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In this Korean name, the family name is Hwang.
Yeji
Yeji in August 2023
Born
Hwang Ye-ji

(2000-05-26) May 26, 2000 (age 24)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationJeonju Geunyeong Middle School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
황예지
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHwang Ye-ji
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 a member and leader of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.[1][2]

Early life

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Yeji was born on May 26, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea, but she grew up in the southwestern city of Jeonju. She started dancing in fifth grade, but it wasn’t until eighth grade that she took dancing seriously. Yeji went back to Seoul in 2015 in order to follow her dream of becoming an artist.[3]

Career

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2015–2018: Pre-debut

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In December 2015, Yeji auditioned for JYP Entertainment, one of the songs that she auditioned with was Jessi's 2015 song "ssenunni".[4]She ended up joining the company as trainee the same year.[5]

Later in 2017, she appeared publicly for the first time as a guest on Stray Kids along her group mates.[6]

It wasn’t until 2018 when Yeji first rose to domestic fame in 2018 when she appeared on the South Korean competition show The Fan, where she ranked first on the South Korea search engine Naver.[7] Following her stint on the show, Junho of 2PM described her as "JYP's secret weapon". [8][9]

Yeji spent three years as a trainee, before debuting in 2019 as part of Itzy.[10][11]

2019–present: Debut with Itzy

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Main article: Itzy

On February 12, 2019, Yeji made her debut in Itzy as leader and main dancer.[12] The group debuted with the single album It'z Different, led by the single "Dalla Dalla".[13]

On March 19, 2021, Yeji became the 5th artist/dancer to appear in the Studio Choom series Artist of The Month, covering River (Bishop Briggs song).[14][15] She earn one trophy by Studio Choom, 3 NYX awards, everything thanks to her versatility as she explored Jazz, Hip-Hop and Modern Dance styles in this performance.[16] [17][18]

In 2022, Yeji, along with Ryujin, participated on a remix of Bebe Rexha's 2022 single "Break My Heart Myself", released on July 29.[19][20]

In November 2023, Yeji, alongside bandmate Chaeryeong, appeared as mentors on the SBS reality survival series Universe Ticket.[21]

During early 2024, Yeji unveiled her solo debut track “Crown On My Head“ as part of ITZY’s BORNT TO BE album. The song was pick as one of the best Kpop B-Sides for the first half of 2024 by Genius Korea landing on the 8th spot.[22]

Artistry and Public Image

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Durning 2023, in an interview with WKorea, Yeji talked about her rookie years. How she has been able not get lost in the process of growth. While people tried to dictate her evolution by questioning her dancing style/technique; she knew to have found the key to keep herself afloat within industry. Yeji describes herself as ever-changing, someone who never stops learning, who is not set in one thing. A dancer who is versatile, strong, sharp, gentle, a mix of everything she enjoys and challenges herself with.[23]

Yeji’s detailed dancing skills have being acknowledged by performing/art schools in South Korea. Her name pops up along Jimin from BTS. Used as a model to motivate young talent as well as those chasing a masters in the performing arts field. They describe her as “a performer who can dance from her toes to the tip of her hairs”.[24]

Yeji is known for being one of the female idols who have "a cat-like appearance," which Harpers Bazaar describes her as the "standard" of a cat's eyes, "because of her slender face shape, eyes without double eyelids, and detailed features [that] make people think of an agile cat."[25][26] gaining the moniker of (Korean: 매력적 캣츠아이) (charming cat) in the South Korean media.[27][28][29][30]

Discography

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For Yeji's discography with Itzy, see Itzy discography.
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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
World
"Break My Heart Myself"[31]
(Bebe Rexha along with Ryujin) 		2022 — Non-album single

Composition credits

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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 [32]

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) 		[33][34]

Filmography

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

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Second 20s Cameo Appeared on episodes 8th and 9th as a member of the street dance crew [35]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Cameo Appeared on episode one with Team Girls [36]
2018 The Fan Contestant Eliminated in the fifth episode. [37]
2023 Universe Ticket Mentor [38]

