Ryujin (rapper)
Shin Ryu-jin, 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.
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.In April 2023, she released a video covering "Every Second" by Mina Okabe. On December 22, she released the music video for "Run Away", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born To Be. In September 2024, she released a cover of The Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", followed by a cover of The Carpenters' " Close to You" in February 2025. On November 6, it was announced that Ryujin had been cast as Kang in the upcoming film Night on Earth.
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 to The Promise to support those affected by the forest fire on the east coast of Gangwon Province. On February 14, 2023, she donated to the same non-profit organization to aid those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.Discography
Composition credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Composer | Lyricist | |
| "Run Away" | 2024 | Ryujin | Born to Be | |||
| "Focus" | 2025 | Itzy | Tunnel Vision |