Sungjin

In this Korean name, the family name is Park.

Sungjin
Park in 2016
Born
Park Sung-jin

(1993-01-16) January 16, 1993 (age 31)
Busan, South Korea
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
  • radio host
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2015–present
LabelsJYP
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
박성진
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak Seong-jin
McCune–ReischauerPak Sŏngchin

Park Sung-jin (Korean: 박성진; born January 16, 1993),[1] known mononymously as Sungjin, is a South Korean musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as the leader, guitarist and vocalist of South Korean pop rock band Day6.

Early life

Park Sungjin was born on January 16, 1993, in Busan, South Korea.[2] He has an older sister.[3] He attended Kyungnam High School, which is well-known for their baseball team.[4]

Career

2009–2015: Pre-debut

Park was known to have performed in school festivals prior to training and debut.[5] In 2009, Park won the Daesang (Grand Prize) in the 2009 CMB Chin Chin Youth Festival.[6] He also made an appearance in the famous variety show, Star King in the same year. He revealed that he had received casting offers from five companies in the program.[7] He then auditioned and passed his audition for JYP, and began his trainee life with JYP.

In September 2013, Park appeared in the fourth episode of WIN: Who is Next? as a part of JYP's vocalist team alongside his eventual Day6 bandmates.[8] He also appeared as a contestant in Hidden Singer 2 on December 15, 2013, in which he was introduced as the JYP trainee and lead vocalist for an upcoming rookie group.[9]

Park was one of the members for 5live, a group which was originally planned to debut in 2014.[10] However, their debut was delayed.

2015–present: Day6, solo activities and solo debut

On September 7, 2015, Park debuted as the leader of Day6.[11] The group released their debut EP, The Day, with the lead single "Congratulations".[12]

On March 14, 2018, he made his Japanese debut as a member of Day6 with their Japanese single "If ～また逢えたら～".[13]

On October 25, 2022, Park made his first broadcast appearance through EBS FM Night Radio hosted by Pentagon's Shinwon after being discharged from the military.[14]

Park became the new weekly radio host for KBS Station Z, starting from November 2, 2022.[15]

He started his personal YouTube channel in December 2022.[16]

On October 16, 2024, it was announced that he would make his solo debut with a full-length album entitled 30. The album was released on November 5, 2024. He also held his first solo concert from November 8, 2024 to November 10, 2024 in Kwangwoon University Donghae Arts Center.[17][18]

Personal life

On March 8, 2021, Park announced his enlistment through V Live Broadcast.[19] He served as the drill instructor during his military service. He was discharged on September 7, 2022.[20]

Discography

For Sungjin's discography with Day6, see Day6 discography.

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[21]
30 7

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[23]
"Check Pattern" 2024 152 30

Songwriting credits

All song credits are sourced from the KOMCA database.[24]

