Biography
Who is An Yu-jin?
Early life and education
An Yu-jin was born in Daejeon, South Korea. She attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul for her formal education. In 2019, while working as a member of Iz*One, she decided to drop out of her regular school to focus on her professional promotions and began home-schooling instead.
Rise to fame with Iz*One
Her career began in 2018 when she competed on the reality survival program Produce 48. She represented Starship Entertainment and finished in fifth place during the competition. This placement secured her spot in the girl group Iz*One.
The group launched their first extended play, Color*Iz, in late 2018 with the song La Vie en Rose. During her time with this act, she also appeared on the televised singing competition King of Mask Singer. She became the youngest contestant in the history of that show at the age of 15.
Leadership in Ive and television success
Following the end of Iz*One in 2021, she returned to Starship Entertainment as a trainee. Later that year, the label revealed she would lead their new girl group, Ive. The group debuted in December 2021 with the single album Eleven.
Beyond music, she became a television host and performer. She worked on Inkigayo from 2021 until 2022. She also served as a panelist on the military show Steel Troops and led the variety program Earth Arcade. In 2024, she joined the cast of Crime Scene Returns and later secured a spot on the Netflix show Crime Scene Zero.
Fashion ambassador and solo projects
An Yu-jin has built a significant career as a fashion ambassador. She represents major brands including Fendi, Lacoste Korea, and Clio Cosmetics. Her work extends to endorsements for companies like Dongwon Tuna, NEPA, Lucky Chouette, and Hana Financial Group. In 2023, she contributed to the creative process of Ive by writing lyrics for the track Heroine on the studio album I've Ive.
Her versatility is further shown by her vocal work, including singing the Korean version of the theme song for the Disney film Wish. She also frequently hosts major events, such as the SBS Gayo Daejeon, which she has led for three consecutive years starting in 2023. Her recent accolades include the Prizm Popularity Award at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards. Also, she was selected as an advertising model for Maxim Supreme Gold coffee in 2024 and participated in the Labo H hair care campaign in 2025. This combination of music, variety hosting, and high-profile brand representation defines her current professional path in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Birthday and age
An Yu-jin was born on September 1, 2003, which makes An 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. An shares the date with 73 other famous people.
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