Yeji (singer)

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Yeji

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Hwang Ye-ji

(2000-05-26) May 26, 2000 (age 24)

Seoul, South Korea

Education| Jeonju Commercial Information High School
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* Singer
* Dancer

Musical career
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* K-pop
* J-pop
* dance-pop
* hip hop

Instruments| Vocals
Years active| 2019–present
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* JYP
* Republic

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

In addition to her group activities, Yeji has collaborated with artists like Bebe Rexha and Hyunjin of Stray Kids. In 2021, Yeji was chosen as the "Artist of the Month" by Studio Choom.

## Contents

* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
* 2.1 2015–2018: Pre-debut
* 2.2 2019–present: Debut with Itzy and solo activities
* 3 Artistry
* 4 Other ventures
* 4.1 Fashion and endorsements
* 4.2 Philanthropy
* 5 Personal life
* 5.1 Health
* 6 Discography
* 6.1 As a featured artist
* 6.2 Composition credits
* 7 Videography
* 7.1 Music videos
* 8 Filmography
* 8.1 Television shows
* 8.2 Hosting
* 9 References
* 10 External links

## Early life[edit]

Yeji was born on May 26, 2000,[1][2] in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in the southwestern city of Jeonju.[3] She started dancing at a very young age. However, it wasn't until eighth grade that she started taking dance seriously.[3]

## Career[edit]

### 2015–2018: Pre-debut[edit]

In 2015, Yeji auditioned for JYP Entertainment by performing Twice's song "Like Ooh-Ahh" and joined the company as a trainee the same year.[4] Later, in 2017, she appeared as a guest on Stray Kids, alongside her future groupmates.[5]

Yeji first rose to domestic fame in 2018 when she appeared on the South Korean competition show The Fan (TV program)|lt=The Fan|ko|더 팬 (텔레비전 프로그램).[6][7] Following her appearance on the show, Junho of 2PM described her as "JYP's secret weapon."[8][9]

### 2019–present: Debut with Itzy and solo activities[edit]

On February 12, 2019, Yeji made her debut in Itzy as the leader, dancer, and vocalist.[10] The group debuted with the single album It'z Different, led by the single "Dalla Dalla."[11][12] On June 2021, she became a special MC on on Show! Music Core.[13]

In June 2022, Yeji, along with bandmate Ryujin, performed Bebe Rexha's "Break My Heart Myself" in the "MIX & MAX" series by Studio Choom, gaining significant attention on YouTube. Following the cover's success, Yeji collaborated with Bebe Rexha on the remix of the track along with bandmate Ryujin, which was released in July.[14] This collaboration led to a special performance at KCON LA, where Bebe Rexha joined Yeji and Ryujin on stage to perform the song in August.[15]

In November 2023, Yeji, alongside bandmate Chaeryeong, appeared as a mentor on the SBS reality survival series Universe Ticket.[16] On December 20, Yeji released a music video for her solo track titled "Crown On My Head." The song was released as one of the tracks in Itzy's Born to Be on January 8, 2024.[17]

## Artistry[edit]

On March 19, 2021, Yeji was chosen as the "Artist of the Month" by Studio Choom, becoming the fifth artist to appear in their YouTube series, where she covered "River" by Bishop Briggs and shared insights into her dance journey through exclusive content.[18] She earned one trophy and three NYX awards for her appearance in the series.[19][20][21]

## Other ventures[edit]

### Fashion and endorsements[edit]

On August, 2022, Yeji and her fellow ITZY members were appointed as ambassadors for the Singaporean fashion brand Charles & Keith.[22] In 2023, Yeji appeared on the cover of W Korea's April issue.[23] The following month, she also appeared on the cover of Elle Korea alongside labelmate Felix.[24] In September 2024, Yeji made her solo debut at Milan Fashion Week by attending Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Summer 2025 show.[25]

### Philanthropy[edit]

In November 2023, Yeji participated in a fundraising event for the "Love Your W" campaign by W Korea, aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer.[26][27] She further demonstrated her commitment to the cause by joining W Korea's "Love Your W" charity event in October 2024.[28]

## Personal life[edit]

### Health[edit]

In December 2021, Yeji sustained a back injury during pre-recording for the 2021 Asia Artist Awards, which led to her absence from the event on medical advice.[29][30]

## Discography[edit]

Yeji's discography with Itzy|Itzy discography

### As a featured artist[edit]

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and name of the album  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Album

