Kim Minju

Name

Kim Minju

Kim Minju (2019) (Buenos Aires)


Korean name	김민주
Birthdate	February 5, 2001
Birthplace	Gwanak, Seoul, South Korea
Blood type	AB
Current Age	23 Years Old

Sizes

Height	164cm

Professional Info

Agency	Urban Works

Idol Career Info

Former Group	IZONE
Debuted	October, 2018
Graduated	April, 2021

Kim Minju was a member of IZONE. She is now pursuing an acting career, affiliated with Urban Works.

History

2003

Acted as a child actress in the movie "Great Seducer" (위대한 유혹자).

2015

Started training for Urban Works (was a trainee for 2 years and 10 months before joining Produce 48).

2016

On May 29th, appeared in the music video for iKON's "#WYD".
Starred in the Korean web drama series "Immortal Goddess."

2018

On January 2nd, appeared in the music video for Kriesha Chu's "Like Paradise".
On January 3rd, appeared on Kriesha Chu's "Falling Star."
Starting on March 12th, appeared in the drama "Tempted" (위대한 유혹자).
In June, made her first appearance as a candidate on the Korean idol survival show Produce 48.
In July, appears as a minor role in the movie "The Fault is Not Yours" (얘들아 너희가 나쁜게 아니야).
On August 31st, came in eleventh place on the final episode of Produce 48 with a total of 227,061 votes. This meant she would debut with IZONE.
- Her official colour is white.
On October 29th, officially debuted with IZONE and the mini-album COLOR*IZ.

2019

On February 6th, had her Japan debut with Suki to Iwasetai.
Released on April 1st, adapted the lyrics for the Korean version of Neko ni Naritai (originally released on Suki to Iwasetai, adapted for HEART*IZ.
On May 30th, appeared in episode 11 of the drama "A Teen 2" (에이틴2).
Released on June 26th, held her first center position with Buenos Aires.
Released on September 25th, co-wrote the lyrics for Love Bubble from Vampire with Miyawaki Sakura.

2020

Starting on June 13th, became a regular MC on the Korean music program "Music Core."
In December, was nominated for the '2020 Special New Actor of the Year' by Cine Rewind for her role in "The Fault is Not Yours."

2021

In January and February, was one of the 5 IZONE members chosen for an endorsement between Pepsi and STARSHIP Entertainment.
On April 28th, appeared on Mnet TMI News alongside Choi Yena.
On April 29th, IZONE officially disbanded.
On December 31st, had her last performance as an idol on MBC's music show before focusing on acting. "IVE" (Ahn Yujin and Jang Wonyoung's new group) also performed.

2022

Starting on December 9th, starred in the drama "The Forbidden Marriage" (금혼령, 조선 혼인 금지령).

2024

Starting on May 24th, starred in the SBS drama "Connection" (커넥션).
Scheduled for a release date of spring 2024, is scheduled to appear in the move "Hear Me: Our Summer" (청설), a remake of the Taiwanese movie "Hear Me" (聽說).
Scheduled to release later this year, is scheduled to appear in the MBC drama "Undercover High School" (언더커버하이스쿨).

Singles Participation

IZONE A-sides

IZONE B-sides

Gokigen Sayonara (Korean ver.)
Tomorrow (Center)
Target
Kimi Igai
Shigaisen Nanka Buttobase
Welcome
Pretty
Merry-Go-Round
Rococo
With*One
Secret Story of the Swan (Japanese Ver.)
Merry-Go-Round (Japanese Ver.)
Mise-en-Scène
Island

Other Songs

Falling Star by Kriesha Chu
Pick Me (Naekkeoya)
Pick Me (Nekkoya)
Very Very Very (Produce 48 Cover ver.)
Touch
1000%
We Together (Produce 48 ver.)
Yume wo Miteiru Aida (Produce 48 ver.)

Albums Participation

IZONE Albums

Units

Concert Units

Eyes On Me

Oneiric Theater

Adult Ceremony (Park Jiyoon Cover)

One, The Story

Full Moon (Sunmi Cover)
DAYDREAM

Media Appearances

Movies

The Fault Is Not Yours (얘들아 너희가 나쁜게 아니야, Yaedeula Neohuiga Nappeunge Aniya) (2018) - Soo-yeon
Hear Me: Our Summer (청설, Cheongseol) (2024)

Drama

Immortal Goddess (2016)
Tempted (위대한 유혹자) (2018, Widaehan Yuhogja) - young Choi Su-ji
A-Teen 2 (에이틴2) (2019) - Restaurant Employee (Episode 11)
The Forbidden Marriage (금혼령, 조선 혼인 금지령, Geumhonlyeong, Joseon Honin Geumjilyeong) (2022) - Crown Princess Ahn Ja-yeon
Connection (커넥션) (2024) - young Oh Yunjin
Undercover High School (언더커버하이스쿨) (2024) - Lee Yena

Survival

Produce 48 (2018)

Variety Shows

IZ*ONE CHU (2018 – 2020)
Idol Room (2018 – 2019)
Weekly Idol (2018 – 2019)
AmigoTV (Season 4) (2018)
QT Show (2018)
JTBC Human Intelligence (2018)
The Show Mini Game (2018)
Comedy Big League (2018)
AbemaTV (2019 – 2020)
EAT-TING TRIP (2020 – 2021)
Mnet TMI News (2021)

Radio

KBS Cool FM (2018)
All Night Nippon (2018)
Konya, Sakura no Ki no Shita de (2018 – )

Music Program

Music Core (2020 - ) - MC

Trivia

Specialties: Guitar, doing imitations
Instagram Account: @minn.__.ju
She attends the prestigious SOPA (Seoul School of Performing Arts).
She enjoys walking, photography and watching sitcoms.
She is close friend with Kriesha Chu, a soloist under Urban Works.
- In a vLive together with Chu, revealed that she is a Harry Potter fan.
- Also revealed she loves rollercoasters and amusement park rides.
She lacked confidence in the beginning of Produce 48 and was often scolded for it but improved later on in the season.
In middle school, she wanted to be a stewardess.
Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate.
She acted in a movie called “The Fault Is Not Yours” as a supporting role.
Her Hogwarts house (Harry Potter) is Ravenclaw.
In an ASMR interview with Jo Yuri called "Tingle Interview", Minju revealed that when her official profile was written, she was measured to be 163.8cm in height (164cm rounded) but the person writing the profile said "I think you look tall" so they wrote down 166cm in her official profile.

Gallery

Kim Minju (2019) (HEART*IZ Sapphire Ver.)

Kim Minju (2019) (HEART*IZ Violeta Ver.)

Kim Minju (2019) (Suki to Iwasetai)

Kim Minju (2018) (COLOR*IZ Rose Ver.)

Kim Minju (2018) (COLOR*IZ Color Ver.)