Shin Ryujin is a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, and performer who gained fame as a member of the K-pop girl group ITZY under JYP Entertainment.
She first came into the spotlight through survival shows and pre-debut appearances before making her official debut with ITZY in 2019, with the hit single “Dalla Dalla.”
Her work with ITZY has included both group releases and solo ventures, earning her recognition for her stage presence, rap skills, dance ability, and visual branding within the K-pop industry.
Early Life and Education
Shin Ryujin (24 years old) was born on April 17, 2001, in Chuncheon, in the Gangwon Province of South Korea. She was raised in Seoul.
Her mother and father are both practitioners of Korean medicine. She has an older brother named Shin Ryuseong, born in 1998.
Ryujin attended several schools:
Seoul Gwangnam Elementary School, Daewang Middle School, then Kyunggi Girls’ High School before transferring to Hanlim Multi Art School.
At Hanlim she was in the Practical Dance Department. She graduated from there in February 2020 alongside Chaeryeong.
Personal Life
Shin Ryujin’s personal life has remained fairly private. She has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships, marriage, or children.
She lives as an idol under JYP Entertainment with her ITZY groupmates. She owns two pet cats named Byullie and Dallie.
Career
Ryujin was scouted by JYP Entertainment at a GOT7 fan meeting and became a trainee in approximately 2015.
In 2017, she competed on the survival show MIXNINE, where she ranked first among the female contestants’ team, though that team did not debut.
She also appeared in BTS’s “Love Yourself” highlight reel and made a cameo in the film The King before her official debut.
She officially debuted with ITZY on February 12, 2019, with the single album It’z Different and the title track “Dalla Dalla.”
In ITZY she serves as main rapper, lead dancer, sub vocalist, and center.
Ryujin has also done solo activities:
covers, dance performances (for example with Studio Choom), and has released solo tracks such as “Run Away” (from ITZY’s EP Born To Be) in December 2023.
Net Worth
Shin Ryujin’s net worth is estimated to be about USD 2 million.
Her earnings are derived from her membership in ITZY (album sales, performances, endorsements), solo activities, partnerships, and related entertainment industry work.
Filmography
The King (cameo)
MixNine (contestant)
Stray Kids (episode appearance)
Discography
IT’z Different (2019)
IT’z ICY (2019)
It’z Me (2020)
Not Shy (2020)
Guess Who (2021)
Crazy in Love (2021)
Checkmate (2022)
Cheshire (2022)
Born To Be (2024)
Run Away (solo track, 2023)
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