Jinusean

Jinusean is on hiatus as of 2026-11-15.

The name Jinusean combines the names of its two members, Jinu and Sean. The fact that the group is a hip-hop duo of these two people is reflected directly in the name. Short and easy to say, it has been familiar to many listeners for a long time.

Jinusean debuted on March 1, 1997, with the debut single "Gasoline." The duo is known as the first act launched by YG Entertainment. Listening to the debut song is a good way to feel the atmosphere of Korean hip-hop in the 1990s.

Jinusean is a hip-hop duo made up of Jinu and Sean, and it is regarded as one of the pioneers of Korean hip-hop. Before the duo's debut, Sean worked as a backup dancer for Seo Taiji and Boys, while Jinu had already debuted as a solo singer in 1994.

Widely known Jinusean songs include "Tell Me" (1997) featuring Uhm Jung-hwa, "A-Yo" (2001) and "Phone Number" (2004). In 2015, the duo released "Tell Me One More Time," its first new song in years. If you are new to their music, these tracks are a good place to begin.

Jinusean released five full-length albums: Jinusean in 1997, The Real in 1998, Taekwon V in 1999, The Reign in 2001 and Let's Play in 2004. Listening to them in order also lets you feel how Korean hip-hop itself changed over those years.

Jinusean debuted in 1997 and was very active until 2004, then returned to the stage in 2015 with a new song and a concert. The duo is currently taking a break from group activities. If there is any new information, notices on official channels are the most accurate source.

Yes. In 2014, Jinusean appeared on "Saturday, Saturday Is for Singers," the 1990s music special of MBC's Infinite Challenge, and performed on the show. The broadcast led many people to go back and rediscover music from the 1990s, including the duo's own songs.

Jinusean won the Rookie Artist Award at the 1997 Golden Disc Awards and is recorded as receiving a bonsang at the Seoul Music Awards. These awards show how the hip-hop duo won wide popular support. For full details, check each ceremony's official records.

Start with the widely known "Tell Me" and the debut song "Gasoline," then move on to "A-Yo" and "Phone Number." Finally, listen to "Tell Me One More Time" from 2015, which lets you hear how it connects back to "Tell Me" from the duo's early days.

Since Jinusean is taking a break from group activities, the most accurate way to follow the members is through each member's own official channels. Each member works in a different field, so rely on official announcements. Please avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors or following their private lives.