Huh Yun-jin (Korean: 허윤진; born October 8, 2001) is a Korean-American singer-songwriter and producer.[1] She is a member of South Korean girl group Le Sserafim.
Huh Yun-jin | |
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Born | Seoul, South Korea | October 8, 2001
Nationality | Korean–American |
Other names | Jennifer Huh |
Occupations |
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Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active |
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Labels | |
Member of | Le Sserafim |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 허윤진 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Heo Yun-jin |
McCune–Reischauer | Hŏ Yunjin |
Early life and education
editHuh Yun-jin was born on October 8, 2001, in Irwon-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. She and her parents moved to the United States, when Huh was eight months old.[2] She was raised in Albany, New York,[3] going by the English name Jennifer Huh.[4][1] Huh attended Niskayuna High School,[5] pursuing her passion for musical theatre and singing and performing as a mezzo-soprano despite not having received formal operatic training.[2]
At age 16, she moved to South Korea to pursue a career as an Kpop idol, becoming a trainee at different companies.[1] She transferred to the Applied Music Department of Hanlim Multi Art School on March 4, 2019.[6] Huh later moved back to the United States but abandoned plans to attend college to prepare for her debut with Le Sserafim.[1]
Career
edit2018: Produce 48
editIn 2018, Huh participated in the South Korean survival show Produce 48 by Mnet, representing Pledis Entertainment with After School member Lee Ga-eun.[4] She was eliminated before the show's finale, ranking 26th.[7]
2021–2022: Debut with Le Sserafim
editOn August 24, 2021, it was reported that Huh had signed a contract with Source Music.[8] On March 14, 2022, Source Music announced the launch of a new girl group, Le Sserafim, in collaboration with Hybe Corporation.[9][10] She was revealed as the sixth and final member on April 9, 2022.[11] The group debuted with the extended play Fearless on May 2, 2022; Huh was credited as a songwriter on the track "Blue Flame".[12] On August 9, 2022, Huh released her first single "Raise Y_our Glass" to commemorate the 100th day of her debut with Le Sserafim.[13] She co-wrote three songs for Le Sserafim's second EP, Antifragile: "Impurities", "No Celestial" and "Good Parts (When the Quality Is Bad but I Am)". The EP was released on October 17, 2022.[14]
2023–present: Solo debut and activities
editHuh released her second single "I ≠ Doll" on January 9, 2023.[15] The self-written rock-influenced track features a trap beat with lyrics describing the judgment she faces as an idol based solely on her physical appearance.[16][15] The title refers to both the words "idol" and "doll",[15] and the accompanying music video an animated character illustrated by Huh "navigating the attention and criticism she receives".[17][16] Regarding the video's protagonist, Huh stated, "I wanted to make a character who is at heart multi-dimensional appear two-dimensional and flat on purpose. I thought it'd be interesting to portray a subject that is not so simple in a simple manner."[18] Divyansha Dongre of Rolling Stone India called the song "a sharp critique of the complexities of constantly living in the spotlight and the judgment that follows".[19]
On March 14, 2023, Huh released her third self-composed song, "Love You Twice" (피어나도록). The Korean title translates to "until it blooms", a reference to the Korean name of Le Sserafim's fandom, Fearnot.[20] Accompanying the indie pop single was a music video by South Korean animator and artist Ramdaram, which depicts a fan inspired by an idol to take better care of herself and learn songwriting before eventually fulfilling her own dream to perform on stage.[21]
Huh released her fourth single "Blessing in Disguise" on August 14, 2023. She wrote the song and performed it previously at the 2023 Weverse Con Festival in June 2023.[22] The funk track addresses Huh's return to South Korea, including her fears, excitement, and regrets.[23]
On January 17, 2024, Huh featured on and contributed lyrics to GroovyRoom's "Yes or No" with Crush.[24][25] The song peaked at number 57 on the Melon real-time chart and remained in the top 10 on the site's Hot 100 chart one month after its release.[26] On February 9, Huh collaborated with Max on his single "Stupid In Love".[27]
