Yuna

Yuna was cast by a JYP Entertainment executive while attending the 2015 KBS Song Festival with her older sister, who was a fan of BTOB and had bought tickets for both of them.

She attended her first audition with her mother, bringing along her elementary school record book, and passed after performing Ailee’s 'Evening Sky' and the Korean national anthem.

Before focusing on her idol career, Yuna was a skilled floorball player from 5th grade to 8th grade, participating in city and provincial tournaments and even winning two championships.

Yuna's performance as a floorball player earned her individual accolades, including the National Assemblyman’s Award, which she proudly received during her competitive years.

Her casting story became famous, and her fast rise as a trainee made her a 'star trainee' even before her official debut.

Yuna has an older sister who played a key role in bringing her to the KBS Song Festival, where she was cast by JYP.

Her sister was a huge fan of BTOB and supported Yuna's early dreams of becoming a singer.

Yuna is very close to her family and often speaks about the importance of their support in her career.

Her parents, especially her mother, were involved in her early career, accompanying her to auditions and supporting her during her training.

Yuna has shared that her family often helps her stay grounded, and they play a significant role in her life outside of music.

Yuna has a high, clear vocal tone that stands out in ITZY's performances.

Her live singing is stable, and her smooth vocal style makes her easy to listen to, especially in ITZY's energetic songs.

Her clear diction makes it easy for fans to focus on the lyrics during her performances.

Starting with ITZY's second promotion, 'ICY,' experts noted that the group had found their musical identity, and Yuna was praised for embodying the 'teen crush' concept.

Yuna's vocal style fits well with ITZY's unique blend of pop and performance-focused music, allowing her to stand out among the group.

Yuna is known for her bright and cheerful personality, often bringing positive energy to the ITZY members.

She is full of charm and known for her playful nature, often teasing her older members and showing her affectionate side.

While she appears playful, Yuna is also serious about her work and shows a mature, focused side during individual activities like V LIVE broadcasts.

Her members often comment on how Yuna's positivity spreads to everyone, making her a key source of energy for the group.

She is also described as a confident, self-assured person who radiates confidence in herself and her abilities.

Yuna loves pizza and has shared that her favorite types include pepperoni, Hawaiian, and sweet potato pizza.

Her favorite color is pink, and she especially loves hot pink, often using pink-themed emojis when chatting with fans.

Yuna enjoys a variety of sports and used to play floorball competitively before her idol career.

She is also a fan of doing her nails, regularly experimenting with different nail art styles.

Yuna loves eating spicy food and often says that it helps her relieve stress, even though it sometimes upsets her stomach.

She is not fond of the smell of soy products like tofu or bean curd, which she avoids whenever possible.

Despite her love for food, Yuna doesn’t enjoy overly sweet or rich foods.

She prefers cup ramen over bagged ramen, finding the cup variety more satisfying for some reason.

Yuna dislikes overly soft textures in food, which influences some of her eating preferences.

Yuna is a fan of Jeon Ji-hyun, IU, and Jessi, mentioning them as her role models during interviews.

She has a unique childhood memory of accidentally sitting on a beehive and getting stung, which left her with a lifelong fear of insects.

Yuna's signature bright red hair during ITZY's debut era earned her the nickname 'Ariel' due to her resemblance to the Disney character.

In high school, Yuna played the recorder skillfully, even performing 'A Whole New World' perfectly on a TV show, surprising the cast.

She enjoys spending time with her family and often shares that talking with her parents helps her deal with stress.