Ryujin (rapper)

In this Korean name, the family name is Shin.

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.

Ryujin
Ryujin in October 2024
Born	Shin Ryu-jin (2001-04-17) April 17, 2001 (age 24) Seoul, South Korea
Alma mater	Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupations	Rapper singer dancer
Musical career
Genres	K-pop J-pop
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2017–present
Labels	JYP
Member of	Itzy
Korean name
Hangul	신류진
Hanja	申留眞
Revised Romanization	Sin Ryujin
McCune–Reischauer	Sin Ryujin
Signature

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

Main article: 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 a 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 "Run Away", a song from Itzy's eighth EP Born To Be.^[8]

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.^[9] 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.^[10]

Discography

For Ryujin's discography with Itzy, see Itzy discography.

Singles

As a featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Album
"Break My Heart Myself" (Bebe Rexha featuring Yeji and Ryujin)	2022	Non-album single

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.^[11]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album

Title	Year	Artist	Album	Composer	Lyricist	Ref.
"Run Away"	2024	Ryujin	Born to Be			[12]

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors

Title	Year	Director(s)	Ref.
"Run Away"	2023	Lee Hye-sung, Ha Jeong-hoon (Hattrick)	[13][14]

Filmography

For Ryujin's filmography with Itzy, see Itzy filmography.

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2017	The King	Jimin	Bit part	[5]

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2017	Mix Nine	Contestant		[4]
	Stray Kids		Cameo in episode one with Team Girls	[15]
2023	KCON Japan	MC	with Ni-ki	[16]

Music video appearances

Year	Song title	Artist	Notes	Ref.
2017	"Love Yourself"	BTS	Appeared as J-Hope and Jimin's friend and as J-Hope's dance partner in highlight reel	[17][18]