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Minji (NewJeans (뉴진스)) — Leader

Minji (김민지 (Kim Minji)) · Leader of NewJeans (뉴진스) · 168cm · MBTI: INFJ · Minji is NewJeans' eldest member and unoffic…

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Minji is NewJeans' eldest member and unofficial leader — a rare combination of classic Korean beauty and approachable warmth. She has a natural elegance that suits NewJeans' understated aesthetic perfectly. She is the emotional center of the group and known for taking care of younger members.

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Real Name

김민지 (Kim Minji)

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Position

Leader · Vocalist · Visual

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Birthday

May 7, 2004 (age 21)

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Nationality

Korean

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Height

168cm

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MBTI

INFJ

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Fan Nickname

"Minji-ya, Eldest Unnie, Center"

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

Drawing and sketchingListening to music (wide range of genres)Watching filmsFashion styling

⭐ Favorites

color: White and neutral tonesseason: Springfood: Tteokbokkistyle: Minimalist, clean-cut fashion

🎤 Solo Activities

NewJeans group brand ambassador activitiesLaneige brand ambassadorVarious group CF appearances (Coca-Cola, Honda)

🤝 Close Group Members

HanniDanielle

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

Grew up in Seoul; family background is largely kept private as per the group's policy on personal information.

Closest family member: Not publicly disclosed

⏮ Before Debut

Scouted by Min Hee-jin at a young age as one of ADOR's earliest casting choices. Underwent training at HYBE before NewJeans' formation. Known to have been selected specifically for her visual and natural performing ability.

Other Members

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Minji

Hanni

Danielle

Haerin

Hyein

Why Fans Love Minji

Minji has captured hearts worldwide. Here's what fans consistently highlight:

·Classic Korean beauty with a modern minimalist presentation
·Natural leadership without the formal 'leader' designation — simply mature and caring
·Her visual suits every era of NewJeans — adaptable and always striking
·Sincere warmth toward Bunnies that reads as genuine

Words That Moved Fans

Minji is known for heartfelt statements. These quotes are frequently shared across fan communities:

·""I want NewJeans to be something people look back on warmly.""
·""The members are my people. I protect them.""

Minji's Memes & Iconic Moments

Every beloved idol develops their own meme legacy. Here are Minji's most iconic moments in Bunnies fan culture:

·**Minji Center**: Minji naturally gravitates to center positions in NewJeans content and her visual pull makes this make sense even without formal designation.
·Her Attention MV appearance launching immediate 'who is she' searches
·Handling the HYBE controversy with calm maturity beyond her age

Fun Facts About Minji

Here are some lesser-known facts that even dedicated Bunnies might not know:

·Was scouted very young — one of Min Hee-jin's early casting choices
·Has natural dance ability despite NewJeans' understated choreography approach
·Eldest of NewJeans but notably close in age to the others
·From Seoul

Minji as Your Bias

If Minji has become your bias (favorite member), welcome to the club! Their MBTI is INFJ, which fans say perfectly describes their personality. Here's how to dive deeper:

1
Follow their content
Watch their individual Vlogs, solo performances, and variety show cuts on YouTube.
2
Check solo projects
Minji has NewJeans group brand ambassador activities worth exploring.
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Join fan communities
Search "Minji" on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Reddit for dedicated fan content.
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Learn the lore
Understanding their journey from trainee to idol adds emotional depth to your fandom experience.