Ryujin (Itzy) | Main Rapper

Ryujin (류진) is a South Korean rapper and actress under JYP Entertainment. She is the main rapper of the girl group ITZY. In October 2017, Ryujin auditioned for survival reality show MIXNINE. Having passed the audition, she made to the number 1 ranking of girls' team it until the final episode, but was eliminated when the boys' team won against the girls', and hence ultimately did not get to debut.

Stage Name: Ryujin (류진)

Birth Name: Shin Ryu Jin (신류진)

English Name: Joanne Shin

Nicknames: Ace, RyujDdaeng, RyujGing

Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Center

Birthday: April 17, 2001

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake

Height: 164 cm (5’4’’)

Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

2017–2018: MIXNINE

In October of 2017, Ryujin became a contestant on the survival show MIXNINE. She ranked 1st place in the finale, however, was eliminated when the boys' team won against the girls', thus ultimately not being able to debut.

2019: ITZY

On January 20, 2019, she was revealed, along with her fellow members, as a member of ITZY, the newest girl group under JYP Entertainment.

2020

Ryujin, alongside fellow member Chaeryeong and soloist Jeon Somi, graduated from Hanlim Multi Arts School on February 7, 2020.

Personality

Based on MBTI

Ryujin has a personality type of INTJ, known as the Architect. They have introverted, intuitive, thinking, and judging personality characteristics. Architects are very detailed and rational in what they do. They like analysis, are very skeptical, and trust in their ability to learn. They are your typical bookworm or nerd at school.

Based on Blood Type

Ryujin has a personality type called the Hunter based on her blood type B. Hunters are independent, passionate, free, and wild. They can also be self-centered and impatient.

Fun Facts and Trivia

Her English name is Joanne Shin.

Ryujin likes watching TV and movies, reading webtoons, and photography.

Her favorite color is blue.

Ryujin’s favorite movie is The Perks of Being a Wallflower, a 2012 American movie featuring Emma Watson and others.

Her role model is Lee Hyori.

In 2015, Ryujin became a JYPE trainee after being scouted by a casting staff during a GOT7 fan-meeting.

In 2017, she participated in YG Entertainment’s survival show MIXNINE where she ranked 1st place among the girls. She failed to win after the boys' team beat the girls' team.

She caught YG’s attention during the show and received an offer from him to join his company but she rejected it and stayed loyal to JYPE.

Ryujin trained for 4 years before making her official debut with ITZY in 2019.

Ryujin is a fast eater.

She enjoys eating spicy and savory foods, mocha bread, bingsu (Korean shaved ice), and cereal.

She dislikes overly sweet foods.