여진 YEOJIN 1st Digital Single 【Lv1】 — A New Chapter Begins
After years of proving herself as one of K-Pop's most endearing performers, Im Yeo-jin (임여진), better known to the world as YEOJIN (여진), is stepping fully into the spotlight as a solo artist. Her 1st Digital Single under MUMW Entertainment, titled 【Lv1】, is set to drop on March 10, 2026 at 12 PM KST and for fans who have followed her journey since day one, this moment feels like everything.
From LOONA's Maknae to Solo Artist
YeoJin first entered the K-Pop world on January 4, 2017, when she was revealed as the fourth member of LOONA (이달의 소녀) the group built piece by piece through Blockberry Creative's ambitious "Girl of the Month" project. She was the youngest of the group, a middle school student radiating effortless charm, and her solo debut single "Kiss Later (키스는 다음에)" a bright, candy-pop track inspired by the fairytale The Frog Prince immediately won hearts with its playful innocence and YeoJin's unmistakable energy.
She went on to officially debut as part of the full 12-member LOONA lineup in August 2018 with the mini-album [+ +]and title track "Hi High."
Later, she became a member of Loossemble in 2023 alongside fellow LOONA members HyunJin, ViVi, Go Won, and HyeJu, continuing to grow as a performer and artist.
After the Loossemble chapter came to a close, YeoJin signed an exclusive contract with MUMW Entertainment in January 2026, signaling a bold new beginning.
The Road to 【Lv1】
The title 【Lv1】is poetic in its simplicity. It means "Level 1" a fresh start, a new game beginning, a player stepping up to the controller for the very first time under her own name and vision. For an artist who spent years building her craft within group dynamics, naming her debut solo single 【Lv1】 is a statement: this is where my story starts, on my own terms.
On March 3, 2026, YeoJin dropped a striking profile photo that sent fans into a frenzy, teasing the release just one week away. The image radiated a confidence and maturity that longtime fans recognized as the natural evolution of a girl who debuted as a teenager and has grown into a fully-fledged artist.
This is not YeoJin's first solo music, she released "Dancing in the Dark" in June 2025 and gifted fans a Valentine's Day single, "My Valentine," in February 2026. But 【Lv1】 marks her first official digital single release under MUMW, making it a defining milestone in her solo career.
Why 【Lv1】 Matters
For fans, both the long-time Orbits who have supported YeoJin since her iconic frog-and-candy-pop days, and newcomers just now discovering her, this release is significant for several reasons.
It represents artistic ownership. YeoJin is no longer a maknae waiting her turn. She is an artist with her own label, her own direction, and her own story to tell.
It also represents resilience. The journey from LOONA's complex industry battles and contract disputes to standing independently as a solo act was not a simple one. That YeoJin arrives at 【Lv1】 with energy and enthusiasm is a testament to the spirit she has always carried.
And perhaps most simply, it represents potential. If this is Level 1, fans can only imagine what Levels 2, 3, and beyond might hold.
What to Expect
While full details about the sound and concept of 【Lv1】 remain to be heard when the single drops on March 10, the title and the profile teaser suggest an artist leaning into a fresh, self-aware identity, playful yet intentional, familiar yet new.
YeoJin has already shown range in her solo works: the moody intimacy of "Dancing in the Dark" and the warm sweetness of "My Valentine" hint at an artist not content to stay in one lane. 【Lv1】 promises to be the clearest statement yet of who YEOJIN is as a solo force.
Mark Your Calendars
여진 YEOJIN — 1st Digital Single 【Lv1】
- Release Date: March 10, 2026
- Time: 12 PM KST
- Label: MUMW Entertainment
Whether you've been an Orbit since 2017 or you're just now stepping into YeoJin's world, 【Lv1】 is the perfect place to press start. Welcome to her next chapter, it's only just beginning.