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Born | Hwang Ye-ji May 26, 2000 Seoul, South Korea |
🏫 Education | Jeonju Geunyeong Middle School |
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Hwang Ye-ji (Hangul: 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.
Early life[edit]
Yeji was born on May 26, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea, but she grew up in the southwestern city of Jeonju.[1][2][3] She started dancing in fifth grade, and when she was in eighth grade she took dancing "seriously."[3]
Career[edit]
2015–2018: Pre-debut[edit]
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 in the same year. Later in 2017, she appeared publicly for the first time as a guest on Stray Kids with other group members including Chaeryeong, Ryujin and Yuna as members of a pre-debut group. Yeji first rose to domestic fame when she appeared on the South Korean competition show The Fan, where she ranked first on the South Korea search engine Naver.[5] Following her stint on the show, Junho of 2PM described her as "JYP's secret weapon". Yeji spent about three years as a trainee, before debuting in 2019 as part of Itzy.[6][3][7][8]
2019–present: Debut with Itzy[edit]
On February 12, 2019, Yeji made her debut as a member of Itzy.[9] The group debuted with the single album It'z Different, led by the single "Dalla Dalla".[10] In 2022,Yeji, along with Ryujin, participated on a remix of Bebe Rexha's 2022 single "Break My Heart Myself", released on July 29.[11][12]
In November 2023, Yeji, alongside bandmate Chaeryeong, appeared as mentors on the SBS reality survival series Universe Ticket.[13]
Public image[edit]
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."[14][15] gaining the moniker of (Hangul: 매력적 캣츠아이) (charming cat) in the South Korean media.[16][17][18][19]
Discography[edit]
As a featured artist[edit]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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US World | |||
"Break My Heart Myself"[20] (Bebe Rexha along with Ryujin) |
2022 | N/A | non-album single |
Composition credits[edit]
Year | Artist | Song | Album | Lyricist | Composition | Ref. | ||
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Credited | With | Credited | With | |||||
2024 | Herself | "Crown on My Head" | Born to Be | Friday (Galactika),Jvde (Galactika) | War of Stars (Galactika),,Pablo (Galactika),Woobin | [21] |
Videography[edit]
Music videos[edit]
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Crown On My Head" | 2023 | Unknown | [22][23] |
Filmography[edit]
Television series[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Second 20s | Cameo | Appeared on episodes 8th and 9th as a member of the street dance crew | [24] |
Television shows[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | Stray Kids | Cameo | Appeared on episode one with Team Girls | [25] |
2018 | The Fan | Contestant | Eliminated in the fifth episode. | [26] |
2023 | Universe Ticket | Mentor | [27] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "[ #예지 ] 🖤 – #Yeji solo live". V Live. January 24, 2020. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Lee, Jeong-beom (February 13, 2019). "[현장] 있지(ITZY) 황예지-신류진-이채령-신유나-리아, 선대 JYP 걸그룹 데뷔곡 커버 댄스로 눈길" [On-site] Hwang Ye-ji - Shin Ryu-jin - Lee Chae-ryeong - Shin Yuna - Lia of ITZY, attract attention with the cover dance of the debut song of the previous JYP girl group]. Top Star News (in 한국어). Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Jack, Lau (February 1, 2020). "Itzy's Yeji: she hated dancing once and soccer was her plan B". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ↑ Hong, Seung-han (January 21, 2019). "JYP, 5인조 걸그룹 'ITZY' 데뷔 확정...류진-예지-채령-리아-유나 멤버 공개" [JYP confirms debut of 5-member girl group 'ITZY'... Ryujin - Yeji - Chaeryeong - Lia - Yuna members revealed]. Sports Seoul (in 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Naver. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Yeo, Gladys (August 7, 2023). "Hear ITZY's Yeji cover Coldplay and BTS' 'My Universe'". NME. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Son, Hwa-sin; Lee, Jeong-min (February 12, 2019). "'괴물신인' 꿈꾸는 걸그룹 ITZY에게 박진영이 건넨 조언" [Park Jin Young's advice to aspiring 'monster rookie' girl group ITZY]. OhMyStar News (in 한국어). Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Lago, Amanda (2022-06-28). "LISTEN: Bebe Rexha drops preview of collaboration with ITZY". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Kim, Na-yul (July 21, 2019). "있지 예지, 매력적인 고양이상..홀리는 눈매" [ITZY Yeji, charming cat figure. bewitching eyes]. Herald POP (in 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Kim, Chang-hyun (January 20, 2023). "있지 예지 '한복 입은 고양이 미녀'[★화보]" [ITZY Yeji 'Cat Beauty in Hanbok' [★pictorial]]. Star News (in 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ↑ ITZY YEJI "Crown On My Head" M/V (Music video) (in 한국어). JYP Entertainment. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Yeo, Gladys (2023-12-20). "ITZY's Yeji oozes confidence in music video for solo song, 'Crown On My Head'". NME. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ "있지(ITZY)예지도 살 진짜 많이 뺐구나." [ITZY Yeji really lost a lot of weight]. Nate Pann (in 한국어). April 7, 2020. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on August 8, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 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 한국어). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Lim, Jeong-won (November 16, 2023). "Universe Ticket' will be the key to eight girls' K-pop idol dreams". Korea JoongAng Daily (in 한국어). Retrieved November 18, 2023 – via Naver.
External links[edit]
- Media related to Hwang Ye-ji at Wikimedia Commons
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