Shin Yoon-jo

This is a Korean name; the family name is Shin.
Yoonjo
Birth name Shin Yoon-jo (신윤조)
Also known as Yoonjo (윤조)
Born December 14, 1992
Seoul, South Korea
Genres Pop, Dance-pop
Occupation(s) Singer, vocalist
Years active 2012 – present
Labels Pledis Entertainment
Associated acts Hello Venus
Happy PLEDIS After School (band), NU'EST
Website hellovenus.co.kr

Shin Yoon-jo (Korean: 신윤조; born December 14, 1992) is a South Korean idol singer and dancer. Hailing from Pledis Entertainemnt, she is best known for having been a Lead Vocalist of the six-member South Korean girl group, Hello Venus. Since the split between Fantagio and Pledis Entertainment, the two labels that comprised the group's management, Yoonjo has been withdrawn from the group along with label-mate Yoo Ara. After adding two more members in their stead, Fantagio, having possessed the majority of the members that originally founded Hello Venus, continues to manage the group.

Biography

Shin was born on December 14, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. She attended Seoul Arts High School.[1]

Career

Hello Venus

Main article: Hello Venus

In May 9, 2012, Shin made her debut as a member of Hello Venus. She was featured in After School's song "Dream" for their album Virgin,[2][3]

On January 27, Hello Venus finished promoting "What Are You Doing Today?" and on January 30 they started promoting the follow-up song "Romantic Love".[4]

2014:Departure From Hello Venus Along with Yooara

Main article: Hello Venus

Unfortunate news has come for fans of Hello Venus as word has come that Ara and Yoonjo will be leaving the group as the members all return to their original agencies.

Tricell Media, whom the girls had been formed under as a joint project between Pledis Entertainment and Fantagio, have announced that the members will be returning to their respective agencies. Thus, the four members under Fantagio will go on as Hello Venus, while the other two who are originally under Pledis will be pursuing separate activities.

Tricell Media's announcement reads as below.

"Hello. This is Hello Venus' agency Tricell Media. We are here to deliver sudden but major news to all the fans who have always supported and loved Hello Venus. Fantagio and Pledis have decided to end their 'Hello Venus' joint project they've been carrying out together through Tricell Media for each of their future progress direction. Hello Venus' 6 members will return their respective agencies - Fantagio (Alice, Nara, Lime, Yooyoung) and Pledis (Ara, Yoonjo) - and plan to carry out their activities. Fantagio and Pledis send their deep gratitude and applause to the 6 members who have led Hello Venus with passion and effort, and promise to do their best to help the members spread their wings in a variety of entertainment fields. Ara and Yoonjo are planning on music releases and acting challenges as their new project, while Alice, Nara, Lime, and Yooyoung will continue as Hello Venus after the team reorganization with music releases and acting gigs. We sincerely apologize for delivering such news suddenly, but as this reorganization has been done for the progress of each member, we hope that you will look over the six members with a generous heart. We will never forget your support and do our best to continue on active promotions. Thank you."[5]

Reality shows

Year Title Notes
2012 Birth Of Venus
2013 SBS MTV Diary with NU'EST
2013 Hello Beauty School

Television shows

Year Title Role
2012 Men's Qualifications Herself
2013 SBS 1000 Song Challenge Herself

MV featuring

Year Title
2013 Kye Bum Zu “박수 (Something Special )” MV
2014 Kanto “눈보다 먼저 (Before the Snow )” MV

References

  1. ↑ "Yoonjo Hello Venus Fact and Profile". KpopKpopcom. 2013-02-14.
  2. ↑ "Yoonjo featured in "Dream" (After School Vol. 1 – Virgin)". After School. 2013-03-08.
  3. ↑ "[화보] 헬로비너스 윤조, 수줍은 미소에 삼촌팬 '사르르~'". The Star. 2013-05-18.
  4. ↑ "Hello Venus Finally Returns With "What Are You Doing Today?"". seoulbeats. December 18, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Ara and Yoonjo to leave Hello Venus".

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