An Yu-jin (
Korean: 안유진; born September 1, 2003), known
mononymously as Yujin, is a South Korean singer. She is the leader of the South Korean
girl groupIve 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
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]
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]
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 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 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 reassigned as brand model by Dongwon Tuna.[39]
^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.
^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 Agency (in Korean).
Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
^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.
^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.
^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.
^
abLee 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
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^
abLee 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
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^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.
^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.
^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
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abJi, 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.
^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.
^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
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^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.
^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.
^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.
^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.
^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.
^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
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^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.
^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
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^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.
^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.
^Ji, Min-kyung (February 10, 2024).
"'크라임씬 리턴즈' 아이브 안유진, MZ 대표 '안유지니어스'로 활약" ['Crime Scene Returns' Ive An Yu-jin plays MZ representative 'An Yu Genius'] (in Korean). Osen.
Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024 – via
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^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
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^Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024).
60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News.
Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024 – via
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^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.