Ryujin (rapper)

Ryujin
Ryujin in 2026
Born
Shin Ryu-jin

(2001-04-17) April 17, 2001 (age 25)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • dancer
  • actress
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelJYP
Member ofItzy
Korean name
Hangul
신류진
RRSin Ryujin
MRSin Ryujin
Signature

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

Early life

Shin Ryu-jin was born on April 17, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea. While in middle school, she was cast by JYP Entertainment at a Got7 concert. She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied musical theatre alongside Chaeryeong.

Career

2017: Pre-debut

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

2019–present: Debut with Itzy and solo activities

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 its lead single "Dalla Dalla". In November 2021, she was selected as Studio Choom's "Artist of the Month" and performed a solo dance cover of Billie Eilish's "Therefore I am". In June 2022, Ryujin and fellow member Yeji performed Bebe Rexha's "Break My Heart Myself" in Studio Choom's "Mix & Max" series. On December 22, 2023, she released the music video for "Run Away", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born To Be.

On November 6, 2025, it was announced that Ryujin had been cast as a lead, playing the role of Kang in the upcoming film Night on Earth. On January 21, 2026, it was announced Ryujin had been cast as a lead, playing the role of Mina on the upcoming horror thriller film Shaving. On February 27, 2026, it was announced Ryujin had received a casting offer to play a role in the upcoming movie High School Detective. Her casting in the movie has been since confirmed as she has been mentioned and referred to as part of the cast in articles confirming the presence of fellow actors in the film, as well as having appeared on a photo with the entire cast at the film's script reading. On July 5, Ryujin made a guest appearance on the workplace fantasy revenge comedy television series Reborn Rookie.

Other ventures

Fashion and endorsements

Ryujin appeared in the April 2023 issue of Vogue Korea in a photoshoot featuring styles ranging from punk-inspired to sophisticated looks. In May 2023, she was invited as a guest to Gucci's Cruise 2024 fashion show at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.

In March 2025, Ryujin attended a Ralph Lauren event in Tokyo during the MLB Tokyo Series, where she collaborated with the brand by selecting and showcasing three outfits. She later appeared in the April 2025 issue of Vogue Korea, collaborating with Tom Ford Beauty for the Soleil Summer Collection.

Philanthropy

On April 12, 2022, Ryujin donated ₩50 million (equivalent to ₩54.13 million or US$40,384.69 in 2025) to The Promise to support those affected by the forest fire on the east coast of Gangwon Province. On February 14, 2023, she donated ₩50 million (equivalent to ₩52.25 million or US$38,982.32 in 2025) to the same non-profit organization to aid those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Discography

Singles

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

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album title
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
"Run Away" 2024 40 Born to Be
"Look" 2026 12 Motto

Composition credits

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

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 Yes Yes
"Focus" 2025 Itzy Tunnel Vision No Yes

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)

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 The King Jimin Bit part
2027 Shaving Mi-na
TBA Night on Earth † Kang

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2026 Reborn Rookie Herself Cameo (Ep. 12)

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Mix Nine Contestant
Stray Kids Cameo in episode one with Team Girls
2023 KCON Japan MC with Ni-Ki

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

Notes

  1. 1 2 credited to Itzy, but the track is a solo by Ryujin

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.
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  11. 1 2 Kim, Ji-hye (November 6, 2025). 박유림X신류진X김단X김국희X김시아 '지상의 밤'서 앙상블...10월 크랭크업 [Park Yu-rim X Shin Ryu-jin X Kim Dan X Kim Kook-hee X Kim Si-ah ensemble in 'Night on Earth'... cranking up in October]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved November 9, 2025 – via Naver.
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  14. ↑ Lee, So-jung. [단독] 강한나, 김혜윤 손잡았다...5년 만에 결별 후 새 출발 하더니 열일 행보 [[Exclusive] Kang Han-na and Kim Hye-yoon Join Hands... Busy Work Moves After Fresh Start Following Breakup After 5 Years]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026. In addition to the two lead actors, expectations were raised last month with the news that Ryujin, a member of the girl group ITZY, would also be appearing.
  15. ↑ Ahn, So-yoon. [단독] 유수빈, 변우석 이어 김혜윤과 함께한다...'고딩형사' 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Yoo Soo-bin Joins Kim Hye-yoon Following Byun Woo-seok... 'High School Detective' Casting] (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026 – via Naver. While news of actors Yoon Kyung- ho and Kim Hye-yoon being cast as leads was reported early on, ITZY's Ryujin and actress Kang Han-na are also set to join the cast, adding vitality to the film.
  16. ↑ Jo, Yeon. [씨네+] 교복입는 윤경호·언더커버 김혜윤...신선한 '고딩형사' 온다 [[Cine+] Yoon Kyung-ho in school uniform, Kim Hye-yoon undercover... A fresh 'High School Detective' is coming] (in Korean) – via Naver. The scene of the ceremonial prayer for the movie 'High School Detective' <Photo=SNS>
  17. 1 2 Choi, Ha-na (July 5, 2026). 있지 류진, 이준영과 영혼 체인지...'신입사원 강회장' 대미 장식 [TV나우] [ITZY's Ryujin and Lee Jun-young swap souls... 'New Employee Chairman Kang' brings the show to a grand finale [TV Now]]. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026 – via Naver.
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