On February 27, it was reported that Huh would be collaborating with J-Hope on the single "i don’t know" for his album Hope on the Street Vol. 1.[28] The album and single were released on March 29.[29][30]
Endorsement
editOn February 28, 2023, Huh became the new muse of the Korean makeup brand WakeMake.[31]
Discography
editSingles
editAs lead artist
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR [32] | |||
"Raise Y_our Glass" | 2022 | —[B] | Non-album singles |
"I ≠ Doll" | 2023 | 199 | |
"Love You Twice" (피어나도록) | —[C] | ||
"Blessing in Disguise" | —[D] | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
As featured artist
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR [32] |
NZ Hot [36] |
SGP [37] | |||
"Yes or No" (GroovyRoom featuring Huh Yun-jin and Crush) |
2024 | 32 | — | — | Non-album single |
"Stupid in Love" (Max featuring Huh Yun-jin) |
136 | 11 | 13 | Love in Stereo | |
"I Don't Know" (J-Hope featuring Huh Yun-jin) |
—[E] | — | — | Hope on the Street Vol. 1 | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Songwriting credits
editAll song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[39]
Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album | Composer | Lyricist | Producer |
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"Blue Flame" | 2022 | Le Sserafim | Fearless | |||
"Raise Y_our Glass" | Huh Yun-jin | Non-album single | ||||
"Impurities" | Le Sserafim | Antifragile | ||||
"No Celestial" | ||||||
"Good Parts (When the Quality Is Bad but I Am)" | ||||||
"I ≠ Doll" | 2023 | Huh Yun-jin | Non-album single | |||
"Love You Twice"(피어나도록) | ||||||
"Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife" (이브, 프시케 그리고 푸른 수염의 아내) | Le Sserafim | Unforgiven | ||||
"Fearnot (Between You, Me and the Lamppost)" (피어나) | ||||||
"Blessing in Disguise" | Huh Yun-jin | Non-album single | ||||
"Perfect Night" | Le Sserafim | |||||
"Yes or No" | 2024 | GroovyRoom feat. Huh Yun-jin, Crush |
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"Stupid In Love" | Max feat. Huh Yun-jin |
Love In Stereo | ||||
"Swan Song" | Le Sserafim | Easy | ||||
"Smart" | ||||||
"We Got So Much" |
Videography
editMusic videos
editTitle | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Raise Y_our Glass" | 2022 | Geeeembo | [40] |
"I ≠ Doll" | 2023 | Hybe / Source Music | [41] |
"Love You Twice" (피어나도록) | Hybe / Source Music | [42] | |
"Blessing in disguise" | Geeeembo | [43] |
Filmography
editTelevision
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Produce 48 | Contestant | Placed 26th | [7] |
Notes
edit- ^ a b As a member of Le Sserafim only.
- ^ "Raise Y_our Glass" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 93 on the component Download Chart.[33]
- ^ "Love You Twice" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 83 on the component Download Chart.[34]
- ^ "Blessing in Disguise" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 64 on the component Download Chart.[35]
- ^ "I Don't Know" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the component Download Chart.[38]
References
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- ^ a b Choi, Ji-won (April 18, 2022). "Meet Hybe's first girl group: Le Sserafim". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "LE SSERAFIM Tests How Well They Know Each Other". Vanity Fair. November 28, 2023. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "[DA:인터뷰①] '기린즈' 이가은×허윤진 "미래 알 수 없지만 같이 데뷔하길"". Naver (in Korean). November 10, 2018. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ ""The Phantom of the Opera" at Niskayuna High School". Times Union. February 16, 2017. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Yoo, Yong-joo (March 4, 2019). "허윤진, 한림예고 입학해 기뻐요~ [포토엔HD]" [Huh Yun-jin, I'm Glad I Entered Hanlim School]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Jo, Hye-jin (August 25, 2018). "'프로듀스48' 순위, 사쿠라 1위·권은비 12위...데뷔조 12인 중 日 연습생 7명" ['Produce 48' Ranking, Sakura 1st, Kwon Eun-bi 12th... 7 Japanese Trainees Out of 12 Debutants]. TVDaily. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (August 25, 2021). "'Produce 48' contestant Heo Yun-jin reportedly joins upcoming HYBE girl group". NME. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "[단독]'프듀48' 허윤진, 사쿠라·김채원 하이브 新걸그룹 합류" [[Exclusive] 'Produce 48' Heo Yun-jin, Sakura and Kim Chae-won join Hybe's new girl group]. Star News (in Korean). August 24, 2021. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022.
- ^ "'프듀48' 허윤진, 아이즈원 사쿠라·김채원과 한 그룹될까 "확인 불가"" ['Produce 48' Heo Yun-jin, IZone's Sakura and Kim Chae-won will join the group "Can't be confirmed"]. Naver (in Korean). August 24, 2021. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022.
