An Yu-jin
An at the 2023 Melon Music Awards
Born (2003-09-01) September 1, 2003[1]
Daejeon, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • host
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
Member ofIve
Formerly ofIz*One
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationAn Yujin
McCune–ReischauerAn Yujin
Signature

An Yu-jin (Korean: 안유진; born September 1, 2003), better known mononymously as Yujin, is a South Korean singer. She is the leader of the South Korean girl group Ive under Starship Entertainment and a former member of South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One.

Early life

An was born on September 1, 2003.[1] She attended School of Performing Arts Seoul. Off the Record, the label under which An was signed as a member of Iz*One, revealed in 2019 that she had dropped out of school to focus on her promotions with Iz*One and that she would be home-schooled.[2]

Career

2018–present: Produce 48, Iz*One, Ive, and solo activities

An at Produce 48 in 2018

From June 15 to August 31, 2018, An represented Starship Entertainment alongside Jang Won-young and Cho Ka-hyeon on reality girl group survival show Produce 48. An placed fifth and debuted with Iz*One. The group's debut extended play (EP) Color*Iz was released on October 29, 2018, with "La Vie en Rose" serving as its lead single.[3][4][5]

Several months after her debut with Iz*One, An participated in the televised singing competition King of Mask Singer. She was the youngest competitor in the show's history, aged 15 years and 99 days.[6][7]

It was announced that An would become a cast member in MBC's My Little Television V2, alongside Kim Gu-ra.[8][9] However, she was removed from the cast starting from episode 34 due to the Mnet vote manipulation investigation.[10][11][12] From March 2021 to March 2022, An hosted the music program Inkigayo alongside NCT's Sungchan and Treasure's Jihoon.[13][14]

After Iz*One disbanded in April 2021, she and groupmate Wonyoung returned to Starship Entertainment as trainees. On November 1, 2021, Starship Entertainment announced they would debut their new girl group Ive. It was the label's first group since the debut of Cravity in April 2020 and their first girl group since WJSN's debut in February 2016.[15][16] An was later revealed as the leader and one of the vocalists of Ive.[17] They made their official debut with the single album, Eleven on December 1, 2021.[18]

In 2022, An served as a panelist on season two of the "military survival" reality show Steel Troops.[19] That same year, An also led the tvN variety show Earth Arcade alongside Oh My Girl's Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Lee Eun-ji.[20] On June 18, An was selected to host the 28th Dream Concert.[21] Two days later, An released the music video for their promotional single, titled "Move Like This" along with Kang Daniel and Yuna Kim, as part of the Gatorade and Starship Entertainment campaign.[22] On December 24, An hosted the year-end SBS Gayo Daejeon festival with Key and Cha Eun-woo held at the Gocheok Sky Dome.[23]

On April 10, 2023, Ive released their first studio album, I've Ive, on which An wrote the track called, "Heroine".[24] In September, An attended the Milan Fashion Week as an ambassador for fashion brand Fendi.[25] An was chosen to host the SBS Gayo Daejeon, which will be held on December 25, 2023. This marked her second consecutive year hosting the event.[26] On December 15, 2023, it was announced that An would be singing the Korean version of "This Wish", the main theme of Disney's Wish, which was released on December 22.[27][28]

Other ventures

Endorsements

An at Marie Claire Korea in 2023
An at Marie Claire Korea in 2023

An appeared as an actress in commercials and music videos, most notably in an Acuvue Vita commercial prior to her official debut.[29][30] In October 2021, An was selected as an advertising model for Megastudy's Megapass product, which delivers online lectures to high-schoolers, thanks to her "refreshing visuals" and "solid acting skills".[31]

In August 2022, An was chosen as the brand model of canned tuna Dongwon Tuna.[32] In December, she was announced as the brand ambassador for Korean cosmetics brand Clio Cosmetics.[33]

In January 2023, An was selected as the brand ambassador for Italian luxury fashion house Fendi.[34] In February 2023, An was chosen as NEPA's new model.[35] The same month, An was selected as the new brand model for Lucky Chouette.[36] In April, An was chosen as the new model for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's carbonated lemon gin.[37] Two months later, An was selected as model for Hana Financial Group.[38] In August, An was re-assigned as brand model by Dongwon Tuna.[39]

Discography

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
Down.
[40]
"Move Like This"[lower-alpha 3]
(with Kang Daniel featuring Yuna Kim)		 2022 25 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
Down.
[41]
"This Wish" (소원을 빌어) 2023 43 Wish OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[42]

List of songs, showing year released,
artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Notes
"With*One" 2020 Iz*One Oneiric Diary As lyricist
"Heroine" 2023 Ive I've Ive

