Hyunjin (Loona singer)

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Hyunjin
Hyunjin in September 2023
Born
Kim Hyun-jin

(2000-11-15) November 15, 2000
Seoul, South Korea
OccupationSinger
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–present
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
김현진
RRGim Hyeonjin
MRKim Hyŏnjin
Signature

Kim Hyun-jin (Korean: 김현진, Korean pronunciation: [kimçʌndʑin]; born November 15, 2000), known mononymously as Hyunjin (occasionally stylized as HyunJin) is a South Korean singer. She is a member of Loona, its sub-unit Loona 1/3, and leader of its spinoff Loossemble.[1][2]

Early life

Kim Hyun-jin was born on November 15, 2000, in Dunchon-dong, Gangdong District, Seoul, South Korea.[3] She has two older brothers. One brother is a vocalist for the band 'BI-O-NE',[4] and the other is an actor.[5] She graduated from Hansung Girls High School in 2019.[6]

In 2013, when she was thirteen years old, Hyunjin appeared on the 40th episode of 'Three Idiots', a Korean reality TV show. She was introduced as a natural beauty and demonstrated her skills in skipping rope.[7]

Career

2016–2022: Debut with Loona and TV show appearances

Further information: Loona and Loona 1/3

On October 23, 2016, the first "Who's Next Girl?" teaser was posted by BlockBerry Creative, and Hyunjin was fully revealed as the second member of Loona on October 28.[8] She released her debut single album HyunJin with her solo single "Around You" and second track "I'll Be There" featuring first member Heejin on November 17.[9] In December, Hyunjin and Heejin were featured on third Loona member Haseul's debut single album for the song "The Carol".[10]

On January 16, 2017, Hyunjin collaborated again with Heejin on the song "My Sunday", released on fourth Loona member Yeojin's debut single album.[11] On February 14, Hyunjin was revealed to be a member of Loona's first sub-unit Loona 1/3.[12] The group debuted on March 13 with their extended play Love & Live.[13] In October, Hyunjin, alongside fellow Loona members Heejin and Haseul, auditioned for the survival reality show Mix Nine. Hyunjin passed the audition and became a contestant as a representative of BlockBerry Creative and Loona.[14][15] She made it to the final episode, but was eliminated and did not make the final lineup.[16]

On August 20, 2018, Hyunjin officially debuted with Loona as a full group with the release of their debut extended play [+ +].[17] On September 27, 2020, Hyunjin appeared on South Korean television program King of Masked Singer as a contestant with the stage name Jade Bead.[18] In November 2022, Hyunjin appeared as a panelist for MBC's 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar preview show Catharsis until being suddenly absent from the program starting November 27.[19]

Further information: Loossemble

On February 3, 2023, Hyunjin and fellow Loona member ViVi filed lawsuits to terminate their contracts with their company BlockBerry Creative.[20] On May 9, Hyunjin and ViVi won their injunctions against BlockBerry Creative and terminated their exclusive contracts.[21] On June 12, Hyunjin and ViVi officially signed with CTDENM, a newly formed company founded by BlockBerry Creative's former planning division director Yoon Doyeon.[22]

On August 2, Hyunjin was revealed as an official member of Loossemble, alongside Loona members ViVi, Go Won, Yeojin, and Hyeju, with Hyunjin as the leader of the group.[23][2] The group debuted on September 15, with their self-titled extended play.[24]

On November 29, 2024, CTDENM announced that the Loossemble members' exclusive contracts with the label had ended.[25]

2025–present: Solo activities, self-management, TDYA, and Latency

On June 14, 2025, Hyunjin announced her first fan meeting to be held at K-Pop Stage in Hongdae, Seoul on June 20, with tickets selling out quickly after opening.[26] That same month, Hyunjin founded her own independent artist label named Triangle ENM.[27] She stated the name came from the vertices of a triangle representing the self, reality, and one's dreams, and that she plans to recruit other artists in the future.[27] Hyunjin also announced that she was joining a band project as the drummer alongside former Cignature member Jeewon with an album planned.[27]

On July 16, 2025, Hyunjin was revealed as a participant in YouTube channel Studio USOG's web variety show Another Day of Debut Training.[28] On August 14, through the show, Hyunjin debuted as a member of TDYA with the single "Keep the Light" composed by singer-songwriter Ejae and written by fellow TDYA member Mirani.[29][30] On August 15, the group performed the song for the first time at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul in a set of performances celebrating the 80th National Liberation Day of Korea.[31]

On October 15, the web series Motchuh Do Rock! began, following Hyunjin as a drummer forming the band Latency alongside Youtuber Fingerstylish, also known as Heeyeon, and Cignature members Jeewon, Semi, and Haeun. On November 18, Oddinary Records announced Latency would debut in January 2026.[32]

Discography

For Hyunjin's discography with Loona, Loona 1/3, Loossemble and TDYA, see Loona discography, Loona 1/3 § Discography, Loossemble § Discography, and TDYA § Discography.

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
"Around You"[a] 2016 HyunJin
"Like A Star" (이 밤이 지나면)[33]
(as Excellent Vibe) 		2018 Mix Nine Part 4
"OMG" (어머나/OMONA)[34]
(as Universe) 		Mix Nine Part 6
"Thank You" 2024 Non-album single

Songwriting credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless cited otherwise.[35]

Song Year Artist Album Lyricist
Credited With
"Day by Day" 2023 Loossemble Loossemble —
"Starlight" 2024 One of a Kind —
"Confessions (Cotton Candy)" TTYL Son Da-seul & Young

Filmography

For Hyunjin's filmography with Loona and TDYA, see Loona § Filmography, and TDYA § Filmography.

Television shows

Year Name Role Notes Ref.
2017–2018 Mix Nine Contestant [14][15]
2020 King of Masked Singer (미스터리 음악쇼 복면가왕) Contestant Episodes 273 and 274 [18]
2022 Catharsis/Qatarsis (카타르시스) Panelist [19]

Web series

Year Name Role Ref.
2017-2018 Do You Remember When We First Met? Kim HyunJin [36]
2025 Another Day of Debut Training Herself [30]
Motchuh Do Rock! [32]

Music video appearances

Year Name Artist Ref.
2017 Better Than Me Sojung [37]
2024 Still Yours Parc Jae-jung [38]

Awards and nominations

For Hyunjin's accolades with Loona, see Loona § Awards and nominations.
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
Korea Best Brand Awards 2025 Female Rookie Singer Won [39]

Notes

  1. ^ credited to Loona, but the track is a solo by Hyunjin

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