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Itzy
Image of Itzy wearing shiny black, white and silver clothes
Itzy at their debut showcase
L–R:: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Yuna
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2019 (2019)–present
Labels
Members
Websiteitzy.jype.com Edit this at Wikidata

Itzy (Korean: 있지) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is made of five members: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.[1] They debuted (started) in 2019 with their first single album, IT'z Different. They are known for their energetic tracks, iconic choreographies and themes of empowerment.

Concept

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The name of the group is a reference to the Korean phrase "itji" (있지), meaning "to have".[2]

"'Itzy' means 'to have' in Korean. We have everything you guys expect in us. So, 'all in us', that's what we say all the time" ― Lia, January 16, 2023.

History

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2015–2019: pre-debut

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In 2015, Chaeryeong became a trainee after participating in K-Pop Star 3 and Sixteen. Later that same year, Ryujin was scouted at a concert.

In 2016, Yuna was discovered by a casting agent at a music festival. Soon after, Yeji successfully auditioned to join JYPE. A year later, Lia passed the JYPE audition.

2019: It'z Different and It'z Icy

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On February 12, Itzy released their debut single album, It'z Different, and the music video for the lead single "Dalla Dalla".[3]

On July 8, the official name for their fandom was announced to be Midzy (Korean: 믿지). The name comes from the Korean word midji (믿어), meaning "trust".[4]

On July 29, they released their first EP, It'z Icy, and the music video for the lead single "Icy".[5]

2020: It'z ME and Not Shy

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On March 9, they released their second EP, It'z Me, and the music video for the lead single "Wannabe".[6]

On August 17, they released their third EP, Not Shy, and the music video for the lead single "Not Shy".[7]

2021: Guess Who and Crazy in Love

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On January 21, they released their English debut extended play Not Shy (English Ver.) via Republic Records.[source?]

On March 20, they released the digital single "Trust Me (Midzy)", a song dedicated to their fans.[8]

On April 30, they released their fourth EP, Guess Who, and the music video for the lead single "In the Morning".[9]

On September 1, they debuted in Japan under Warner Music Japan, with the release of the compilation extended play What'z Itzy.[10]

On September 24, they released their first studio album, Crazy in Love, and the music video for the lead single "Loco". B-side tracks "Swipe" and "#Twenty" also had music video releases.[11]

On December 22, they released the Japanese compilation album titled It'z Itzy.[12]

2022: Checkmate and Cheshire

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On April 6, they released the music video for their first Japanese single "Voltage".[13]

On July 15, they released their fifth EP, Checkmate, and the music video for the lead single "Sneakers".[14]

On August 6, they embarked on their first world tour across Asia and North America, the Checkmate World Tour.[15]

On October 5, they released the music video for their second Japanese single "Blah Blah Blah".[16]

On October 21, they released the music video for their first English single "Boys Like You".[17]

On November 30, they released their sixth EP, Cheshire, and the music video for the lead single of the same name.[18]

2023: Kill My Doubt and Ringo

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On July 31, they released their seventh EP, Kill My Doubt, and the music video for the lead single "Cake". B-side tracks "Bet on Me" and "None of My Business" also had music video releases.[19]

On September 18, JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would be taking a hiatus due to anxiety.[source?]

On October 18, they released their first Japanese studio album, Ringo, and the music video for the lead single of the same name.[20]

2024: Born To Be and Gold

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On January 8, they released their second studio album, Born to Be, and the music video for the lead single Untouchable. The album features the first solo tracks for each member of the group.[21]

On February 24, they embarked on their second world tour across Asia, Oceania, the Americas and Europe, the Born to Be World Tour.[22]

On May 15, they released the music video for their third Japanese single Algorhythm.[23]

On July 9, JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would be resuming activities with the group.[24]

On October 15, they released their ninth EP, Gold, and the music video for the lead single of the same name.[25]

On October 27, they released the music video for "Imaginary Friend", the second title track of the Gold EP.

