ITZY

ITZY is a five-member girl group under JYP Entertainment, debuting on February 12, 2019 with the single album IT'z Different and the title track "DALLA DALLA." The group name ITZY (있지) was coined by J.Y. Park himself, meaning "You have everything you've ever wanted — it's all here!" On their debut day, "DALLA DALLA" set a record for the most views in 24 hours by a K-pop debut music video, and just 8 days after debuting, ITZY claimed their first music-show win — the fastest for a girl group at the time. In 2019, they swept all five major rookie awards (Melon Music Awards, MAMA, Golden Disc Awards, Gaon Chart Music Awards, Seoul Music Awards). CHECKMATE (2022) became their first million-seller album, further cementing their global fanbase.

YEJI Real name: Hwang Ye-ji | Born: May 26, 2000 Position: Leader, Main Dancer The leader and main dancer of ITZY. Known for her commanding stage presence and the ability to pull off a wide range of dance styles. LIA Real name: Choi Ji-soo | Born: July 21, 2000 Position: Main Vocalist Her stage name "Lia" is derived from her English name Julia. She stands out for her distinctive mid-to-low vocal tone. RYUJIN Real name: Shin Ryu-jin | Born: April 17, 2001 Position: Center Scouted by JYP while attending a Got7 concert. As ITZY's center, she anchors performances with her sharp, powerful presence. CHAERYEONG Real name: Lee Chae-ryeong | Born: June 5, 2001 Position: Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist An exceptionally skilled main dancer with a history on JYP's survival show Sixteen. She is the younger sister of IZ*ONE's Lee Chaeyeon. YUNA Real name: Hwang Yuna | Born: December 9, 2003 Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist The youngest member of ITZY. Her versatility has extended into acting, where she has also garnered significant attention.

JYP Entertainment officially announced ITZY's debut on January 21, 2019 — their first girl group in about four years since TWICE. Each member brought a unique path: Chaeryeong had competed on JYP's survival show Sixteen and trained for five years, while Ryujin was scouted at a Got7 concert and trained for four years. The "DALLA DALLA" music video, released on February 12, 2019, set the record for the most 24-hour views for a K-pop debut music video. Eight days later, ITZY claimed their first music-show win on M Countdown, setting the record for the fastest girl group to do so. With their message of self-acceptance — "Be you, be me" — ITZY instantly resonated with Gen Z fans worldwide.

IT'z Different (2019.02.12) — Title: DALLA DALLA Debut single. Set a 24-hour debut MV view record; claimed a music-show win just 8 days after debut. IT'z ICY (2019.07.29) — Title: ICY 2nd EP. ICY surpassed DALLA DALLA with 12 music-show wins. IT'z Me (2020.03.09) — Title: Wannabe 3rd EP. "Wannabe" — about embracing your own path — became a beloved anthem. CRAZY IN LOVE (2021.09.24) — 1st Full Album First studio album. Debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, establishing ITZY as a global act. CHECKMATE (2022.07.15) — Title: Sneakers ITZY's first million-seller. Over 472,000 copies sold in the first week; peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 (personal best). BORN TO BE (2024.01.08) — 2nd Full Album Second studio album, showcasing ITZY's musical maturity.

2019 Melon Music Awards — Best New Artist 2019 MAMA — Best New Female Artist 2019 Golden Disc Awards — New Artist Award 2019 Gaon Chart Music Awards — New Artist of the Year 2019 Seoul Music Awards — New Artist Award (Rookie Grand Slam — first girl group debut year 5-sweep) 2021 Golden Disc Awards — Digital Bonsang (Wannabe) 2022 Circle Chart Music Awards — Artist of the Year Key Records • "DALLA DALLA" MV — most 24-hour views by a K-pop debut video (2019) • Music-show win in 8 days — fastest girl group at the time • 2019 Rookie Grand Slam: 5 major new artist awards in one year • CHECKMATE (2022) — first million-seller; Billboard 200 No. 8

Fandom Name: MIDZY ITZY's official fandom name MIDZY was confirmed on July 8, 2019. It combines the Korean words "믿어" (believe) and "있지" (ITZY), reflecting the mutual trust between ITZY and their fans. The official slogan is "ITZY trusts only MIDZY!" Official Light Stick: ITZY OFFICIAL LIGHT RING Unlike conventional stick-shaped light sticks, ITZY's official light stick takes the unique form of a ring. Fans affectionately call it "믿지봉" (Midzy-bong).