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World

"Break My Heart Myself"[14]
(Bebe Rexha along with Ryujin) | 2022  | N/A  | non-album single

### Composition credits[edit]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album  Year  | Artist  | Song  | Album  | Lyricist  | Composition  |

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Credited  | With  | Credited  | With
2024  | Herself  | "Crown on My Head"  | Born to Be |  | Friday (Galactika), Jvde (Galactika) |  | War of Stars (Galactika), Pablo (Galactika), Woobin | [31]

## Videography[edit]

### Music videos[edit]

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors  Title  | Year  | Director(s)  | scope="col"

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"Crown On My Head"  | 2023  | Ha Jeong-hoon, Lee Hye-sung
(Hattrick)  | [32]

## Filmography[edit]

Yeji's filmography with Itzy|Itzy filmography

### Television shows[edit]

Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | scope="col" class="unsortable"

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2017  | Stray Kids | Cameo  | Appeared on episode one with Team Girls  | [5]
2018  | lt=The Fan|ko|더 팬 (텔레비전 프로그램) | Contestant  | Eliminated in the fifth episode.  | [33]
2023  | Universe Ticket | Mentor  |  | [34]

### Hosting[edit]

Year  | Title  | Notes  | scope="col" class="unsortable"

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2021  | Show! Music Core | Sepecial Mc  | [13]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "YEJI". JYP ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
2. ↑ Lee, Jeong-beom (February 13, 2019). "[현장] 있지(ITZY) 황예지-신류진-이채령-신유나-리아, 선대 JYP 걸그룹 데뷔곡 커버 댄스로 눈길" [On-site] Hwang Ye-ji - Shin Ryu-jin - Lee Chae-ryeong - Shin Yuna - Lia of ITZY, attract attention with the cover dance of the debut song of the previous JYP girl group]. Top Star News (in 한국어). Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lau, Jack (February 1, 2020). "Itzy's Yeji: she hated dancing once and soccer was her plan B". South China Morning Post. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
4. ↑ Pham, Jason (August 11, 2020). "Here's How ITZY's 5 Members Were Discovered Before They Became K-Pop Stars". StyleCaster. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bae, Jae-ryun (February 6, 2019). ""있지는 달라달라" ITZY, 데뷔곡 '달라달라' 트랙 리스트 공개" ["ITZY is different" ITZY reveals track list for debut song 'Dalla Dalla']. Herald Pop (in 한국어). Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
6. ↑ Kim, Arin (January 21, 2019). "[K-talk] JYP Entertainment teases debut of new girl group ITZY". The Korea Herald. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
7. ↑ Pyo, Myung-joong (February 13, 2019). "있지 예지 '앉아서도 카리스마 폭발'". Newsen (in 한국어). Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
8. ↑ Yoo, Cheong-hee (November 1, 2018). "'팬' 준호, 'JYP 비밀 병기' 황예지 추천...3표 부족 탈락 후보" ['Fan' Junho recommends 'JYP's secret weapon' Hwang Ye-ji... Candidate for elimination lacking 3 votes] (in 한국어). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023 - via Naver.
9. ↑ Chung, Ji Won (April 22, 2022). "5 K-pop idols dubbed 'secret weapons', from BTS' V and Blackpink's Jennie, to Aespa's Winter, Red Velvet's Seulgi and Itzy's Yeji – but who was popular even before their debut?". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
10. ↑ Herman, Tamar (January 20, 2019). "JYP Entertainment Unveils New Girl Group ITZY". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
11. ↑ Lee, Jung-min (February 12, 2019). "'괴물신인' 꿈꾸는 걸그룹 ITZY에게 박진영이 건넨 조언" [[JYP new girl group (ITZY) debut showcase/interview]. OhmyStar (in 한국어). Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
12. ↑ Park, Sae-jin (February 11, 2019). "TWICE's sister band ITZY drops debut song 'Dalla Dalla'". AJU News. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Hwang, Ji Young (June 19, 2021). "'Music Core' Yeji Special MC... Brave Girls, BamBam, Yugyeom Comeback". Ilgan Sports. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Benjamin, Jeff (July 29, 2022). "ITZY's Yeji & Ryujin Join Bebe Rexha on 'Break My Heart Myself' Remix After Viral K-Pop Performance". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
