Kung Jin

Kung Jin
Mortal Kombat character
Kung Jin in Mortal Kombat X (2015)
First appearanceMortal Kombat X: Blood Island (2015)
Created byShawn Kittelsen
Portrayed byLewis Tan (Mortal Kombat X: Generations)
Voiced byJohnny Yong Bosch
Motion captureLawrence Kern (MKX)
In-universe information
OriginChina

Kung Jin is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by NetherRealm Studios. He debuted in Mortal Kombat X (2015) as a Shaolin archer and relative of fellow Shaolin Kung Lao who joins a new generation of heroes defending Earthrealm. Kung Jin wields a bow and arrow system for melee and projectile attacks.

The character is the first male LGBT fighter of the Mortal Kombat series and has received significant media attention and discussion about the representation of LGBT characters in the Mortal Kombat, as well as fighting games in general.