Ryujin (rapper)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Shin.
Ryujin
Ryujin in August 2023
Born
Shin Ryu-jin

(2001-04-17) April 17, 2001 (age 23)
Seoul, South Korea
Alma materHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsJYP
Member ofItzy
Korean name
Hangul
신류진
Hanja
Revised RomanizationShin Ryujin
McCune–ReischauerShin Ryuchin
Signature

Shin Ryu-jin (Korean: 신류진; born April 17, 2001), known mononymously as Ryujin (Korean: 류진), is a South Korean rapper, singer, and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment, in 2019.[1][2]

Early life[edit]

She was born on April 17, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea as the youngest child in the family.[3][4] She attended Hanlim Multi Art School, joining the Dance Practice Department, alongside bandmate Chaeryeong, and graduated on February 7, 2020.[5]

Career[edit]

2017: Pre-debut[edit]

When Ryujin was in middle school, she went to a Got7 concert, where she caught the attention of a JYP Entertainment staff member.[6][7][8]

Shin Ryu-jin at graduation from Hanlim Multi Art School on February 7, 2020
Shin Ryu-jin at graduation from Hanlim Multi Art School on February 7, 2020

In 2017, Ryujin participated in the reality survival programs MixNine and Stray Kids. She also featured in BTS' "Love Yourself" highlight reel alongside groupmate Yuna and appeared in the political crime drama film, The King.[9][10]

2019–present: Debut with Itzy[edit]

Main article: Itzy

On February 12, 2019, Ryujin officially debuted as a member of Itzy, with the release of their digital single album, It'z Different, led by the single "Dalla Dalla".[11] Ryujin, along with Yeji, participated on a remix of Bebe Rexha's 2022 single "Break My Heart Myself", released on July 29, 2022.[12][13]

Philanthropy[edit]

On April 12, 2022, Ryujin donated 50 million KRW (approximately $37,898 USD) to The Promise, a corporation that helps the victims of the forest fire that happened on the east coast of Gangwon-do.[14] On February 14, 2023, Ryujin sent to The Promise another donation of 50 million KRW in support of those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.[15]

Discography[edit]

For Ryujin's discography with Itzy, see Itzy discography.

As a featured artist[edit]

List of singles, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
"Break My Heart Myself"[16]
(Bebe Rexha featuring Ryujin and Yeji) 		2022 Non-album single

Composition credits[edit]

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[17]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Year Artist Song Album Lyricist Composition Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2024 Herself "Run Away" Born to Be Yes Friday (Galactika),Jvde (Galactika) Yes War of Stars (Galactika),,Pablo (Galactika),Woobin [18]


Videography[edit]

Music videos[edit]

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Run Away" 2023 Un­known [19]

Filmography[edit]

For Ryujin's filmography with Itzy, see Itzy filmography.

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 The King Jimin Bit part [10]

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Mix Nine Herself Contestant [9]
Stray Kids Cameo in episode one with Team Girls [20]
2023 KCON Japan Co-host [21]

Music video appearances[edit]

