Lia (South Korean singer)

Lia (; born Choi Ji-su on July 21, 2000) is a South Korean singer. She is a member of the girl group Itzy, which was formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.

Early life
Lia was born on July 21, 2000, in Incheon, South Korea. While in elementary school, she moved to Toronto, Canada. She later returned to South Korea and attended North London Collegiate School in Jeju. In 2017, she passed an audition for JYP Entertainment and trained for two years. She graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul.

Career
2019–present: Itzy and solo activities

Lia debuted with Itzy in 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the lead single "Dalla Dalla". In 2022, she released her solo song "Always Be Your Star" for the TV show The Red Sleeve. Later, she sang "Blue Flower" for Alchemy of Souls. In 2023, she released "One Hundred Love" for Dr. Romantic. 

In September, it was announced that Lia would go on hiatus to focus on her health. During this time, she co-wrote and released "Blossom" for her fans, which is featured on Itzy's EP Born to Be.

In 2024, Lia returned to Itzy after recovering and resumed activities with the group. She also sang "Why Not" for the TV show The Fiery Priest, and "Woodahe" for The Tale of Lady Ok. In 2025, she released "One Day" for Ms. Incognito. 

 Music 
For Lia's music with Itzy, see Itzy's music
Solo songs
 "Blossom" (2024, co-written by Lia), from Born to Be (Itzy)
 Soundtrack appearances 
 "Always Be Your Star" (2022), from The Red Sleeve OST
 "Blue Flower" (2022), from Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow OST
 "One Hundred Love" (2023), from Dr. Romantic 3 OST
 "Why Not" (2024), from The Fiery Priest 2 OST
 "Woodahe" (2024, with Choo Young-woo), from The Tale of Lady Ok OST
 "One Day" (2025), from Ms. Incognito OST
 "How I Love You" (2026), from Idol I OST

References

Category:Itzy members
Category:JYP Entertainment artists
Category:South Korean singers
Category:K-pop singers
Category:2000 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Incheon
Category:J-pop singers