J-Min
{{Short description|South Korean singer (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| native_name = 오지민
| native_name_lang = ko-Hang
| birth_name = Oh Ji-min
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|05|27}}
| birth_place = Seoul, South Korea
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|musical actress}}
| genre = {{hlist|Pop rock|ballad}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|Piano|Guitar}}
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = {{hlist|SM|Avex Trax|EMI Records }}
| associated_acts = SMTown
| website = {{Official website|https://www.universal-music.co.jp/j-min/}}
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{{Infobox Korean name/auto
| hangul = %오지민
| hanja = 吳志旼
| hangulstage = %_제이민
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Oh Ji-Min ({{Korean|hangul=오지민}}; born May 27, 1988), known professionally as J-Min ({{langx|ja|ジェイミン}}), is a South Korean rock singer, songwriter and musical actress. J-Min firstly debuted in Japan with released EP Korogaru Ringo in 2007 under Avex Trax. In 2012, she began her domestic activities in Korea with release soundtrack for several drama-series prior officially debut in Korea with released EP Shine in 2014.
Career
=2007–2009: Debut=
J-Min made her debut in Japan with her first extended play, Korogaru Ringo, on September 12, 2007.
On January 16, 2008, J-Min's second Japanese extended play, Dream On... was released. Following the release of her second extended play, her cover album title "The Singer" was released on November 19, which consists of cover songs from several Japanese songs previously released.
J-Min released a digital single titled Change/One on May 27, 2009. It was used as the opening and ending theme for the TV anime adaptation of Hanasakeru Seishounen.
J-Min later was announced to performed as opening act in TVXQ Live Tour The Secret Code on May 30 and 31 at Fukuoka's Marine Messe.https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0002688957
=2012–2013: Original soundtracks, ''If You Want'', musical roles and ''Heart Theatre''=
J-Min released several original soundtracks for dramas in 2012. She released the first soundtrack, titled "Hello, Love", for KBS2's drama Wild Romance on January 30.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0002300928 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} The second soundtrack, titled "{{Korean|labels=no|시공천 애}}", was released for MBC's drama God of War on April 13.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0002288874 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} The third soundtrack, titled "Can't Say It", was released for MBC's drama The King 2 Hearts on April 27.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0002206824 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} The fourth soundtrack, titled "Story", was released for KBS2's drama Sent from Heaven on July 2. The fifth soundtrack, titled "Stand Up", was released for SBS's drama To the Beautiful You on August 15. The music video for "Stand Up" was released on September 19, 2012. Aside from featuring early scenes from the drama series, it also included a guest appearance by TRAX's Jungmo.{{cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/09/j-min-releases-mv-for-stand-up|title=J-Min releases MV for "Stand Up"|website=Allkpop|date=September 19, 2012|access-date=July 10, 2013|archive-date=March 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328231148/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/09/j-min-releases-mv-for-stand-up|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|date=January 2025}} The band version of the music video was unveiled on October 4, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/10/j-min-releases-band-version-of-stand-up-mv|title=J-Min releases band version of "Stand Up" MV|date=October 4, 2012|website=Allkpop|access-date=July 10, 2013|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329013749/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/10/j-min-releases-band-version-of-stand-up-mv|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=June 2025}} J-Min and Jungmo performed a special stage on Inkigayo on August 26, 2012.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0002253314 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} Her last soundtrack in 2012, titled "Beautiful Days", was released for KBS2's drama School 2013 on December 11.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0002372134 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
In June 2012, J-Min started her musical career with the role of Gloria in the musical 'Jack the Ripper'. The musical ran from June 1 to August 18, 2012, at Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0002358712 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
J-Min signed a contract with Nayutawave Records (now also known EMI Records) in 2012. She later released the digital single If You Want on November 21, 2012. A few months later, her new digital single title Heart Theater was released on March 13, 2013.
