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In February 2023, [[Chanel|Chanel Korea]] announced that they had signed Kim as one of their brand ambassadors for the categories of beauty, fashion, and watches and jewelry.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/14/entertainment/kpop/korea-newjeans-minji/20230214185929276.html|title=Minji of NewJeans is appointed newest Chanel Korea ambassador|last=Shin|first=Min-hee|date=February 14, 2023|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=July 4, 2024|archive-date=February 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214102456/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/14/entertainment/kpop/korea-newjeans-minji/20230214185929276.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NewJeans' Minji, the next 'Human Chanel'? The new brand ambassador alongside Blackpink's Jennie also danced in the music video for BTS' J-Hope's solo single 'On the Street' with bandmate Hyein|url=https://amp.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213441/newjeans-minji-next-human-chanel-new-brand-ambassador-alongside-blackpinks-jennie-also-danced-music|work=[[South China Morning Post]]|author=Jeong, Lucy|date=14 March 2023|access-date=9 July 2024|archive-date=30 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830204508/https://amp.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213441/newjeans-minji-next-human-chanel-new-brand-ambassador-alongside-blackpinks-jennie-also-danced-music|url-status=live}}</ref> Kim had her first photo shoot as Chanel ambassador when she appeared on the cover of [[Elle magazine|Elle Korea]]'s March 2023 issue.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/74982|title=Chanel's new face? New Jeans Minji appears on the cover of <Elle> March issue!|last=이|first=마루|date=February 14, 2023|work=[[Elle Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref> Kim later sat in the front row at the Chanel S/S 2024 couture show for her first fashion show as a Chanel ambassador representing Korea.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vogue.co.kr/2024/01/24/%eb%b0%98%ec%a7%9d%ec%9d%b4%eb%8a%94-%eb%af%bc%ec%a7%80-%ec%b2%ab-%ec%83%a4%eb%84%ac-%ec%87%bc%ec%9d%98-%ec%88%9c%ea%b0%84/|title=Shining Minji, moment at her first Chanel show|last=오|first=기쁨|date=January 24, 2024|work=[[Vogue Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref> Kim also featured on the May 2024 cover of Elle Korea's special digital project "Elle D Edition" promoting her campaign with Chanel Beauty's N°1 de Chanel Red Camellia line.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/85043|title=A moment with New Jeans Minji and Red Camellia|last=Jeong|first=Yoon-Ji|date=March 27, 2024|work=[[Elle Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref>
In February 2023, [[Chanel|Chanel Korea]] announced that they had signed Kim as one of their brand ambassadors for the categories of beauty, fashion, and watches and jewelry.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/14/entertainment/kpop/korea-newjeans-minji/20230214185929276.html|title=Minji of NewJeans is appointed newest Chanel Korea ambassador|last=Shin|first=Min-hee|date=February 14, 2023|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|access-date=July 4, 2024|archive-date=February 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214102456/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/14/entertainment/kpop/korea-newjeans-minji/20230214185929276.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NewJeans' Minji, the next 'Human Chanel'? The new brand ambassador alongside Blackpink's Jennie also danced in the music video for BTS' J-Hope's solo single 'On the Street' with bandmate Hyein|url=https://amp.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213441/newjeans-minji-next-human-chanel-new-brand-ambassador-alongside-blackpinks-jennie-also-danced-music|work=[[South China Morning Post]]|author=Jeong, Lucy|date=14 March 2023|access-date=9 July 2024|archive-date=30 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830204508/https://amp.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213441/newjeans-minji-next-human-chanel-new-brand-ambassador-alongside-blackpinks-jennie-also-danced-music|url-status=live}}</ref> Kim had her first photo shoot as Chanel ambassador when she appeared on the cover of [[Elle magazine|Elle Korea]]'s March 2023 issue.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/74982|title=Chanel's new face? New Jeans Minji appears on the cover of <Elle> March issue!|last=이|first=마루|date=February 14, 2023|work=[[Elle Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref> Later that year, Kim was photographed by Ahn Joo-young for the November 2023 digital cover of [[Harper's Bazaar|Harper's Bazaar Thailand]] wearing Chanel.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.designscene.net/2023/11/newjeans-minji-bazaar-thailand.html|title=NewJeans Member Minji Covers Harper’s Bazaar Thailand|date=November 23, 2023|work=[[Design Scene Magazine]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref> Additionally, Kim was seated in the front row at the Chanel S/S 2024 couture show for her first fashion show as a Chanel ambassador representing Korea.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vogue.co.kr/2024/01/24/%eb%b0%98%ec%a7%9d%ec%9d%b4%eb%8a%94-%eb%af%bc%ec%a7%80-%ec%b2%ab-%ec%83%a4%eb%84%ac-%ec%87%bc%ec%9d%98-%ec%88%9c%ea%b0%84/|title=Shining Minji, moment at her first Chanel show|last=오|first=기쁨|date=January 24, 2024|work=[[Vogue Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref> Kim also featured on the May 2024 cover of Elle Korea's special digital project "Elle D Edition" promoting her campaign with Chanel Beauty's N°1 de Chanel Red Camellia line.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/85043|title=A moment with New Jeans Minji and Red Camellia|last=Jeong|first=Yoon-Ji|date=March 27, 2024|work=[[Elle Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref>


