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Kim Eunjin (김은진) is a South Korean Idol from EMERGE by Blair Music. He debuted with his group in July 14, 2015.
He made his solo debut as LRV on May 4, 2017, and had his official solo debut on August 28, 2023 as LRV.
History[]
Early Life[]
Kim Eunjin was born on March 29, 1995 in Busan, South Korea to a couple whose names are undisclosed. He is an only child.
His parents put him in several singing competitions as a kid and gave him singing lessons through out his life as they were both busy with work and needed things to keep him occupied in.
He was scouted in January of 2010, Kim was originally scouted as a soloist and with a promise of a solo debut which he took the offer and became Blair Entertainment's first ever trainee.
Training Period[]
He was the first member to join Blair Entertainment in which they scouted him to be a soloist but ended up debuting in the idol group. Since he was the first trainee that joined the company, his was the most known amongst the trainees (other then Eunwoo) and as such fans saw his training progress for the entire time he was a trainee.
Career[]
Debut as a part of EMERGE[]
On January 2, 2015, Blair Entertainment announced that they would be debuting their first boy group in the summer of 2015.
On May 4, 2015, he was the first member revealed for EMERGE.
On July 14, 2015, he and the other EMERGE members debuted with Act I: Garnet.
On February 8, 2016, Eunjin was credited on EMEREGE's album Act II: Opal for the first time. Since then he has had a hand in writing and or composing songs for the group.
On July 14, 2019, on the groups fourth year anniversary, all the members opened personal Instagram accounts. His handle being "LRVing_Room".
Debut as LRV[]
On April 29, 2017, Blair Entertainment dropped a teaser for a new artist named LRV (pronounced LIVE) everyday until May 3rd, in which the final teaser was dropped which featured an official face reveal where it was shown that LRV was Eunjin.
On May 4, 2017, exactly 2 years since his reveal as an EMERGE member, he debuted as LRV and dropped his mixtape Dreambreaker with the lead song "BACK ACHE". Eunjin revealed in a video call after the music video was released that these mixtapes aren't for him to promote as a soloist just yet, but to help hone his skills as a rapper, singer, and lyricist.
On March 13, 2019, teasers for LRV's next mixtape were shown. Teasers for the mixtape were released from March 14 to March 16.
On March 18, 2019, LRV's mixtape Windbreaker was released, with the song "Don't Talk Sh*t" serving as the lead song.
Formal debut as LRV[]
On August 1, 2023, it was announced that Eunjin will be having his official solo debut under the name LRV that he has been using for his mixtapes. He is set for his solo debut for the end of August this year.
Personal Life[]
Military Enlistment[]
On March 1, 2024, it was announced that Eunjin will be enlisting into the military for his enlistment sometime in April of 2024.
Part of EMERGE[]
In the group he is the leader, lead rapper and lead vocal. Along with that he participates in composing songs for their albums.
EMERGE Solos[]
- Daleun Jjog (2018)
Songs Centered[]
Over the years he has centered several songs.
- Ilyugeun Jigeumida! (2016)
- ENERGY (2017)
- Mannaseo Bangawo (2019)
As a Soloist[]
Eunjin under the name LRV has released 2 mixtapes.
Mixtapes[]
- Dreambreaker (2017)
- Windbreaker (2019)
Mini Albums[]
- LRV (2023)
As a Lyricist and Composer[]
Since 2016, he had written and composed a number of songs. Songs in BOLD donate title tracks.
Song Producing Credits[]
| Year | Song Title | Composed/Lyrics | Album | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2957 | Lyrics & Composition | Act II: Opal | EMERGE |
| Intro: Light My Fire | Lyrics & Composition | Act III: Pearl | ||
| Bada Wie | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Intro: In The Rough | Lyrics | Major I: Diamond | ||
| CYPHER: RED | Lyrics | |||
| SMILE AGAIN | Lyrics | |||
| 2017 | ENERGY | Lyrics & Composition | Act IV: Red Beryl | |
| Pluto | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Start Line | Lyrics & Composition | Dreambreaker | Himself | |
| U Up? | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| UNFINISHED XXXX | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| BACK ACHE | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Golden | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| All Is Good | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Half Done | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Hard | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Chawon | Lyrics & Composition | Act V: Lapis Lazuli | EMERGE | |
| Grieving Heaven | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| 2018 | HOME | Composition | Act VI: Aquamarine | |
| Outro: End of Act VI | Composition | |||
| Daleun Jjog | Lyrics & Composition | Major II: Sapphire | ||
| Morning Glory | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| CYPHER: BLUE | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| 2019 | Humid | Lyrics & Composition | Windbreaker | Himself |
| Tap | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Zipper | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Don't Talk Sh*t | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Tear Away | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Rush | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Blood Vessel | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Vitrue | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| L.U.V | Lyrics & Composition | Act VII: Jade | EMERGE | |
| Surfing | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Yeonin Sonyeon | Lyrics & Composition | Act VIII: Fire Opal | ||
| Outro: End of Act VIII | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| 2020 | Mythic | Lyrics & Composition | Act IX: Obsidian | |
| SPINEBREAKER | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Immature Lovers | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Intro: Liar Liar | Lyrics & Composition | The Lying Prince | WYVERN | |
| Hearth | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Outro: The Truth | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Kkog An-Ajwo | Lyrics & Composition | Major III: Emerald | EMERGE | |
