Hiya, Islanders
ITZY is a K-pop girl group, formed by JYP Entertainment, consisting of members Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. On January 21, JYP Entertainment announced they would be debuting a new girl group- the first girl group from the label since Twice’s debut in 2015. On the same day, the girl group’s official Youtube account was created and the label’s official channel shared a trailer unveiling the five members.
On February 12, the K-pop girl group released their debut single album,
Members
Yeji
- Stage name: Yeji (예지)
- Birth name: Hwang Yeji (황예지)
- Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper
- Birthday: May 26th, 2000
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
- Blood Type: A
- Nationality: Korean
- Facts about Yeji:
- She became a trainee in 2015, so she trained for 3 years.
- She made a cameo on “Twenty Again” EP8 (2015).
Yeji’s hometown is Jeonju.- She was a contestant on “SBS The Fan” (eliminated in EP5) (2018).
2PM ‘s Junho calls Yeji “JYP’s Hidden Weapon.”- Yeji auditioned to JYP with “Like Ooh-Ahh” by Twice.
Lia
- Stage name: Lia (리아)
- Birth name: Choi Jisu (최지수)
- Position: Main Vocalist
- Birthday: July 21st, 2000
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
- Blood Type: AB
- Nationality: Korean
- Facts about Lia:
- She was a trainee for more than 2 years.
- Lia is the newest JYP trainee to debut.
- She is a former SM Ent. trainee.
- Her stage name comes from “Julia,” her English name. Her aunt gave her that name.
- She used to live in Canada.
- She can speak English.
Ryujin
- Stage name: Ryujin (류진)
- Birth name: Shin Ryujin (신류진)
- Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center
- Birthday: April 17th, 2001
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
- Blood Type: B
- Nationality: Korean
- Facts about Ryujin:
- Ryujin starred in BTS’ “Love Yourself” Highlight Reel (She was J-Hope and Jimin’s pair).
- She was an actress in the movie The King (2017).
- She was a contestant on YG’s “MIXNINE” (Ranked #1).
- Yang Hyun Suk offered her to join YG. However, she decided to stay at JYP.
- She was cast by JYP at a GOT7 fan meeting.
- Ryujin is kind of the “guy,” girl crush of the group.
- She was a trainee for 4 years.
Chaeryoung
- Stage name: Chaeryeong (채령)
- Birth name: Lee Chaeryeong (이채령)
- Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
- Birthday: June 5th, 2001
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
- Blood Type: B
- Nationality: Korean
- Fact about Chaeryeong:
- She’s IZ*ONE ‘s
Chaeyeon ‘s sister. She also has a younger sister named Chaemin. Chaeryoung became a trainee in 2014 which means she’s been training for 5 years.- Her nickname is “Chocolate Holic.”
- Chaeryeong gets scared easily.
- Chaeryeong, along with her sister Chaeyeon, auditioned for Fantagio in
2012, but didn’t make it. - She was a contestant on “JYP’s SIXTEEN” when she was 14 (Ranked #12).
- She was a contestant on “
Kpop Star 3” when she was 11.
- She’s IZ*ONE ‘s
Yuna
- Stage name: Yuna (유나)
- Birth name: Shin Yuna (신유나)
- Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
- Birthday: December 9th, 2003
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
- Blood Type: A
- Nationality: Korean
- Fact about Yuna:
Now that you know each member’s profile and facts about them, let’s watch their music videos “DALLA DALLA” and “WANT IT” <3 Prepare to become addicted to this K-pop girl group as you watch this! XD
