Itzy

☾ITZY☽

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ITZY (있지) is JYP’s new girl group. The members consist of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna. They debuted on February 11, 2019.

Stage Name: Yeji (예지)
Birth Name: Hwang Yeji (황예지)
English Name: Lucy Hwang
Birthday: May 26, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: Korean
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A

Yeji Facts:
– Birthplace: Jeonju, South Korea.
– She had a cameo in tvN’s drama “Twenty Again” (2015).
– Back in 2017, she appeared on Stray Kids‘ “Survival Show”.
– In 2018, Yeji was a contestant of SBS’ reality competition television series “The Fan” but was eliminated in the fifth episode. During her time on the show she was called “JYP’s Secret Weapon” by 2PM‘s Junho.
– Specialties: Rap, dance, singing.
– On January 20, 2019, it was announced that she would be joining JYP’s new girl group. She debuted as the leader, main dancer, lead rapper and lead vocalist of ITZY on February 12 of the same year after three years of overall training.
– She had performed “Like Ohh Ahh” by Twice in her audition.
– She currently shares one room with Ryujin in the dorm.
– She is close with former Wanna One‘s Lee Daehwi.
– Favorite food: Snacks & chocolate.
– Favorite color: Black.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon.
– Yeji has a puppy named Hongsam.
– Many fans support that she strongly resembles Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin and (G)-Idle‘s Yuqi

Stage Name: Lia (리아)
Birth Name: Choi Jisu (최지수)
English Name: Julia Choi
Position: Main Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: July 21st, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean

Lia Facts:

– Her stage name originates from her English name “Julia” given to her by her aunt.
– Nicknames: Honey Lia, Cinnamon Lia, Ariana Grande.
– Family: Parents (her mom is her rolemodel), younger brother.
– Education: International School, SOPA Department of Practical Music (formerly).
– On January 20, 2019, it was announced that she would be joining JYP’s new girl group. She debuted as the main vocalist of ITZY on February 12 of the same year after having been a trainee for more than two years overall. She is the newest JYP Entertainment trainee to debut under the company.
– She is a former SM Entertainment trainee.
– She used to live in Canada. She can speak Korean and English.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon.
– Favorite color: Baby blue.
– Hobbies: Shopping, listening to music.
– She was vocally trained at Dream Vocal Academy.
– An ITZY member she feels the most comfortable with is Chaeryeong.
– Likes: Fruits, pasta, Korean and Western food.
– She currently shares a room with Yuna in the dorm.
– Fans support she looks like a mix of Blackpink‘s Jisoo and Red Velvet‘s Irene.

Stage Name: Ryujin (류진)
Birth Name: Shin Ryujin (신류진)
English Name: Joanne Shin
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center
Birthday: April 17th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Ryujin Facts:
– Ryujin was scouted by JYP at a GOT7 fanmeeting.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Department of Practical Dance)
– She was a contestant of JTBC’s MIXNINE in 2017. She was ranked number one in the girls’ team but did not get to debut then since her team lost to the boys’ team.
– She was featured in BTS‘ Highlight Reel as J-hope & Jimin‘s pair, and acted in movie “The King” (both in 2017)
– She has also appeared on Stray Kids‘ “Survival Show” (2017)
– The CEO of YG Entertainment offered Ryujin a place in his company but she decided to stay with JYP.
– On February 12, 2019, she debuted as the main rapper, lead dancer, vocalist and center of ITZY after being a trainee for four years in total.
– She is friends with Dreamcatcher‘s Jiu, ELRIS‘ Bella as well as LOONA‘s Heejin and Hyunjin.
– Her rolemodel is Lee Hyori.
– She has two cats; Byun and Dal.
– Favorite food: Mocha bread. She likes spicy and savory tastes.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
– Hobbies: Watching movies (her favorite movie is ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’), taking pictures.
– She shares a room with Yeji in the dorm.

Stage Name: Chaeryeong (채령)
Birth Name: Lee Chaeryeong (이채령)
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
English Name: Judy Lee
Birthday: June 5th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Chaeryeong Facts:

– Birthplace: Yongin, South Korea.
– Nicknames: Chocolate Holic.
– Family: Parents, older sister; Chaeyeon, younger sister; Chaemin.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Department of Musical Theatre), Kyw Dance School (formerly)
– She was a contestant of SBS K-Pop Star 3 and Mnet‘s SIXTEEN along with her sister Chaeyeon.
– Prior to joining JYP Entertainment she had unsuccessfully auditioned for Fantagio.
– When she was still a trainee she had won a trip to Japan where she learned jazz dance.
– On February 12, 2019, she officially debuted as the main dancer, lead rapper and vocalist of ITZY after a five year training in total.
– She is a scaredy cat.
– Hobbies: Watching movies, dramas, seniors fancams, sleeping and eating delicious food.
– Specialties: Writing, composing music. She loves the Ballad genre.
– Dislikes: Winter.
– Favorite movies: Romantic comedies.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
– She has a habit of touching her hair often.
– Favorite song: ‘Because of You’ by Ne-Yo.
– She is good friends with Twice, Jeon Somi, Lee Daehwi and fromis_9‘s Jiwon.
– In the dorm she has her own room.
– She watches ASMR videos for almost 2 hours before sleeping. (Vlive)
– She loves dancing to her seniors’ music. She is shown on video dancing to Q&A by Cherry Bullet, Fancy by Twice and Senorita by (G)Idle.
– Motto: “Let’s be a person who knows how to be satisfied”.

Stage Name: Yuna (유나)
Birth Name: Shin Yuna (신유나)
English Name: Hotssey Shin
Position: Lead Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
Birthday: December 9th, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Yuna Facts:
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Department of Practical Dance)
– She was known for appearing in BTS‘ Highlight Reel as Jungkook‘s pair in 2017.
– On January 20, 2019, it was announced that she would be joining JYP’s new girl group. On February 12, 2019, she debuted in ITZY where she serves as the lead dancer, lead rapper, vocalist, visual and maknae of the group after a three year training overall.
– Favorite color: Pink.
– Personality: Extroverted.
– She used to play floorball for about 4 years (between ages 11-15). She also got an award for The Best Player of the Match in Kyeonggido High School Sportsclub Championship.
– Hobbies: Walking, going for shopping and to restaurants.
– Favorite food: Pizza.
– She currently shares a room with Lia in the dorm.
– She used to wear braces.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Goat.
– Fans support that she looks like PRISTIN‘s Kyulkyung.