- ^ Ahn, Ha-na (April 9, 2022). "르세라핌, 마지막 멤버 허윤진 공개...일렉 기타 메고 '당당+열정'" [Le Sserafim, last member Huh Yun-jin revealed... Electric guitar carrying 'Dangdang + Passion']. MBN Star (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Ye-na (April 13, 2022). "르세라핌, 5월 2일 데뷔...하이브 '월클' 제작진 총출동" [Le Sserafim to debut on May 2nd... Hybe's "World Class" production team has been mobilised]. X Sports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yun-jin shares new self-produced song, 'Raise y_our glass'". NME. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ Jin, Joo-hee (October 4, 2022). "르세라핌, 'ANTIFRAGILE' 트랙리스트 전격 공개" [Revealing Le Sserafim's tracklist for "Antifragile"]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c Yoon, So-yeon (January 9, 2023). "Huh Yun-jin of Le Sserafim releases self-written song 'I ≠ Doll'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Yeo, Gladys (January 9, 2023). "Le Sserafim's Huh Yunjin drops 'I ≠ Doll', a new solo track about the spotlight of fame". NME. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Ánh, Sáng (January 10, 2023). "Huh Yunjin (Le Sserafim) kể về góc khuất khi trở thành thần tượng qua ca khúc solo" [Huh Yunjin (Le Sserafim) talks about the hidden corner of becoming an idol through a solo song]. Billboard Vietnam (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Frances, Lai (January 9, 2023). "Le Sserafim's Huh Yunjin Shares Her Thoughts About Idoldom On 'I ≠ Doll'". Uproxx. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Dongre, Divyansha (January 9, 2023). "Song You Need to Know: Huh Yunjin, 'I ≠ Doll'". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (March 14, 2023). "LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin unveils meaningful new solo track 'love you twice'". NME. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Lim, Glenda (March 15, 2023). "LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin returns with solo single 'love you twice' – listen". Bandwagon Asia. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "르세라핌 허윤진, 일렉 기타 든 싱어송라이터...음악축제서 자작곡 무대" [LeSseraphim Huh Yun-jin, singer-songwriter with an electric guitar... performs her own songs at a music festival]. Hugs (in Korean). June 11, 2023. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Yoo, Byung-chul (August 14, 2023). "르세라핌 허윤진, 꾸준한 음악 작업 눈길...자작곡 'Blessing in disguise' 공개" [LeSseraphim Huh Yun-jin continues to work on music...releases self-titled song 'blessing in disguise']. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Son, Mi-kyung (January 17, 2024). "그루비룸, 르세라핌 허윤진x크러쉬 만났다..'Yes or No' 발매" [GroovyRoom, LeSserafim's Huh Yun-jin x Crush release 'Yes or No']. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024 – via Chosun Biz.
- ^ Jeon, Min-seo (January 18, 2024). "그루비룸X허윤진, 트렌디함의 끝판왕 'Yes or No' 발매" [GroovyRoom X Huh Yun-jin release 'Yes or No', the epitome of trendiness]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Son, Bong-seok (February 5, 2024). "'허윤진 (HUH YUNJIN)·Crush 피처링' 그루비룸 (GroovyRoom), 'Yes or No' 음원 차트 역주행 기동" [GroovyRoom's 'Yes or No' featuring Huh Yunjin and Crush is back on the Music Chart]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Ha-neul (February 9, 2024). "르세라핌 허윤진, 美 싱어송라이터 맥스 'STUPID IN LOVE' 피처링·가사 참여" [Le Sserafim's Huh Yun-jin features and contributes lyrics to US singer-songwriter Max's 'STUPID IN LOVE']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (February 27, 2024). "BTS' J-hope to collaborate with Jungkook and Huh Yun-jin on new album". Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Jungkook, Huh Yun-jin among featured artists on J-Hope's new album". The Korea Times. February 28, 2024 [February 27, 2024]. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
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- ^ Seo, Byeong-ju (February 28, 2023). "웨이크메이크, 브랜드 새 모델로 르세라핌 '허윤진' 발탁" [Wakemake selects Le Sserafim's 'Huh Yun-jin' as the brand's new model]. ENewsToday. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Peak chart positions for singles on the Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart:
- "I ≠ Doll". Circle Chart (in Korean). January 8–14, 2023. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- "Yes or No". Circle Chart (in Korean). February 11–17, 2024. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- "Stupid in Love". Circle Chart (in Korean). March 24–30, 2024. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Week 2 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Week 11 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "Week 33 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 19, 2024. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 7 (9 - 15 Feb 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Week 13 of 2024 Download Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Songs Registered Under HUH YUN-JIN (10035206)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 6, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM – 'Raise y_our glass'. Hybe Labels. August 9, 2022. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ HUH YUNJIN – 'I ≠ DOLL'. Hybe Labels. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ HUH YUNJIN – '피어나도록 (love you twice)'. Hybe Labels. March 14, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ HUH YUNJIN – 'blessing in disguise'. Hybe Labels. August 14, 2023. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023 – via YouTube.