In February 2013, J-Min starred in the musical 'The Three Musketeers' as Constance. It ran from February 20 to April 21, 2013, at Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul.{{cite news|url= http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/18884/20130104/the-three-musketeers-casts-kyuhyun-chang-min-jun-k-yenny-and-more.htm|title='The Three Musketeers' Casts Kyuhyun-Chang Min-Jun.K-Yenny and More|publisher= Kpop Starz|access-date= February 18, 2015}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=June 2025}}
=2014–present: ''Cross The Border'', domestic debut and musical activities=
J-Min released her first Japanese album, Cross The Border on January 22, 2014. She also recorded the soundtrack Hero for MBC's drama Miss Korea. On June 19, J-Min made her official debut stage, performing Hoo on the music program M Countdown and various weekly music programs. Her pre-released single Hoo was digitally released on June 24.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0002807231 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}Hoo is an acoustic ballad and a re-arrangement of Hero, the soundtrack for the drama Miss Korea. Following the pre-released single, her extended play title Shine was digitally released on July 18 and physically on July 21.{{cite news|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0000233310 |script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} The music video featured Titan and starred SM Rookies' Ji Han-sol.{{Cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000221940 |script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101221814/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000221940 |url-status=live }}
In 2015, J-Min played Vanessa in the musical In The Heights. She alternated the role with actress Oh Soyeon. The musical was produced by SM C&C, a subsidiary of S.M. Entertainment, and ran from September 4 to November 22 at 'Blue Square'.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/07/chen-sunggyu-dongwoo-key-luna-more-cast-in-musical-in-the-heights |title=Chen, Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Key, Luna, and other celebrities were cast in musical 'In The Heights'!". |date=July 9, 2015 |work=Allkpop |access-date=July 9, 2015 |archive-date=August 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150815190540/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/07/chen-sunggyu-dongwoo-key-luna-more-cast-in-musical-in-the-heights |url-status=live }}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=June 2025}} In December 2015, J-Min confirmed that she would be playing Yitzhak in the musical Hedwig: New Makeup. The musical ran from March 1, 2016, to May 29, 2016, at Hongik University Art Center.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0000435408 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
In April 2016, it was announced that J-Min will cast in the musical All Shock Up and would be performed at the Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Grand Theater from June 17 to August 28, 2016.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0003307419 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
J-Min released the digital single Way Back Home on July 8, 2016, as part of SM Entertainment's project SM Station. The song was composed by Shim Eunji and the music video starred Red Velvet's Yeri.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0002151236 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} She performed this song for the first time on SM Town Live World Tour V in Osaka.
On August 5, 2016, it was announced that she would release her digital single Ready For Your Love on August 9.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0002545726 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} The music video for Ready For Your Love, starring J-Min and NCT's Johnny, was released on August 9, along with the digital single.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5BNfSDaBWk|title=J-Min 제이민 'Ready For Your Love' MV|last=SMTOWN|date=August 8, 2016|via=YouTube|access-date=November 25, 2016|archive-date=January 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122051638/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5BNfSDaBWk|url-status=live}} On October 15, J-Min was confirmed to become radio host on Arirang Radio's SoundK for the "musictomusic" corner.
In February 2017, J-Min was confirmed to be cast in the musical drama entitled Boys Over Flowers: The Musical. A musical version has previously been performed in Japan. She played the role of Tsukushi (or Geum Jan Di). The musical would run from February 24, 2017, to May 7, 2017, in Seoul.{{cite web |url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000698861|title='꽃보다 남자' 성민·켄·민·이창섭, 포스터 공개...24일 국내 초연|publisher=Xportsnews|date=February 1, 2017|access-date=February 2, 2017}} On March 17, she announced the release of a digital single, Alive on March 20.{{cite web|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000536120|title=J-Min, 신곡 'Alive' 20일 0시 음원 공개|publisher=wowtv|date=March 17, 2017|access-date=March 17, 2017|archive-date=April 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410201724/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000536120|url-status=live}} In October 2017, J-Min was confirmed to return in the pop musical drama All Shock Up and scheduled to run 94 performances at the Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Grand Theater from November 24, 2018 to February 11, 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0000782848 |script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101224018/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0000782848 |url-status=live }}
In January 2018, it was announced that J-Min would return to played as Constance following the celebration of tenth anniversary of the musical drama The Three Musketeers.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0000816011 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }} In November 2018, J-Min was confirmed to be cast in musical drama The Days with played as Geunyeo and schedule to performed at the Busan Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall from December 23 to 30, at the Daejeon Arts Center Art Hall on January 5 and 6, 2019 and then at the Seoul Blue Square Interpark Hall from February 22, 2019.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000024243 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
