Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Shin Ji-a

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 19, 2026

Discover the career path of Shin Ji-a, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Shin Ji-a is a South Korean figure skater. She represents South Korea in international competitions. As a rising star in the sport, she has achieved recognition for her technical skills and artistry on the ice. Shin Ji-a is a promising athlete in the world of figure skating.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Korean Women Medal Since Kim Yu-na

In 2005, Shin Ji-a placed second in the free skate and also second overall, saying she was "satisfied with the result, the clean program, and the silver medal." She and bronze medalist Kim Chae-yeon were the first Korean women to medal since Kim Yu-na in 2005.

2021: South Korean Junior Champion

In 2021, Shin Ji-a became the South Korean Junior champion.

2021: International Debut and JGP Poland Bronze Medal

In 2021, Shin Ji-a made her international debut on the Junior Grand Prix at the JGP Slovenia, finishing sixth. She then won the bronze medal at the 2021 JGP Poland.

2021: National Junior Gold Medal

In 2021, Shin Ji-a won the national junior gold medal at the South Korean Championships.

2022: Fourth at South Korean Championships

In 2022, Shin Ji-a finished fourth at the South Korean Championships in her first senior event.

2022: World Junior Silver Medal

In 2022, Shin Ji-a secured a silver medal at the World Junior Championships.

2022: Junior Grand Prix Gold and Silver Medals

In 2022, Shin Ji-a won the gold medal at the JGP Latvia and a silver medal at the second of two Polish Junior Grand Prixes. These results qualified her for the 2022-23 Junior Grand Prix Final.

July 2023: Move to Japan and Return to Korea

In July 2023, Shin Ji-a moved to Chiba, Japan, to train at the MF Figure Skating Academy but subsequently had to return to Korea due to minor injuries and high school entrance exams. Chi Hyun-jung and Kim Jin-seo became her new coaches.

2023: South Korean Champion

In 2023, Shin Ji-a became the South Korean champion in figure skating.

2023: Junior Grand Prix Successes

In 2023, Shin Ji-a won gold medals at the JGP Austria and the JGP Hungary, securing her second consecutive Junior Grand Prix Final berth.

2023: Second Consecutive Junior World Silver Medal

In 2023, Shin Ji-a won her second consecutive Junior World silver medal at the World Junior Championships in Calgary, finishing narrowly second in the free skate and segment.

2023: Second World Junior Silver Medal

In 2023, Shin Ji-a won her second silver medal at the World Junior Championships.

2023: South Korean Championships Gold Medal

In 2023, Shin Ji-a won the gold medal at the South Korean Championships after winning the free skate, overcoming a second-place finish in the short program.

August 2024: Move to Toronto for Training

In August 2024, Shin Ji-a moved to Toronto, Canada, to train at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club with coaches Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson.

2024: Third Consecutive World Junior Silver Medal

In 2024, Shin Ji-a concluded the season at the World Junior Championships, winning the short program and finishing second in the free skate, ultimately taking her third consecutive World Junior silver medal.

2024: Junior Grand Prix Series Results

In 2024, Shin Ji-a placed fourth at the JGP Thailand and won the silver medal at the JGP Slovenia, becoming the first alternate for the 2024-25 Junior Grand Prix Final.

2024: Winter Youth Olympics Qualification

In 2024, Shin Ji-a won the national qualifying competition and was named to one of Korea's two berths in the women's competition for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.

2024: Youth Olympic Silver Medalist and Team Event Champion

In 2024, Shin Ji-a won the silver medal at the Youth Olympics and also became the champion in the team event at the same competition.

2024: South Korean Champion Again

In 2024, Shin Ji-a won the title of South Korean champion for the second time.

2024: Second Consecutive Gold Medal at South Korean Championships

In early January 2024, Shin Ji-a secured the gold medal at the South Korean Championships for the second consecutive time and was selected to compete at the World Junior Championships.

2025: CS Cranberry Cup International and CS Nebelhorn Trophy Bronze Medals

In 2025, Shin Ji-a achieved the bronze medal at the CS Cranberry Cup International and also at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy.

2025: Fourth Consecutive World Junior Silver Medal

In 2025, Shin Ji-a added former coach Chi Hyun-jung to her coaching team while continuing to train in Toronto. She secured her fourth consecutive World Junior silver medal at the 2025 World Junior Championships.

2025: Senior International Debut and Bronze Medals

In 2025, Shin Ji-a made her senior international debut, winning bronze medals at the 2025 CS Cranberry Cup International and the 2025 CS Nebelhorn Trophy. She opted to return to her Liebesträume free program.

2025: Grand Prix Series Results

In 2025, Shin Ji-a placed seventh overall at the Grand Prix de France and fifth overall at the Cup of China.

2025: South Korea National Ranking Competition Gold Medal

In 2025, Shin Ji-a won the gold medal at the South Korea National Ranking Competition with a total score of 216.20 and was named to the 2026 Four Continents team.

2025: South Korean Championships

Shin Ji-a won the silver medal behind Kim Chae-yeon at the South Korean Ranking Competition in late November 2025, debuting a new free skate to "Liebesträume No. 3 in A-Flat Minor by Franz Liszt".

2026: Named to 2026 Four Continents Team

In 2025, Shin Ji-a's win at the South Korea National Ranking Competition earned her a spot on the 2026 Four Continents team.

2026: Third National Title and 2026 Winter Olympic Team Selection

In January 2026, Shin Ji-a secured her third national title at the South Korean Championships and was named to the 2026 Winter Olympic team. At the 2026 Four Continents Championships, she placed sixth overall.