Year Song title Artist Notes Ref.
2017 "Love Yourself" BTS Appeared as J-Hope and Jimin's friend and as J-Hope's dance partner in highlight reel [22][8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "'괴물신인' 꿈꾸는 걸그룹 ITZY에게 박진영이 건넨 조언". OhmyStar (in Korean). February 12, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  2. ^ Tamondong, Hanna (April 30, 2021). "*Everything* You Need To Know About The Members Of The K-Pop Girl Group, ITZY". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Lee, Jeong-beom (February 13, 2019). "[현장] 있지(ITZY) 황예지-신류진-이채령-신유나-리아, 선대 JYP 걸그룹 데뷔곡 커버 댄스로 눈길" [On-site] Hwang Ye-ji - Shin Ryu-jin - Lee Chae-ryeong - Shin Yuna - Lia of ITZY, attract attention with the cover dance of the debut song of the previous JYP girl group]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (October 3, 2020). "Ryujin of Itzy: the 'successful fan' who became a K-pop star". South China Morning Post. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (February 7, 2020). "있지(ITZY) 류진-채령, 고교 졸업 "10대 마지막 시원섭섭, 좋은 활동 기대"" [ITZY's Ryujin-Chaeryeong graduated from high school "Siwon-seop, the last in their teens, looking forward to good activities"]. Spotv News (in Korean). Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Choi, Yoo-jung (May 20, 2022). "연예인 덕질하다가 데뷔해 후배된 '성덕' 연예인 7인" [7 'Sungdeok' celebrities who debuted and became juniors while fantasizing about celebrities]. Insight (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Park, Soo-in (March 26, 2020). "ITZY 류진 유나 "콘서트 갔다가 JYP 길거리 캐스팅"" [ITZY Ryujin Yuna "I went to a concert and then JYP street casting"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  8. ^ a b TinNhac.com (August 17, 2022). "Thành viên ITZY với cuộc đời như bước ra từ tiểu thuyết khiến Knet không khỏi ghen tị: Hoàn hảo từ ngoại hình, tính cách đến hoàn cảnh gia đình". TinNhac.com (in Vietnamese). Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Jo, Kyung-yi (January 27, 2018). "종영 '믹스나인' 소년팀, 최종 우승 '데뷔'‥男 1등 우진영[종합]" [End of the show 'Mix Nine' boys team, final championship 'debut' ‥ male 1st place Woo Jin-young[comprehensive]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 24, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Park, Ah-reum (August 6, 2019). "'한밤' 있지 류진, 3년 전 '더킹' 단역 시절 조인성과 인연 "이래서.."[결정적장면]" ['Midnight' ITZY Ryujin, 3 years ago 'The King' minor role Jo In-sung had a relationship "This is why..." [Critical scene]]. Newsen (in Korean).
  11. ^ "JYP Entertainment Unveils New Girl Group ITZY". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  12. ^ Lago, Amanda (June 28, 2022). "LISTEN: Bebe Rexha drops preview of collaboration with ITZY". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  13. ^ Yeo, Gladys (July 22, 2022). "Bebe Rexha announces release date for 'Break My Heart Myself' remix with K-pop girl group ITZY". NME. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  14. ^ Lee, Seul (April 14, 2022). "ITZY 류진, 산불 피해 복구 위해 5000만원 기부…"작은 희망 되길"" [ITZY Ryujin donates 50 million won to recover from forest fires... "I wish you a little hope"]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 14, 2022.
  15. ^ Jeon, Jaekyung (February 14, 2023). "있지 류진, 튀르키예 강진 피해에 5000만원 기부" [ITZY's Ryujin donates 50 million won to victims of the earthquake in Turkiye]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  16. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (July 29, 2022). "ITZY's Yeji & Ryujin Join Bebe Rexha on 'Break My Heart Myself' Remix After Viral K-Pop Performance". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022.
  17. ^ "Songs Registered Under RYUJIN (10035206)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean).
  18. ^ Cho, Seong-woon (December 2, 2023). "ITZY(있지), 내년 1월 8일 새 앨범→2월 말 월드투어 포문" [ITZY, new album on January 8th next year → World tour kicks off at the end of February]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  19. ^ ITZY RYUJIN "Run Away" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ Bae, Jae-ryun (February 6, 2019). ""있지는 달라달라" ITZY, 데뷔곡 '달라달라' 트랙 리스트 공개" [ITZY IS DALLA DALLA" ITZY, Debut Song 'DALLA DALLA' Track List Revealed]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 8, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  21. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (June 15, 2023). "'엠카' 케이콘 재팬, 그 열기 속으로" ['M Countdown' KCON Japan, into the heat]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  22. ^ Yoo, Jay; bong, Bong (February 15, 2019). "ITZY Members Show Up In BTS's Music Video?". The JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 28, 2021.

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