Recently, a story of how RYUJIN got cast resurfaced online which was first unveiled back in November 2017.
![ITZY RYUJIN](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20190807/201342188_700.jpg)
The person who posted her picture wrote, "She and I went to the same church ever since we were in elementary school, and she was in the choir and the praise dance team. Back then, she wanted to be an actress."
Her friend continued, "She had what it took, and she joined JYP Entertainment after she got cast at GOT7's fan meeting which was held during the winter break of seventh grade."
![Post about RYUJIN](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20190808/201342489_700.jpg)
Then, her friend revealed that the picture was from when RYUJIN performed at JYP Entertainment's trainee showcase.
![ITZY RYUJIN](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20190807/201342186_700.jpg)
(Credit= Online Community, 'OfficialItzy' 'GOT7Official' Facebook)
(Kang Eunbee, SBS Star)