Yeji (singer)

South Korean singer

Hwang Ye-ji (Korean: 황예지; born May 26, 2000), known mononymously as Yeji (Korean: 예지), is a South Korean dancer and singer. She is the leader of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.

Yeji
Yeji in 2021
Born
Hwang Ye-ji (황예지)

(2000-05-26) May 26, 2000 (age 23)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationHwang Yeji
McCune–ReischauerHwang Ye-ji

Early Life change

Yeji was born on May 26, 2000 in Seoul, South Korea. She was raised in Jeonju, and later moved to Seoul to pursue her dancing career.

Career change

2016–2018: Pre-debut change

In 2016, Yeji successfully passed her audition to join JYPE by performing Twice's debut hit "Like Ooh-Ahh". In 2018, she participated in the SBS reality competition series The Fan, where she was referred to as "JYP’s Secret Weapon".

On January 20th, 2019, she was revealed to be the leader of Itzy.

2019–present: Itzy change

Yeji officially debuted with Itzy in February 2019 with the release of the music video for Dalla Dalla and single album It'z Different.[1]

Discography change

See the main article: Itzy

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Stray Kids Herself Trainee
2018 The Fan Contestant