Park Seo-jin (박서진)

Basic info

Park Seo-jin is a trot singer known for stages that include janggu playing. His signature songs include 〈흥해라〉 and 〈지나야〉.

Debut: July 2, 2013 · Debut song 꿈
Birthday: August 21, 1995
Years active: 2013–
Genre: Trot
Real name: 박효빈
Debut reference: Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

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Grew up in Samcheonpo, Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. As a high school student appeared on KBS 〈Human Documentary〉 as the 'trot boy who went to the sea', and debuted in 2013 under the real name Park Hyo-bin.

Earned the nickname 'God of the Janggu' for performing while playing the janggu. Sang lively songs such as 〈밀어밀어〉 and 〈흥해라〉.

Released the first full-length 《닻별가》 and the single 《흥한자》 in 2021. Released 〈지나야〉, with lyrics by Na Hoon-a, in 2023 and won 〈Hyeonyeok Gawang 2〉 in 2025.

In November 2024 the agency announced his military exemption, and on December 2 he explained how the Grade 5 classification came about in 2018 on his fan cafe and apologized. Won the 2024 Rookie Award and the 2025 Excellence Award for KBS 〈Mr. House Husband〉.

Signature songs

꿈 2013 YouTube Spotify
흥해라 2021 YouTube Spotify
지나야 2023 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

2013.07 꿈SingleDebut song
2014.08 세월이길 장사있나Album
2021.05 닻별가1st studio album
2021.10 흥한자Single albumIncludes 〈흥해라〉
2023.03 춘몽Mini albumTitle track 〈지나야〉

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Major awards

2025 MBN Hyeonyeok Gawang 2 winner
2024 KBS Entertainment Awards, Reality Category Male Rookie Award
2025 KBS Entertainment Awards, Reality Category Excellence Award

Key records and stories

Debuted in 2013 by releasing the single 〈꿈〉 under the real name Park Hyo-bin.
Won MBN 〈Hyeonyeok Gawang 2〉 in 2025.
His military exemption became known in November 2024, and on December 2 he explained on his fan cafe how the Grade 5 classification came about in 2018.
〈지나야〉 has lyrics by his role model Na Hoon-a and music by Jung Kyung-chun.
Said he would donate the 100 million won first prize from 〈Hyeonyeok Gawang 2〉.