Seungmin
A vocal anchor whose steady, emotive voice provides the soulful core to Stray Kids' explosive, genre-defying sound.
Born 2000 (age 26)·South Korean singer·Birthday: September 22·Generation Z
Biography
Kim Seung-min, born in Seoul in 2000, charted a path to the stage not through dance, but through the sheer power of his voice. Joining JYP Entertainment as a trainee, he was selected for the 2017 survival show that formed Stray Kids, standing out for his vocal precision and quiet determination. While the group became known for intense performance and self-production, Seungmin carved his niche as the reliable main vocalist, his clear, warm tone offering emotional ballast to their hard-hitting tracks. His journey is one of disciplined growth, transforming from a trainee focused on singing into a performer who commands the stage, all while maintaining a studious, earnest persona that endears him to fans. He represents the unwavering heart of a group constantly pushing musical boundaries.
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.
Seungmin was born in 2000, 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 Seungmin Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Seungmin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
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
2013Became a teenager
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
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
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
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the main vocalist of Stray Kids, a group that has achieved multiple number-one albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Performed as part of Stray Kids' headline set at Lollapalooza Paris in 2023, a milestone for K-pop acts.
- Contributed vocals to the original soundtrack for the Korean drama 'The King's Affection' with the song 'Here Always'.
- Is a part of the vocal subunit Vocalracha within Stray Kids, showcasing his singing in dedicated tracks.
Did You Know?
He is a dedicated fan of the Korean ballad singer Sung Si-kyung and has covered several of his songs.
Seungmin is known for his love of dogs and has a pet Maltese named Gureum.
He was a competitive swimmer in elementary school before pursuing music.
He is often called the 'Vitamin' of Stray Kids for his bright, energizing personality on variety shows.
“I want to be a singer who can move people with my voice.”
