Li Jin was an imperial prince and member of the royal family in the Tang dynasty.
Li Jin was adored by his uncle, the Emperor Xuánzong, who personally taught him to play music.
Li Jin "excelled at poetry and calligraphy, carrying himself with scholarly bearing.
Li Jin is best known for being "immortalized" by the famous poet, Du Fu.
He was listed in the second place in Du Fu's poem Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup through the following lines: Du Fu and Li Jin were part of a group of scholar-officials and literati friends, who all enjoyed drinking as well as writing together.