Jinho
A powerhouse vocalist and masterful teacher whose technical prowess has earned him the nickname 'the idol's vocal coach'.
Born 1992 (age 34)·South Korean singer·Birthday: April 17·Millennials
Biography
Jo Jin-ho, known as Jinho, built a reputation as one of K-pop's most formidable and respected vocal talents long before many fans knew his name. His journey began in musical theatre, followed by a stint in the group SM The Ballad, which showcased his classical training and staggering vocal control. He found a permanent home as the main vocalist of Pentagon in 2016, where his high notes became a signature of the group's sound. Beyond performing, Jinho's deep understanding of voice led him to work as a vocal coach for other idols, sharing his techniques behind the scenes. In 2023, he reminded the public of his sheer ability on the demanding competition 'Phantom Singer', where his operatic crossover quartet, Crezl, finished third. Jinho embodies the union of raw gift and meticulous craft, an artist dedicated to the science and soul of singing.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jinho was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jinho Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jinho's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as the main vocalist and one of the oldest members of the boy group Pentagon.
- Was a member of SM The Ballad, a vocal project group under SM Entertainment, in 2010.
- Placed third on the vocal competition show 'Phantom Singer 4' in 2023 as part of the quartet Crezl.
- Has worked as a vocal coach for other K-pop trainees and idols.
Did You Know?
He is a trained musical theatre actor and attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts.
He served his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier in the South Korean army.
He is known for his ability to sing the 'Misty' high note, a famously difficult vocal run.
His quartet from 'Phantom Singer 4', Crezl, officially debuted after the show.
“A singer's voice is an instrument that must be trained every single day.”
