An Yu-jin (Korean: 안유진; born September 1, 2003) is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is the leader of the girl group Ive under Starship Entertainment and a former member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.

Early life

An Yu-jin was born on September 1, 2003 in Cheongju, South Korea. Off the Record, the label under which An was signed as a member of Iz*One, revealed in 2019 that she had dropped out of school to focus on her promotions with Iz*One and that she would be home-schooled.

Career

2018–2021: Produce 48 and Iz*One

An in October 2018

From June 15 to August 31, 2018, An represented Starship Entertainment alongside Jang Won-young and Cho Ka-hyeon on reality girl group survival show Produce 48. An placed fifth and debuted with Iz*One. The group's debut extended play (EP) Color*Iz was released on October 29, 2018, with "La Vie en Rose" serving as its lead single.

Several months after her debut with Iz*One, An participated in the televised singing competition King of Mask Singer. She was the youngest competitor in the show's history, aged 15 years and 99 days.

It was announced that An would become a cast member in MBC's My Little Television V2, alongside Kim Gu-ra. However, she was removed from the cast starting from episode 34 due to the Mnet vote manipulation investigation. From March 2021 to March 2022, An hosted the music program Inkigayo alongside NCT's Sungchan and Treasure's Jihoon.

2021–present: Ive and solo activities

After Iz*One disbanded in April 2021, she and groupmate Wonyoung returned to Starship Entertainment as trainees. On November 1, 2021, Starship Entertainment announced they would debut their new girl group Ive. It was the label's first group since the debut of Cravity in April 2020 and their first girl group since WJSN's debut in February 2016. An was later revealed as the leader and one of the vocalists of Ive. They made their official debut with the single album, Eleven on December 1, 2021.

In 2022, An served as a panelist on season two of the "military survival" reality show Steel Troops. That same year, An also led the tvN variety show Earth Arcade alongside Oh My Girl's Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Lee Eun-ji. On June 18, An was selected to host the 28th Dream Concert. Two days later, An released the music video for their promotional single, titled "Move Like This" along with Kang Daniel and Yuna Kim, as part of the Gatorade and Starship Entertainment campaign. On December 24, An hosted the year-end SBS Gayo Daejeon festival with Key and Cha Eun-woo held at the Gocheok Sky Dome. In January 2023, it was confirmed that An would be returning for the second season of Earth Arcade.

On April 10, 2023, Ive released their first studio album, I've Ive, on which An wrote the lyrics of the track called, "Heroine". In September, An attended the Milan Fashion Week as an ambassador for fashion brand Fendi. An was chosen to host the SBS Gayo Daejeon, which will be held on December 25, 2023. This marked her second consecutive year hosting the event. On December 15, 2023, it was announced that An would be singing the Korean version of "This Wish", the main theme of Disney's Wish, which was released on December 22.

In February 2024, An was cast in the TVING variety show Crime Scene Returns. On April 8, 2024, it was announced that An had been nominated for two awards at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, Best Female Variety Performer and the Prizm Popularity Award (Female), of which she won the latter. In May 2024, it was announced that she would be returning for the Earth Arcade spin-off, Earth Arcade's Vroom Vroom. On June 25, 2024, it was announced that An would be hosting the SBS Gayo Daejeon for the third consecutive year.

In January 2025, it was announced that An would be returning in a new season of Crime Scene, titled Crime Scene Zero, streaming on Netflix. She was confirmed to be returning in the third season of Earth Arcade in April 2025.

Other ventures

Endorsements

An for Marie Claire Korea in May 2022

An appeared as an actress in commercials and music videos, most notably in an Acuvue Vita commercial prior to her official debut.

In August 2022, An was chosen as the brand model of canned tuna Dongwon Tuna. In December, she was announced as the brand ambassador for Korean cosmetics brand Clio Cosmetics.

In January 2023, An was selected as the brand ambassador for Italian luxury fashion house Fendi. In February 2023, An was chosen as NEPA's new model. The same month, An was selected as the new brand model for Lucky Chouette. In April, An was chosen as the new model for Lotte Chilsung Beverage's carbonated lemon gin. Two months later, An was selected as model for Hana Financial Group. In August, An was reassigned as brand model by Dongwon Tuna.

In June 2024, she was selected as an advertising model for coffee brand Maxim Supreme Gold.

In March 2025, An became the brand ambassador of Amorepacific's skincare brand Labo H, participating in its "Hair, Fill It with Fillers" campaign. In April, it was announced that An became the brand ambassador of Lacoste Korea, participating in its 2025 S/S campaign and representing the brand during the 2025 F/W Paris Fashion Week.

Discography

Songs

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
"Force"202661Revive+

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR DL
"Move Like This" (with Kang Daniel featuring Yuna Kim)202225Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR DL
"This Wish" (소원을 빌어)202343Wish OST
"Dreaming"202428The Great OST
"Sunny Day"202524Resident Playbook OST
"Sad Saltiness" (슬픈 짠맛)202634The Legend of Kitchen Soldier OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
TitleYearArtistAlbumLyricistComposer
"With*One"2020Iz*OneOneiric Diary
"Heroine"2023IveI've Ive

Videography

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)LengthRef.
"Move Like This" (with Kang Daniel featuring Yuna Kim)2022Young-Ji Choi (PinkLabel Visual)3:19
"Dreaming"2024SNP Film3:19

Music video appearances

YearSong titleArtistRef.
2017"Rain"Soyou & Baekhyun
"Oppa"Yoo Seung-woo & Sandeul
"Just U"Jeong Se-woon (with Sik-K)
2018"Thirst"Mad Clown & Ailee
"Thirst" (Sports Remix By DJ Vanto)
2026"Robot"Lee Young-ji

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018Produce 48ContestantFinished in 5th place
King of Mask Singeras Icicle (Episode 181)
2019My Little Television V2Cast member
2021King of Mask SingerContestantas Olivia Hussey (Episodes 333–334)
2022Steel TroopsPanelistSeason 2
2022–2025Earth ArcadeCast memberSeason 1–3
2024Crime Scene ReturnsCrime Scene Season 4
Earth Arcade's Vroom VroomEarth Arcade spinoff

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2025Crime Scene ZeroCast memberCrime Scene Season 5

Hosting

YearTitleNotesRef.
2021–2022Inkigayowith Jihoon and Sungchan
202228th Dream Concertwith Doyoung
SBS Gayo Daejeonwith Key and Cha Eun-woo
2023with Key and Yeonjun
The 15th Melon Music Awards—N/a
2024SBS Gayo Daejeonwith Doyoung and Yeonjun
2025SBS Gayo Daejeon (Summer)with Doyoung and Yeonjun
SBS Gayo Daejeonwith Jaemin and Young K

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Baeksang Arts Awards2024Prizm Popularity Award (Female)An Yu-jinWon
Best Female Variety PerformerNominated
Blue Dragon Series AwardsWhynot AwardCrime Scene ReturnsWon
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards2025Female Variety Show IdolAn Yu-jinWon
Brand of the Year Awards2023Won
2024Won
2025Won
Korea First Brand Awards2026Entertainment IdolWon
Seoul Music Awards2025OST Award"Dreaming"Nominated

Notes

External links

  • (in Korean)