Kung Jin

Kung Jin
Mortal Kombat character
Kung Jin in Mortal Kombat X (2015)
First appearanceMortal Kombat X (2015)
Created byNetherRealm Studios
Designed byJustin Murray
Voiced byJohnny Yong Bosch
Portrayed byLewis Tan (Mortal Kombat X: Generations)
Motion captureLawrence Kern
In-universe information
WeaponBow and arrow
OriginChina

Kung Jin is a 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 Earth from evil otherworldly forces. 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 fighting games in general.