Ryujin (rapper)

Shin Ryu-jin (; born April 17, 2001), better known as Ryujin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and dancer. She is a member of the girl group Itzy, which was formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.

Early life
Ryujin was born on April 17, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea. While she was in middle school, a JYP Entertainment agent saw her at a Got7 concert and invited her to audition. She attended Hanlim Multi Art School and studied musical theatre with Chaeryeong.

Career
2017: Before debut
In 2017, Ryujin appeared on the reality show MixNine.https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1110822703 She also appeared in the first episode of Stray Kids with Yeji, Chaeryeong, and Yuna, who later became her groupmates. In the same year, she appeared with Yuna in BTS's "Love Yourself" highlight reel and had a small role in the film The King.https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201908062200321910

2019–present: Itzy and solo activities

Ryujin debuted with Itzy in 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the lead single "Dalla Dalla". In 2024, she released the music video for "Run Away", her solo song from Itzy's EP Born to Be.https://www.nme.com/news/music/itzy-ryujin-run-away-solo-music-video-3562710 In 2025, it was announced that Ryujin would play the role of Kang in the upcoming film Night on Earth.

 Music 
For Ryujin's music with Itzy, see Itzy's music
Solo songs
 "Run Away" (2024, co-written by Ryujin), from Born to Be (Itzy)

 Media 

 Television 
 Stray Kids (2017), featured in the first episode

 Film 

 The King (2017), cameo appearance
 Night on Earth (TBA), role as Kang

 Music videos 

 "Love Yourself" (2017), cameo appearance

References

Category:Itzy members
Category:JYP Entertainment artists
Category:South Korean rappers
Category:South Korean dancers
Category:K-pop singers
Category:South Korean singers
Category:Singers from Seoul
Category:2001 births
Category:Living people
Category:J-pop singers