ITZY is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment.
The group debuted on February 12, 2019, with their single album "IT'z Different" and its lead track "Dalla Dalla".
Known for their confident, bold concepts, the group quickly became a major force in the K-pop industry, with a unique blend of energetic performances, empowering lyrics, and strong personalities. ITZY's music often focuses on themes of self-confidence, independence, and empowerment, resonating particularly with younger audiences.

The five members of ITZY are:
Yeji (leader and main dancer), Lia (main vocalist), Ryujin (rapper and lead dancer), Chaeryeong (lead dancer and sub-vocalist), Yuna (maknae and lead vocalist)

Achivements:
- Itzy became the first K-pop group to achieve a "Rookie Grand Slam" by winning major awards such as Rookie of the Year at the MAMA Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and Seoul Music Awards in their debut year.
- Their debut song "Dalla Dalla" broke records as one of the fastest debut music videos to surpass 100 million views on YouTube. And it remains the most viewed K-pop debut music video within the first 24 hours with an impressive 17.1 milion views.
- "Dalla Dalla" also earned them their first platinum certification for exceeding 100 milion streams in Korea, the first K-pop debut song to do so since certifications began in 2018.
- ITZY has tied TWICE's record as the K-pop girl group with the most entries on the Billboard 200, with seven consecutive albums, including "GUESS WHO".
- Known for chart/topping hits like "Wannabe", "Not Shy", "Loco" and Cheshire".





THE MEMBERS:


YEJI:

Full Name: Hwang Yeji (황예지)
Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
Birthday: May 26, 2000
Age: 24 (International age, 2024)
Birthplace: Jeonju, South Korea
Height: 167 cm (5’6”)
Notable Traits: Known as the "perfectionist" of the group and skilled at catching bugs. Holds a yellow belt in Taekwondo. Fans admire her leadership and stage presence.
Hobbies: Enjoys cooking and trying different sauces. Loves spring and autumn.
Living Situation: Shares a room with Ryujin.

She is known for her leadership style, which is supportive rather than forceful. She listens to the other members and values their input, creating a comfortable team dynamic.
She takes pride in the synergy of the group, often stating that the happiness she feels after a great performance is one of her biggest rewards.

Yeji graduated from Jeonju Commercial Information High School. She trained at JYP for three years before debuting in ITZY in 2019. During her audition for JYP, she impressed the staff with her freestyle dancing abilities, performing Like Ooh-Ahh by TWICE and completing several improvisation rounds​.
Known for her dynamic stage presence, Yeji has a distinctive "hidden weapon" title bestowed by JYP’s Junho due to her versatile talents. She also has a strong visual appeal and a unique facial expression style, which made her stand out during auditions​.

Yeji debuted her first solo song, Crown on My Head, which was released on January 8, 2024 as part of ITZY's album "Born to Be". This marked a major milestone in her career.

Yeji is widely recognized as ITZY's main dancer and has demonstrated her prowess through various performances. She was featured as Studio Choom's Artist of the Month, where she performed a solo dance piece. While preparing, she shared that the process was both challenging and rewarding, as it was her first time performing solo choreography for over two minutes whithout her team.




LIA:

Full Name: Choi Ji Su (최지수)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: July 21, 2000
Age: 24 (International age, 2024)
Birthplace: Bucheon, South Korea
Height: 162 cm (5’4”)
Notable Traits: Known for her soft and clear vocal tone. Lived in Canada for three years and speaks fluent English.
Hobbies: Enjoys listening to music (e.g., Jeremy Zucker and Mahalia). Prefers mint chocolate and dislikes raw fish.
Living Situation: Shares a room with Yuna.

Lia focuses on the emotional expressiveness of her voice and pays close attention to her tone while singing. She finds inspiration in artists with unique vocal timbers.
She values happiness and often reminds herself of small but important life lessons, like staying true to herself.