Yuna (South Korean singer)

For other South Korean singers, see Yuna § Entertainers.

Yuna
Yuna in 2024
Born
Shin Yu-na

(2003-12-09) December 9, 2003
Suwon, South Korea
Alma materHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelsJYP
Member ofItzy
Korean name
Hangul
신유나
RRSin Yuna
MRSin Yuna
Signature
Yuna
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2025–present
Genre
Subscribers389,000 [1]
(July 2025)
Views63,557,000[1]

Shin Yu-na (Korean: 신유나; born December 9, 2003), known mononymously as Yuna, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.

Early life

Shin Yu-na was born on December 9, 2003,[2] in Suwon, South Korea.[3] While in middle school, she competed in floorball tournaments at national level, representing Gyeonggi.[4] In 2016, Yuna was discovered by a JYP Entertainment casting agent at a music festival.[5] She passed the audition to join the agency and became a trainee. She attended Hanlim Multi Art School for her high school education and graduated in February 2022.[6]

Career

2017: Pre-debut

In 2017, Yuna appeared on the first episode of Stray Kids, alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and Chaeryeong.[7] In the same year, she featured in BTS' "Love Yourself" highlight reel, alongside Ryujin.[8] Yuna was not in the initial line-up for Itzy, though was later added as the final member of the group.[9]

2019–present: Debut with Itzy and solo activities

Main article: Itzy

Yuna officially debuted with Itzy in February 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and a music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla".[10] One month after debuting, she placed second on the Korean Business Research Institute's monthly "Individual Girl Group Members Brand Power Ranking", behind only Blackpink's Jennie.[11] On December 22, 2021, Yuna won "Best Weekly Idol Individual Cam (Female)" award at the 2021 K-Champ Awards.[12]

In December 2022, Yuna performed a solo cover of Lee Hyori's "U-Go-Girl" at the 2022 KBS Song Festival: Y2K. The performance was regarded as a highlight of the show,[13] and became the most viewed solo performance from the event.[14] Lee later praised the cover when Itzy guest appeared on her season hosting The Seasons, saying "I'm just always happy to see [younger artists] recreate my past performances. I don't care however they do it as long as they pull it off well. I really enjoyed your "U-Go-Girl", Yuna."[15]

In December 2023, Yuna delivered a cover of Jennie's "You & Me" at the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon.[16] Her solo performance was again regarded as a highlight.[17][18] In January 2024, Itzy released Born to Be with solo songs from each member, including Yuna's "Yet, But".[19]

In December 2024, at the 2024 MBC Music Festival, Yuna collaborated with Aespa's Karina and Nmixx's Sullyoon for a cover of Alaina Castillo's "Pocket Locket".[20] The trio, alongside Jang Won-young, are often regarded for being the "main "visual" members of their fourth generation girl groups" with the nickname "Jang-Ka-Sull-Yu",[21][22][23] raising the anticipation for a performance from three of the members.[24][25] The performance was well received by audiences,[26] and has been partly attributed for the rise of the song's popularity in South Korea.[27] On July 1, 2025, Yuna is set to make her acting debut in the 2026 tvN retro office drama Miss Undercover Boss, playing Hong Jang-mi, the spirited younger sister of the protagonist.[28][29]

Other ventures

Fashion and endorsements

In February 2024, Yuna was invited to the global launch of Coca Cola's limited edition "Zero Hallyu (K-Wave)" product.[30] In September that year, she was invited by Danish fashion brand Ganni to attend Paris Fashion Week for their SS25 collection showcase.[31][32] She went on to front MLB's 2024 winter campaign, feauting in Vogue Korea's November issue modeling streetwear-inspired padded jackets and accessories with photos shot by fashion photographer Yun Song-i.[33][34] In November, Yuna was named muse for Korean cosmetics brand Naming.[35]

She partnered with Dynafit as the muse for their 2025 SS women's line, promoting the campaign slogan "Now Begin" to encourage fitness journeys.[36] In February 2025, she attended Coach's 2025 FW collection launch in Manhattan, where she was profiled by Lee Jaehee for Elle Korea.[37]

YouTube channel

In January 2025, Yuna launched her personal YouTube channel titled "It Shines Especially" (Korean: 유난히빛이나 Yuna; RR: Yunanhibichina Yuna; lit. Dazzling Yuna), sharing vlogs and behind-the-scenes content.[38]

Discography

For Yuna's discography with Itzy, see Itzy discography.

Songs

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[39]
"Yet, But"[a] 2024 50 Born to Be

Composition credits

Composition credits are registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association.[40]

Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist Ref.
"Yet, But" 2024 Itzy Born to Be Yes Yes [19]

Videography

Music videos

See also: Itzy discography § Music videos
List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
Year Title Director(s) Ref.
2023 "Yet, But" Ha Jeong-hoon, Lee Hye-sung
(Hattrick) 		[41][42]

Filmography

For Yuna's filmography with Itzy, see Itzy filmography.

Television series

Year Title Role Ref.
2026 Miss Undercover Boss Hong Jang-mi [29]

Television shows

Year Title Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Pre-debut [7]
2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon Host, with Key and Boom [43]

Music video appearances

Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
2017 Love Yourself Highlight Reel BTS Jung Kook's friend [8][44]

Notes

  1. ^ Credited under Itzy but is a solo track performed by Yuna

References

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