In November 2019, J-Min was confirmed to perform as Peggy in the musical A Better Tomorrow and scheduled to shows at the Hanwha Art Center from December 17, 2019 to March 22, 2020.{{cite web | url=http://withinnews.co.kr/m/content/view.html?§ion=9&no=20433&category=126 | script-title=ko:사람과 함께하는 - 위드인뉴스 }}{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/011/0003665384 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
In September 2020, J-Min was cast in the romantic-comedy musical Duet as Sonya Walsk. The musical ran from October 23 to January 31, 2021 at KT&G Sangsang Madang Daechi Art Hall.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001197914 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
In June 2021, Musical drama Hedwig announced their comeback after five years with confirmed the return of J-Min as Itzhak for their fifth season.https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0004428852
In July 2022, J-Min was confirmed to be cast in the musical drama L'art reste playing the role of Hyang-an and it was performed at Daehangno Dream Art Center 2 from September 6.{{cite web | url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000597307 | script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 }}
In May 2023, J-Min was announced to return as Geunyeo in the musical The Days to celebrate its tenth anniversary, which was scheduled to be performed at the Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater from July 12 to September 3, 2023.{{Cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/117/0003725523 |script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101232008/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/117/0003725523 |url-status=live }}
In July 2024, J-Min returned to cast in the third season of musical drama Lizzy, with played as Alice Russell. The musical would kick-off their show on September 14 at Doosan Art Center Yeongang Hall.https://n.news.naver.com/article/382/0001139912?sid=103
In November 2024, it was announced that J-Min would participated on Hedwig original author and original cast concert, John Cameron Mitchell, which schedule on December 24 and 25 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall.https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/015/0005053713
J-Min successfully held her first concert since 18-years debut, Just J-Min: J-Min's First Concert [To Jellys], on February 2 and 3, 2025 at Seoul's Gureumarae Small Theater.https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001824426 J-Min was confirmed to starred in the Egyptian Pharaohs musical drama Hatshepsut, schedule to performed on March 11, 2025.https://n.news.naver.com/article/003/0013042131?sid=103
On March 31, 2025, J-Min posted handwritten through her social media account announced that she parted ways from SM Entertainment after signed with the company for 26 years since her trainee day.https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003754341https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000969779
Discography
=Studio albums=
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan=2 | Title
! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Album details ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Sales |
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|KOR ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|JPN |
| scope="row"| Korogaru Ringo (ころがる林檎)
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| — || — | |
| scope="row"| Dream on...
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| — || — | |
| scope="row" | The Singer{{ref |Cover|1}}
|
| — || — | |
| scope="row"| Shine
|
| 18 || — |
|
| colspan="9" style="font-size:85%;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan="2" |Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Year ! scope="col" colspan="2" |Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| KOR {{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL|title=Gaon Digital Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=December 27, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=November 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125050200/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL|url-status=live}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| JPN |
| scope="row"| "Korogaru Ringo"
| 2007 | — || — | Korogaru Ringo |
| scope="row"| "Dream on..."
| 2008 | — || — | Dream on... |
| scope="row" |"CHANGE"
| rowspan="2"|2009 | — || — | rowspan="2"| CHANGE/One (single) |
| scope="row" |"One"
| — || — |
| scope="row" | "If You Want"
| 2012 | — || — | rowspan=3| Cross The Border |
| scope="row" | "Heart Theater"
| 2013 | — || — |
| scope="row"| "Sorry"
| rowspan="3"| 2014 | — || — |
| scope="row" | "Hoo"
| — || — | rowspan="2"| Shine |
| scope="row" | "Shine"
| — || — |
| scope="row" | "Way Back Home"
| rowspan="2"| 2016 | — || — |
| scope="row" | "Ready For Your Love"
| — || — | rowspan="2" {{n/a|Non album-single}} |
| scope="row" | "Alive"
| 2017 | — || — |
| colspan="9" style="font-size:85%;"| "—" denotes songs that did not chart |
=Soundtrack appearances=
=Other appearances=
Videography
=Music videos=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Title ! scope="col"| Year |
| colspan="3"| Japanese |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Dream On..."
| 2008 |
| scope="row"| "Change/One"
| 2009 |
| scope="row"| "If You Want"
| 2012 |
| scope="row"| "Heart Theater"
| 2013 |
| scope="row"| "Cross The Border"
|rowspan="2"| 2014 |
| scope="row"| "Sorry" |
| colspan="3"| Korean |
| scope="row"| "Hoo"
|rowspan="2"| 2014 |
| scope="row"| "Shine" |
| scope="row"| "Way Back Home"
|rowspan="2"| 2016 |
| scope="row"| "Ready For Your Love" |
| scope="row"| "Alive"
| 2017 |
Concerts
= Headlining =
- 2008–2009 JAPAN Live Concert [J-Min Acoustic Live: The Singer]
= Concert participation =
- SMTown Live '10 World Tour (2010–11)
- SMTown Live World Tour III (2012–13)
- SM Town Live World Tour IV (2014–15)
- SM Town Live World Tour V (2016)
- SM Town Live World Tour VI (2017)
Filmography
=Variety shows=
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
! Title ! Network ! Role ! Notes |
|---|
| rowspan="1"|2017
| MBC | Contestant | March 19, as "I Am Forsythia" |
Theater
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://j-min.smtown.com J-Min's Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216104935/http://j-min.smtown.com/ |date=February 16, 2020 }} {{in lang|ko}}
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