Ryujin (rapper)

Shin Ryu-jin (Korean: 신류진; born April 17, 2001), known mononymously as Ryujin (Korean: 류진), is a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment, in 2019.[1][2] Outside of her music career, she made her acting debut in the 2017 movie The King as a bit part.[3]

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

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

Early life

She was born on April 17, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea as the youngest child in the family.[4][5] She attended Hanlim Multi Art School, joining the Dance Practice Department, alongside bandmate Chaeryeong, and graduated on February 7, 2020.[6]

Career

2017: Pre-debut

When Ryujin was in middle school, she went to a Got7 concert, where she caught a JYP Entertainment staff member's attention who instantly asked for her phone number when she was in the bathroom.[7][8] Then she joined the company in 2015, where she was a trainee for 4 years before officially debuting.

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][3]

2019–present: Debut with Itzy
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".[10] Ryujin, along with Yeji, participated on a remix of Bebe Rexha's 2022 single "Break My Heart Myself", released on July 29, 2022.[11][12]

Philanthropy

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.[13] 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.[14]

Discography
For Ryujin's discography with Itzy, see Itzy discography.
List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
World
"Break My Heart Myself"
(Bebe Rexha featuring Ryujin and Yeji)[15]		 2022 — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

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

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 The King Jimin Bit part [3]

Television shows
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Mix Nine Herself Contestant [9]
Stray Kids Cameo in episode one with Team Girls [16]
2023 KCON Japan Co-host [17]

Music video appearances
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 [18]

References
  1. "'괴물신인' 꿈꾸는 걸그룹 ITZY에게 박진영이 건넨 조언". 오마이스타 (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. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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. "JYP Entertainment Unveils New Girl Group ITZY". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  11. Lago, Amanda (June 28, 2022). "LISTEN: Bebe Rexha drops preview of collaboration with ITZY". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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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