Year Title Artist(s) Album Lyrics Music Arrangement Notes
Credited With Credited With Credited With
2015 "Free하게" (Freely) Day6 The Day Yes Naru, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Naru, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok No —
"이상하게 계속 이래" (Out of My Mind) Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Andrew Choi, 220, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok No
"Congratulations" Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok No
"버릇이 됐어" (Habits) Yes Mr.Cho, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Mr.Cho, Park Gun-woo, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Mr.Cho, Park Gun-woo, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok
"태양처럼" (Like That Sun) Yes Frants, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Frants, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok No —
"Colors" Yes Mr.Cho, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Mr.Cho, Jeon Jeong-hoon, Park Gun-woo, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok No
"Eyeless" Non-album singles Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok — — 2015 Day6 1st Live Concert [D-Day]
"You" Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok — —
"Pandora" Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Lim Jun-hyeok — —
2016 "Sing Me" Daydream No — Yes Nuplay, Neil Nallas, Walter Pok, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"First Time" Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"바래" (Wish) Yes Frants, Young K, Wonpil Yes Frants, Young K, Wonpil No —
"I Can" Non-album singles Yes Jae, Young K, Wonpil No — — — Day6 Live Concert 'Dream'
"빠져가지고" (Stuck On You) Up10tion Burst Yes Daniel Kim, Young K, Wonpil Yes Daniel Kim, Young K, Wonpil No —
2017 "겨울이 간다" (Goodbye Winter) Day6 Sunrise Yes Jae, Young K, Cha Il-hun, Yue Yes Jae, Young K, Cha Il-hun, Yue No —
"어떻게 말해" (How Can I Say) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"장난아닌데" (I'm Serious) Yes Young K, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Wonpil No —
"Dance Dance" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"Man In A Movie" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"오늘은내게" (Lean On Me) Yes Young K, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Yoo Swan, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"반드시웃는다" (I Smile) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Bueno" Non-album singles Yes Jae, Young K Yes Jae, Young K No — Every Day6 Concert in July
"Hi Hello" Moonrise No — Yes Hong J-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"놀래!" (Whatever!) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"좋은걸 뭐 어떡해" (What Can I Do) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"I Loved You" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"남겨둘게" (I'll Remember) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"그렇더라고요" (When You Love Someone) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"혼자야" (All Alone) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"쏟아진다" (Pouring) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Better Better" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"좋아합니다" (I Like You) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
2018 "Raindrops" Non-album singles Yes Park Young-gun, Jae Yes Park Young-gun, Jae No — Every Day6 Finale Concert 'The Best Moments'
"Shoot Me" Shoot Me: Youth Part 1 No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"어쩌다보니" (Somehow) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Feeling Good" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"원하니까" (Still) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"Warning" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Baby It's Okay" Unlock No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"If ~また逢えたら~" (If -Mata Aetara-) No — Yes Cha Il-hun, Yue, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Stop The Rain" Yes Jae, Young K Yes Shinichi Ubukata, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"Falling" Yes Jae, Young K Yes Shinichi Ubukata, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"Say Hello" No — Yes 220, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"Nobody Knows" Yes Frants, Komura Tadashi, Young K, Wonpil Yes Frants, Young K, Wonpil No —
"두통" (Headache) Remember Us: Youth Part 2 No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"완전 멋지잖아" (So Cool) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"아픈길" (Hurt Road) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"행복했던 날들이었다" (Days Gone By) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"121U" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Lee Woo-min, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
2019 "For Me" The Book of Us: Gravity No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"한 페이지가 될 수 있게" (Time of Our Life) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"포장" (Cover) Yes Young K Yes Kevin Cho, Lee Min-kyung, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Best Part" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"How To Love" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Gravitate" Himself Non-album singles — — Yes Cha Il-hun — — Day6 World Tour Gravity in Seoul
"나빠" (Not Fine) Day6 The Book of Us: Entropy No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Deep In Love" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Sweet Chaos" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Finale" The Best Day2 No — Yes Kevin Cho, Da-sol, Bae Jae-seok, Young K No —
2020 "Tick Tock" The Book of Us: The Demon No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"때려쳐" (Stop) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Love Me or Leave Me" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"해와 달처럼" (Day and Night) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"1 To 10" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Afraid" Yes Da-sol, Jae Dogi Yes Da-sol, Jae Dogi No —
2021 "구름 위에서" (Above The Clouds) The Book of Us: Negentropy Yes Jae, Young K Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang
"둘도 아닌 하나" (Only) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Jae, Young K, Wonpil No —
2024 "사랑하게 해주라" (Let Me Love You) Fourever No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Wonpil No —
"Happy" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Wonpil No —
"그게 너의 사랑인지 몰랐어" (Didn't Know) Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Welcome to the Show" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"널 제외한 나의 뇌" (Get the Hell Out" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Wonpil No —
"The Power of Love" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"나만 슬픈 엔딩" (Sad Ending) Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang, Wonpil No —
"녹아내려요" (Melt Down) Band Aid No — Yes Young K, Wonpil, Hong Ji-sang No —
"도와줘요 Rock&Roll" (Help Me Rock&Roll) Yes Hong Ji-sang, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang, Wonpil No —
"망겜" (Shxtty Game) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"I'm Fine" Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"괴물" (Monster) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon No —
"아직 거기 살아" (Still There) No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"Counter" No — Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"그녀가 웃었다" (She Smiled) Yes Hong Ji-sang, Wonpil Yes Hong Ji-sang, Young K, Wonpil No —
"동화 속 아이처럼" (Covered in Love) Himself 30 Yes — Yes Ming Ji-syeon No —
"Check Pattern" Yes Lee Joo-hyoung, Jukjae Yes Lee Joo-hyoung, Jukjae No —
"아무것도 안 하고 싶다" (I Don't Wanna Do Anything) Yes — Yes Moof No —
"어디에도 없는 널" (Nowhere You Are) Yes D'tour Yes Aaron Kim, Hahm, Bydor Archive, wez, Isaac Han No —
"나무는 결국 겨울을 견뎌낼 거야" (As Always) Yes — Yes Sim Hyun, Oh Ji-hyun No —
"Wednesday Night" Yes D'tour Yes Aaron Kim, Isaac Han, D'tour No —
"Easy" Yes — Yes Sim Hyun No —
"You Wake Me Up" Yes — Yes Ming Ji-syeon No —
"I Don't Wanna Lose" Yes Da-sol Yes Da-sol No —
"Memories" Yes — Yes Sim Hyun, Oh Ji-hyun No —

Filmography

Main article: Day6 videography

Radio shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–2023 Station Z: Sungjin's D-Day DJ Every Wednesday (November 2, 2022 – June 28, 2023) [15]

Concerts

See also: List of Day6 concert tours

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