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Yeji (ITZY)

For other people known as 'Yeji', see Yeji.

Yeji (Korean: 예지; Japanese: イェジ) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and dancer under JYP Entertainment. She is the leader of the girl group ITZY.

She made her solo debut on March 10, 2025 with the mini album Air.

Career

2018: The Fan

Yeji joined SBS' reality competition television series The Fan, but was eliminated in episode 5.[1]

2019: Debut with ITZY

On January 20, 2019, she was revealed as a member of ITZY. The group officially debuted on February 12 with the digital single "IT'z Different".

2025: Solo debut with Air

On January 17, 2025, JYP Entertainment announced that Yeji is preparing for her solo debut, although the exact date has yet to be announced.[2]

On February 10, JYP Entertainment teased Yeji's debut mini album Air set to release on March 10, 2025.[3]

Discography

Korean

Mini albums

OSTs

Participation releases

English

Digital singles

Producing and writing credits

  • All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[4]
Artist Song Album Type
2024
Herself "Crown On My Head" Born To Be Writing
Composing
2025
Herself "Air" Air Writing
"Air (English Ver.)"

Filmography

Dramas

  • Twenty Again (tvN, 2015) - cameo

Reality shows

Music shows

Endorsements

  • Roger Vivier (2025)[6]

Trivia

  • Her English name is Lucy.[7]
  • She is roommates with Chaeryeong.[8]
  • Her favorite foods are snacks and chocolate.[8]
  • Her favorite color is black.[8]
  • She has a dog called Hongsam.[8]
  • She suffers from atopy.[9]
  • Although she is originally from Seoul, she settled in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do (where she lived until she moved back to Seoul to become an idol).[10][11]
  • She is close friends with AB6IX's Lee Dae Hwi, aespa's Karina, MADEIN's Mashiro and Jini (ex NMIXX).[12][13][14][15][16][17]
  • Her MBTI personality originally was ISFJ (defensor), but now she’s an ESFJ (consul). [18][19]
  • She has her drivers license.[20]
  • She is afraid of parrots.
  • One of her talents is that she's very good at jumping rope dancing.[21][22]

Gallery

Main article: Yeji/Gallery

References

  1. The Fan: Episodes 1-5
  2. Soompi: ITZY's Yeji Confirmed To Be Making Solo Debut
  3. Soompi: Watch: ITZY's Yeji Announces Solo Debut Schedule With Striking Trailer For "AIR"
  4. KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10041363 under Writers & Publishers)
  5. Soompi: Kim Sejeong, ITZY’s Yeji And Chaeryeong, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, And More To Mentor On “Universe Ticket”
  6. Soompi: ITZY's Yeji Announced As New Brand Ambassador For Roger Vivier
  7. Kpopmap: ITZY Shares Their English Names With Fans On V-Live
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 ITZY? ITZY!: Episode 8
  9. Soompi: ITZY's Yeji Opens Up About Life-Threatening Childhood Illness
  10. South China Morning Post: Yeji from Itzy: she would have been a footballer if she hadn’t made it in entertainment as a K-pop girl group leader
  11. Koreaboo: The Surprising Full Story Of ITZY’s Yeji: From Deadly Childhood Illness To Star Main Dancer
  12. Koreaboo: ITZY's Yeji And Lee Daehwi Just Revealed They Are A Lot Closer Than Anyone Realized
  13. Koreaboo: Aespa’s Karina Officially Introduces Her Friendship With ITZY’s Yeji To Fans
  14. Koreaboo: ITZY’s Yeji And Aespa’s Karina Go Viral For Their Adorable Friendship
  15. Koreaboo: ITZY’s Yeji And aespa’s Karina Once Again Go Viral For Their Adorable Friendship
  16. Koreaboo: ITZY’s Yeji Cheers On Former JYP Trainee Kep1er’s Sakamoto Mashiro After Her “Girls Planet 999” Win
  17. Koreaboo: ITZY Yeji’s Trainee Stories With NMIXX’s Jinni Show Just How Close They Really Are
  18. YouTube: If You Are Curious About MBTI!?
  19. Koreaboo: ITZY’s Updated MBTI Results
  20. Soompi: ITZY Shares Stories From Filming "Not Shy" MV, Names Who Fits Their Comeback Concept The Best, And More
  21. Koreaboo: ITZY’s Yeji Has Been Capturing Everyone’s Attention With Her Amazing Jump Rope Dancing Skills
  22. KBS WORLD TV (Youtube): Yeji's Amazing Jump Rope Dance! (SketchBook / ep.482)

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