Shin Ji
Shin Ji | |
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| Born | Lee Ji-seon 18 November 1981 Inchon, South Korea |
| Occupations |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Member of | Koyote |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이지선 |
| Hanja | 李智善 |
| RR | I Jiseon |
| MR | I Chisŏn |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 신지 |
| Hanja | 申智 |
| RR | Sin Ji |
| MR | Sin Chi |
Lee Ji-seon (Korean: 이지선; 18 November 1981), known professionally as Shin Ji (Korean: 신지), is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actress.[1] She attended Dongduk Women's University – Department of Popular Music. She made her debut in 1998 in the group, Koyote, and wrote lyrics for some of the group's songs including "I Love Rock & Roll". She is the only female and original member of the group.
Personal life
On June 23, 2025, it was announced that Shin would marry singer MoonOne in 2026.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [3] | |||
| Shin Ji |
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20 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [5] | |||
| "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" (이별이 안부를 묻다) narrated by Cha Tae-hyun |
2008 | No data | Shin Ji |
| "Sunny Day" (해뜰날) feat. Mighty Mouth | |||
| "Hero" (주인공) with Solbi |
2009 | The Shinbi | |
| "Looking For Love" (사랑을 찾아서) with Woo Jae of Typhoon |
2010 | 76 | Non-album singles |
| "In This Shape..." (이 모양 이 꼴로...) | 33 | ||
| "Because A Woman Cries" (여자를 울렸으니까) | 2011 | 41 | |
| "Late Regret" (늦은 후회) | 2015 | — | |
| "My Heart Is Racing" (#두근두근) | — | ||
| "How Long Time..." (얼마나 더...) with NC.A |
— | Time To Be A Woman | |
| "Good Girl" (착한여자) | 2018 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Don't Try" (애쓰지 말아요) | 2019 | — | |
| "Feel So Good" (느낌이 좋아) | — | ||
| "Forget" (세 번 잊어요) | 2020 | — | |
| "Always" | 2021 | — | |
| "Me to You" (나를 너에게) | — | ||
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | |||
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Me to You" (나를 너에게) | 2003 | One Piece OST |
| "Always" | 2005 | Yogurting OST |
| "You & I" | 2006 | Famous Chil Princesses OST |
| "Can't Even Sleep" (잠도 못자요) | 2009 | Smile, You OST |
| "Step By Step" (한걸음씩) | 2010 | Giant OST |
| "Can You See?" (보이나요) | 2014 | Aftermath OST |
| "Sad Dream" (비몽) with Won Ju-hui |
2016 | Fantastic Duo Part 18 OST |
| "I Will" (난) | 2018 | Secrets and Lies OST |
| "Sweep Sweep" | 2020 | Gaduri Restaurant OST |
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | High Kick! | Shin Ji | ||
| 2009–2010 | High Kick Through the Roof | Shin Ji | Cameo (ep.81) |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Real Man 300 | Main Cast | [6] | |
| 2019 | King of Mask Singer | Contestant | episode 221–222 | |
| 2020 | Mr Trot | Judge | ||
| Between Question and Music | Main Cast | |||
| 2020–2021 | Miss Trot S2 | Judge | ||
| 2020 | Top 10 Student | Panel | [7] | |
| 2021–2022 | Tomorrow's National Singer | Judge | [8] | |
| 2023 | Show King Night | [9] |
Radio shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | Single Show | DJ | with Jeong Jun-ha | [10] |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Idol Hit Song Festival | Host | with Kim Jong-min | [11] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Rookie of the Year in Radio | Jung Jun-ha and Shinji's Single Smile Show | Won | [12] |
References
- ^ YesAsia.com: Artist: Koyote – Korean Music – Free International Shipping
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (23 June 2025). "[단독]'결혼' 신지, ♥예비 남편은 '7살 연하 후배가수' 문원" [[Exclusive] Shinji, who is getting married, ♥ her future husband is Moon Won, a singer 7 years younger than her] (in Korean). SPOTVNEWS. Retrieved 23 June 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ "K-pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- "Shinji charting". Archived from the original on 15 February 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "August 2008 K-pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ""Looking For Love" charting". Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ""In This Shape..." charting". Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ""Because A Woman Cries" charting". Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "'진짜 사나이' 오윤아, 입교부터 파워당당 큰언니 포스→밥 먹다 눈물" (in Korean). Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ '전교톱10' 코요태 신지 "가요톱10 시절 단골 방청객이었다". The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). 4 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Yeon Hwi-seon (30 August 2021). 내일은 국민가수' 측 "김범수·백지영·케이윌·이석훈·김준수, 마스터 출연" [공식] [Tomorrow's National Singer' side "Kim Beom-soo, Baek Ji-young, K.will, Lee Seok-hoon, Kim Jun-su, Master appearance" [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved 30 August 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Eun-hye (3 July 2023). 별들의 등장'…'쇼킹나이트', 붐→이특 메인 포스터 오픈 ['Stars appear'...'Shocking Night', Boom→Leeteuk Man Main Poster Open] (in Korean). Et News. Retrieved 5 July 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ [공식] 정준하·신지 '싱글벙글쇼' 새 주인..DJ 낙점. Sports Chosun (in Korean). 22 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Park Soo-in (17 June 2022). 류수정→정세운 '아이돌 히트쏭 페스티발' 출연, 김종민 신지 MC [Ryu Su-jeong → Jeong Se-woon Appeared in 'Idol Hit Song Festival', Kim Jong-min Shinji MC] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved 17 June 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Seo-hyun (29 December 2021). "[2021 MBC 연예대상]정준하-신지-이미주-박재정, 신인상 수상" [[2021 MBC Entertainment Awards] Jung Jun-ha, Shinji, Lee Mi-joo, Park Jae-jeong, Rookie of the Year Award] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved 29 December 2021 – via Naver.