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Friday, 20 July 2007 |
Things You Should Know About:
- Worked as an enforcer for his father-in-law in Korea
- Fiercely devoted to and protective of his wife Sun
- Cannot speak English, but is learning some words
- Was diagnosed as being infertile, but is going to become a father
- Has become a loyal friend to the other survivors
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Season 1
Jin is a very strong-willed and traditional Korean man. Although he initially tried to shelter
himself and Sun from the other survivors, he has realized that they need to work together in
order to survive, and has become an integral part of the group.
Through flashbacks, we learned that Jin had been a waiter in Korea when he first proposed
to Sun. He went to her father for his blessing, and Mr. Paik offered him a job with his
automotive company. He quickly discovers that the job was actually being an enforcer for
Mr. Paik's more shady business dealings. He reluctantly goes along, out of fear of losing
Sun if he disobeys her father. When Mr. Paik asks him to deliver watches to business
associates in Sydney and Los Angeles, Jin's father tells him to escape while in America and
try to find happiness with his wife.
Jin was very protective of his wife on the island, urging her to cover herself in a more
modest fashion. He quickly took up the role of fisherman for the other survivors, perhaps
using the knowledge he gained from his father. Although he cannot speak English and was
shocked to learn that his wife could, he helped Michael rebuild the raft after the fire and
began to communicate with him. He was on the raft when Walt was taken, and tried to fight
off the Others.
Season 2
In flashbacks, we discovered more of Jin's story. He had been trying to elevate himself to a
higher position in life by working at a hotel before he met Sun. He quit the job after seeing
the hotel manager's disdain for people in Jin's class. He met Sun right after he left the
position. We later learned that Sun and Jin had been trying to conceive a child together but
were having difficulties. Jin felt that having a child would make their lives better; he hoped
that Sun's father would give him a safer job if they gave him a grandchild. The fertility expert
they consulted diagnosed Sun with endometriosis and said it would be impossible for her to
conceive. However, the doctor later approached Sun and told her that the infertility problem
was her husband's, and not hers.
Jin was the first member of the raft party to reach shore after they were attacked by the
Others. Along with Sawyer and Michael, he met and travelled with the tail section survivors
back to the beach camp. His English has been growing stronger under Sun's tutelage. Jin is
thrilled to discover that Sun is expecting a baby, and attributes her pregnancy to a miracle.
Jin and Sun accompany Sayid on Desmond's sailboat to the other side of the island, to
scout out the Others' camp for Jack's group. However, although we see Sayid on the island
exploring the camp, Jin and Sun's whereabouts are unknown.
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