🎤 ITZY: Story
ITZY is a five-member girl group under JYP Entertainment, officially debuting on February 12, 2019, with the hit single DALLA DALLA. The song’s message of self-confidence and individuality perfectly introduced their empowering theme — loving yourself and being different.
The members — Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna — quickly became known for their powerful performances, fierce choreography, and positive energy. Their music blends pop, EDM, and hip-hop, creating the signature “ITZY style”
Since debut, ITZY has earned numerous awards and international recognition, proving they’re not just a K-pop group but a symbol of youth empowerment.
🎉 Fun Facts
- The group’s name, ITZY, means “you have it,” reflecting confidence and completeness.
- ITZY debuted as JYP’s first girl group after TWICE, instantly drawing global attention.
- Yeji was discovered through a survival show and became known as the “JYP Ace.”
- Ryujin was scouted by JYP at a GOT7 concert and later appeared in BTS’s Love Yourself highlight reel.
- Chaeryeong trained for over five years before debut — one of the longest trainee periods in the group.
- Yuna was the last to join but became the group’s bright and energetic maknae (youngest).
📰 Recent News (2025)
- ITZY released their comeback album Born to Be in early 2025, featuring a bold, experimental sound that fans loved.
- The group recently wrapped up their Checkmate World Tour, performing across Asia, Europe, and North America.
- Lia has been on a temporary hiatus for health reasons but is expected to rejoin activities soon.
- ITZY was named one of the top-performing K-pop girl groups of 2025, praised for their consistent stage power and global fan engagement.
💫 Trivia
- Every member has contributed to songwriting or choreography ideas, especially Yeji and Ryujin.
- ITZY’s fanbase is called MIDZY, which means “trust.” The bond between ITZY and MIDZY is one of the strongest in K-pop.
- Their dance practice videos often go viral for perfect synchronization — Yuna once joked that they practice until their “souls leave the room” (but they keep smiling).
- Their fashion sense mixes street style with glam, and many brands have chosen them as ambassadors for global campaigns.
- Their song Wannabe became a global TikTok trend in 2020, especially the iconic shoulder dance move — which is still recreated by fans today.
- Ryujin’s stage charisma and iconic smirk have made her one of K-pop’s most recognizable performers (and meme queens).