Minju (Hangul: 민주) is a South Korean idol and artist under BELIFT LAB. She is a member of the girl group, ILLIT, which was formed through the survival show, R U Next?, where she ended up placing third, becoming a member of the group.
Minju made her official debut with the group and their first mini album, SUPER REAL ME, on March 25, 2024, with the title track, "Magnetic".
History[]
Early life & Pre-debut activities[]
Minju was born as Park Min-ju on May 11, 2004 in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. She is the youngest of two in her family.
At the age of 15, she became a trainee under YG Entertainment. Sometime around 2021, she joined BELIFT LAB.
2023-2024: R U Next, Debut & First comeback[]
Minju was announced as a contestant on Belift Lab's show R U Next? On June 16, 2023. She became a member of ILLIT after ranking 3rd.
The group made their debut on March 25, 2024, with their mini album Super Real Me.[2]
Discography[]
Mini Albums[]
- [2024.03.25] SUPER REAL ME
- [2024.10.21] I'LL LIKE YOU
- [2025.06.16] bomb
Single Albums[]
- [2025.09.01] Toki Yo Tomare
Digital Remix Albums[]
- [2024.04.19] Magnetic (Remixes)
- [2024.10.28] Cherish (My Love) (Remixes)
- [2025.06.27] Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance) (Remixes)
Digital Singles[]
- [2024.11.22] "Baby It's Both (Tick-Tack English Ver.) (Feat. Ava Max)"
- [2025.02.14] "Almond Chocolate"
- [2025.03.10] "Almond Chocolate (Korean Ver.)"
OSTs[]
- [2025.11.04] "Secret Quest"
Collaborations/Features[]
- [2025.08.01] "jellyous (Feat. Sophie Powers)"
Collaborations/Features[]
- [2025.05.07] "See U Tonight (feat. YUNAH & MINJU of ILLIT)"
OSTs[]
- 2025.11.15] "Love Smile"
R U Next?[]
- [2023.08.25] "Scrum"
- [2023.09.01] "Desperate"
- [2023.09.01] "R.U.N (전속력으로)"
Filmography[]
| Year | Name | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R U Next? | JTBC | N/A |
| I'LL LIKE IT | YouTube | ||
| 2024 | I'LL-IT Ready | YouTube | N/A |
| I'LL (SHOW) IT | YouTube | ||
| SUPER REAL ILLIT | YouTube | ||
| SUPER ILLIT | YouTube |
| Year | Name | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Night of ILLIT | YouTube | N/A |
| 10 minute debate | YouTube | ||
| 2025 | lit-pouch | YouTube | N/A |
| It's Okay to be Slow | YouTube | ||
| The Genre is ILLIT: Youth Studies 101 | YouTube |
Credits[]
◯ = Participates as writing/composer/producer, ✖ = Not participated as writing/composer/producer
ILLIT Discography[]
| Song | Album | Writing | Composing | Arranging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOT ME | NOT CUTE ANYMORE | ◯ | ✖ | ✖ |