Biography

Minji

민지 / Kim Min-ji

Minji (Kim Min-ji) is a South Korean singer, a member of NewJeans under ADOR. Known as "The Girl" from HYBE's 2019 Plus Global Auditions campaign, she co-wrote the lyrics of "Ditto" and became Chanel Korea's first simultaneous ambassador for beauty, fashion, and watches and jewelry.

  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Model
  • Host

Profile

Minji is a South Korean singer and a member of the girl group NewJeans. A former Source Music trainee who became the face of HYBE’s 2019 Plus Global Auditions, she debuted with NewJeans in July 2022 and co-wrote the lyrics of “Ditto”, the group’s record-breaking Song of the Year winner.

In February 2023 Chanel Korea named her ambassador for beauty, fashion, and watches and jewelry simultaneously — a first for the house. As of mid-2026, discussions on her return to ADOR following the group’s contract dispute were reported to be progressing positively.

Facts

  • She trained at Source Music from 2017 until HYBE acquired the company in 2019, then became known as "The Girl", the face of HYBE's 2019 Plus Global Auditions campaign. Wikipedia EN
  • She made a pre-debut cameo in BTS's "Permission to Dance" music video in July 2021, alongside future bandmate Hanni. Wikipedia EN
  • In February 2023 Chanel Korea named her ambassador for beauty, fashion, and watches & jewelry at the same time — the first person to hold all three categories simultaneously. Wikipedia EN
  • In November 2024 the five NewJeans members announced an attempt to terminate their exclusive contracts with ADOR. After Seoul courts upheld the contracts' validity (final ruling October 30, 2025), Minji remained the last member whose return was unresolved; ADOR confirmed on May 7, 2026 that discussions were ongoing and moving in a generally positive direction. The Korea Herald

Works

Permission to Dance (BTS) Cameo
2021 / Music video
Ditto (NewJeans) Co-lyricist
2022 / Other
KCON 2022 Japan MC
2022 / TV show
Music Bank (KBS) Special MC
2023 / TV show

FAQ

Is Minji still in NewJeans?
Yes. Courts upheld her exclusive contract with ADOR in October 2025, and as of mid-2026 discussions on her return to activities were reported by ADOR as progressing positively, though no official comeback announcement had been made.
What is Minji's position in NewJeans?
NewJeans does not assign fixed positions and has no official leader; Minji contributes vocals and has co-written lyrics, including for "Ditto".
Which brand is Minji an ambassador for?
Chanel Korea, which in February 2023 named her ambassador for beauty, fashion, and watches & jewelry simultaneously — a first.

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