Members

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  • Yeji (예지) – leader, dancer, vocalist, rapper
  • Lia (리아) – vocalist, rapper
  • Ryujin (류진) – rapper, dancer, vocalist
  • Chaeryeong (채령) – dancer, vocalist, rapper
  • Yuna (유나) – dancer, rapper, vocalist

Discography

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Tours

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  • Checkmate World Tour (2022–2023)
  • Born to Be World Tour (2024)

Awards

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Itzy was first K-pop girl group to achieve a "Rookie Grand Slam" by winning all the Rookie of the Year awards at the 34th Golden Disc Awards, 4th Asia Artist Awards, 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards, 2019 Genie Music Awards, 2019 Melon Music Awards, 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and 29th Seoul Music Awards.[26]

Since their debut, they have received several accolades including three Circle Chart Music Awards, three Golden Disc Awards, one MAMA Award, one Melon Music Award and two Seoul Music Awards. They were also nominated for a MTV Europe Music Award and a MTV Video Music Award.

References

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  1. ↑ Herman, Tamar (2019-01-20). "JYP Entertainment Unveils New Girl Group ITZY". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  2. ↑ https://www.kbizoom.com/jyp-explained-the-special-meaning-behind-itzys-name/
  3. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (2019-02-22). "ITZY Make Major Debut on World Digital Song Sales & YouTube Chart With 'Dalla Dalla'". Billboard Pro. Archived from the original on 2021-11-27. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ↑ https://www.koreaboo.com/news/itzy-announce-official-fandom-name/
  5. ↑ Herman, Tamar (2019-07-28). "ITZY Heats Things Up in Fiery New 'Icy' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. ↑ Mamo, Heran (2020-03-09). "Itzy Embrace Who They Really 'Wannabe' in New Self-Love Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  7. ↑ https://www.mtv.com/news/zxekey/itzy-english-not-shy-interview Archived 2024-04-28 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2021/03/26/itzy-drop-fan-dedicated-song-trust-me-midzy-ahead-of-upcoming-album/
  9. ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3dg7g/itzy-kpop-comeback-guess-who-in-the-morning
  10. ↑ https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/301124/20210901/itzy-gears-up-japanese-debut-through-warner-music-japan.htm/
  11. ↑ https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/itzy-crazy-in-love-album-review-loco-3056882
  12. ↑ https://kpopping.com/musicalbum/2021-It-z-Itzy/Dalla-Dalla-Japanese-Ver
  13. ↑ https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/itzy-release-japanese-debut-single-album-voltage-warner-music-japan-jyp-april-2022
  14. ↑ https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/itzy-interview-checkmate-mini-album-sneakers-world-tour-kpop-3271194
  15. ↑ https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/itzy-checkmate-world-tour-dates-cities-venues
  16. ↑ https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/itzy-to-release-second-japanese-single-album-blah-blah-blah-this-october-cant-tie-me-down-jyp-entertainment-2022
  17. ↑ https://www.nme.com/news/music/itzy-boys-like-you-music-video-release-3333273
  18. ↑ https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/itzy-cheshire-review-jyp-entertainment-3361373
  19. ↑ https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/itzy-kill-my-doubt-cake-interview-3475493
  20. ↑ https://thehoneypop.com/2023/10/21/itzy-are-the-heroes-of-their-own-story-in-ringo/
  21. ↑ https://www.nme.com/news/music/itzy-born-to-be-untouchable-album-release-3567023
  22. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (2024-01-25). "ITZY Announce Dates For 2024 Spring/Summer Born To Be World Tour". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  23. ↑ ITZY、日本3rdシングル「Algorhythm」MV撮影から飛び出し“自由な自分”に [ITZY jumps out of Japan 3rd single "Algorhythm" MV shooting and becomes "free self"]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2024-05-15. Archived from the original on 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  24. ↑ https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005112863
  25. ↑ https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000896933
  26. ↑ https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/294665/20200907/these-are-the-only-k-pop-groups-to-achieve-a-rookie-grand-slam-as-of-now-see-their-awards.htm

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