south korean singer, songwriter and actress
For the manner graphic designer, see Minju Kim Kim. In this korean name, the class name is Kim Min-ju ( korean : 김민주 ; born February 5, 2001 ), better known as the mononym Minju, is a south korean singer and actress. She is known for finishing 11th in Mnet ‘s girl group survival appearance Produce 48 and debuting with Iz*One in 2018. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] She is presently listed as an actress under Urban Works Media following Iz*One ‘s disbandment on April 29, 2021.

Life and career [edit ]

early life and career beginnings [edit ]

Kim Min-ju was born on February 5, 2001. She has a younger sister and an older brother. She attended School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in February 2020. [ 3 ] Prior to joining the reality girl group survival testify Produce 48, she had appeared as an actress in music video and Korean play, notably the 2018 MBC television series Tempted, wherein she portrayed the function of the young Choi Su-ji ( Moon Ga-young ). [ 4 ] [ 5 ]

2018–present : Produce 48, Iz*One, solo activities [edit ]

From June to August 2018, Kim represented Urban Works on Produce 48 where she finally placed eleventh and debuted with Iz*One. On October 29, 2018, the group released their first gear extended play ( EP ) Color*Iz which received immediate commercial success, selling over 225,000 units and peaking at issue 2 on South Korea ‘s Gaon Album Chart. In addition, both the EP and its lead single “ La Vie en Rose “ charted on Billboard World Albums and World Digital Songs respectively. [ 6 ] The early success subsequently hailed them as the New Artist of the year at several awards ceremonies, including Golden Disc Awards and Seoul Music Awards. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] The group ‘s japanese debut a single, “ Suki to Iwasetai “, was released on February 6, 2019 under UMG ‘s EMI Records label. Peaking at number 2 on Oricon Singles Chart and with over 250,000 unit sales, the single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan ( RIAJ ). [ 9 ] Later that year, Kim starred in the movie The Fault Is Not Yours [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] where she besides released a soundtrack song “ Christmas ”. In June 2020, Kim joined Kang Chan-hee and Stray Kids ‘ Hyunjin as co-hosts of the south korean music program Show! Music Core. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] In October 2021, her company officially announced that she will promote as an actress. [ 15 ]

discography [edit ]

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[16]
As featured artist
“Falling Star”
(Kriesha Chu feat. Kim Min-ju) 		2018 — N/A Dream of Paradise
Soundtrack appearances
“Christmas” (

계룡선녀전

)

2019 — N/A The Fault Is Not Yours OST

Songwriting credits [edit ]

Filmography [edit ]

film [edit ]

television serial [edit ]

Year Title Network Role Ref.
2018 Tempted MBC young Choi Su-Ji [4][5]

Web series [edit ]

Year Title Platform Role Notes Ref.
2016 Immortal Goddess Naver TV Vampire Cameo (Episode 2)
2019 A-Teen 2 Restaurant employee Cameo (Episode 11)

television shows [edit ]

network shows [edit ]

Year Title Platform Role Notes Ref.
2021 Get It Beauty YouTube Host tvN D STUDIO channel
with Sandara Park 		[20]

Music video recording [edit ]

Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2016 #WYD iKon
2017 Trouble Kriesha Chu
2018 Like Paradise

Awards and nominations [edit ]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Cine Rewind 2020 Special New Actor of the Year The Fault Is Not Yours Won [21]
MBC Entertainment Awards 2020 Female Rookie of the Year Show! Music Core Nominated

Notes [edit ]

  1. a b As a extremity of Iz*One alone .

References [edit ]