Yerin (entertainer)
A graceful performer who transitioned from a beloved K-pop group member to a confident solo artist and actress, captivating audiences with her versatility.
Born 1996 (age 30)·South Korean singer and actress·Birthday: August 19·Millennials
Biography
Born Jung Ye-rin in 1996, Yerin stepped into the spotlight as a member of GFriend, a group known for its intricate choreography and powerful "powerful innocence" concept. With GFriend, she helped define a specific sound in the late 2010s K-pop scene, earning a dedicated fanbase. Following the group's disbandment, she embarked on a solo career that revealed new dimensions of her artistry, releasing music that leaned into a softer, more personal pop style. Simultaneously, she built an acting portfolio, taking on roles in web dramas and television that allowed her to explore different characters. Her journey reflects the modern K-pop idol's path: evolving from a cohesive unit's member to establishing a distinct, individual creative identity in a competitive industry.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Yerin was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Yerin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Yerin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a member of GFriend in 2015 with the hit song "Glass Bead," which quickly established the group's signature style.
- Released her first solo single album, "ARIA," in 2022, marking a successful transition to independent artistry.
- Acted in several television dramas, including a leading role in the web series "The Fabulous."
Did You Know?
She is known for having particularly flexible ankles, which became a notable trait among fans.
Yerin was a competitive rhythmic gymnast for eight years before becoming a trainee.
She has a younger brother who is also in the entertainment industry as a model and actor.
“On stage, every step is a word in our story.”
