Yuna (singer, born 2003)

Not to be confused with Yuna (singer, born 1992).
In this Korean name, the family name is Shin.

Yuna
Yuna in 2025
Born
Shin Yu-na

(2003-12-09) December 9, 2003
Suwon, South Korea
Alma materHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • rapper
  • actress
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelJYP
Member ofItzy
Korean name
Hangul
신유나
RRSin Yuna
MRSin Yuna
Signature

Shin Yu-na (Korean: 신유나; born December 9, 2003), known mononymously as Yuna, is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019. She made her acting debut in 2026 in Undercover Miss Hong and is set to appear in Favorite Employee. Yuna is scheduled to release her solo debut extended play (EP), Ice Cream, on March 23, 2026.

Early life

Shin Yu-na was born on December 9, 2003,[1] in Suwon, South Korea.[2] While in middle school, she competed in national-level floorball tournaments, representing Gyeonggi.[3] In 2016, she was discovered by a JYP Entertainment casting agent at a music festival and successfully auditioned to join the agency as a trainee.[4] She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School and graduated in February 2022.[5]

Career

2017: Pre-debut

In 2017, Yuna appeared in the first episode of Stray Kids alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and Chaeryeong.[6] In the same year, she appeared in BTS's "Love Yourself" highlight reel alongside Ryujin.[7] Yuna was not initially included in Itzy's lineup but was later added as the final member of the group.[8]

2019–2024: 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 the music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla".[9] One month after debut, she placed second in the Korean Business Research Institute's brand reputation ranking for individual girl group members, behind only Blackpink's Jennie.[10] On December 22, 2021, Yuna won the "Best Weekly Idol Individual Cam (Female)" award at the 2021 K-Champ Awards.[11]

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 and became the event's most viewed solo act.[12][13] Lee praised Yuna's cover during Itzy's appearance on The Seasons, saying she enjoyed seeing younger artists recreating her past performances.[14]

In December 2023, Yuna performed a cover of Jennie's "You & Me" at the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon, where her solo performance was once again praised as one of the highlights of the event.[15][16][17] On December 27, she released the music video for "Yet, but", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born to Be.[18]

In December 2024, Yuna performed a cover of Alaina Castillo's "Pocket Locket" with Aespa's Karina and Nmixx's Sullyoon at the 2024 MBC Music Festival.[19] Alongside Jang Won-young, the trio is recognized as the main visuals of their fourth-generation girl groups and nicknamed "Jang-Ka-Sull-Yu" by fans,[20][21][22] which heightened anticipation for their appearance at the event.[23][24] Their performance was well received and helped boost the song's popularity in South Korea.[25][26]

2025–present: Acting debut and solo debut

On July 1, 2025, Yuna was cast in the 2026 tvN retro office drama Undercover Miss Hong for her acting debut, portraying Hong Jang-mi, the spirited younger sister of the protagonist.[27][28] She was also cast in the 2026 tvN romance drama Favorite Employee, portraying a top actress.[29]

Yuna is set to make her solo debut, with her first record scheduled for release in March 2026.[30] On March 1, JYP Entertainment confirmed that Yuna's debut extended play Ice Cream would be released on March 23.[31]

Other ventures

Fashion and endorsements

In September 2024, Yuna attended Paris Fashion Week as a guest of Danish fashion brand Ganni for the showcase of their Spring/Summer 2025 collection.[32][33] In November, she fronted MLB's winter campaign and appeared in Vogue Korea's November issue, modeling streetwear-inspired padded jackets and accessories photographed by Yun Song-i.[34][35] Later that month, she was named the muse for the Korean cosmetics brand Naming.[36]

In January 2025, Yuna was selected as the muse for Dynafit's Spring/Summer 2025 women's line, promoting the campaign slogan "Now Begin" to encourage fitness journeys.[37] In February, she attended Coach's Fall/Winter 2025 collection launch in Manhattan, where she was profiled by Lee Jaehee for Elle Korea.[38]

In March 2026, Yuna was selected as the global ambassador for Infinix Mobile.[39]

Discography

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

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details
Title Details
Ice Cream

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Ice Cream" 2026 TBA Ice Cream

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[40]
"Yet, but" 2024 50 Born to Be

Composition credits

Composition credits are registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association.[41]

Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist Ref.
"Yet, but" 2024 Herself Born to Be [18]
"Focus" 2025 Itzy Tunnel Vision

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) 		[42][43]

Other appearances

Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
2017 Love Yourself Highlight Reel BTS Jung Kook's friend [7][44]

Filmography

For Yuna's filmography with Itzy, see Itzy filmography.
Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2026 Undercover Miss Hong Hong Jang-mi Special appearance [45]
Favorite Employee † Actress [29]

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Pre-debut [6]
2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon Host with Key and Boom [46]

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