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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[edit]

2004–2021: Early life and pre-debut activities[edit]

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[edit]

Kim debuted with the South Korean girl group NewJeans with the surprise-released music video for their debut single "Attention" on July 22 2022, without any prior promotion or information on the group's lineup.[4][5] NewJeans quickly rose to popularity with the widespread 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 both the Billboard Hot 100[8] and won Song of the Year at the MAMA Awards, the Melon Music Awards, the Golden Disc Awards, and the Asia Artist Awards.[9]

Endorsements[edit]

In February 2023, Chanel Korea announced that they had signed on Kim as one of its brand ambassadors.[10] Since 2023, Kim has been the face of the Seoul Jazz Festival, appearing on magazines to promote the event.[11]

Discography[edit]

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

Songwriting credits[edit]

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[edit]

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

Music video appearances[edit]

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

References[edit]

  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. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.

External links[edit]

Media related to Kim Min-ji (singer) at Wikimedia Commons

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