Itzy

**Itzy** (; 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. 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

The group's name, Itzy, is based on the Korean word _itji_ (), meaning "to have". The members say it shows they have everything their fans want.

### 2015–2019: How the group began

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". In July, their fans were given the name Midzy (믿지), based on the Korean word _midji_ (믿어), meaning "trust". That same month, they released their first EP, _It'z Icy_, with the lead single "Icy". In their first year, they became the first girl group to win all five major Rookie of the Year awards in South Korea.

### 2020–2021: US tour and music in Japan

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". 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.

In 2021, they released an English version of _Not Shy._ They also shared the song "Trust Me (Midzy)" to thank their fans. In April, they released their fourth EP, _Guess Who_, with the lead single "In the Morning". Later, they released their first EP in Japan, _What'z Itzy._ 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". At the end of the year, they released a Japanese compilation album called _It'z Itzy_, which included a collection of their earlier songs.

### 2022–2023: World tour and Lia's hiatus

In 2022, Itzy released their first Japanese single "Voltage". Later, they released their fifth EP, _Checkmate_, with the lead single "Sneakers". They also started their first world tour, called the Checkmate World Tour_,_ with shows in Asia and North America. In the same year, the group released their second Japanese single, "Blah Blah Blah", their first English single, "Boys Like You",  and their sixth EP, _Cheshire_.

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". 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".

### 2024–present: Solo songs and Lia's return

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. They then started their second world tour, called the Born to Be World Tour, performing in Asia, Oceania, the Americas, and Europe. Later, they released their third Japanese single "Algorhythm". Lia returned to the group after recovering. 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".

In 2025, the group released their tenth EP, _Girls Will Be Girls_, with the lead single of the same name. In September, it was announced that all members of the group had renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment. In October, they released their second Japanese studio album, _Collector,_ with the lead single "Rock & Roll". In November, they released their eleventh EP, _Tunnel Vision_, with the lead single of the same name.

## Members

- Yeji () – leader, dancer, vocalist
- Lia () – vocalist
- Ryujin () – rapper, dancer, vocalist
- Chaeryeong () – dancer, vocalist
- Yuna () – dancer, rapper, vocalist

### Korean albums

- _Crazy in Love_ (2021)

### Japanese albums

- _Ringo_ (2023)
- _Collector_ (2025)

### EPs

- _It'z Icy_ (2019)
- _It'z Me_ (2020)
- _Not Shy_ (2020)
- _Guess Who_ (2021)
- _Checkmate_ (2022)
- _Cheshire_ (2022)
- _Kill My Doubt_ (2023)
- _Born to Be_ (2024)
- _Gold_ (2024)
- _Girls Will Be Girls_ (2025)
- _Tunnel Vision_ (2025)

### Single albums

- _It'z Different_ (2019)

## Tours

- Checkmate World Tour (2022–2023)
- Born to Be World Tour (2024)
- Tunnel Vision (2026)

## Infobox (musical artist)

- **name**: Itzy
- **image**: 251110 ITZY.png
- **alt**: Image of Itzy
- **caption**: Itzy in 2025. From left to right: Yeji (singer), Yeji, Lia (South Korean singer), Lia, Ryujin (rapper), Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna (South Korean singer), Yuna
- **origin**: Seoul, South Korea
- **years active**: –present
- **image size**: 300
- **current members**: * Yeji (singer), Yeji
* Lia (South Korean singer), Lia
* Ryujin (rapper), Ryujin
* Chaeryeong
* Yuna (South Korean singer), Yuna