15. ↑ Yeo, Gladys (August 22, 2022). "Bebe Rexha joins ITZY's Yeji and Ryujin at KCON 2022 LA to perform 'Break My Heart Myself'". NME. Archived from the original on October 31, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
16. ↑ Ziwei, Puah (August 21, 2023). "Meet the K-pop idols who will be the mentors and judges for SBS' 'Universe Ticket'". NME. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
17. ↑ Yeo, Gladys (December 20, 2023). "ITZY's Yeji oozes confidence in music video for solo song, 'Crown On My Head'". NME. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
18. ↑ Kwak, Hyeon-su (March 12, 2021). ITZY 예지, 스튜디오 춤 '아티스트 오브 더 먼스' 3월 주인공 [Itzy Yeji, the main character of March Studio Choom 'Artist of the Month']. Sports Donga (in 한국어). Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
19. ↑ Lee, Seol (November 8, 2021). "'스튜디오 춤', 전 세계서 通했다! '2021 NYX 비디오 어워즈' 3관왕" ['Studio Dance', a worldwide hit! '2021 NYX Video Awards' 3-crown winner]. FN News (파이낸셜뉴스). Retrieved October 26, 2024.
20. ↑ Ji, Min-kyeong (April 16, 2021). "ITZY 예지, '스튜디오 춤' 단독 퍼포먼스 영상 1000만 뷰 돌파" [ITZY Yeji's 'Studio Choom' Solo Performance Video Exceed 10 million views]. The Chosun Ilbo (in 한국어). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
21. ↑ Park, Se-yeon (April 11, 2023). "있지 예지 단독 '스튜디오 춤' 5천만뷰 대기록" [ITZY Yeji Individual 'Studio Choom' hits a record of 50 million views]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in 한국어). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
22. ↑ Seong, Seong-Jin (August 3, 2022). "있지, 패션 브랜드 '찰스앤키스' 홍보대사 발탁" [ITZY selected as ambassador for fashion brand 'Charles & Keith']. Sport Korea. Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
23. ↑ Kwon, Eun-kyung (March 21, 2023). "있지(Itzy) 예지의 좌우명은?" [ITZY's Yeji is perfect when she's herself?]. W korea (in 한국어). Retrieved September 10, 2024.
24. ↑ Imaru (April 18, 2023). "Elle May Issue Double Cover Star Felix and Yeji's Explosive Energy". Elle Korea. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
25. ↑ Fell, Nicole (September 22, 2024). "K-Pop Idols Killed It During Milan Fashion Week". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
26. ↑ W (December 15, 2023). "RM, 제니, 현진 등 LoveYourW 참석 셀럽 8팀 더블유 Vol.1 화보 선공개" [RM, Jennie, Hyunjin, and 8 other Celebrities Attending LoveYourW Vol.1 Pictorial Preview]. W korea (in 한국어). Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
27. ↑ W (December 21, 2023). "별들이 내려앉은 밤, LOVE YOUR W 2023 – 2" [The night the stars fell, LOVE YOUR W 2023 – 2]. W korea (in 한국어). Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
28. ↑ Kim, Ja-hye; Jeong, Hye-mi; Jang, Jin-young (October 21, 2024). "Love Your W 2024 Celebrities Who Joined Spreading Good Influence – Part 1". W Korea. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
29. ↑ Park, Hanbitnuri (December 2, 2021). "ITZY's Yeji, Back Injury, Will Not Attend '2021 AAA'". W Korea. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
30. ↑ Cho, Yeon-kyung (December 2, 2021). "Yeseezy Yeji will not attend '2021 AAA' "Back injury during pre-recording" [Official]". Ilgan Sports. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
31. ↑ Cho, Seong-woon (December 4, 2023). "ITZY(있지), 내년 1월 8일 새 앨범→2월 말 월드투어 포문" [ITZY, new album on January 8th next year → World tour kicks off at the end of February]. Sports Donga (in 한국어). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
32. ↑ ITZY YEJI "Crown On My Head" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 - via YouTube.
33. ↑ Lee, Kun-hee (January 28, 2019). "JYP, ITZY(있지) 개인 티저 공개...첫 주자는 '더 팬'에 출연한 예지" [JYP, ITZY (Itzy) personal teaser release... The first runner is Yeji who appeared in 'The Fan']. Asia Economy (아시아경제) (in 한국어). Retrieved March 12, 2023.
34. ↑ Lim, Jeong-won (November 16, 2023). "'Universe Ticket' will be the key to eight girls' K-pop idol dreams". Korea JoongAng Daily (in 한국어). Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2023.

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