Hyunjin of Stray Kids: the lead rapper, main dancer and best-looking member who wants to grow as a songwriter

As a trainee at the JYP Entertainment agency, Hyunjin had no skills and had to train for two years before being picked as a member of Stray Kids in 2018

His influence in the nine-member boy band has grown significantly since and he wants to work hard on writing lyrics and composing new songs

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Hyunjin from Stray Kids is the K-pop boy band’s lead rapper and main dancer who has big plans for the future.

Published: 10:00pm, 9 Jun 2020Updated: 5:17am, 10 Jun 2020

Hyunjin wasn’t prepared to just serve as the “visual” – or best-looking member – of K-pop boy band Stray Kids. The group’s lead rapper and main dancer, he also dreams of becoming a musician who excels in singing and songwriting.

Here’s a look at his life so far.

His early life

Hwang Hyun-jin was born in Seoul in March 2000. He enjoyed a wide range of sports as a youngster, including skiing, tennis and badminton, he said during an interview with XportsNews.

As a youngster, Hyunjin enjoyed a wide range of sports, including skiing, tennis and badminton.

His life as a trainee at the JYP Entertainment agency began with an unexpected grab on the wrist while on a shopping trip with his mother during middle school. “Who are you? Can I help you?” Hyunjin asked the man, who gave Hyunjin his business card and said he was from JYP.

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