
K-Pop

Yuna (유나) is a South Korean singer and member of ITZY. Discover her age, height, MBTI, birthday, solo debut, acting career, fun facts, and journey from athlete to K-pop star.
Yuna was born in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Her interest in K-pop began thanks to her older sister, who was a devoted fan of BTOB. While accompanying her sister to the 2015 KBS Song Festival simply as a spectator, Yuna caught the attention of a JYP Entertainment casting manager in the audience and was handed a business card—an unexpected moment that launched her entertainment career. Before becoming a trainee, she was also an accomplished floorball player, competing for about four years and earning Best Player honors at the Gyeonggi-do High School Sportsclub Championship.
Before debuting with ITZY, Yuna appeared alongside BTS member Jungkook in the Love Yourself Highlight Reel, giving her early exposure to K-pop audiences. She later became the final member added to ITZY's lineup following Jeon Somi's departure from JYP Entertainment. Debuting on February 12, 2019, Yuna quickly established herself as one of fourth-generation K-pop's standout visuals while steadily expanding into fashion, content creation, solo music, and acting.
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Yuna's path to becoming an idol began by accident. She accompanied her older sister, a huge BTOB fan, to the 2015 KBS Song Festival, where a JYP Entertainment casting manager spotted her in the audience and handed her a business card.
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Before joining ITZY, Yuna appeared opposite BTS member Jungkook in the "Love Yourself Highlight Reel," giving her an early connection to one of K-pop's biggest groups.
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Before becoming an idol, Yuna was a competitive floorball player for approximately four years and even earned Best Player of the Match at the Gyeonggi-do High School Sportsclub Championship.
Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom)
She played the scoring center position—similar to a center in ice hockey—and wore jersey number 77 throughout her floorball career.
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Standing at 170 cm (5'7"), Yuna is the tallest member of ITZY.
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She was also the final member added to ITZY's debut lineup after Jeon Somi left JYP Entertainment before the group's official debut.
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Just one month after debuting, Yuna ranked second in the Girl Group Member Brand Reputation rankings, an impressive achievement for a rookie idol.
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She also placed 68th on TC Candler's "100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2019," quickly earning recognition for her visuals worldwide.
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In 2020, Yuna joined Oh My Girl's Arin, IVE's Wonyoung, and (G)I-DLE's Shuhua for the special "MAKNAES" collaboration stage, bringing together some of fourth-generation K-pop's most famous youngest members.
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In January 2025, Yuna became the first ITZY member to launch her own personal YouTube channel, "유난히빛이나 YUNA," where she edits and uploads her own videos.
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Before officially debuting solo, Yuna released the self-written song "Yet, But" as part of ITZY's "BORN TO BE" project.
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She officially launched her solo career on March 23, 2026, with her first mini album "Ice Cream."
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Yuna attended Paris Fashion Week in 2024 as a guest of Ganni and has worked with brands including MLB, Dynafit, and Naming while appearing in Vogue Korea and Elle Korea.
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Her English name is "Hussey Shin," chosen because she admires British actress Olivia Hussey.
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Ryujin affectionately nicknamed her "YUNACEF" after Yuna declared that her New Year's resolution was to eliminate sadness, depression, and starvation from the world.
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Yuna is considered ITZY's strongest arm wrestler, particularly when using her left arm.
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According to her members, she's also the only non-perfectionist in ITZY, something they love teasing her about.
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She can play the recorder and even showed off her skills during an appearance on "Knowing Bros."
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Yuna is surprisingly skilled at PUBG Mobile and has joked that she can carry MIDZY fans during livestream gaming sessions.
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She owns a cat named Sarang and enjoys walking, shopping, and discovering new restaurants in her free time.
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Pizza is Yuna's favorite food, pink is her favorite color, and fans often describe her as the member who finds joy in life's simplest pleasures.
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In 2026, Yuna was confirmed to make her acting debut in the tvN romantic comedy "Miss Undercover Boss," marking the beginning of a new chapter in her entertainment career.
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Yuna is known for her infectious optimism and boundless energy. As ITZY's youngest member, she effortlessly balances playful humor with remarkable professionalism, bringing brightness to every performance, variety show, and livestream. Her confidence on stage, paired with an outgoing personality off stage, has made her one of the most recognizable maknaes in K-pop.
Fans also admire Yuna's willingness to keep challenging herself. Whether she's editing her own YouTube videos, making her solo debut, preparing for her first acting role, or representing luxury fashion brands, she continues to explore new opportunities while maintaining the cheerful personality that first made people fall in love with her.