| Expression | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| XXX Hard | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| CYPHER: GREEN | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| In My Mouth | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| 714 | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Chimyeongjeog Pyohyeon | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Don't Act Shy | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| 2021 | Endless Refresh | Lyrics & Composition | Act X: Jasper | |
| Between Us | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Yours | Lyrics & Composition | Act XI: Tanzanite | ||
| Love's Solution | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| 2022 | Live on Air | Lyrics & Composition | Conclusive Love | |
| Lover = Alive | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Route 95 | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| The General | Composition | |||
| CYPHER: LOVE | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| FRONT | Lyrics | |||
| Break My Heart? | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| 2023 | Intro: Chariot | Lyrics | The Sun | Helio |
| Summer in Winter? | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Loud Louder | Lyrics & Composition | SKYGATE | EMERGE | |
| Messy | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Combat | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Sing It Loud | Lyrics | Sing It Loud | AEON | |
| Take a Pick | Lyrics & Composition | LRV | Himself | |
| Red Rose (Feat: Re;0) | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Paint Splatter (Feat: Eunsang and Hyeonjae) | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Feel It Deep | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| DISS-PATCH | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| LRV-ing Room | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Alive Again | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Tough Love | Lyrics & Composition | Teenage Rebellion | AEON | |
| Intro: Clear Sky | Lyrics & Composition | E井 | EMERGE | |
| 10-23 | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Puzzle | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Ascending | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Black and White | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| CYPHER: E# | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Just Clap: Encore | Lyrics & Composition | |||
| Take on the Night | Composition | |||
| Overworld | Lyrics & Composition | Overworld | AEON |
Milestones and Achievements[]
- On December 4, 2019, his Instagram account reached 1 million followers.
- On February 28, 2020, his Instagram account reached 2 million followers.
- On October 5, 2020, his Instagram account reached 3 million followers.
- On March 29, 2021, his Instagram account reached 4 million followers.
- On September 3, 2021 his Instagram account reached 5 million followers.
- On June 14, 2022, his Instagram account reached 6 million followers.
- On January 19, 2023 his Instagram account reached 7 million followers.
- July 26, 2023, his Instagram account reached 8 million followers.
- On December 12, 2023, his Instagram account reached 9 million followers.
Brands and Sponsorships[]
On December 12, 2022, Dolce & Gabbana announced that he would become an ambassador for the brand starting that month.
On March 8, 2023, Dior announced that he would be a new model for the brand.
On December 5, 2023, it was announced that he has become the new brand ambassador for Tiffany & Co.
- [2022-Present] Dolce & Gabbana
- [2023-Present] Dior
- [2023-Present] Tiffany & Co.
Trivia[]
- He has trained the longest out of all nine members with a total of 5 Years, 5 Months, 27 Days. Having been a trainee since January 18, 2010.
- He is often paired with Choi Seungwoo and are often called the parents of EMERGE with him being the mother while Seungwoo is the father.
- He is currently in University for design.
- His nicknames include: Leaderjin, Eunjinnie, JinnieHyung.
- He shares a room with Park Eunwoo and Choi Heejin.
- His hobbies include painting and eating.
- He is a fan of SHINee, and even went to one of their concerts before he became a trainee.
- He wanted to be a firefighter when he was a child.
- During the first 3 years of their time in the group, he had ginger-brown hair, he has since been seen with his natural hair color (dark down).
- When asked by the group's hairstylists, they had wanted to dye his hair cotton candy pink, but he said he would shave his head if they did that.
- He has the most ear piercings with a total of 6. three on his right, and three on his left.
- He would like for the group to be known as a self-producing group due to all the members having taken part in writing or composing for their songs.
- He has revealed that when they were still rookies, the group and company itself was struggling really bad, so much so to the point that the group almost disbanded in 2017. As such he is always thankful for fans new and old that still listen to their music and watch over them as a group.
- Him and Eunwoo both revealed that they found it really hard to stay in the company as they had been training for so long (both of them with 5 or almost 5 years of training at the time of their debut) and both considered leaving the company around the time EMERGE's final line up was revealed.
- Him and Eunwoo were Blair Entertainments first trainees, joining 11 months apart from each other (Eunjin in January 2010, and Eunwoo in December 2010).
- He's close friends with 6topia's Geon.
Awards and Nominations[]
| Award Ceremony | Year | Category | Nominees / Works | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAMA | 2023 | Best Male Artist | Kim Eunjin | Pending |
| Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance | Red Rose (Feat: Re;0) | Pending | ||
| Best Collaboration | Pending | |||
| Song of the Year | Pending | |||
| Artist of the Year | Kim Eunjin | Pending | ||
| MelON Music Awards | 2023 | MIllions Top 10 | Red Rose (Feat: Re;0) | Pending |
Honourary Titles[]
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Proceed by: N/A |
Leader of EMERGE July 14, 2015 - Present |
Succeeded by: N/A |
| Proceed by: N/A |
Longest Serving Blair Boys Trainee January 18, 2010 - March 27, 2017 |
Succeeded by: Lee Hongseok |