Itzy (Korean: 있지; RR: Itji; Japanese: イッチ; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of five members: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.[1] They are known for their expressive choreographies, and exploring concepts of self-discovery in their music.
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_180823.png) Itzy in August 2023 L–R: Ryujin, Yeji, Chaeryeong, Lia and Yuna | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | |
| Website | itzy |
Itzy debuted in 2019, with the single album, It'z Different, and lead single "Dalla Dalla". They were the first girl group to achieve a "Rookie Grand Slam" by winning Rookie of the Year at all five major award shows in Korea. Itzy has since released two studio albums: Crazy in Love (2021) and Ringo (2023). They have also released nine extended plays, and embarked on two world tours.
Name
changeThe group's name references the Korean phrase "itji" (Korean: 있지), meaning "to have".[2] Lia on the name's meaning: "'Itzy' means 'to have' in Korean. We have everything you guys expect in us. So, 'all in us', that's what we say all the time"
History
change2015–2019: Formation and debut
changeIn 2015, Chaeryeong became a trainee after participating in the series K-Pop Star 3 and Sixteen. Later that same year, Ryujin was scouted at a concert. In 2016, Yuna was discovered by a casting agent at a music festival. Soon after, Yeji successfully auditioned to join JYP Entertainment. Then a year later, Lia passed her JYP Entertainment audition.
On February 12, 2019, Itzy debuted with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and a music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla".[3] On July 8, the official name for their fandom was announced to be Midzy (Korean: 믿지), originating from the Korean word midji (Korean: 믿어), meaning "trust".[4] On July 29, Itzy released their first EP, It'z Icy, and a music video for its lead single "Icy".[5] In the same year, they became the first girl group to achieve a "Rookie Grand Slam" by winning Rookie of the Year at all five major award shows in Korea.[6]
2020–2021: US showcase tour, Japanese debut, and Crazy in Love
changeOn January 17, 2020, Itzy began the year with their premiere showcase tour, Itzy? Itzy!, in the United States. They performed in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Houston, Washington, and New York. On March 9, they released their second EP, It'z Me, and a music video for its lead single "Wannabe".[7] The EP released in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The group managed to navigate this challenge with a push for more digital content through live streams and special guest shows. On August 17, they released their third EP, Not Shy, and a music video for its lead single of the same name.[8]
On January 21, 2021, they released their English debut EP Not Shy (English Ver.) via Republic Records. On March 20, they released their digital single "Trust Me (Midzy)", a song dedicated to their fans.[9] On April 30, they released their fourth EP, Guess Who, and a music video for its lead single "In the Morning".[10] On September 1, they debuted in Japan under Warner Music Japan, with the release of the compilation EP What'z Itzy.[11] On September 24, they released their first studio album, Crazy in Love, and a music video for its lead single "Loco". They also released music videos for their B-side tracks "Swipe" and "#Twenty".[12] On December 22, they released their Japanese compilation album It'z Itzy.[13]
2022–2023: Checkmate world tour, international expansion, and Ringo
changeOn April 6, 2022, they released a music video for their first Japanese single "Voltage".[14] On July 15, they released their fifth EP, Checkmate, and a music video for its lead single "Sneakers".[15] On August 6, they embarked on their first world tour, the Checkmate World Tour, across Asia and North America.[16] On October 5, they released a music video for their second Japanese single "Blah Blah Blah".[17] On October 21, they released a music video for their first English single "Boys Like You".[18] On November 30, they released their sixth EP, Cheshire, and a music video for its lead single of the same name.[19]
On July, 2023, they released their seventh EP, Kill My Doubt, and a music video for its lead single "Cake". They also released music videos for their B-side tracks "Bet on Me" and "None of My Business".[20] On September 18, JYPE announced that Lia would be taking a hiatus due to experiencing extreme tension and anxiety. Lia also posted a handwritten letter to fans: "I came to realize that I’ve been gradually losing myself while running up to this point". On October 18, they released their first Japanese studio album, Ringo, and a music video for its lead single of the same name.[21] The album included the singles "Voltage" and "Blah Blah Blah"; and the Japanese versions of "Sneakers", "Cheshire", and "Trust Me (Midzy)".
