Itzy
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Website | itzy |
Itzy (Korean: 있지; sometimes written in all capital letters) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group has five members: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.[1] They are known for their energetic dancing and songs about confidence and self-love.
Itzy debuted in early 2019 with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the music video for the lead single "Dalla Dalla". They were the first girl group to win all five major Rookie of the Year awards in South Korea. Since then, they have released three studio albums, Crazy in Love (2021), Ringo (2023), and Collector (2025), as well as eleven EPs. They have also gone on two world tours, with a third scheduled for 2026.
Name
[change | change source]The group's name, Itzy, is based on the Korean word itji (있지), meaning "to have".[2] The members say it shows they have everything their fans want.
History
[change | change source]2015–2019: How the group began
[change | change source]Itzy's members became trainees at JYP Entertainment between 2015 and 2017. Chaeryeong joined after appearing on the TV shows K-Pop Star 3 and Sixteen. Ryujin was scouted at a concert, and Yuna was discovered at a music festival. Yeji and Lia joined through auditions.
The group debuted in early 2019 with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, with the lead single "Dalla Dalla".[3] In July, their fans were given the name Midzy (믿지), based on the Korean word midji (믿어), meaning "trust".[4] That same month, they released their first EP, It'z Icy, with the lead single "Icy".[5] In their first year, they became the first girl group to win all five major Rookie of the Year awards in South Korea.[6]
2020–2021: US tour and music in Japan
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In early 2020, Itzy had their first US show tour, Itzy? Itzy!, performing in five cities. In March, they released their second EP, It'z Me, with the lead single "Wannabe".[7] During the COVID-19 pandemic, they shared more videos and content online to connect with their fans. In August, they released their third EP, Not Shy, with the lead single of the same name.[8]
In 2021, they released an English version of Not Shy. They also shared the song "Trust Me (Midzy)" to thank their fans.[9] In April, they released their fourth EP, Guess Who, with the lead single "In the Morning".[10] Later, they released their first EP in Japan, What'z Itzy.[11] In September, the group released their first studio album, Crazy in Love, with the lead single "Loco". The album also included the songs "Swipe" and "#Twenty".[12] At the end of the year, they released a Japanese compilation album called It'z Itzy, which included a collection of their earlier songs.[13]
2022–2023: World tour and Lia's hiatus
[change | change source]In 2022, Itzy released their first Japanese single "Voltage".[14] Later, they released their fifth EP, Checkmate, with the lead single "Sneakers".[15] They also started their first world tour, called the Checkmate World Tour, with shows in Asia and North America.[16] In the same year, the group released their second Japanese single, "Blah Blah Blah",[17] their first English single, "Boys Like You",[18] and their sixth EP, Cheshire.[19]
In 2023, they released their seventh EP, Kill My Doubt, with the lead single "Cake". The EP also included the songs "Bet on Me" and "None of My Business".[20] In September, it was announced that Lia would go on hiatus to focus on her health. In October, they released their first Japanese studio album, Ringo, with the lead single of the same name. The album also included the singles "Voltage" and "Blah Blah Blah".[21]
2024–present: Solo songs and Lia's return
[change | change source]In 2024, Itzy released their eighth EP, Born to Be, with the lead single "Untouchable". The EP included solo songs from each member, including Lia's, which she recorded while on break.[22] They then started their second world tour, called the Born to Be World Tour, performing in Asia, Oceania, the Americas, and Europe.[23] Later, they released their third Japanese single "Algorhythm".[24] Lia returned to the group after recovering.[25] In the same year, the group released their ninth EP, Gold, with the lead single of the same name and the second single, "Imaginary Friend".[26]
In 2025, the group released their tenth EP, Girls Will Be Girls, with the lead single of the same name.[27] In September, it was announced that all members of the group had renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment.[28] In October, they released their second Japanese studio album, Collector, with the lead single "Rock & Roll".[29] In November, they released their eleventh EP, Tunnel Vision, with the lead single of the same name.[30]
Members
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