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Kim Minjoo (김민주), also known as Minju, is the Lead Rapper and Visual of the Korean Girl Group IZ*ONE. She ranked #11 in the survival show Produce48 with 227,061 votes, earning her a spot in the group. Prior to joining the show, Minju has appeared in dramas such as The Great Seducer (2018) and in Kriesha Chu and iKON's music videos.

Stage Name: Minju (민주)

Birth Name: Kim Min Ju (김민주)

Position: Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Visual

Birthday: February 5, 2001

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Height: 163.8 cm (5’4″)

Weight: 45 kg (99lbs)

Blood Type: AB

Instagram: @minn.__.ju

Twitter: @minju_official_

Agency

Management SOOP (2022-present)

Urban Works Entertainment (2021-2022)

Off The Record Entertainment (2018–2021)

2018-2020: Produce 48, IZ*ONE and Show! Music Core

On May 11, 2018, she was revealed as a contestant on Produce 48, where she would be representing Urban Works Entertainment. She placed 11th overall, thus becoming a member of IZ*ONE. The group officially debuted on October 29 with their first mini album Color*IZ.

On June 1, 2020, it was announced that she would become the new MC for Show! Music Core, replacing Mina of gugudan. Her first appearance was on June 13.

2021: IZ*ONE disbandment, acting career

On April 29, 2021, IZ*ONE disbanded after their special contract was concluded. Then, Minju returned to Urban Works as a trainee.

In August, rumors started to surface speculating that Minju had received an offer from Source Music to be in their upcoming girl group, however, there was hesitancy on her part because she was more interested in her acting career. It was later reported that she had declined their offer and will instead be focusing on her career as an actress.

2022: Management SOOP

On August 29, 2022, it was confirmed that Minju is in talks to an exclusive contract with Management SOOP, as her contract with Urban Works Entertainment comes to an end this month. On September 1, Management SOOP confirmed that Minju signed with them with a welcome message on their official SNS.