Yuna (South Korean singer)

Shin Yu-na (; born December 9, 2003), better known as Yuna, is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, and actress. She is a member of the girl group Itzy, which was formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019. She made her acting debut in 2026 in Undercover Miss Hong and is set to appear in Favorite Employee. Yuna is scheduled to release her first solo record in 2026.

 Early life 
Yuna was born on December 9, 2003, in Suwon, South Korea. While in middle school, she played floorball in national tournaments for Gyeonggi. In 2016, a JYP Entertainment agent saw her at a music festival and invited her to audition. She graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School. 

 Career 
 2017: Before debut 
In 2017, Yuna appeared in the first episode of Stray Kids with Yeji, Ryujin, and Chaeryeong, who later became her groupmates. She also appeared with Ryujin in BTS's "Love Yourself" highlight reel.

2019–present: Itzy and solo activities

Yuna debuted with Itzy in 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the lead single "Dalla Dalla". In 2022, she performed a solo cover of Lee Hyori’s song “U-Go-Girl” at the KBS Song Festival. In 2024, she released the music video for “Yet, but”, her solo song from Itzy's EP Born to Be. 

In 2025, Yuna was cast in two TV shows, the 2026 tvN drama Undercover Miss Hong and the romance drama Favorite Employee.

Yuna is scheduled to make her solo debut in 2026.

Music
For Yuna's music with Itzy, see Itzy's music

 EPs 

 TBA (2026)

Solo songs
 "Yet, but" (2024), from Born to Be (Itzy)

 Media 

 Television 
 Stray Kids (2017), featured in the first episode
 Undercover Miss Hong (2026), role as Hong Jang-mi
 Favorite Employee (TBA), role as a top actress

 Music videos 
 Love Yourself (2017), cameo appearance

 References 

Category:Itzy members
Category:JYP Entertainment artists
Category:South Korean dancers
Category:South Korean rappers
Category:K-pop singers
Category:South Korean singers
Category:2003 births
Category:Living people
Category:J-pop singers