References

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  1. ^ Tamondong, Hanna (April 30, 2021). "*Everything* You Need To Know About The Members Of The K-Pop Girl Group, ITZY". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "'괴물신인' 꿈꾸는 걸그룹 ITZY에게 박진영이 건넨 조언". 오마이스타 (in Korean). 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  3. ^ "Itzy's Yeji: she hated dancing once and soccer was her plan B". South China Morning Post. 2020-02-01. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  4. ^ KOCOWA TV (2021-10-05). Yeji reenacts her JYP audition to Jessie’s SSENUNNI [Showterview with Jessi Ep 69]. Retrieved 2024-09-01 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Mobidic (September 30, 2021). [EN]★쇼터뷰 이번엔 JYP 입성★ 제시를 완전 미치게 만든! 출구없는 있지(ITZY)의 컴백 인터뷰!《제시의 쇼!터뷰》 EP.69 by 모비딕 Mobidic [It made Jessi crazy! ITZY's comeback interview!《Showterview with Jessi》 EP.69] (Television production) (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  6. ^ 배찌 (2019-02-18). Stray Kids ITZY Cut Ryujin, Yuna, Yeji, Chaeryeong. Retrieved 2024-08-27 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ eclipse01 (2018-12-02). "JYP Trainee Hwang Yeji Causes A Stir With Unexpected Results On "The Fan"". Soompi. Retrieved 2024-09-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  9. ^ 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]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  10. ^ Lee, Deok-haeng (January 28, 2019). "ITZY 예지, 첫 티저 이미지 공개...시크&도도 비주얼" [ITZY Yeji releases first teaser image...chic & dodo visuals]. Xsports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Park, Soo-in (January 21, 2019). "'더팬' 아쉬움 남긴 황예지, ITZY로 'JYP 비밀병기' 입증할까[뮤직와치]" [Hwang Ye-ji, who left regrets in 'The Fan', will prove 'JYP's secret weapon' with ITZY [Music Watch]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  12. ^ "JYP Entertainment Unveils New Girl Group ITZY". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  13. ^ "'괴물신인' 꿈꾸는 걸그룹 ITZY에게 박진영이 건넨 조언". OhmyStar (in Korean). February 12, 2019. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  14. ^ "JYP's Secret Weapon: Studio Choom Dubs Yeji, Leader Of ITZY, As 'Artist Of The Month'". koreaportal. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  15. ^ 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 Korean). Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  16. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예 l YEJI 3-crown Winner". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  17. ^ 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 Korean). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  18. ^ 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 Korean). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  19. ^ Lago, Amanda (2022-06-28). "LISTEN: Bebe Rexha drops preview of collaboration with ITZY". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  20. ^ Yeo, Gladys (2022-07-22). "Bebe Rexha announces release date for 'Break My Heart Myself' remix with K-pop girl group ITZY". NME. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ "YEJI lands on top 10 Best K-Pop B-Sides of 2024 So Far". Genius. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  23. ^ 권은경 (2023-03-21). "(Itzy) 예지의 좌우명은? YEJI talks about artistry and the future". W korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  24. ^ "Korean Boarding Art School Official NV 디테일한 코레오그래피의 아이돌은?!". 네이버 블로그 | 한국방송예술진흥원 블로그 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  25. ^ Jae, Hye-yoon (January 9, 2023). "K-pop을 점령한 '고양이 상' 여돌은 누구?" [Who are the female idols who have taken over K-pop?]. Harpers Bazaar (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  26. ^ Ahn, Seoyeon (November 16, 2022). "강아지상 vs 고양이상 매력 포인트 대 탐구, 나는 어느 쪽에 더 가까울까?" [Puppy vs Cat What is your preference?]. Allure (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  27. ^ Kim, Na-yul (July 21, 2019). "있지 예지, 매력적인 고양이상..홀리는 눈매" [ITZY Yeji, charming cat figure. bewitching eyes]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  28. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (November 11, 2022). "ITZY 예지 맞아 뱅헤어로 완성한 러블리 고양이상 매력" [ITZY Yeji. The charm of a lovely cat with bangs]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  29. ^ Jeong, Ah-hyun (August 6, 2019). "ITZY 예지, 매력적인 눈매...'고양이상의 정석' [★해시태그]" [ITZY Yeji, charming eyes... 'The standard cat image' [★hashtag]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  30. ^ Kim, Chang-hyun (January 20, 2023). "있지 예지 '한복 입은 고양이 미녀'[★화보]" [ITZY Yeji 'Cat Beauty in Hanbok' [★pictorial]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  31. ^ 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 July 29, 2022.
  32. ^ Cho, Seong-woon (December 2, 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 Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  33. ^ ITZY YEJI "Crown On My Head" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via YouTube.
  34. ^ @hattrick_kr (December 27, 2023). "YEJI - Crown On My Head". Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Instagram.
  35. ^ "있지(ITZY)예지도 살 진짜 많이 뺐구나." [ITZY Yeji really lost a lot of weight]. Nate Pann (in Korean). April 7, 2020. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  36. ^ Bae, Jae-ryun (February 6, 2019). ""있지는 달라달라" ITZY, 데뷔곡 '달라달라' 트랙 리스트 공개" [ITZY IS DALLA DALLA" ITZY, Debut Song 'DALLA DALLA' Track List Revealed]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 8, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  37. ^ 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 Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  38. ^ Lim, Jeong-won (November 16, 2023). "Universe Ticket' will be the key to eight girls' K-pop idol dreams". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2023 – via Naver.
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