Huh Yunjin

허윤진

ENFJLibraB172 cm

Profile

Birth name: Huh Yunjin
Birthday: 2001-10-08
Zodiac: Libra
Height: 172 cm
Blood type: B
MBTI: ENFJ
Nationality: Korean-American
Position: —
Groups: LE SSERAFIM

About

Short bio

Huh Yunjin (LE SSERAFIM) profile: age, background, Produce 48 journey, and 20+ verified fun facts about the Korean-American K-pop idol.

Background

Huh Yunjin is a Korean-American singer and songwriter best known as a member of LE SSERAFIM under Source Music. Born in South Korea and raised in the United States, she returned to Korea to pursue a career in music after training in opera. She first gained attention as a contestant on Produce 48 before debuting in LE SSERAFIM in 2022. In addition to performing, Yunjin is recognized for her songwriting contributions and solo releases.

Fun facts

- Huh Yunjin was born in Seoul, South Korea, but spent most of her childhood in New York, USA.
- She later moved back to South Korea to pursue becoming a K-pop trainee.
- Her family includes her parents, a younger sister named Yejin (Rachel), and a younger brother.
- Yunjin attended Niskayuna High School before transferring.
- She was accepted into Hanlim Multi Arts School but did not complete her studies there.
- She later passed the GED to complete her education.
- During her time at Hanlim, she attended school with Myung Hyungseo.
- Yunjin trained under both PLEDIS Entertainment and SM Entertainment.
- Before entering the K-pop industry, she trained in opera.
- She began taking opera lessons during middle school.
- Her interest in opera was influenced by her grandmother, who is a vocalist.
- Yunjin is fluent in English due to growing up in the United States.
- She can play several instruments, including the ukulele, piano, and guitar.
- She competed on Produce 48 and ranked 26th, narrowly missing the final lineup.
- Yunjin trained for over four years before debuting in LE SSERAFIM.
- Prior to debut, she trained alongside members of NewJeans.
- She shares a close friendship with Kim Chaewon, dating back to their Produce 48 performance together.
- Watching BTS win at the American Music Awards inspired her to pursue a career in the Korean music industry.
- Yunjin is a fan of both Girls’ Generation (SONE) and BTS (ARMY).
- Her bias in BTS is V.
- She was once active as a BTS fan account user on Twitter before debut.
- Fans often call her “Jen,” while “Destruction King” comes from her clumsy moments.
- She is also known by the nickname “Kirin-chan,” referencing her giraffe-like appearance while dancing.
- Yunjin is very close with singer and actress Lee Gaeun.
- While training at SM Entertainment, she shared a dorm with aespa’s Winter and Ningning.
- She studied French for five years and has been revisiting the language.
- Yunjin has expressed a love for anime, especially Jujutsu Kaisen, Vinland Saga, and Mob Psycho 100.
- Some of her favorite Haikyu!! characters include Tsukishima, Bokuto, and Akaashi.
- She is a fan of the Harry Potter series and identifies as a Slytherin.
- Yunjin enjoys a variety of foods, including roasted sweet potatoes, yogurt, seaweed, cheese, and pizza.
- She has shared that she does not enjoy horror or scary movies.
- Her favorite sports include baseball, MMA, and field hockey.
- She served as the captain of her school’s field hockey team.
- At one point, she dreamed of becoming a professional field hockey player.
- Yunjin has said that she wanted to become a singer starting in seventh grade.
- The number 8 is her favorite number.
- One of her most treasured items is a necklace with a snake charm gifted by her grandmother.
- Yunjin has contributed as a co-writer on several LE SSERAFIM songs, including “Blue Flame,” “Impurities,” and “No Celestial.”
- She also participated in writing “Good Parts,” “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife,” and “FEARNOT.”
- In addition to group work, she has released solo songs such as “Raise y_our glass,” “I ≠ DOLL,” and “love you twice.”