Videography

Music videos

Title Year Director(s) Length Ref.
Promotional singles
"Move Like This"
(with Kang Daniel featuring Yuna Kim)		 2022 Young-Ji Choi
(PinkLabel Visual)		 3:19 [43]

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2017 "Rain" Soyou & Baekhyun [44]
"Oppa" Yu Seungwoo & Sandeul [45]
"Just U" Jeong Se-woon (with Sik-K) [46]
2018 "Thirst" Mad Clown & Ailee [47]
"Thirst" (Sports Remix By DJ Vanto) [48]

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Produce 48 Contestant Finished in 5th place [49]
King of Mask Singer as Icicle (Episode 181) [50][51]
2019 My Little Television V2 Cast member [52]
2021 King of Mask Singer Contestant as Olivia Hussey (Episodes 333–334) [53][54][55]
2022 Steel Troops Panelist Season 2 [19]
2022–2023 Earth Arcade Cast Member Season 1–2 [20]

Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref.
2021–2022 Inkigayo with Jihoon, Sungchan [13]
2022 28th Dream Concert with Doyoung [56]
SBS Gayo Daejeon with Key and Cha Eun-woo [57]
2023 with Key and Yeonjun [26]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Brand of the Year Awards 2023 Female Variety Idol of the Year An Yu-jin Won [58]

Notes

  1. 1 2 As a member of Iz*One only.
  2. ↑ As a member of Ive only.
  3. ↑ "Move Like This" was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Gatorade.

