Yuna (singer, born 2003)
South Korean rapper and singer (born 2003)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shin Yu-na (Korean: 신유나; born December 9, 2003), known mononymously as Yuna, is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019. She made her acting debut in 2026 in Undercover Miss Hong and is set to appear in Favorite Employee. Yuna released her solo debut extended play (EP), Ice Cream, in March 2026.
December 9, 2003
- Singer
- dancer
- rapper
- actress
Early life
Shin Yu-na was born on December 9, 2003,[1] in Suwon, South Korea.[2] While in middle school, she competed in national-level floorball tournaments, representing Gyeonggi.[3] In 2016, she was discovered by a JYP Entertainment casting agent at a music festival and successfully auditioned to join the agency as a trainee.[4] She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School and graduated in February 2022.[5]
Career
2017: Pre-debut
In 2017, Yuna appeared in the first episode of Stray Kids alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and Chaeryeong.[6] In the same year, she appeared in BTS's "Love Yourself" highlight reel alongside Ryujin.[7] Yuna was not initially included in Itzy's lineup but was later added as the final member of the group.[8]
2019–2024: Debut with Itzy and solo activities
Yuna officially debuted with Itzy in February 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla".[9] One month after debut, she placed second in the Korean Business Research Institute's brand reputation ranking for individual girl group members, behind only Blackpink's Jennie.[10] On December 22, 2021, Yuna won the "Best Weekly Idol Individual Cam (Female)" award at the 2021 K-Champ Awards.[11]
In December 2022, Yuna performed a solo cover of Lee Hyori's "U-Go-Girl" at the 2022 KBS Song Festival: Y2K. The performance was regarded as a highlight and became the event's most viewed solo act.[12][13] Lee praised Yuna's cover during Itzy's appearance on The Seasons, saying she enjoyed seeing younger artists recreating her past performances.[14]
In December 2023, Yuna performed a cover of Jennie's "You & Me" at the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon, where her solo performance was once again praised as one of the highlights of the event.[15][16][17] On December 27, she released the music video for "Yet, but", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born to Be.[18]
In December 2024, Yuna performed a cover of Alaina Castillo's "Pocket Locket" with Aespa's Karina and Nmixx's Sullyoon at the 2024 MBC Music Festival.[19] Alongside Jang Won-young, the trio is recognized as the main visuals of their fourth-generation girl groups and nicknamed "Jang-Ka-Sull-Yu" by fans,[20][21][22] which heightened anticipation for their appearance at the event.[23][24] Their performance was well received and helped boost the song's popularity in South Korea.[25][26]
2025–present: Acting debut and solo debut
On July 1, 2025, Yuna was cast in the 2026 tvN retro office drama Undercover Miss Hong for her acting debut, portraying Hong Jang-mi, the spirited younger sister of the protagonist.[27][28] She was also cast in the 2026 tvN romance drama Favorite Employee, portraying a top actress.[29]
On March 23, 2026, Yuna released her debut solo EP, Ice Cream, alongside a music video for its lead single of the same name.[30][31]
Other ventures
Fashion and endorsements
In September 2024, Yuna attended Paris Fashion Week as a guest of Danish fashion brand Ganni for the showcase of their Spring/Summer 2025 collection.[32][33] In November, she fronted MLB's winter campaign and appeared in Vogue Korea's November issue, modeling streetwear-inspired padded jackets and accessories photographed by Yun Song-i.[34][35] Later that month, she was named the muse for the Korean cosmetics brand Naming.[36]
In January 2025, Yuna was selected as the muse for Dynafit's Spring/Summer 2025 women's line, promoting the campaign slogan "Now Begin" to encourage fitness journeys.[37] In February, she attended Coach's Fall/Winter 2025 collection launch in Manhattan, where she was profiled by Lee Jaehee for Elle Korea.[38]
In March 2026, Yuna was selected as the global ambassador for Infinix Mobile.[39]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
Other charted songs
Composition credits
Composition credits are registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association.[45]
| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Composer | Lyricist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Yet, but" | 2024 | Herself | Born To Be |  |
|
[18] |
| "Focus" | 2025 | Itzy | Tunnel Vision |  |
|
Videography
Music videos
Other appearances
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Love Yourself Highlight Reel | BTS | Jung Kook's friend | [7][49] |
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Undercover Miss Hong | Hong Jang-mi | Special appearance | [50] |
| Favorite Employee † | Actress | [29] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Stray Kids | Pre-debut | [6] | |
| 2021 | SBS Gayo Daejeon | Host | with Key and Boom | [51] |
