Is Hyunjin Leaving SKZ And The Boy Band Breaking Up In 2025?
Hwang Hyunjin is a South Korean rapper who rose to stardom as a Stray Kids boy band member. He is also a dancer, singer-songwriter, and composer.
The South Korean singer is under JYP Entertainment. The Stray Kids boy band released their debut album, “I Am Not,” and the hit song “District 9,” on March 25, 2018.
Hwang Hyunjin is the only child, born on March 20, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. He changed his name to Sam while attending a kindergarten in Las Vegas, Nevada.
JYP Entertainment noticed his talent and invited him to join their team when he was shopping with his mom during middle school. He trained for about a year and a half before debuting.
In 2017, he got the chance to appear on a JYP survival show called Stray Kids. He showed his skills and eventually became a group member of SKZ.
Key Takeaways
- Hyunjin was suspended from the boy band in February 2021 for bullying claims.
- JYP Entertainment found his latent in the street while shopping with his mother.
- SKZ signed a seven-year contract in 2018, likely ending in 2025.
Rumors Abound: Hyunjin’s Departure from SKZ Sends Shockwaves Through Fans
Hyunjin joined Stray Kids in 2018, taking the global music scene by storm. Although the rumors of him leaving the SKZ are trending, there isn’t any official confirmation.
Hyunjin was suspended from the boy band in February 2021 but doesn’t seem to be permanently leaving the band. He took a four-month leave and went on a vacation.
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He has been a hot gossip for his three altercations, the school bullying, Aespa’s Karina’s phone wallpaper, and one-night stand rumors with idol trainee Han Seo Hee.
JYP released a statement,
“Hyunjin will take the time to self-reflect after halting all of his activities as a celebrity, He sincerely regrets and is self-reflecting on the fact that he hurt various people in middle school with his rough and unsuitable words. He has sincerely apologised to those who were hurt and is doing his best so that those people can heal from those wounds.”
The South Korean rapper showed dedication to personal development and redemption due to bullying claims. He showed a positive change and tried to regain trust after returning to the boy band.
Hyunjin also started participating in solo events in 2023. In May 2023, he met Troye Sivan while attending Dua Lipa’s collection in Cannes and collaborated on a remix single, Rush.
He became the first Korean Star appointed as Versace global ambassador in July 2023.
Is the Boy Band on the Verge of a Split in 2025?
SKZ is one of the biggest boy bands in K-pop, but is it breaking up? They signed a seven-year contract in 2018, likely ending in 2025.
The boy band can renew their contract for a certain number of years or disband. They might not probably disband their boy band due to their popularity in the music industry.
They are quickly catching up to the Bangtan Boys (BTS).
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However, South Korea has a conscription and requires male citizens between 18 and 35 to perform compulsory military service. Even though SKZ members are quite young, they must go for military service.
For some reason, the boy band SKZ might take a temporary break in 2025. Only the future will tell what will happen to the boy band, but for now, they are all together with their fans.
FAQ’s
Is Hyunjin Korean Or Chinese?
Hyunjin isn’t Chinese. He was born in Korea and lived in Las Vegas for two years.
Are YeJi And Hyunjin Related?
Yeji and Hyunjin aren’t blood-related, although they share the same surname. Hyunjin is a member of the boy band Stray Kids, and Yeji is the leader of the group ITZY.
How Tall Is Hyunjin?
The K-pop idol and global Versace brand ambassador is 5 feet and 10 inches tall.
