HeeJin (ARTMS)

HeeJin (Korean: 희진; Japanese: ヒジン; Chinese: 姬振) is a South Korean singer and lyricist under MODHAUS. She is a member of the girl groups ARTMS, LOONA and its first sub-unit LOONA 1/3.

She made her solo debut on October 5, 2016 with the single album "HeeJin".

On September 26, 2016, Heejin was revealed as the first member of LOONA. Her solo single album, titled "HeeJin", was released on October 5, 2016.

She debuted as a member of the group's first sub-unit, LOONA 1/3, on March 7, 2017 with the mini album Love & Live.

In October, Heejin, alongside fellow members HyunJin and HaSeul, became contestants on the survival show MIXNINE, representing their agency and group. She ranked 4th place in the finale, however, was eliminated when the boys' team won against the girls', thus ultimately not being able to debut.

On August 20, 2018, LOONA debuted as a full twelve-member group with their first mini album + +.

In an article published by JTBC on November 28, it was revealed that Heejin and all LOONA members except Hyunjin and Vivi have reportedly filed a lawsuit to suspend their contracts with BlockBerryCreative due to their trust in the company being damaged. BlockBerryCreative denies all claims. On January 13, 2023, the Seoul Northern District Court announced that they ruled in favor of HeeJin, along with Kim Lip, JinSoul and Choerry, to suspend their exclusive contracts with BlockBerryCreative. On February 1, a source from BlockBerryCreative confirmed that they will submit a petition asking to suspend their entertainment activities.

On March 17, it was announced that she, alongside JinSoul, Kim Lip and Choerry, have signed exclusive contracts with MODHAUS.

On April 1, she, alongside JinSoul, Kim Lip and Choerry were revealed to be taking part in MODHAUS' strategy project ARTMS.

On August 3, E Daily reported that HeeJin will be releasing new music in October. Later in the day, MODHAUS confirmed the reports and added that she will be releasing a solo album. On October 6, a teaser was revealed for her first solo mini album, <K>, set to be released on October 31.

<K> (2023)

"HeeJin" (2016) (pre-debut)

"Honestly" (2022)

"I'll Be There" (with HyunJin) (2016)

"The Carol" (with HyunJin, HaSeul) (2016)

"My Sunday" (with HyunJin) (2017)

"Maxis by Ryan Jhun Pt. 2" ("Not Friends") (with Kim Lip, JinSoul, Yves) (2021)

Not Friends Special Edition (with Kim Lip, JinSoul, Yves) (2021)

Olivia Hye & Go Won - "Rosy" (2018)

OSTs

"Tracer OST Part.4" ("Masquerade" (with JinSoul)) (2022)

MIXNINE (JTBC, 2017–2018) - contestant

GIRL'S RE:VERSE (KakaoTV, 2023) - contestant

Ben - "Bad" (2020)

ODD EYE CIRCLE - "Air Force One" (2023)

– She was born in Seongnam, South Korea.

– Heejin debuted October 4, 2016 under LOONA with the song “Vivid”.

– Her designated color in LOONA was bright pink and her animal was a rabbit.

– The food she wants most at night is spicy rice cake.

– She doesn’t like hiking.

– She wakes up the latest.

– Heejin wants to try blonde and red hair.

– She love body lotion and eco bags.

– She always remembers the smallest things about the other members.

– Heejin wants to name the LOONA fans Full Moon.

– Her favorite season is summer.

– She has two older sisters.

– In the audition, she sang Lin’s ‘A-live’ and got accepted.

– Her nicknames are Heekkie (“Bunny”), Founder (She founded the Loonaverse), and Ambitious Bunny.

– In middle school she started attending a dance academy, in order to follow her dream of becoming a singer.

– She was rejected at several auditions, but luckily in 2015 she was casted through social media by Blockberry Creative.

– She was trainee for a year.

– Heejin can play the guitar.

– Heejin’s eyebrows are sort of gray colored.

– Heejin can twist her tongue from side to side.

– She can speak Japanese.

– Heejin thinks her charming points are the mole she has on her face and her voice.

– Heejin’s good at imitating the way Kim Gowon eats.

– Her hobbies are playing sudoku, calligraphy and finding new restaurants and new brands of chips.

– Heejin likes delicious food, things that have fragrance and eating alone.

– Heejin hates birds, cigarettes and messy things.

– Heejin’s biggest interest is shopping.

– Heejin thinks their outfits in the “Sonatine” MV make them look like Harry Potter fairies.

– Heejin is afraid of pigeons. (LOONA TV #9)

– Heejin is allergic to fur.(LOONA TV #28)

– Heejin’s role model is Lucia.

– Heejin lived in the countryside, so it took her 4 hours to get to the practice room in Seoul. She said she didn’t have enough practice and that she struggled with the money for transportation.

– Her dream: “Now that I debuted, I want to be Korea’s top girl group. Also, my goal is to be a singer that other people can look up to.” (eDaily Interview)

– Heejin has a doll that she really likes and brings everywhere.

– Heejin about her charm: “With a very friendly charm, I think my unique voice is my strong point”.

– Heejin prefers dieting over exercise.

– Heejin likes romantic tales.

– Heejin thinks she learnt a lot of make-up from Kim Lip because she would recommend her colors and goes shopping with her.

– Heejin buys a lot of eye shadows.

– She drinks red bean water to make her swelling go down.

– She has dry skin.

– Heejin was a contestant in YG’s survival show MIXNINE.

– Heejin was voted as the most beautiful female Mixnine contestant by Korean netizens.

– Heejin made it to #4 on MIXNINE FINALE, but her team didn’t get to debut because the male trainees won.

– She filmed a lot of CFs, for Highcut/Innisfree, Avajar, Hanyul, LG (which hit almost 5m views in 3 weeks).

– On January 13, 2023, it was revealed that after filing a lawsuit to terminate her contract with BlockBerry Creative, Choerry had won, resulting in her leaving the company.

– On March 17, 2023 it was announced that she signed with MODHAUS.

– On October 31st, 2023, she released her 1st mini album, K, under MODHAUS.

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HeeJin ‘Algorithm' MV | ARTMS