Kim Seung-min was born on September 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. In an interview withXsport News, Seungmin expressed that he initially wanted to become a baseball player, having played baseball as a right-handedpitcher when he was young.[1] Seungmin graduated fromChungdam High School on February 14, 2019.[2] On February 23, 2017, Seungmin won second place in JYP Entertainment's 13th Open Audition and was accepted as a trainee underJYP Entertainment.[3]
In 2017, Seungmin appeared in the JYP survival showStray Kids, a show which allowed him to debut asStray Kids member.[4]
Kim Seungmin officially debuted withStray Kids on March 25, 2018, through their debut showcase of the group, Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), atJangchung Arena.[5][6] On the next day, Seungmin with Stray Kids released an EP titledI Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase.[7] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".[a] On July 24, Seungmin was selected as the Regular MC ofAfter School Club withJimin andHan Hee-jun.[9] On July 12 to October 11, 2019, he was the MC for the variety programWe K-Pop withKim Shin-young,2PM'sNickhun, andSF9's Inseong.[10]
On March 25, 2021, "Piece of a Puzzle", a song co-written with Stray Kids membersBang Chan andChangbin, was released in celebration of Stray Kids' 3rd Debut Anniversary.[11] The song was later included as a track of theSKZ-Replay album in December 2022. In the same year, he released a cover ofJustin Bieber's song "Ghost" as part of Stray Kids'SKZ-Record series.[12] On October 10, Seungmin released his first original soundtrack "Here Always" for South Korean dramaHometown Cha-Cha-Cha.[13] The song debuted at number 13 onCircle Download Chart issue dated October 10 to 16.[14]
On October 19, 2022, Seungmin released his second original soundtrack "Close to You" forLove in Contract.[15] The song debuted at number 154 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated October 16 to 22.[16] On December 21, Seungmin's solo song "Stars and Raindrops" was released and included as part of the compilation albumSKZ-Replay.[17]
On August 13, 2023, Seungmin released "Hold On" onYouTube for the SKZ-Record project.[18]
On March 7, 2024,Genie TV's originalThe Midnight Studio announced that Seungmin will participate in the drama's original soundtrack.[19] The drama OST title "Destiny" was revealed and released later on April 9, 2024.[20] "Destiny" was debuted at number 103 on the Circle Download Chart issue dated April 7 to 13.[21] On March 15, 2024, Seungmin released an original soundtrack "Phobia" forWeb novel andWebtoon titledI'm the Queen in this Life.[22] The OST debuted at number 160 at the Circle Download Chart issue dated March 10 to 16.[23] On March 18, Seungmin was selected as thefirst pitch for a special game between Team Korea and theLA Dodgers as part of theMLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024 withCoupang Play.[24]
On February 28, 2025, the production team oftvN's weekend dramaThe Potato Lab announced that Seungmin will participate in its original soundtrack. The song, "My Destiny", was released on March 2, 2025.[25] The OST debuted at number 139 at the Circle Download Chart issue dated March 2 to 8.[26]
In November 2023, Seungmin appeared on the special cover ofNylon Japan, in collaboration withCoach for their holiday campaign in Japan.[27]
On March 1, 2024, Seungmin made his fashion week debut attending theLoewe Fall Winter 2024 Women's Show held in Paris.[28]BritishVogue featured him in their article on best front-row styles of PFW.[29] In May 2024, he made hisMet Gala debut withStray Kids as the guest ofTommy Hilfiger.[30]
In September 2023, Seungmin, along with fellow Stray Kids membersLee Know andHyunjin, was involved in a car accident that led to their absence from theGlobal Citizen Festival performance. None of the members sustained serious injuries.[31]
^"Gone Away" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[33]
^"Waiting for Us" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Download Chart.[34]
^"Can't Stop" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 31 on the Download Chart.[35]
^"Stars and Raindrops" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 195 on the Download Chart.[36]
^"As We Are" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the Download Chart.[37]
^"Close to You" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 154 on the Download Chart.[16]
^"Phobia" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 160 on the Download Chart.[23]
^"Destiny" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 103 on the Download Chart[21] and peaked at number 6 on the BGM Chart.[41]
^"My Destiny" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 139 on the Download Chart[26] and peaked at number 36 on the BGM Chart.[42]
^Park, So-hyeon (November 2, 2018)."스트레이 키즈 현진·승민·아이엔, 우리 모두의 소년들" [Stray Kids Hyunjin, Seungmin, I.N, Our Boys].Xsport News (interview) (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2024.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (February 14, 2019)."'졸업' 스트레이키즈 승민 "성인됐다는 것 실감안나, 좋은 아티스트 될게요"" [Stray Kids Seungmin graduation "I can't believe I've become an adult. I'll become a good artist."].Newsen (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2024.
