Yeojin

Yeojin
Yeojin in 2023
Born
Im Yeo-jin

(2002-11-11) November 11, 2002
Daegu, South Korea
Alma materSchool of Performing Arts Seoul
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active2017–present
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
임여진
RRIm Yeojin
MRIm Yŏjin

Im Yeo-jin (Korean임여진; born November 11, 2002) is a South Korean singer. She is a member of Loona and its spinoff Loossemble. She debuted as a soloist on March 3, 2026 with her single album Lv1.

Early life

Im Yeo-jin was born on November 11, 2002 in Daegu, South Korea.[1] Yeojin graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2021.[2]

Career

On December 30, 2016, Blockberry Creative began teasing the fourth member of girl group Loona, revealed as Yeojin on January 4.[3][4] Yeojin's eponymously titled debut single album was released on January 16, along with music videos for the title track "Kiss Later" and B-sides "My Sunday" and "My Melody".[5] Yeojin debuted with Loona as a full group on August 20, 2018, through the EP [+ +].[6]

In 2021, Loona members YeoJin, Kim Lip, Go Won, and Choerry collaborated with children's television show Cocomong to release the singles "Yum-Yum" and "Yummy-Yummy".[7]

On November 28, JTBC Entertainment News reported that nine members of Loona, including Yeojin, had filed an application for a provisional injunction to suspend their exclusive contract with Blockberry Creative, following member Chuu's expulsion three days earlier.[8] On June 16, the Seoul High Court ruled in Yeojin's favor, suspending her contract with Blockberry Creative.[9]

2023–2024: CTDENM and debut with Loossemble

On July 5, 2023, Yeojin signed an exclusive contract with CTDENM.[10] On August 2, she was revealed as a member of Loossemble along with Loona members Hyunjin, Vivi, Go Won, and Hyeju.[11] The group debuted on September 15 with their self-titled EP.[12] On November 29, 2024, CTDENM announced that the Loossemble members' exclusive contracts with the label had ended.[13]

2025–present: MUMW and solo debut

On June 8, 2025, Yeojin released the single "Dancing in the Dark" through entertainment company MUMW.[14] On January 26, 2026, MUMW announced Yeojin had signed an exclusive contract with the label.[15] On February 13, MUMW shared an unreleased song by Yeojin titled "My Valentine" through their Youtube channel, stating the song would be included in an official album in the future.[16] On March 10, Yeojin released her debut single album Lv1 with the title track "Sugar Talk".[17]

Discography

Single albums

List of extended plays, showing selected details.
Title Details
Lv1
  • Released: March 10, 2026
  • Label: MUMW
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "BTW"
  2. "Sugar Talk"
  3. "My Valentine"

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
"Kiss Later"[a] 2017 YeoJin
"Dancing in the Dark" 2025 Non-album single
"Sugar Talk" 2026 Lv1

Songwriting credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association.[18]

Title Year Artist Album
"Colouring" 2023 Loossemble Loossemble
"Moonlight" 2024 One of a Kind
"Hocus Pocus" TTYL

Videography

Title Year Director Ref.
"My Valentine" 2026 Billie [19]
"Sugar Talk" Billie & Cid [20]

Filmography

Web series

Year Name Role Ref.
2017–2018 Do You Remember When We First Met? Im Yeojin [21]

Notes

  1. ^ credited to Loona, but the track is a solo by Yeojin

References

  1. ^ Orbit Japan Official Book Vol. 1. Warner Music Japan. December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Yoo, Yong-ju (February 5, 2021). "이달의소녀 여진, '막내 요정' 드디어 고등학교 졸업 [포토엔HD 화보]". Newsen. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  3. ^ Choi, Hyun-jung (December 30, 2026). "이달의 소녀, 네 번째 소녀 공개 예고". Sports Donga. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  4. ^ Jung, Mi-hong (January 4, 2017). "이달의 소녀 네 번째 멤버 여진 공개 "풋풋함이 느껴지는 외모"". MBN. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  5. ^ Noh, Yoon-jung (January 16, 2017). "이달의 소녀, 네번째 멤버 여진 싱글 '키스는 다음에' 공개". Herald Muse. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  6. ^ Herman, Tamar (August 20, 2018). "Loona Marks Formal Start Of K-Pop Career With Video For Vibrant Electro-Pop Single 'Hi High': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  7. ^ Kim, Ji-won (September 8, 2021). 이달의 소녀X코코몽, 캐릭터송 '더주세요' 공개. SportsQ. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  8. ^ Park, Sang-hoo (November 28, 2022). [단독]이달의 소녀 비비·현진 제외 9명 계약 해지 소송 중 [[Exclusive] 9 contract cancellation proceedings excluding Loona Vivi and Hyunjin] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2025 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Ko, Seung-ah (June 16, 2023). "이달의 소녀, 남은 5명도 계약 해지 승소...모두 블록베리 떠난다". News1. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  10. ^ [단독] 前 이달소 여진-고원-올리비아 혜, 씨티디이엔엠과 전속 계약. Naver (in Korean). July 5, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  11. ^ Yeo, Gladys (July 31, 2023). "LOONA's Hyunjin, Yeojin, Vivi, Gowon and Hyeju to re-debut as Loossemble". NME. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Kim, Ye-na (September 15, 2023). 이달소 출신 루셈블, 오늘(15일) 데뷔...美 투어 먼저 [Loossemble, from Loona, debuts today (15th)...US tour first] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Jang, Joo-yeon (November 29, 2024). '이달소 출신' 루셈블, 소속사와 전속 계약 종료...재데뷔 1년 2개월 만 [전문] [Loossemble , from Loona, ends exclusive contract with agency...1 year and 2 months since re-debut [Full text]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ "Dancing in the Dark". Spotify. June 8, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  15. ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (January 26, 2026). "이달의소녀 출신 여진, MUMW와 전속계약…차세대 女 솔로 기대". News1. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  16. ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (February 13, 2026). "이달소 출신 여진, 밸런타인데이 맞아 미공개 신곡 깜짝 공개". Edaily. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  17. ^ "이달소 여진, 오늘 첫 솔로 싱글 "지금의 자신"". Newsis. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  18. ^ "Songs Registered Under 10040620" (in Korean). Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  19. ^ 여진(YEOJIN) 'My Valentine' Special Video (Video). February 13, 2026 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ 여진 (YeoJin) 'Sugar talk' Official MV (Video). February 13, 2026 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ Park, So-hyun (August 27, 2017). 이달의 소녀 희진·현진·하슬, 웹드 '우만나' 흥행 견인 (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved June 26, 2025 – via Naver.