References

  1. 1 2 "An Yu-jin Naver Profile" (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (October 25, 2019). "아이즈원 측 "안유진 고등학교 자퇴, 신중하게 논의한 결과"(공식입장)". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 30, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  3. ↑ Hwang, Mi-hyeon (September 4, 2018). "[단독] "국민 픽" 아이즈원, 10월 29일 데뷔 확정...본격 韓日 걸그룹". News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  4. ↑ "[단독]프듀48 '아이즈원', 첫 일정 'AKB48 프로듀서와 상견례'...4일 일본行". Sports Seoul (in Korean). September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  5. ↑ "아이즈원, 첫 미니 앨범 '컬러아이즈' 오피셜 포토 공개...'채연-민주-채원-히토미'". Top Star News (in Korean). October 14, 2018. Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  6. ↑ Lee Yi-jin (December 9, 2018). "[종합] '복면가왕' 김경란·이재진·안유진·임주은, 상상도 못한 반전 정체". Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  7. ↑ Seo Dong-woo (December 9, 2018). "'복면가왕' 김경란·이재진·안유진·임주은…2R 진출 '실패'(종합)". News1 Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  8. ↑ "아이즈원 안유진, '마리텔2' MC 발탁…데뷔 후 첫 고정 예능 기대 [공식입장]". Naver (in Korean). March 4, 2019. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  9. ↑ ""아이돌 2회차"..'마리텔V2', 박진경 PD가 안유진을 선택한 이유(종합)[Oh!쎈 현장]". Naver (in Korean). March 29, 2019. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  10. ↑ "'조작 논란' 아이즈원, '마리텔'서 안유진 통편집 후 목소리만 나왔다". Naver (in Korean). November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  11. ↑ "'마리텔V2' 아이즈원 안유진, 출연분 통편집…목소리만 등장". Naver (in Korean). November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  12. ↑ "'마리텔V2', 아이즈원 통편집+안유진 목소리만 등장…'프로듀스' 조작 여파". The Celuv (in Korean). November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  13. 1 2 Jeong, Hee-yeon (February 19, 2021). "트레저 지훈·NCT 성찬·아이즈원 안유진, '인기가요' 새 MC [공식]" [Treasure Jihoon, NCT Sungchan, IZ*ONE Ahn Yujin, new MCs of 'Inkigayo' [Official]]. Sports Donga. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  14. ↑ Lee, Da-kyum (March 15, 2022). "노정의·서범준·연준, '인기가요' 새 MC...4월 3일 첫 방송" [Roh Jung-eui, Seo Beom-jun, Yeonjun, new MCs of 'Inkigayo'... First broadcast on April 3]. Maeil (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  15. ↑ Lee, Tae-soo (November 2, 2021). "장원영·안유진 출격?…6인조 걸그룹 아이브 나온다" [Jang Won-young and Ahn Yu-jin?... 6-member girl group Ive is coming out]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  16. ↑ Jin, Min-kyung (November 2, 2021). "스타쉽, 新 6인조 걸그룹 아이브(IVE) 론칭..팀 로고·SNS 오픈 [공식]" [Starship launches new 6-member girl group IVE...Team logo and SNS open [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Naver.
  17. ↑ Hwang, Chae-hyun (November 3, 2021). "안유진, 新 걸그룹 아이브 첫 주자 [공식]" [Ahn Yu-jin, the first runner of the new girl group Ive [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  18. ↑ Park, Dong-je (December 1, 2021). "[종합］'ELEVEN' 데뷔 아이브(IVE), 앞으로가 더 기대되는 '완성형 걸그룹'" [［Comprehensive］ 'ELEVEN' debut Ive, a 'complete girl group' with more expectations for the future]. Break News. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  19. 1 2 Lee Hae-jung (December 20, 2021). "아이브 안유진 '강철부대2' 출연 확정(공식)" [Ive Ahn Yu-jin confirmed to appear in 'Steel Troop 2' (official)] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via Naver.
  20. 1 2 Lee Min-ji (June 3, 2022). "뿅뿅 지구오락실' 이은지-미미-이영지-안유진, 나영석PD 新 예능로 뭉친다" [Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, Ahn Yu-jin, and Na Young-seok PD of 'Earth Arcade' unite in a new variety show] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ↑ Ahn Byung-gil (May 20, 2022). "드림콘서트' 엔시티 도영-아이브 안유진 MC…25팀 뜬다" [Dream Concert' NCT's Doyoung and Ahn Yujin MC… 25 teams float] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022 – via Naver.
  22. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (June 20, 2022). "김연아X강다니엘X안유진, 의외의 청량 하모니 'MOVE LIKE THIS'[들어보고서]" [Kim YunaXKang DanielXAn Yujin, Unexpectedly refreshing harmony 'Move Like This'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023 – via Naver.
  23. ↑ Kim Ha-young (December 1, 2022). "키X차은우X안유진 '2022 SBS 가요대전' MC 발탁" [Key X Cha Eun-woo X An Yu-jin selected as MCs for '2022 SBS Gayo Daejeon] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022 – via Naver.
  24. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (April 3, 2023). "아이브, 첫 정규 앨범 트랙리스트 공개…안유진-장원영 첫 단독 작사" [Ive, the first full-length album track list released...Ahn Yu-jin – Jang Won-young's first solo lyricist] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023 – via Naver.
  25. ↑ "Italy Fendi Spring Summer 2024". Yonhap News (in Korean). September 20, 2023. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023 – via Naver.
  26. 1 2 Ji, Min Kyung (November 22, 2023). "[단독] 샤이니 키·TXT 연준·아이브 안유진, SBS '가요대전' MC 낙점" [[Exclusive] Shinee's Key, TXT's Yeonjun, and Ive's An Yu-jin selected as MCs for SBS' 'Gayo Daejeon']. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  27. ↑ Jeong, Yu-jin (December 15, 2023). "아이브 안유진, 디즈니 '위시' OST '소원을 빌어' 부른다" [Ive's An Yu-jin sings Disney's 'Wish' OST 'This Wish']. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via Naver.
  28. ↑ Seon, Mi-gyeong (December 22, 2023). "아이브 안유진, 디즈니 100주년 영화 '위시' 메인 테마곡 발매" [Ive's An Yu-jin releases main theme song for Disney's 100th anniversary movie 'Wish']. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via Naver.
