Ryujin (rapper)

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Ryujin
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Ryujin in October 2024
Born
Shin Ryu-jin

(2001-04-17) April 17, 2001 (age 23)
Seoul, South Korea
Alma mater Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels JYP
Member of Itzy
Korean name
Hangul
신류진
Hanja
申留眞
Revised Romanization Sin Ryujin
McCune–Reischauer Sin Ryujin
Signature
Ryujin Signature.png

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 highschool at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied Musical Theatre, alongside her groupmate Chaeryeong. [3]

Career

2017: Pre-debut

In 2017, Ryujin appeared on the reality competition MixNine. [4] She also participated on the first episode of Stray Kids , alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. In the same year, she featured in BTS' "Love Yourself" highlight reel, alongside groupmate Yuna, and appeared in the political crime drama film, The King . [5]

2019–present: Debut with Itzy

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 the lead single "Dalla Dalla". [6] 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. [7]

On January 8, 2024, Ryujin released a music video for her solo track titled "Run Away", a song from Itzy's eighth EP Born To Be .

Philanthropy

On April 12, 2022, Ryujin donated ₩ 50 million ( US$ 38,716.27) to The Promise, in support of those affected by the forest fire on the east coast of Gangwon-do. [8] On February 14, 2023, she donated ₩ 50 million ( US$ 38,294.74) to the same non-profit organization, in support of those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. [9]

Discography

Singles

List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Break My Heart Myself"
(Bebe Rexha featuring Yeji and Ryujin)		2022Non-album single

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise. [10]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
TitleYearArtistAlbum Composer Lyricist Ref.
"Run Away"2024Ryujin Born to Be Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgN/A

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
TitleYearDirector(s)Ref.
"Run Away"2023Lee Hye-sung, Ha Jeong-hoon
(Hattrick)		 [11] [12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017 The King Jimin Bit part [5]

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017 Mix Nine Contestant [4]
Stray Kids Cameo in episode one with Team Girls [13]
2023 KCON JapanMCwith Ni-ki [14]

Music video appearances

YearSong titleArtistNotesRef.
2017"Love Yourself" BTS Appeared as J-Hope and Jimin's friend and as J-Hope's dance partner in highlight reel [15] [16]

References

  1. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (October 3, 2020). "Ryujin of Itzy: the 'successful fan' who became a K-pop star". South China Morning Post . Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (August 18, 2020). "'아돌라' ITZY 류진 "중학교 1학년 때 갓세븐 입덕, 팬미팅서 JYP 캐스팅"" ['Adola' ITZY Ryujin "I became a GOT7 fan in my first year of middle school, JYP cast me at a fan meeting"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 22, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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). Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023– via Naver.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 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). Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  6. ↑ "JYP Entertainment Unveils New Girl Group ITZY". Billboard . Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  7. ↑ 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 September 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Songs Registered Under RYUJIN (10035206)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  11. ↑ ITZY RYUJIN "Run Away" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. December 21, 2023. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023– via YouTube.
  12. ↑ @hattrick_kr (December 27, 2023). "RYUJIN - Run Away" . Retrieved July 3, 2024– via Instagram.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ Ahn, Byung-gil (June 15, 2023). "'엠카' 케이콘 재팬, 그 열기 속으로" ['M Countdown' KCON Japan, into the heat]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ 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). Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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