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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Min-ji
Kim in 2023
Born (2004-05-07) 7 May 2004 (age 20)
Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea
OccupationSinger
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2022–present
LabelsADOR
Member ofNewJeans
Korean name
Hangul
김민지
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Min-ji
McCune–ReischauerKim Minji
Signature

Kim Min-ji (Korean: 김민지; born 7 May 2004), also known mononymously as Minji, is a South Korean singer. Kim is a member of the South Korean girl group NewJeans, which debuted under ADOR on 22 July 2022.

Life and career

2004–2021: Early life and pre-debut activities

Kim Min-ji was born on 7 May 2004 in Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea. Kim attended Hanlim Multi Art School, where she graduated in February 2023.[1]

In July 2021, Kim made a cameo appearance in BTS's 2021 music video for "Permission to Dance", alongside group member Hanni.[2] Pre-debut, Kim was also known as "The Girl", the face of Hybe Corporation's 2019 Plus Global Auditions.[3]

2022–present: Debut with NewJeans

Main article: NewJeans
Kim in 2022

Kim debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group NewJeans with the surprise-released music video for their debut single "Attention" on 22 July 2022, without any prior promotion or information on the group's lineup.[4][5] NewJeans quickly rose to widespread popularity with the success of their following singles: "Hype Boy", "OMG", and "Ditto", the latter of which featured lyrics written by Kim.[6][7] "Ditto" became NewJeans's first entry on Billboard Hot 100 and won Song of the Year at the MAMA Awards, the Melon Music Awards, the Golden Disc Awards, and the Asia Artist Awards.[8][9][10][11][12]

Endorsements

In February 2023, Chanel Korea announced that they had signed on Kim as one of its brand ambassadors.[13] Since 2023, Kim has been the face of the Seoul Jazz Festival, appearing on magazines to promote the event.[14]

Discography

For Kim's discography with NewJeans, see NewJeans discography.

Songwriting credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless cited otherwise.[7]

Song Artist(s) Writer(s) Album Year
"Ditto" NewJeans Minji
Oohyo
The Black Skirts
Ylva Dimberg
250 		OMG 2022
"Supernatural" NewJeans Minji
Pharrell Williams
Gigi
Ylva Dimberg 		— 2024

Videography

For Kim's videography with NewJeans, see NewJeans videography.

Music video appearances

Year Title Artist Ref.
2021 "Permission To Dance" BTS [2]

References

  1. ^ Kwon, Sung-hoon (November 18, 2023). "[연예공화국]<1>2023 대세 걸그룹 '뉴진스' 5인 5색 매력 大해부!" [[Entertainment Republic] <1> 5 members of the popular girl group 'NewJeans' in 2023, 5 colors and 5 charms!]. imaeil.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Moya, Jove (January 3, 2023). "Meet the girls of 'NewJeans': Haerin, Hanni, and more". Tatler Asia. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Wickes, Hanna (August 17, 2023). "Meet the Star Who Is Minji From NewJeans? Meet the K-Pop Idol Known for Her Ethereal Looks and Voice". J-14. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Agarwal, Bhavna (July 22, 2022). "HYBE's new K-pop group New Jeans grab 'Attention' with their surprise music video debut. Watch". India Today. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  5. ^ Herman, Tamar (July 28, 2022). "NewJeans, new K-pop group, have YouTube, TikTok abuzz – here's everything you need to know about them". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Herman, Tamar (February 13, 2023). "Meet NewJeans, the Girl Group Bringing Retro Vibes to K-Pop, and Sprinting Up the Charts". Vogue. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Songs Registered Under MINJI (민지) (10037816)". Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Hong, Yoo (January 18, 2023). "NewJeans' 'Ditto' lands on Billboard Hot 100 at No. 96". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (January 14, 2024). "K-pop 2024: A forecast for this year's top Korean acts". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  10. ^ 이준호·뉴진스·세븐틴·스키즈·임영웅, AAA '대상'..뉴진스 6관왕 '최다'[2023 AAA][종합] [Lee Jun-ho, NewJeans, Seventeen, Stray Kids, Lim Young-woong, AAA 'Grand Prize'... New Jeans 6 wins 'most' [2023 AAA] [comprehensive]]. Star News (in Korean). December 14, 2023. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  11. ^ Ziwei, Puah (19 October 2023). "MAMA Awards 2023: Jungkook, (G)I-dle, Seventeen and Jisoo lead nominations". NME. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Melon Music Awards" (in Korean). December 2, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  13. ^ Shin, Min-hee (February 14, 2023). "Minji of NewJeans is appointed newest Chanel Korea ambassador". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  14. ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (May 25, 2023). 뉴진스 민지, 각도는 중요하지 않아 [화보] [NewJeans Minji, the angle doesn't matter [Pictorial]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved July 4, 2024.

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