Huh Yun-jin

Huh Yun-jin (Korean: 허윤진; born October 8, 2001) is a Korean-American[1] singer and songwriter. She is a member of South Korean girl group Le Sserafim.

In this Korean name, the family name is Huh.

Huh Yun-jin
Huh in June 2023
Born (2001-10-08) October 8, 2001
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
NationalityKorean–American
Other namesJennifer Huh
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active
  • 2018
  • 2022–present
LabelsSource
Member ofLe Sserafim
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHeo Yun-jin
McCune–ReischauerHŏ Yunjin

Early life and education

Huh Yun-jin was born on October 8, 2001, in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea but was raised in Niskayuna, New York, United States, going by the English name Jennifer Huh after moving there as a child.[2][1] Huh was a student at Niskayuna High School.[3] There, she pursued her passion for musical theatre and singing. Though not operatically trained, chorister Huh performed as a mezzo-soprano during her high school years.[4]

At age 16, she moved to South Korea to pursue a career as an idol, becoming a trainee in different companies.[1] She transferred to the Applied Music Department of Hanlim Multi Art School on March 4, 2019.[5] Huh moved back to the United States to apply for business school, but did not do so in order to prepare for her debut.[1]

Career

2018: Produce 48
Main article: Produce 48

In 2018, Huh participated in the South Korean survival show Produce 48 by Mnet, representing Pledis Entertainment.[2] She was eliminated before the show's finale, ranking 26th.[6]

2021–present: Debut with Le Sserafim and solo activities

On August 24, 2021, it was reported that Huh had signed a contract with Source Music.[7] On March 14, 2022, Source Music announced the launch of a new girl group, Le Sserafim, in collaboration with Hybe Corporation.[8][9] She was revealed as the sixth and final member on April 9, 2022.[10] The group debuted with the extended play Fearless on May 2, 2022. Huh was credited for writing and composing the B-side track "Blue Flame".[11] On August 9, 2022, Huh released her first single "Raise Y_our Glass" to commemorate the 100th day of her debut with Le Sserafim.[12] Huh wrote three songs for Le Sserafim's second EP, Antifragile: "Impurities", "No Celestial" and "Good Parts (When the Quality Is Bad but I Am)". The EP was released on October 17, 2022.[13]

Huh released her second single "I ≠ Doll" on January 9, 2023.[14] Written by Huh, the rock-influenced track featuring a trap beat describes her life as an idol who is judged solely based on her looks.[15][14] The title refers to both the words "idol" and "doll".[14] Illustrated by Huh, its accompanying music video depicts her journey as a public figure "navigating the attention and criticism she receives".[16][15] Regarding the video's main animated character, Huh stated, "I wanted to make a character who is at heart multi-dimensional appear two-dimensional and flat on purpose. I thought it'd be interesting to portray a subject that is not so simple in a simple manner."[17] Divyansha Dongre of Rolling Stone India called the song "a sharp critique of the complexities of constantly living in the spotlight and the judgment that follows".[18]

On March 14, 2023, Huh released her third self-composed song, titled "Love You Twice" (피어나도록). The Korean title translates to "until it blooms", a reference to the Korean name of Le Sserafim's fandom Fearnot.[19] Accompanying the indie pop single is a music video created by South Korean animator and artist Ramdaram, which depicts a fan who is inspired by an idol to take better care of herself and learn songwriting, before eventually fulfilling her own dream to perform on stage.[20]

Huh released her fourth single "Blessing in disguise" on August 14, 2023. Written and composed by Huh, the song was previously performed during the 2023 Weverse Con Festival last June.[21] The funk track refers to Huh's journey to Korea, including her fears, excitement, and regrets, which have all been described in the lyrics.[22]

Endorsement

On February 28, 2023, Yunjin became the new muse for the makeup brand WakeMake.[23]

Discography
For Huh's works with Le Sserafim, see Le Sserafim discography.

Singles
List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[24]
"Raise Y_our Glass" 2022 —[upper-alpha 1] Non-album singles
"I ≠ Doll" 2023 199
"Love You Twice" (피어나도록) —[upper-alpha 2]
"Blessing in disguise" —[upper-alpha 3]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[28]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist
"Blue Flame" 2022 Le Sserafim Fearless Yes Yes
"Raise Y_our Glass" Herself Non-album single Yes Yes
"Impurities" Le Sserafim Antifragile Yes Yes
"No Celestial" Yes Yes
"Good Parts (When the Quality Is Bad but I Am)" Yes Yes
"I ≠ Doll" 2023 Herself Non-album single Yes Yes
"Love You Twice" (피어나도록) Yes Yes
"Eve, Psyche and the Bluebeard's Wife" (이브, 프시케 그리고 푸른 수염의 아내) Le Sserafim Unforgiven No Yes
"Fearnot (Between You, Me and the Lamppost)" (피어나) Yes Yes
"Blessing in disguise" Herself Non-album single Yes Yes

Videography
See also: Le Sserafim videography

Music videos
List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the director(s)
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Raise Y_our Glass" 2022 Geeeembo [29]
"I ≠ Doll" 2023 Hybe / Source Music [30]
"Love You Twice" (피어나도록) Hybe / Source Music [31]
"Blessing in disguise" Geeeembo [32]

Filmography
See also: Le Sserafim filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Produce 48 Contestant Placed 26th [6]

Notes
  1. "Raise Y_our Glass" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 93 on the component Download Chart.[25]
  2. "Love You Twice" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 83 on the component Download Chart.[26]
  3. "Blessing in disguise" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 64 on the component Download Chart.[27]

