Johyun (Berry Good)

Shin Jee Won, who is also known by her stage name Johyun, is a South Korean actress and singer. She initially gained fame as a former member of Berry Good, before focusing on her solo career.

Career

Johyun planted the seed of her career in the entertainment industry by becoming an idol trainee in 2013.

In October 2016, she was introduced as the 6th member of Korean girl group Berry Good, and she officially debuted in November that year through the release of their second mini album, Glory (2016).

She participated in the survival show program MIXNINE (2017), but got eliminated and ended up at the 24th position.

Since then, she has been focusing on her solo career, by appearing in various television shows such as Begin A Game (2018) and Things These Days (2020).

She also made a presence in the esports world due to her interests in League of Legends, and her appearances in gaming-related television shows, Game Dolympics 2019: Golden Card and Game of Thrones.

In addition, she has breached into the acting field and has appeared in various movies such as The Dragon Inn (2020) and Hypnosis (2021).

In 2021, as Berry Good was announced to be disbanded, she moved to Starweave Entertainment. She left the agency in early 2023 and joined Ghost Studio, before changing her promoting name to her birth name, Shin Jee Won.

Profile

Real Name: Shin Jee Won (신지원)
Stage Name: Johyun (조현)
Nickname: Jennifer Shin, Lucia (baptismal name)
Birthday: April 14, 1996
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: South Korea
Religion: –
Profession: Actress, singer
Education: Dongduk Women’s University (Majoring in Broadcast and Entertainment)
Hobbies: Horse riding, short tracking, skiing
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Instagram: @____jjjjohyuns
TikTok: @____jjjjohyuns
YouTube: 신지원

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 48 Kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: 1
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Unidentified Man

In November 2023, her representative agency, Ghost Studio, confirmed her relationship with a non-celebrity man. Her boyfriend is apparently an entrepreneur.

Their relationship seems to be still going strong.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated her net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. She earned most of her income by working as an actress and singer in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Controversies

Johyun has demonstrated a resilient professional approach while navigating the complexities of the modern media landscape.

In June 2019, she experienced a period of intense public scrutiny following her appearance at Game Dolympic: Golden Card, an esports television program.

During the event, she showcased a high-impact cosplay aesthetic as the League of Legends character, Ahri.

The ensemble was met with criticism from some segments of the online community, who categorized the attire as “too revealing”.

Reflecting on the experience after the initial controversy subsided, the poised digital personality shared the emotional toll of the situation, noting that the negativity found in various “hate comments” led her to a point of significant distress.

This instance highlights the challenges influencers face regarding brand integrity and the importance of maintaining personal digital security in a highly visible international creator economy.

Facts

Johyun’s mother was a former ballerina.
She was a short track skating athlete from elementary to middle school, before encountering an injury that forced her to quit.
She used to study overseas after quitting her career as a short track skater.
Her stage name, Johyun, was a homage to Taiwanese actress Joey Wong, whose name is Wang Johyun in Korean.
Johyun’s MBTI type is ENTP.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Hypnosis (2021), as Hyunjung
The Dragon Inn (2020), as Ye Joo

Drama Series

The Villain of Romance (MBC Dramanet ⏐ 2023), as Go Yun
Cherry Blossoms after Winter (Heavenly ⏐ 2022), as Nam Ji Ah
Strange School Tales: The Child Who Wouldn’t Come (TV Chosun ⏐ 2020), as Min Ji
Men Are Men (KBS2 ⏐ 2020), as Yuna
Level Up (MBN, Dramax ⏐ 2019), as Member of girl group Artemis
Circle (tvN ⏐ 2017), as Announcer

TV Shows

Things These Days (Donga TV ⏐ 2020-2021), as herself (MC)
Law of the Jungle in Chuuk (SBS ⏐ 2020), as herself (cast member)
Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special (MBC ⏐ 2019), as herself (cast member)
Egame of Thrones (2019), as herself (cast member)
Game Dolympics 2019: Golden Card (OGN ⏐ 2019), as herself (cast member)
Real Men 300 (MBC ⏐ 2018-2019), as herself (cast member)
Mixnine (JTBC ⏐ 2017-2019), as herself (contestant)
We’re Also National Athletes (2017), as herself (cast member)