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.[1][2]
Early life
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
2017: Pre-debut
When Ryujin was in middle school, she went to a
Got7 fanmeeting, where she caught the attention of a
JYP Entertainment staff member.[6]
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.[7][8]
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".[9] Ryujin, along with Yeji, participated on a remix of
Bebe Rexha's 2022 single "Break My Heart Myself", released on July 29, 2022.[10][11]
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.[12] 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.[13]
^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).
Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
^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.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (August 18, 2020).
'아돌라' ITZY 류진 "중학교 1학년 때 갓세븐 입덕, 팬미팅서 JYP 캐스팅" ['Adola' ITZY Ryujin "I fell in love with GOT7 when I was in my first year of middle school and was cast by JYP at a fan meeting"] (in Korean). Newsen.
Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024 – via Naver.
^
abJo, 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.
^
abPark, 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.
^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.
^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.
^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.
^@hattrick_kr (December 27, 2023).
"RYUJIN - Run Away". Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Instagram.
^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.
^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.