Jisung
A multi-talented performer who evolved from a child dance prodigy into a central pillar of NCT Dream, known for his powerful stage presence and introspective songwriting.
Born 2002 (age 24)·South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter·Birthday: February 5·Generation Z
Biography
Park Jisung's life has been framed by performance since childhood. He first captured attention as a member of a popular dance crew, his sharp moves earning him early recognition. A stint in acting followed, but the pull of music was stronger. Joining SM Entertainment's trainee system, he became part of the SM Rookies program, a public-facing incubator for new talent. His official debut came in 2016 as the youngest member of NCT Dream, a unit designed to capture the vibrant energy of youth. Jisung quickly stood out not just for his exceptional dancing, often leading complex choreography, but for a maturing vocal and rap style that carried emotional weight. As NCT Dream transitioned from a rotating 'graduation' concept to a fixed group, Jisung grew with it, contributing to songs that blended youthful nostalgia with more sophisticated themes, solidifying his place as a key performer and creative voice in one of K-pop's most ambitious groups.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jisung was born in 2002, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jisung Was Born
The biggest hits of 2002
#1 Movie
Spider-Man
Best Picture
Chicago
#1 TV Show
Friends
Jisung's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2002Born
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2007Started school
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2015Became a teenager
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Could drive
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2020Could vote
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2023Turned 21
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 24 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the main dancer and youngest member of the boy group NCT Dream in 2016 with the single 'Chewing Gum'.
- Co-wrote lyrics for several NCT Dream songs, including 'My Page' and 'Dear DREAM', showcasing his involvement in the group's music.
- Performed as part of NCT Dream for their first concert tour, 'THE DREAM SHOW', which included sold-out dates across Asia and beyond.
Did You Know?
He was a member of the dance crew 'Nam Hyun-joon and Kids' as a child.
Jisung appeared as a child actor in the historical drama 'Tree with Deep Roots' in 2011.
He is known for having the same Korean name as the famous former Manchester United footballer Park Ji-sung.
“I want to show the world a new side of me.”
