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Ryujin (rapper)
South Korean rapper and singer (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shin Ryu-jin (Korean: 신류진; 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, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.
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Early life
Shin Ryu-jin was born on April 17, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea.[1] While in middle school, she was cast by JYP Entertainment at a Got7 concert.[2] She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied musical theatre alongside Chaeryeong.[3]
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2017: Pre-debut
In 2017, Ryujin appeared on the reality competition MixNine.[4] She also participated in the first episode of Stray Kids alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.[5] In the same year, she appeared alongside Yuna in BTS's "Love Yourself" highlight reel and made a brief appearance in the political crime drama film The King.[6]
2019–present: Debut with Itzy and solo activities
On February 12, 2019, Ryujin officially debuted as a member of Itzy, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla".[7] In November 2021, she was selected as Studio Choom's "Artist of the Month" and performed a solo dance cover of Billie Eilish's "Therefore I am".[8] In June 2022, Ryujin and fellow member Yeji performed Bebe Rexha's "Break My Heart Myself" in Studio Choom's "Mix & Max" series.[9]
In April 2023, she released a video covering "Every Second" by Mina Okabe.[10][11] On December 22, she released the music video for "Run Away", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born To Be.[12] In September 2024, she released a cover of The Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out",[13] followed by a cover of The Carpenters' "(They Long to Be) Close to You" in February 2025.[14]
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Ryujin appeared in the April 2023 issue of Vogue Korea in a photoshoot featuring styles ranging from punk-inspired to sophisticated looks.[15][16] In May 2023, she was invited as a guest to Gucci's Cruise 2024 fashion show at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.[17]
In March 2025, Ryujin attended a Ralph Lauren event in Tokyo during the MLB Tokyo Series, where she collaborated with the brand by selecting and showcasing three outfits.[18][19] She later appeared in the April 2025 issue of Vogue Korea, collaborating with Tom Ford Beauty for the Soleil Summer Collection.[20][21]
Philanthropy
On April 12, 2022, Ryujin donated ₩50 million (US$38,716.27) to The Promise to support those affected by the forest fire on the east coast of Gangwon Province.[22] On February 14, 2023, she donated ₩50 million (US$38,294.74) to the same non-profit organization to aid those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.[23]
Discography
Singles
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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[24]
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Filmography
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