Shin Yu-na

Shin Yu-na (; born December 9, 2003), known mononymously as Yuna, is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.

Early life

Shin Yu-na was born on December 9, 2003, in Suwon, South Korea. While in middle school, she competed in national-level floorball tournaments, representing Gyeonggi. In 2016, she was discovered by a JYP Entertainment casting agent at a music festival and successfully auditioned to join the agency as a trainee. She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School and graduated in February 2022.

Career

2017: Pre-debut

In 2017, Yuna appeared in the first episode of ''Stray Kids'' alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and Chaeryeong. In the same year, she appeared in BTS's "Love Yourself" highlight reel alongside Ryujin. Yuna was not initially included in Itzy's lineup but was later added as the final member of the group.

2019–present: Debut with Itzy and solo activities

Yuna officially debuted with Itzy in February 2019, with the release of their first single album, ''It'z Different'', and the music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla". One month after debut, she placed second in the Korean Business Research Institute's brand reputation ranking for individual girl group members, behind only Blackpink's Jennie. On December 22, 2021, Yuna won the "Best ''Weekly Idol'' Individual Cam (Female)" award at the 2021 K-Champ Awards.

In December 2022, Yuna performed a solo cover of Lee Hyori's "U-Go-Girl" at the ''2022 KBS Song Festival: Y2K''. The performance was regarded as a highlight and became the event's most viewed solo act. Lee praised Yuna's cover during Itzy's appearance on '' The Seasons'', saying she enjoyed seeing younger artists recreating her past performances.

In December 2023, Yuna performed a cover of Jennie's " You & Me" at the 2023 ''SBS Gayo Daejeon'', where her solo performance was once again praised as one of the highlights of the event. On December 27, she released the music video for "Yet, But", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP '' Born to Be''.

In December 2024, Yuna performed a cover of Alaina Castillo's "Pocket Locket" with Aespa's Karina and Nmixx's Sullyoon at the ''2024 MBC Music Festival''. Alongside Jang Won-young, the trio are recognized as the main visuals of their fourth-generation girl groups and nicknamed "Jang-Ka-Sull-Yu" by fans, which heightened anticipation for their appearance at the event. Their performance was well received and helped boost the song's popularity in South Korea.

On July 1, 2025, Yuna was cast in the 2026 tvN retro office drama ''Miss Undercover Boss'' for her acting debut, portraying Hong Jang-mi, the spirited younger sister of the protagonist.

Other ventures

Fashion and endorsements

In September 2024, Yuna attended Paris Fashion Week as a guest of Danish fashion brand Ganni for the showcase of their Spring/Summer 2025 collection. In November, she fronted MLB's winter campaign and appeared in the November issue of ''Vogue Korea'', modeling streetwear-inspired padded jackets and accessories photographed by Yun Song-i. Later that month, she was named muse for the Korean cosmetics brand Naming.

In January 2025, Yuna was selected as the muse for Dynafit's Spring/Summer 2025 women's line, promoting the campaign slogan "Now Begin" to encourage fitness journeys. In February 2025, she attended Coach's Fall/Winter 2025 collection launch in Manhattan, where she was profiled by Lee Jaehee for ''Elle Korea''.

Discography

Songs

Composition credits

Composition credits are registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association.

Videography

Music videos

Other appearances

Filmography

Television series

Television shows

Notes

References

External links

Yuna
at JYP Publishing
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2003 births
Living people
Singers from Suwon
Actresses from Suwon
Itzy members
K-pop singers
JYP Entertainment artists
South Korean female idols
South Korean women pop singers
South Korean dance musicians
South Korean television actresses
21st-century South Korean women singers
21st-century South Korean actresses
Hanlim Multi Art School alumni