Shin Ryu Jin

Biography

Shin Ryu Jin is a South Korean singer, dancer, and member of ITZY (있지). She graduated from Hanlim Arts High School. Before debuting, she was scouted at a GOT7 concert and accepted the offer, spending 4 years as a trainee. She participated in JTBC’s survival show "MIXNINE", ending in 1st place among the girls and earning a spot in the final project group. However, due to contract disputes between YG Entertainment and the agencies from the selected trainees, the debut was ultimately cancelled. YG offered her a contract, but she declined and opted to stay at JYP. She made her debut in February 2019 as the group's main rapper, lead dancer, sub-vocalist and center with their first single album, "It’z Different".