 난 괜찮아
- Debut agency
- JYP Entertainment
- Birthday
- July 4, 1980
- Years active
- 1997–
- Genre
- R&B · Soul · Pop
- Real name
- 주진
- Debut reference
- Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.
걸어온 길
Jinju debuted in December 1997 as a high school student with the 1st album 《해바라기》. The album was produced by J.Y. Park, and the title track was 〈난 괜찮아〉.
〈가니〉 from the 1999 2nd album 《Jinju's Soul Music》 was also loved. Released the 3rd and 4th albums back to back in 2001.
Was active in the 2000s with mini albums and singles, and from 2006 taught practical music at universities. Became a full-time professor at Junghwa Arts College in 2018.
Became the 3rd champion of 《King of Mask Singer》 in 2015, and released the 20th debut anniversary album 《Sunflower》 in 2017.
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Key releases
- 1997.12 해바라기1st studio albumDebut album
- 1999.12 Jinju's Soul Music2nd studio album
- 2001.03 Love Is...3rd studio album
- 2001.12 Chance4th studio album
- 2004.11 Jinjoo & WeddingMini album
- 2017.12 SunflowerMini album20th debut anniversary
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Key records and stories
- Debuted as a high school student in December 1997 with the 1st album 《해바라기》.
- The debut album was produced by J.Y. Park.
- Became the 3rd champion of MBC 《King of Mask Singer》 in 2015.
- Has worked since 2018 as a full-time professor in the Department of Practical Music at Junghwa Arts College.
- Singer Beomjin is her younger brother.
- Gave the 20th debut anniversary album the title 《Sunflower》, the same in meaning as the debut album.
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