  29. ↑ Lee, Byul (August 29, 2017). "청순한 '여대생' 같은 아큐브 광고 모델의 놀라운 정체" [The surprising identity of the Acuvue advertising model who looks like an innocent 'female college student']. Insight (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  30. ↑ Kim, So-yeon (April 11, 2018). "'프로듀스48' 출연하는 '올해 16살' 아큐브 모델 안유진" [Acuvue model Ahn Yu-jin, '16 years old this year' appearing on 'Produce 48']. Insight (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  31. ↑ Park, Youngmin (October 14, 2021). "메가스터디교육, '2023 0원 메가패스' 광고 모델로 안유진, 최현욱 발탁" [MegaStudy Education selects An Yujin and Choi Hyunwook as advertising models for '2023 0 won MEGA PASS']. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  32. ↑ Choi, Ae-ri (August 1, 2022). "동원F&B, 아이브 안유진 모델 동원참치 신규 TV CF 공개" [Dongwon F&B releases new TV CF for Dongwon Tuna, modeled by Ive Ahn Yu-jin]. Break News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  33. ↑ Lee, Yunjeong (December 24, 2022). "클리오, 아이브(IVE) '안유진' 브랜드 앰버서더로 발탁" [Clio selected as IVE's 'Ahn Yujin' brand ambassador]. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  34. ↑ Jamie Lee (January 17, 2023). "IVE's An Yu Jin is Fendi's Newest Brand Ambassador". ELLE SINGAPORE. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  35. ↑ Moon, Wan-sik (February 12, 2023). "안유진, 네파 새 모델 발탁..'대세 행보'" [Ahn Yu-jin selected as NEPA's new model...'trend move']. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Naver.
  36. ↑ Lee, Jaesoo (February 22, 2023). "아이브 리더 안유진, 럭키슈에뜨 뮤즈됐다" [Ive leader Ahn Yu-jin becomes Lucky Chouette muse]. Smart Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  37. ↑ Yoo, Jung-min (April 7, 2023). 아이브 안유진, 주류 모델 발탁…상큼+청량 '인간 레몬' [Ive Yujin An, selected as a mainstream model... Refreshing + Refreshing 'Human Lemon']. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  38. ↑ Yong, Won-jung (June 23, 2023). "아이브 안유진, 하나금융그룹 모델 발탁...대세 인증" [Ive Ahn Yu-jin selected as a model for Hana Financial Group... certified as a trend] (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  39. ↑ Jeon, Jae-kyung (August 10, 2023). "아이브 안유진, 참치캔 브랜드 모델 재발탁" [Ive An Yu-jin re-appointed as tuna can brand model]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  40. ↑ Peak positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  41. ↑ Peak positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  42. ↑ "Songs Registered Under An Yu-jin (10029847)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  43. ↑ "[MV] MOVE LIKE THIS FEAT. 김연아 (YUNA KIM)". pinklabelvisual. July 19, 2022. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022 – via Instagram.
  44. ↑ "[MV] 소유(SOYOU) X 백현(BAEKHYUN) – 비가 와(RAIN)". starshipTV. February 13, 2017. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via YouTube.
  45. ↑ "[MV] 유승우(Yu SeungWoo) X 산들(SANDEUL) – 오빠 (PROD. BrotherSu)". starshipTV. July 6, 2017. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via YouTube.
  46. ↑ "[MV] 정세운 – JUST U with Sik-K (Prod. GroovyRoom) (JEONG SEWOON)". starshipTV. August 31, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via YouTube.
  47. ↑ "[MV] Mad Clown(매드클라운) X Ailee(에일리) – 갈증(Thirst)". starshipTV. April 12, 2018. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via YouTube.
  48. ↑ "[MV] Mad Clown(매드클라운) X Ailee(에일리) – 갈증(Thirst) (Sports Remix By DJ Vanto)". starshipTV. May 14, 2018. Archived from the original on October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via YouTube.
  49. ↑ Yim, Hyun-su (September 2, 2018). "Meet the 12 members of IZ*ONE as 'Produce 48' wraps up". Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  50. ↑ Kim Myung-mi (December 9, 2018). "'복면가왕' 김경란 이재진 안유진 임주은, 1R 탈락 아쉽다(종합)". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  51. ↑ Yoo Ji-hye (December 9, 2018). "'복면가왕' 김경란·이재진·안유진·임주은, 파트·나이 깬 '반전' [종합]". OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  52. ↑ "마이 리틀 텔레비전의 귀환…'마리텔 V2'로 한층 업그레이드". Newsworks. March 29, 2019. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  53. ↑ Kim Han-na (December 5, 2021). "[종합] '복면가왕' 곰발바닥, 파죽지세 4연승...유진→신예찬 출연". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  54. ↑ Shin Young-eun (December 5, 2021). "'복면가왕' 곰발바닥, 4연승 성공…장롱면허=럼블피쉬 최진이 [종합]". Star Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  55. ↑ Lee Ah-young (December 5, 2021). "곰발바닥, 4연승 성공…장롱면허는 럼블피쉬 최진이(종합)". News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  56. ↑ Ahn Byung-gil (May 20, 2022). "드림콘서트' 엔시티 도영-아이브 안유진 MC…25팀 뜬다" [Dream Concert' NCT's Doyoung and Ahn Yujin MC… 25 teams float] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022 – via Naver.
  57. ↑ Kim Ha-young (December 1, 2022). "키X차은우X안유진 '2022 SBS 가요대전' MC 발탁" [Key X Cha Eun-woo X An Yu-jin selected as MCs for '2022 SBS Gayo Daejeon] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022 – via Naver.
  58. ↑ Jo, Hye-jin (September 4, 2023). "아이브·안유진, '2023 올해의 브랜드 대상' 여자아이돌·예능돌 수상 겹경사" [Ive and Ahn Yu-jin win the '2023 Brand of the Year Awards' for female idols and entertainment idols] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023 – via Naver.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to An Yu-jin.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.