Since 2023, Kim has been the face of the [[Seoul Jazz Festival]], appearing on magazines to promote the event. She appeared on the cover of [[W Korea]]'s special edition for the 15th anniversary of the Seoul Jazz Festival as well as the cover of the W Korea special edition for the 2024 festival.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230524/119465146/1|script-title=ko:뉴진스 민지, 각도는 중요하지 않아 [화보]|trans-title=NewJeans Minji, the angle doesn't matter [Pictorial]|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=May 25, 2023|work=[[The Dong-a Ilbo|Sports Donga]]|language=ko|access-date=July 4, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wkorea.com/2024/05/30/%ec%83%a4%eb%84%ac%ea%b3%bc-%ec%8b%b1%ea%b7%b8%eb%9f%bd%ea%b2%8c-%eb%8f%8c%ec%95%84%ec%98%a8-%eb%89%b4%ec%a7%84%ec%8a%a4-%eb%af%bc%ec%a7%80-%ec%84%9c%ec%9e%ac%ed%8e%98-%ed%8a%b9%eb%b3%84%ed%8c%90/|title=New Jeans Minji Seoul Jazz Festival Special Edition Cover|last=Lee|first=Hyun-Jung|date=May 30, 2024|work=[[Vogue Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref>
Since 2023, Kim has been the face of the [[Seoul Jazz Festival]], appearing on magazines to promote the event. She appeared on the cover of [[W Korea]]'s special edition for the 15th anniversary of the Seoul Jazz Festival as well as the cover of the W Korea special edition for the 2024 festival.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230524/119465146/1|script-title=ko:뉴진스 민지, 각도는 중요하지 않아 [화보]|trans-title=NewJeans Minji, the angle doesn't matter [Pictorial]|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=May 25, 2023|work=[[The Dong-a Ilbo|Sports Donga]]|language=ko|access-date=July 4, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wkorea.com/2024/05/30/%ec%83%a4%eb%84%ac%ea%b3%bc-%ec%8b%b1%ea%b7%b8%eb%9f%bd%ea%b2%8c-%eb%8f%8c%ec%95%84%ec%98%a8-%eb%89%b4%ec%a7%84%ec%8a%a4-%eb%af%bc%ec%a7%80-%ec%84%9c%ec%9e%ac%ed%8e%98-%ed%8a%b9%eb%b3%84%ed%8c%90/|title=New Jeans Minji Seoul Jazz Festival Special Edition Cover|last=Lee|first=Hyun-Jung|date=May 30, 2024|work=[[Vogue Korea]]|access-date=July 10, 2024}}</ref>

