ArtistNest Management
Kim Ji-woong
Kim Ji-woong (김지웅) is a South Korean singer and actor under Nest Management. Born December 14, 1998, in North Gyeongsang Province, he first debuted in 2016 as a member of boy group INX under the stage name Jinam. After INX disbanded in 2017, he built a parallel career across acting and music before ranking eighth on Mnet Boys Planet in 2023 to debut with ZEROBASEONE on July 10, 2023.
His pre-ZB1 path was unusually eventful. He was part of pre-debut groups ATEEN (2018) and B.I.T (2019-2020) before the survival show, and spent years developing simultaneously as a vocalist and actor. His dual identity proved commercially versatile: he built a devoted fandom in the BL web drama space through roles in Kissable Lips (2022) and Roommates of Poongduck 304 before ZB1 even debuted.
As a member of ZEROBASEONE, Ji-woong contributed across five mini albums from Youth in the Shade (2023) through Blue Paradise (2025). In January 2026, the group extended activities by two months, releasing the special limited album RE-FLOW ahead of their final concert run. He also made a special appearance in the JTBC romance drama Surely Tomorrow (2025), starring Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an.
He remains under Nest Management as he builds his solo career.
1 articles8 creditsDebut: July 10, 2023South Korean
Gallery
Kim Ji-woong at Blue Paradise showcase (February 2025) / CC BY 3.0 / YouTube
Discography
2026
RE-FLOWSingle
MemberZEROBASEONE
2025
BLUE PARADISEMini Album
MemberZEROBASEONE
2024
CRUSHMini Album
MemberZEROBASEONE
2024
SWEATMini Album
MemberZEROBASEONE
2023
Youth in the ShadeMini Album
MemberZEROBASEONE
2023
MELTING POINTMini Album
MemberZEROBASEONE
Filmography
2025
Surely TomorrowK-Drama
Special Appearance
2022
Kissable LipsK-Drama
Lead Actor
Fans Also Ask
Is Kim Ji-woong still in ZEROBASEONE?
Yes. When four members departed upon contract expiry in January 2026, Kim Ji-woong was confirmed as one of five members who chose to extend and continue. The reorganized group, active from February 2026, consists of Kim Ji-woong, Sung Han-bin, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook.
How did Kim Ji-woong get into ZEROBASEONE?
Kim Ji-woong competed on Mnet survival show Boys Planet in 2023, ranking 8th out of 98 trainees in the final episode. His placement secured his debut with the nine-member group ZEROBASEONE on July 10, 2023.
What group was Kim Ji-woong in before ZB1?
Kim Ji-woong debuted in 2016 as a member of boy group INX under the stage name Jinam. After INX disbanded in 2017, he was part of pre-debut groups ATEEN and B.I.T before eventually landing on Boys Planet in 2023.
Is Kim Ji-woong also an actor?
Yes. Alongside his music career, Kim Ji-woong has pursued acting. He appeared in the web drama Kissable Lips in 2022 and has continued to build both parallel careers under Nest Management.
What company is Kim Ji-woong under?
Kim Ji-woong is managed by Nest Management, an independent agency. ZEROBASEONE as a group operates under WakeOne Entertainment, with member management handled by each member's individual agency.
