Kim Jin-woo

Kim Jin-woo (김진우), known professionally as JINU, is the eldest member and one of the defining vocal textures in WINNER. Since the group's 2014 debut under YG Entertainment, he has brought a softer, more delicate tone that helps balance the group's rap-heavy edge and keeps its melodies from turning blunt.

That balance became even clearer once he stepped into solo work. His 2019 single album JINU's HEYDAY framed him as more than the group's visual center, showing a performer with enough tonal control and confidence to carry a full release on his own. Inside WINNER, he remains essential because the group's best songs often depend on contrast, and Jin-woo supplies a lot of it.

He is also one of the reasons WINNER's catalog has aged gracefully. The voice is light, but it is not slight. It gives the group air, polish, and a sense of emotional lift that still holds up years into their career.