Biography
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Years Active
2019 – present (5 years)
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Founded In
Seoul, Korea, Republic of
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Members
- 류진 (2019 – present)
- 리아 (2019 – present)
- 예지 (2019 – present)
- 유나 (2019 – present)
- 채령 (2019 – present)
ITZY (있지) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment, consisting of 5 members: Yeji (예지), Lia (리아), Ryujin (류진), Chaeryeong (채령), and Yuna (유나). The group debuted on February 12, 2019 with the title track "달라달라 (DALLA DALLA)" from their debut single album, IT'z Different. On July 8, 2019 it was revealed that ITZY's fandom name would be MIDZY the meaning behind it is "trust" in korean.
The group's first release after debut was their first extended play IT'z ICY on July 28, 2019, which flaunted a summer teen-crush concept and featured the promotional single "ICY."
March 9, 2020 was the release of their second EP IT'z Me. This mini album's promotional single, titled "WANNABE," went viral, predominantly for the song's choreography and the iconic "Ryujin shoulder dance."
The group's third EP, Not Shy, was released on August 17, 2020. "Not Shy" would later be released with all-English lyrics alongside English versions of the past 3 title tracks on January 21, 2021.
On March 20, 2021, Trust Me (MIDZY) was released with two different versions and lyric videos, one being an English version. This song was meant for ITZY's fanbase, MIDZY (믿지).
GUESS WHO is ITZY's fourth EP featuring the title track "마.피.아. IN THE MORNING." It was released on April 30, 2021. On May 14, 2021 Itzy released an English version of the title track named "마.피.아. In The Morning (English Ver.)".
On September 24, 2021, ITZY released their first full-length album, Crazy In Love, along with the title track, "LOCO". The album also included the English version of LOCO and instrumental versions of all of their title tracks.
Itzy's fifth EP Checkmate was released on July 15, 2022 and featured the top-five single "Sneakers". It was their fourth number-one album and their first to be certified million for surpassing 1,000,000 copies sold. It also debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 to become Itzy's first top-ten album in the United States.
The group's sixth and seventh EPs Cheshire and Kill My Doubt were released on November 30, 2022 and July 31, 2023; both reached number one on the Circle Album Chart and the top 25 on the Billboard 200, and sold over a million copies.
Itzy released their first Japanese studio album "Ringo" on October 18, which reached the top ten of the Oricon Albums Chart. It was preceded by the singles " Voltage" and "Blah Blah Blah", which both peaked at number three on the Oricon, followed by "Ringo" released within the LP.
"Born To Be", the first track to be released later on their album with same name, was promoted through promotional photos released from December 11 through 15 (2023).
— The images depict the members sporting cropped tops and leather while posing in a cave.
Prior to the album's release, solo tracks performed by the members of the quintet were released, each accompanied by a music video.
— Lia's solo track, "Blossom", the first of the solo tracks released, was instead released with an accompanying lyric video on November 18, 2023. As a gift for longing fans following the extension of her hiatus.
— The second, Yeji's "Crown on My Head ", followed on December 20, 2023.
— Ryujin's "Run Away" then followed as the third solo track on December 22, 2023.
— Chaeryeong's "Mine" was released as the fourth track on December 25, 2023.
— The final solo track, Yuna's "Yet, But", was released on December 27, 2023.
Ahead of the release of the music video for "Mr. Vampire" (2nd pre-release from Born to Be), on December 29, 2023. Promotional photos for the track were released with a preview of the track's music video on YouTube.
The pre-release single "Mr. Vampire" was released on January 1, 2024. the choreography-based visual is set in an enclosed space where the members discuss their ideal types and express the thrill of falling in love.
Teasers for "Untouchable" were first released on January 4, 2024. Anticipating their upcoming mini album "Born To Be".
The last music video "Untouchable", was released in conjunction with the album on January 8, 2024.
"Born To Be" is the eighth mini album by the South Korean girl group Itzy. The album was released on January 8, 2024; through JYP Entertainment, Republic Records, and Dreamus. Six months following the release of Kill My Doubt (2023).
- Many fans consider this their 3rd full length album (2nd Korean-language) but it was never officially said that this was an full album. The merchandise for the release also includes "mini-album" written on the edges contradicting the fans expectations. The mini-album was released during Lia's hiatus, the album was promoted by the group as a quartet.
With the announcement of the album, JYP Entertainment announced that Itzy will embark on the Born to Be World Tour to support the album, it started with two shows at the Jamsil Arena, from February 24 to 25, 2024. Later being live streamed through Beyond Live.
- More dates, spanning from March through August 2024, were announced on January 26, with shows to be held across Asia, North America, Europe, South America & Oceania. The tour was later concluded on August 10, 2024. At the Asia World – Arena at Hong Kong.
while on tour ITZY released their third Japanese single "Algorhythm" It was released on May 15, 2024. with "Algorhythm" serving as the single's title track and before that the group released No Biggie as a b-side, on May 1, 2024.
The physical release had three versions: one limited edition, one standard edition and four MIDZY JAPAN member editions.
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