Huh Yunjin

In this Korean name, the family name is Huh.

Huh Yunjin
Huh in June 2023
Born (2001-10-08) October 8, 2001 (age 23)
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesJennifer Huh
CitizenshipUnited States[1][2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Musical career
OriginSouth Korea
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active
  • 2018
  • 2022–present
Labels
Member ofLe Sserafim
Korean name
Hangul
허윤진
Hanja
許允眞[citation needed]
Revised RomanizationHeo Yunjin
McCune–ReischauerHŏ Yunjin

Huh Yunjin (Korean: 허윤진; born October 8, 2001) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer based in South Korea.[1][2] She is a member of South Korean girl group Le Sserafim.

Early life and education

Huh Yunjin 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.[3][4] She was raised in Albany, New York,[5] going by the English name Jennifer Huh.[6][7] Huh pursued her passion for music while attending Niskayuna High School,[8] performing as a mezzo-soprano despite not having received formal operatic training.[3]

At age 16, she moved to South Korea to pursue a career as an Kpop idol, becoming a trainee at different companies.[7] She transferred to the Applied Music Department of Hanlim Multi Art School on March 4, 2019.[9] Huh later moved back to the United States and prepared to attend college, but abandoned her plans after Hybe Corporation contacted her in 2021 and offered her to debut with Le Sserafim, which she accepted.[7]

Career

Huh during Produce48 in June 2018

2018: Produce 48

Main article: Produce 48

In 2018, Huh participated in the South Korean survival show Produce 48 by Mnet, representing Pledis Entertainment with After School member Lee Ga-eun.[6] She was eliminated before the show's finale, ranking 26th.[10]

2021–2022: Debut with Le Sserafim

On August 24, 2021, it was reported that Huh had signed a contract with Source Music.[11] On March 14, 2022, Source Music announced the launch of a new girl group, Le Sserafim, in collaboration with Hybe Corporation.[12][13] She was revealed as the sixth and final member on April 9, 2022.[14] The group debuted with the extended play Fearless on May 2, 2022; Huh was credited as a songwriter on the track "Blue Flame".[15] On August 9, 2022, Huh released her first single "Raise Y_our Glass" to commemorate the 100th day of her debut with Le Sserafim.[16] 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.[17]

2023–present: Solo debut and activities

Huh released her second single "I ≠ Doll" on January 9, 2023.[18] 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.[19][18] The title refers to both the words "idol" and "doll",[18] and the accompanying music video an animated character illustrated by Huh "navigating the attention and criticism she receives".[20][19] 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."[21] 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".[22]

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.[23] 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.[24]

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.[25] The funk track addresses Huh's return to South Korea, including her fears, excitement, and regrets.[26]

On January 17, 2024, Huh featured on and contributed lyrics to GroovyRoom's "Yes or No" with Crush.[27][28] 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.[29] On February 9, Huh collaborated with Max on his single "Stupid In Love".[30]

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.[31] The album and single were released on March 29.[32][33]

Endorsement

On February 28, 2023, Huh became the new muse of the Korean makeup brand WakeMake.[34]

Discography

For Huh's discography with Le Sserafim, see Le Sserafim discography.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[35]
"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
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[35] 		NZ
Hot
[39] 		SGP
[40]
"Yes or No"
(GroovyRoom featuring Huh Yunjin and Crush) 		2024 32 — — Non-album single
"Stupid in Love"
(Max featuring Huh Yunjin) 		136 11 13 Love in Stereo
"I Don't Know"
(J-Hope featuring Huh Yunjin) 		—[E] — — Hope on the Street Vol. 1
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[42]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist(s) Album Composer Lyricist Producer
"Blue Flame" 2022 Le Sserafim Fearless Yes Yes No
"Raise Y_our Glass" Huh Yunjin Non-album single Yes Yes Yes
"Impurities" Le Sserafim Antifragile Yes Yes No
"No Celestial" Yes Yes No
"Good Parts (When the Quality Is Bad but I Am)" Yes Yes No
"I ≠ Doll" 2023 Huh Yunjin Non-album single Yes Yes Yes
"Love You Twice" (피어나도록) Yes Yes Yes
"Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife" (이브, 프시케 그리고 푸른 수염의 아내) Le Sserafim Unforgiven No Yes No
"Fearnot (Between You, Me and the Lamppost)" (피어나) Yes Yes Yes
"Blessing in Disguise" Huh Yunjin Non-album single Yes Yes No
"Perfect Night" Le Sserafim Yes Yes No
"Yes or No" 2024 GroovyRoom
feat. Huh Yunjin, Crush 		No Yes No
"Stupid In Love" Max
feat. Huh Yunjin 		Love In Stereo No Yes No
"Swan Song" Le Sserafim Easy Yes Yes No
"Smart" Yes Yes No
"We Got So Much" Yes Yes No
"Crazy" Crazy Yes Yes No
"Crazier" (미치지 못하는 이유) Yes Yes Yes

Videography

For Huh's videography with Le Sserafim, see Le Sserafim videography.

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the director(s)
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Raise Y_our Glass" 2022 Geeeembo [43]
"I ≠ Doll" 2023 Hybe / Source Music [44]
"Love You Twice" (피어나도록) Hybe / Source Music [45]
"Blessing in disguise" Geeeembo [46]

Filmography

For Huh's filmography with Le Sserafim, see Le Sserafim filmography.

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Produce 48 Contestant Placed 26th [10]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) and the result of the award
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
MAMA Awards 2024 Best Collaboration Groovy Room – "Yes or No"
(feat. Huh Yunjin & Crush) 		Nominated [47]
Song of the Year Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ a b As a member of Le Sserafim only.
  2. ^ "Raise Y_our Glass" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 93 on the component Download Chart.[36]
  3. ^ "Love You Twice" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 83 on the component Download Chart.[37]
  4. ^ "Blessing in Disguise" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 64 on the component Download Chart.[38]
  5. ^ "I Don't Know" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the component Download Chart.[41]

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