References
  1. "Le Sserafim's Huh Yunjin Is Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud". W Magazine. August 18, 2023. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. "[DA:인터뷰①] '기린즈' 이가은×허윤진 "미래 알 수 없지만 같이 데뷔하길"". Naver (in Korean). November 10, 2018. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  3. ""The Phantom of the Opera" at Niskayuna High School". Times Union. February 16, 2017. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  4. Ji-won, Choi (April 18, 2022). "Meet Hybe's first girl group: Le Sserafim". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  5. Yoo, Yong-joo (March 4, 2019). "허윤진, 한림예고 입학해 기뻐요~ [포토엔HD]" [Huh Yun-jin, I'm Glad I Entered Hanlim School]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  6. Jo, Hye-jin (August 25, 2018). "'프로듀스48' 순위, 사쿠라 1위·권은비 12위...데뷔조 12인 중 日 연습생 7명" ['Produce 48' Ranking, Sakura 1st, Kwon Eun-bi 12th... 7 Japanese Trainees Out of 12 Debutants]. TVDaily. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  7. Chin, Carmen (August 25, 2021). "'Produce 48' contestant Heo Yun-jin reportedly joins upcoming HYBE girl group". NME. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  8. "[단독]'프듀48' 허윤진, 사쿠라·김채원 하이브 新걸그룹 합류" [[Exclusive] 'Produce 48' Heo Yun-jin, Sakura and Kim Chae-won join Hybe's new girl group]. Star News (in Korean). August 24, 2021. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022.
  9. "'프듀48' 허윤진, 아이즈원 사쿠라·김채원과 한 그룹될까 "확인 불가"" ['Produce 48' Heo Yun-jin, IZone's Sakura and Kim Chae-won will join the group "Can't be confirmed"]. Naver (in Korean). August 24, 2021. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022.
  10. Ahn, Hana (April 9, 2022). "르세라핌, 마지막 멤버 허윤진 공개...일렉 기타 메고 '당당+열정'" [Le Sserafim, last member Huh Yun-jin revealed... Electric guitar carrying 'Dangdang + Passion']. MBN Star (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  11. Kim, Ye-na (April 13, 2022). "르세라핌, 5월 2일 데뷔...하이브 '월클' 제작진 총출동" [Le Sserafim to debut on May 2nd... Hybe's "World Class" production team has been mobilised]. X Sports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  12. "LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yun-jin shares new self-produced song, 'Raise y_our glass'". NME. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  13. Jin, Joo-hee (October 4, 2022). "르세라핌, 'ANTIFRAGILE' 트랙리스트 전격 공개" [Revealing Le Sserafim's tracklist for "Antifragile"]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  14. Yoon, So-yeon (January 9, 2023). "Huh Yun-jin of Le Sserafim releases self-written song 'I ≠ Doll'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  15. Yeo, Gladys (January 9, 2023). "Le Sserafim's Huh Yunjin drops 'I ≠ Doll', a new solo track about the spotlight of fame". NME. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  16. Ánh, Sáng (January 10, 2023). "Huh Yunjin (Le Sserafim) kể về góc khuất khi trở thành thần tượng qua ca khúc solo" [Huh Yunjin (Le Sserafim) talks about the hidden corner of becoming an idol through a solo song]. Billboard Vietnam (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  17. Frances, Lai (January 9, 2023). "Le Sserafim's Huh Yunjin Shares Her Thoughts About Idoldom On 'I ≠ Doll'". Uproxx. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  18. Dongre, Divyansha (January 9, 2023). "Song You Need to Know: Huh Yunjin, 'I ≠ Doll'". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  19. Yeo, Gladys (March 14, 2023). "LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin unveils meaningful new solo track 'love you twice'". NME. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  20. Lim, Glenda (March 15, 2023). "LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin returns with solo single 'love you twice' – listen". Bandwagon Asia. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  21. "르세라핌 허윤진, 일렉 기타 든 싱어송라이터...음악축제서 자작곡 무대" [LeSseraphim Huh Yun-jin, singer-songwriter with an electric guitar... performs her own songs at a music festival]. Hugs (in Korean). June 11, 2023. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  22. Yoo, Byung-chul (August 14, 2023). "르세라핌 허윤진, 꾸준한 음악 작업 눈길...자작곡 'Blessing in disguise' 공개" [LeSseraphim Huh Yun-jin continues to work on music...releases self-titled song 'blessing in disguise']. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  23. Seo, Byeong-ju (February 28, 2023). "웨이크메이크, 브랜드 새 모델로 르세라핌 '허윤진' 발탁" [Wakemake selects Le Sserafim's 'Huh Yun-jin' as the brand's new model]. ENewsToday. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  24. Peak chart positions for singles on the Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart:
    • "I ≠ Doll". Circle Chart (in Korean). January 8–14, 2023. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  25. "Week 2 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  26. "Week 11 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  27. "Week 33 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  28. "Songs Registered Under HUH YUN-JIN (10035206)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 6, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  29. HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM – 'Raise y_our glass'. Hybe Labels. August 9, 2022. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via YouTube.
  30. HUH YUNJIN – 'I ≠ DOLL'. Hybe Labels. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via YouTube.
  31. HUH YUNJIN – '피어나도록 (love you twice)'. Hybe Labels. March 14, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via YouTube.
  32. HUH YUNJIN – 'blessing in disguise'. Hybe Labels. August 14, 2023. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023 – via YouTube.
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