Shin Ryu-jin (; born April 17, 2001), known mononymously as Ryujin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group

Itzy Itzy (; Japanese language, Japanese: イッチ; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Yeji (singer), Yeji, Lia (South Korean singer), Lia, Ryujin (rapper), Ryujin, Chae ...

, formed by

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in 2019.

Early life

Shin Ryu-jin was born on April 17, 2001, in

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, South Korea. While in middle school, she was cast by JYP Entertainment at a Got7 concert. She attended highschool at

Hanlim Multi Art School Hanlim Multi Art School () is an arts high school located in Songpa District in Seoul, South Korea. History Hanlim School was founded on 3 March 1962, with Lee Hyeon-man being appointed school principal. In 2009, it became the Hanlim Multi Art ...

, where she studied Musical Theatre, alongside her groupmate Chaeryeong.

Career

2017: Pre-debut

In 2017, Ryujin appeared on the reality competition ''MixNine''. She also participated on the first episode of ''

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'', alongside her future groupmates

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, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. In the same year, she featured in

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' "Love Yourself" highlight reel, alongside groupmate Yuna, and appeared in the political crime drama film, '' The King''.

2019–present: Debut with Itzy

On February 12, 2019, Ryujin officially debuted as a member of

, with the release of their first single album, '' It'z Different'', and a music video for the lead single "

Dalla Dalla "Dalla Dalla" () is the debut single by South Korean girl group Itzy. The song was released to digital outlets as the lead single from their debut single album, '' It'z Different'', on February 12, 2019, through JYP Entertainment. Written and c ...

". In June 2022, Ryujin, along with fellow Itzy member Yeji, performed Bebe Rexha's "Break My Heart Myself" in the "Mix & Max" series by Studio Choom. On January 8, 2024, Ryujin released a music video for her solo track "Run Away", a song from Itzy's eighth EP '' Born To Be''.

Philanthropy

On April 12, 2022, Ryujin donated to The Promise, in support of those affected by the forest fire on the east coast of Gangwon-do. On February 14, 2023, she donated to the same non-profit organization, in support of those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Discography

Singles

As a featured artist

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the

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's database unless stated otherwise.

Videography

Music videos

Filmography

Film

Television shows

Music video appearances

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ryujin 2001 births Living people JYP Entertainment artists Itzy members People from Chuncheon Singers from Seoul South Korean dance musicians South Korean female idols South Korean women pop singers South Korean women rappers Mix Nine contestants Hanlim Multi Art School alumni English-language singers from South Korea Japanese-language singers of South Korea Pyongsan Shin clan