Seokjin

Seokjin is a Korean masculine given name. In Hangul it is written 석진 and is typically pronounced Seok-jin. The meaning of the name varies depending on the hanja chosen for each syllable, since hanja characters encode different concepts. Common interpretations pair a meaning such as stone (Seok) with a second syllable that can convey ideas like treasure, preciousness, or truth (Jin), but the exact meaning is not fixed.

In Korea, Seokjin is used as a given name rather than a family name, and it can be written with different hanja combinations. The name is seen across Korean society and is among the many two-syllable names favored for boys.

Notable bearer: Kim Seok-jin, born December 4, 1992, is widely known by his stage name Jin. He is a South Korean singer and a member of the boy band BTS, which debuted under Big Hit Entertainment in 2013. Within BTS, Jin is primarily a vocalist and is noted for his visual role in the group. He has contributed to both group and solo material, including solo tracks such as Epiphany on the Love Yourself era release.

Beyond this, Seokjin appears as a given name for various individuals in Korea, reflecting its usage across different professions. The name is also discussed in resources relating to Korean naming practices and the use of hanja in personal names.