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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
InstrumentVocals
Years active2022–present
LabelsADOR
Member ofNewJeans
Korean name
Hangul
김민지
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Minji
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] She was a Source Music trainee before the company was acquired by Hybe Corporation in 2019.[2][3]

In July 2021, Kim made a cameo appearance in BTS's 2021 music video for "Permission to Dance", alongside group member Hanni.[4][2] Pre-debut, Kim was also known as "The Girl", the face of Hybe Corporation's 2019 Plus Global Auditions.[5]

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.[6][7] 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.[8][9] "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.[10][11][12][13][14]

Endorsements

In February 2023, Chanel Korea announced that they had signed Kim as one of their brand ambassadors for the categories of beauty, fashion, and watches and jewelry.[15][16] Kim had her first photo shoot as Chanel ambassador when she appeared on the cover of Elle Korea's March 2023 issue.[17] Later that year, Kim was photographed by Ahn Joo-young for the November 2023 digital cover of Harper's Bazaar Thailand wearing Chanel.[18] Additionally, Kim was seated in the front row at the Chanel S/S 2024 couture show for her first fashion show as a Chanel ambassador representing Korea.[19] Kim also featured on the May 2024 cover of Elle Korea's special digital project "Elle D Edition" promoting her campaign with Chanel Beauty's N°1 de Chanel Red Camellia line.[20]

Since 2023, Kim has been the face of the Seoul Jazz Festival, appearing on magazines to promote the event. She appeared on the cover of W Korea's special edition for the 15th anniversary of the Seoul Jazz Festival as well as the cover of the W Korea special edition for the 2024 festival.[21][22]

Kim also appeared in a March 2024 video campaign for the South Korean National Election Commission (NEC) broadcast on television and on the NEC official youtube channel to encourage South Korean citizens to vote in the 22nd parliamentary election.[23]

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.[9]

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 [4]

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 Diem Nguyen Le (29 July 2022). "Meet new K-pop girl band NewJeans: Minji was in a BTS' MV with Ed Sheeran, Haerin has been compared to Blackpink's Jennie, and Hyein loves Harry Potter ... but what about Hanni and Danielle?". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  3. ^ Dong Sun-hwa (7 November 2023). "[INTERVIEW] Meet the man who discovered NewJeans' Minji". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Moya, Jove (January 3, 2023). "Meet the girls of 'NewJeans': Haerin, Hanni, and more". Tatler Asia. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b "Songs Registered Under MINJI (민지) (10037816)". Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Ziwei, Puah (19 October 2023). "MAMA Awards 2023: Jungkook, (G)I-dle, Seventeen and Jisoo lead nominations". NME. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Melon Music Awards" (in Korean). December 2, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Jeong, Lucy (14 March 2023). "NewJeans' Minji, the next 'Human Chanel'? The new brand ambassador alongside Blackpink's Jennie also danced in the music video for BTS' J-Hope's solo single 'On the Street' with bandmate Hyein". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  17. ^ 이, 마루 (February 14, 2023). "Chanel's new face? New Jeans Minji appears on the cover of <Elle> March issue!". Elle Korea. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "NewJeans Member Minji Covers Harper's Bazaar Thailand". Design Scene Magazine. November 23, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  19. ^ 오, 기쁨 (January 24, 2024). "Shining Minji, moment at her first Chanel show". Vogue Korea. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  20. ^ Jeong, Yoon-Ji (March 27, 2024). "A moment with New Jeans Minji and Red Camellia". Elle Korea. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ Lee, Hyun-Jung (May 30, 2024). "New Jeans Minji Seoul Jazz Festival Special Edition Cover". Vogue Korea. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  23. ^ Kim Min-Ji (March 10, 2024). [뉴진스 민지] 4월 10일, 민지가 전하는 우리들의 이야기 [[New Jeans Minji] April 10th, our story told by Minji] (Promotional Video Campaign) (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2024.

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