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6. TMI

RYUJIN: TMI

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This page lists “TMI” of Ryujin from ITZY, an 5-member girl group.
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TMI originally stands for “Too Much Information.” However, in Korean popular culture, the term has evolved to mean “interesting personal details/trivia.”

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Read more about Ryujin’s official stats and positions within the team here.

PREFERENCES & TASTES

Food

  • Ryujin dislikes very sweet food; she has said that she really dislikes the kind of sweet on sweet like marshmellows in hot chocolate.
  • Ryujin’s favorite food is cereal.
    • Aside from cereal, Ryujin’s list of favorite food includes: spicy food, mocha bread/bun, red beans, beef, sashimi, sweet potatoes/sweet potatoes on pizza, gondre namul rice.
    • Ryujin also loves spicy cup noodles.

Hobbies

  • Ryujin likes to play Solitaire when she’s on her own.
  • Ryujin likes watching TV (variety show and drama) and read webtoons.

Likes and Dislikes

  • Ryujin’s favorite colors are blue and green.
  • Ryujin’s favorite movie is The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
  • Ryujin loves the Harry Potter franchise; her favorite house is Ravenclaw and her favorite character is Luna Lovegood.
  • Ryujin dislikes watching hororr movies and is very afraid of insects.

OTHER TRIVIA

  • As Ryujin was first discovered by a JYP casting manager at a GOT7 fanmeet, many GOT7 fans (I GOT 7/Ahgase) also support Ryujin, calling her “Ahgase Sister.”
  • Ryujin is the one who wins the most often when ITZY members play various games.
  • Both of Ryujin’s parents are doctors of Korean Medicine.
  • Ryujin has often been compared to the actress Han So Hee for her visuals.

RYUJIN’S NICKNAMES

Most of the nicknames on this page have originated from Korean media or conversations held in Korean among members.

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(translated)		 KOR
(original)		 MEANING
Ryu Thang 륮땡 “Ddaeng” is the Korean pronunciation of the English word “thang.” The nickname came from the song “New Thang” by Red Foo. Her nickname, “Ryu Ddaeng,” sounds like “New Thang.”
Ryusae 류세 Ryujin is known for her natural charisma and “cool girl” image; Ryujin will sometimes do an exaggerated caricature of a “cool girl” for fun. Ryujin in this mode is called “Ryusae” (Ryujin + Heosae). Heosae is Korean word for “pretending to be cooler/unbothered.”
Ryu Soongi 류숭이 Ryujin is often seen in a hoodie with all her hair tucked in and only with her ears out, making her look like a monkey. “Soongi” is short for “wonsoongi,” which is “monkey” in Korean.
That girl with blue hair 파란머리 걔 For the promotions of “Wannabe,” Ryujin had blue hair. Ryujin was also the member to go viral with the iconic shoulder dance for the song.
RYU MAKE ME 류메잌미 RYU MAKE ME is the “rap name” Chaeryeong gave to Ryujin. The name is a reference to one of ITZY’s b-side tracks, “YOU MAKE ME.”
God Ryujin 갓류진 Ryujin’s surname is “Shin,” which is pronounced the same as the Korean word for “God.” The nickname is also in reference to how Ryujin is a great performer.
Shin Dajal 신다잘 “Shin Dajal” is short for “Shin Ryujin is good at everything” (신류진 다 잘해) in Korean.
Ryujin Always Wins 어우류 Ryujin mostly wins in games played with the other members of ITZY. The original Korean nickname is “Uh Ooh Ryu,” short for “어차피 우승은 류진.”