^Lee, Min-ji (February 24, 2017)."JYP 13기 공채 오디션, 3500명중 선발된 JYP의 새 얼굴들" [JYP 13th Open Audition, JYP Entertainment's New Face out of 3500 people].Newsen (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2024.
^"JYP 리얼리티 쇼 'Stray Kids'" [JYP Reality Show 'Stray Kids'].KBS News (in Korean). South Korea. October 17, 2017.Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. RetrievedDecember 28, 2023.
^Ji Su-jin (March 25, 2018)."스트레이키즈 현진, '귀엽게 뿌~우!' (쇼케이스)" [Stray Kids Hyunjin, 'cutely bbu~u!' (Showcase)].Seoul Daily (in Korean). Seoul.Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. RetrievedDecember 28, 2023.
^abKim, Joo-hee (July 8, 2019)."닉쿤X김신영X승민X인성, 'WE K-POP(위 케이팝)' MC 맡는다..기대UP" [Nickhun x Kim Shinyoung x Seungmin x Inseong become "WE-KPOP" MC.. Excitement UP].Seoul Economy Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. RetrievedJanuary 11, 2024.
^Ji, Min-kyung (March 31, 2021).스트레이 키즈, 자체 콘텐츠서 자작곡 공개..글로벌 팬들과 교감 [Stray Kids releases self-composed song in own content...communicating with global fans].Osen (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. RetrievedMarch 19, 2024 – viaThe Chosun Ilbo.
^Shin, Mi-kyeong (April 9, 2024).스트레이 키즈승민, '야한사진관'OST 오늘(9일) 발매..독보적 음색 [Stray Kids Seungmin released The Midnight Studio OST Today (April 9th)..Unrivaled Voice Tone].The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. RetrievedApril 23, 2024.
^Lee, Dong-oh (March 14, 2024).문페이스, 스트레이 키즈 승민이 참여한 '언니, 이번 생엔 내가 왕비야' 두 번째 OST 발매 [Moonphase Released a Second OST of 'I'm the Queen in this Life' participated by Stray Kids' Seungmin].Money Today (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. RetrievedMarch 18, 2024.
^Park, So-yeong (March 18, 2024).전종서 다음은 스트레이키즈 승민..LA다저스전 시구자 된 롯데팬 [Stray Kids' Seung-min... Lotte fan throws first pitch against LA Dodgers].Osen (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. RetrievedMarch 18, 2024 – viaThe Chosun Ilbo.
^Ahn, Byeong-gil (March 17, 2024).스키즈 현진-필릭스-승민-아이엔, 모델 뺨치네 [Stray Kids Hyunjin-Felix-Seungmin-I.N Looks Like Model].Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. RetrievedMarch 19, 2024.
^Ahn, Hana (June 18, 2023).'복면가왕' 잉크=스트레이키즈 승민 "데뷔 6년 차...꼭 나오고 싶었던 프로그램" ['King of Mask Singer' Ink=Stray Kids' Seungmin "It's been 6 years since my debut... this is the program I really wanted to be on"].MBN Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. RetrievedApril 30, 2024.
^Kang Jinah (October 5, 2021)."'키스 더 라디오' 영케이 하차...3주간 스페셜 DJ 출격" ["Kiss the Radio" YoungK enlistment... 3 Weeks Special DJ Appearance].Newsis (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. RetrievedJanuary 11, 2024.
