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Yeji (singer)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Hwang.

Yeji
Yeji in December 2024
Born
Hwang Ye-ji

(2000-05-26) May 26, 2000 (age 24)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationJeonju Commercial Information High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelsJYP
Member ofItzy
Korean name
Hangul
황예지
Revised RomanizationHwang Yeji
McCune–ReischauerHwang Yeji
Signature

Hwang Ye-ji (Korean: 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.

Early life

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Hwang Ye-ji was born on May 26, 2000,[1] in Seoul, South Korea. She grew up in Jeonju.[2][3] While in elementary school, she took an interest in singing. Her older sister inspired her to start dancing and soon after, she decided to join the local dance group.[2] She graduated from Jeonju Commercial Information High School.[4]

Career

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2015–2018: Pre-debut

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In 2015, Yeji passed her audition to join JYP Entertainment as a trainee by performing Twice's song "Like Ooh-Ahh".[5][6] In the same year, she made a cameo appearance in episode 8 of Second 20s.[7] In 2017, she appeared on the first episode of Stray Kids, alongside her future groupmates Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.[8][9] In 2018, Yeji participated in SBS TV's The Fan [ko], where she was described by Junho of 2PM as "JYP's secret weapon".[10][11]

2019–present: Itzy and solo debut

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Main article: Itzy
Yeji at Itzy's debut showcase in February 2019

On January 20, 2019, Yeji was revealed to be the leader of Itzy.[12] On February 12, 2019, the group officially debuted with the release of their debut single album, It'z Different, and the music video for the lead single "Dalla Dalla".[13][14] On March 19, 2021, Yeji was chosen as Studio Choom's "Artist of the Month", where she covered "River" by Bishop Briggs and shared insights into her dance journey.[15] In June 2022, Yeji, along with fellow Itzy member Ryujin, performed Bebe Rexha's "Break My Heart Myself" in the "Mix & Max" series by Studio Choom. Following the cover's success, they released a remix of the track, which peaked at number 120 on the Circle Download Chart.[16][17] In November 2023, Yeji, alongside groupmate Chaeryeong, appeared as a mentor on SBS TV's reality survival series Universe Ticket.[18] On December 20, Yeji released a music video for her solo track titled "Crown On My Head", which landed at number 43 on the Circle Download Chart.[19] On December 1, 2024, Yeji released her first OST, "Think about you", for the TvN's television series, Love Your Enemy.[20] The song debuted at number 67 on the Circle Download Chart.[21]

On January 17, 2025, it was announced that Yeji was preparing for her debut as a solo artist.[22] On February 10, JYP Entertainment released the official trailer for Yeji's debut solo EP Air.[23] The album is set to release on March 10.[24]

Other ventures

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Fashion and endorsements

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In 2023, Yeji appeared on the cover of W Korea's April issue.[25] The following month, she also appeared on the cover of Elle Korea alongside labelmate Felix.[26] In September 2024, Yeji appeared at Milan Fashion Week, attending Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Summer 2025 show.[27][28]

Philanthropy

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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.[29][30] She further demonstrated her commitment to the cause by joining W Korea's "Love Your W" charity event in October 2024.[31]

Discography

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For Yeji's discography with Itzy, see Itzy discography.

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Air
Track listing
  1. "Air"
  2. "Invasion"
  3. "Can't Slow Me, No"
  4. "258"
 To be released

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Air" 2025 To be released Air
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List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL[16]
"Break My Heart Myself"
(Bebe Rexha featuring Yeji and Ryujin) 		2022 120 Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances

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List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL[21]
"Think About You" 2024 67 Love Your Enemy OST

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL[19]
"Crown on My Head" 2024 43 Born to Be

Composition credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[32]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Year Artist Song Album Lyricist Composition Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2024 Herself "Crown on My Head" Born to Be Yes Friday (Galactika), Jvde (Galactika) Yes War of Stars (Galactika), Pablo (Galactika), Woobin [33]
2025 "Air" Air Yes J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Beong Hye-hyeon, 3! (Lalala Studio) No N/A [34]

Videography

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Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Crown on My Head" 2023 Ha Jeong-hoon, Lee Hye-sung
(Hattrick) 		[35]

Filmography

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For Yeji's filmography with Itzy, see Itzy filmography.

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Participant Appeared in episode 1 [9]
2018 The Fan [ko] Contestant Eliminated in the 5th episode. [36]
2023 Universe Ticket Mentor [37]

Hosting

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2021 Show! Music Core Special MC [38]

References

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