Won Ji-min (Korean: 원지민; Japanese:ジミン) is a South Korean singer under M25. She ranked first on the final episode of reality competition show My Teenage Girl and thus became a member of the girl group CLASS:y. She serves as the center, lead vocalist and visual of the group.
She is also a member of the project group A SIX.
Biography[]
Personal Life[]
Jimin was born on November 25, 2007 in Bangok-dong, Wonju, Gangwon-do, South Korea. Historically, due to her being from Wonju, her family and surname is derived from the Wonju Won clan (원주 원씨). Other descendants from Wonju Won Clan are KISS OF LIFE Won Haneul, ATBO Won Bin and E'LAST Won Hyuk. She has a younger sister.
Education[]
She graduated from Beodeul Elementary School, and attended Beodeul Middle School but transfered to Eonju Middle School with Riwon when they debuted with CLASS:y. In 2023, She graduated from Eonju Middle School. She is currently attending Hanlim Multi Art School in the department of Applied Music.
Career[]
Pre-debut[]
Before joining My Teenage Girl, Jimin got awards in multiple dance competitions, including 1st place prize at the Seoul Dance Festival and 2nd place prize at Wonju Youth Festival Dance Festival.
My Teenage Girl[]
Ranks: #7→#9→#7→#6→#4→#5→#6→#1[]
On September 8, 2021, Jimin was confirmed as a participant for MBC's new survival show My Teenage Girl. She ranked consistently within the Top 7 throughout the show. In the final episode she ranked 1st place with a total of 243,302.4 points, allowing her to be a member of CLASS:y.
Discography[]
Featured in:[]
My Teenage Girl[]
A SIX[]
- Lies All Love (2024)
Filmography[]
Television Shows[]
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hesitation Before Going To School | Trainee | Pre-equal show of My Teenage Girl |
| My Teenage Girl | Contestant | Determining CLASS:y Members; Placed 5th | |
| 2023 | The Marching Flag | Guest | Ep. 395, Ep. 400 |
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|---|---|
| Hyungseo • Chaewon • Hyeju • Riwon • Jimin • Boeun • Seonyou | |
| Discography | |
| Mini Albums | Class Is Over • Lives Across • Day & Night • LOVE XX |
| Single Albums | SHUT DOWN -JP Ver.- • TARGET |
| Solo | Americano On A Rainy Day • Savior |
| Remakes | In Summer • Can I Call It Love |
| OSTs | Super Star • Crack Crack Crackle |
| Filmography | |
| Reality Shows | CLASS:y's Lab • CLASS:y's World |
| Television Appearances | Hesitation Before Going To School • My Teenage Girl • Dancing Dol Stage: Season 2 • The Next: Battle of the K-Pop Girl Groups |
| Web Series | CLASS:y Episode • CLASS:y In Japan • CLA-ROID • |
| Broadcast | CLASS:y Begins • Day & Night Showcase |