2024–present: Born to Be world tour, solo endeavors and contract renewal
changeOn January 8, 2024, they released their eighth EP, Born to Be, and a music video for its lead single "Untouchable". The EP features the first solo tracks for each member of the group, including Lia, who was on hiatus during the album release.[22] On February 24, they embarked on their second world tour, the Born to Be World Tour, across Asia, Oceania, the Americas and Europe.[23]On May 15, they released a music video for their third Japanese single "Algorhythm".[24] On July 9, JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would be resuming activities with the group: "following treatment and rest, her tension and symptoms of anxiety have significantly improved".[25] On October 15, they released their ninth EP, Gold, and a music video for its lead single of the same name.[26] On October 27, they released the music video for "Imaginary Friend", the second title track of the EP.
Members
change- Yeji (예지) – leader, dancer, vocalist, rapper[27][28]
- Lia (리아) – vocalist, rapper[27][28]
- Ryujin (류진) – rapper, dancer, vocalist[27][28]
- Chaeryeong (채령) – dancer, vocalist, rapper[27][28]
- Yuna (유나) – dancer, rapper, vocalist[27][28]
Timeline
change
Discography
changeItzy debuted with the release of their single album, It'z Different. They have since released two studio albums and nine EPs.
Korean albums
change- Crazy in Love (2021)
Japanese albums
change- Ringo (2023)
Extended plays
change- It'z Icy (2019)
- It'z Me (2020)
- Not Shy (2020)
- Guess Who (2021)
- Checkmate (2022)
- Cheshire (2022)
- Kill My Doubt (2023)
- Born to Be (2024)
- Gold (2024)
Tours
change- Checkmate World Tour (2022–2023)
- Born to Be World Tour (2024)
References
change- ↑ Herman, Tamar (2019-01-20). "JYP Entertainment Unveils New Girl Group ITZY". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ https://www.kbizoom.com/jyp-explained-the-special-meaning-behind-itzys-name/
- ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (2019-02-22). "ITZY Make Major Debut on World Digital Song Sales & YouTube Chart With 'Dalla Dalla'". Billboard Pro. Archived from the original on 2021-11-27. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ https://www.koreaboo.com/news/itzy-announce-official-fandom-name/
- ↑ Herman, Tamar (2019-07-28). "ITZY Heats Things Up in Fiery New 'Icy' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/294665/20200907/these-are-the-only-k-pop-groups-to-achieve-a-rookie-grand-slam-as-of-now-see-their-awards.htm
- ↑ Mamo, Heran (2020-03-09). "Itzy Embrace Who They Really 'Wannabe' in New Self-Love Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ https://www.mtv.com/news/zxekey/itzy-english-not-shy-interview Archived 2024-04-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2021/03/26/itzy-drop-fan-dedicated-song-trust-me-midzy-ahead-of-upcoming-album/
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3dg7g/itzy-kpop-comeback-guess-who-in-the-morning
- ↑ https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/301124/20210901/itzy-gears-up-japanese-debut-through-warner-music-japan.htm/
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/itzy-crazy-in-love-album-review-loco-3056882
- ↑ https://kpopping.com/musicalbum/2021-It-z-Itzy/Dalla-Dalla-Japanese-Ver
- ↑ https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/itzy-release-japanese-debut-single-album-voltage-warner-music-japan-jyp-april-2022
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/itzy-interview-checkmate-mini-album-sneakers-world-tour-kpop-3271194
- ↑ https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/itzy-checkmate-world-tour-dates-cities-venues
- ↑ https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/itzy-to-release-second-japanese-single-album-blah-blah-blah-this-october-cant-tie-me-down-jyp-entertainment-2022
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/news/music/itzy-boys-like-you-music-video-release-3333273
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/itzy-cheshire-review-jyp-entertainment-3361373
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/itzy-kill-my-doubt-cake-interview-3475493
- ↑ https://thehoneypop.com/2023/10/21/itzy-are-the-heroes-of-their-own-story-in-ringo/
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/news/music/itzy-born-to-be-untouchable-album-release-3567023
- ↑ Kaufman, Gil (2024-01-25). "ITZY Announce Dates For 2024 Spring/Summer Born To Be World Tour". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ ITZY、日本3rdシングル「Algorhythm」MV撮影から飛び出し“自由な自分”に [ITZY jumps out of Japan 3rd single "Algorhythm" MV shooting and becomes "free self"]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2024-05-15. Archived from the original on 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005112863
- ↑ https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000896933
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 '괴물신인' 꿈꾸는 걸그룹 Itzy 에게 박진영이 건넨 조언. OhmyStar (in Korean). February 12, 2019. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 Tamondong, Hanna (April 30, 2021). "*Everything* You Need To Know About The Members Of The K-Pop Girl Group, Itzy". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.