- For other people known as 'HyunJin', see Hyunjin.
HyunJin (Korean: 현진; Japanese: ヒョンジン; Chinese: 贤真) is a South Korean singer under CTDENM. She is the leader of the girl group Loossemble and a member of the girl group LOONA and its first sub-unit LOONA 1/3.
Career[]
2016: Reveal, solo debut[]
On October 28, 2016, she was revealed as the second member of LOONA. Her solo single album, titled "HyunJin", was released on November 17.
2017: Debut with LOONA 1/3, MIXNINE[]
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, Hyunjin, alongside fellow members HeeJin and HaSeul, became contestants on the survival show MIXNINE, representing their agency and group. She was eliminated in the finale after ranking 11th place.[1]
2018: Debut with LOONA[]
On August 20, 2018, LOONA debuted as a full twelve-member group with their first mini album + +.
2023: Departure from BlockBerryCreative, signing with CTDENM, Loossemble[]
On February 3, 2023, it was reported that Hyunjin, alongside ViVi, would be filling a lawsuit to suspend their contracts with BlockBerryCreative after the court gave divided rulings on similar cases involving the rest of the girl group members.[2]
On May 9, 2023, it was reported that Hyunjin, alongside ViVi, had won their lawsuits against BlockBerryCreative, thus automatically nullifying their exclusive contracts.[3]
On June 11, 2023, it was reported that she, alongside ViVi, had signed exclusive contracts with the new agency CTDENM.[4]
On August 2, 2023, she was revealed as a member of the girl group Loossemble. They debuted on September 15, 2023 with the mini album Loossemble.
Discography[]
Single albums[]
- "HyunJin" (2016) (pre-debut)
Collaborations[]
Participation releases[]
- "MIXNINE Part.1" ("Just Dance" with contestants of MIXNINE) (2017)
- "MIXNINE Part.3" ("Just Dance (Girls ver.)" with female contestants of MIXNINE) (2017)
- MIXNINE Part.4 ("Like A Star" as part of Excellent Vibe) (2018)
- MIXNINE Part.6 ("OMG" as part of Universe) (2018)
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[5]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||
| Loossemble | "Day by Day" | Loossemble | Writing |
| 2024 | |||
| Loossemble | "Starlight" | One of a Kind | Writing |
| "Confessions (Cotton Candy)" | TTYL | ||
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- MIXNINE (JTBC, 2017–2018) - contestant
Music video appearances[]
- ViVi - "Everyday I Love You" (2017)
- MIXNINE - "Just Dance" (2017)
- MIXNINE - "Just Dance (Girl ver.)" (2017)
- Sojung - "Better than Me" (2017)
- ODD EYE CIRCLE - "Girl Front" (2017)
- Parc Jae Jung - "Still Yours" (2024)
Trivia[]
- In 2013, HyunJin appeared in tvN's variety program 3 Idiots.
- HyunJin trained for 3 years prior to her reveal single. Out of all the members of LOONA, she was the one who trained for the longest period.[6]
- HyunJin's special talent is making dog noises (happy dog, alert dog, hurt dog and much more).
- Her nickname is Hyunjin-bot.
- She has two older brothers; the youngest brother is a main vocalist and composer for the band 'Bi-o-ne', whilst her oldest brother is in an acting school preparing for debut.
- She has a cat named Paldo.[7]
Gallery[]
- Main article: HyunJin (Loossemble)/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ MIXNINE: Episodes 1-14
- ↑ Soompi: LOONA’s ViVi And HyunJin Confirmed To Have Filed Injunctions To Suspend Contracts With BlockBerryCreative
- ↑ Allkpop: LOONA's Hyunjin & Vivi reportedly win lawsuit to terminate contracts with Blockberry Creative
- ↑ Soompi: LOONA’s HyunJin And ViVi Sign With New Agency Founded By Former BlockBerry Creative Employee
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10040795 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Allkpop: HyunJin Reveals She Was the Member With the Longest Time Spent as a Trainee
- ↑ @kitty_nim_ on Twitter (June 21, 2023)
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