Park Woo-jin
A South Korean rapper who forged his own artistic identity after a whirlwind debut in the supergroup Wanna One.
Born 1999 (age 27)·South Korean rapper·Birthday: November 2·Generation Z
Biography
Park Woo-jin stepped into the K-pop spotlight through the high-pressure crucible of a survival show. His skilled rapping and stage presence earned him a spot in Wanna One, the massively popular project group formed from 'Produce 101 Season 2.' For a year and a half, he experienced idol fame at its most intense. When the group disbanded, rather than fading, he co-founded AB6IX, taking on a central creative role as main rapper and dancer. This move marked a shift from temporary participant to permanent architect of his career. With AB6IX, Woo-jin has helped shape the group's musical direction, contributing to songwriting and showcasing a sharper, more personal artistic color. His trajectory reflects the modern K-pop path: leveraging televised exposure as a launchpad, then building a sustainable, artist-driven career beyond the temporary glare of reality TV fame.
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.
Park was born in 1999, 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 Park Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Park's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
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
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
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
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Finished in sixth place on the competitive survival show 'Produce 101 Season 2,' earning a spot in the project group Wanna One.
- Debuted as a founding member, main rapper, and dancer of the boy group AB6IX in 2019.
- Has songwriting credits on multiple AB6IX tracks, including their debut single 'Breathe.'
Did You Know?
He trained for several years under Brand New Music before appearing on Produce 101.
He and his AB6IX bandmate Lee Dae-hwi were both members of Wanna One.
He served as a special MC on the music show 'M Countdown.'
“I want my lyrics to be a clear and honest record of my twenties.”
