LIA (VALKYRIE)

LIA during CHECKMATE's era

**LIA** born Choi Jisu (최지수) on July 21, 2001 is a South Korean singer, and actress born in South Korea. She was the lead vocalist of VALKYRIE formed in 2018 by Virtual Entertainment as their first girl group.

LIA was the first member of VALKYRIE to pursue a solo career, releasing her first solo album WAY2URHEART on April 6, 2020. Centered as a Dance Pop release, the album debuted in the top 10 of every major chart around the world, while the single debuted in the top 5 of every major chart besides the US Billboard Hot 100 where it debuted at #82.

LIA is one of the brand ambassadors for the brand *Burberry, and formally* VALKYRIE.

In July of 2025, it was confirmed she did not resign to Virtual Entertainment as of late, she has signed to JYP Entertainment as a soloist with her current stage name.

### Career

#### Pre-debut & Trainee

She used to live in Toronto, Canada. She previously auditioned for SM Entertainment hence why she was moved to Virtual Entertainment however she never signed to SM and instead chose to wait, which lead to all of the moving.

#### VALKYRIE (2018-2025)

LIA is the main promotional member of the group, often seen promoting with YUNA at conventions, and meetings with fans at various events. LIA is also one of the main faces of the group. In 2018, following their release of ENDLESS - The 1st Mini Album, LIA requested time off due to an injury outside of idol activities. She returned alongside the group with the promotion of SO HOT, and has since continued her activities within the group. In 2022, LIA announced mid tour, she adopted a puppy and has since made an Instagram sponsored by VALKYRIE where she occasionally posts the picture of her pet.

### WAY2URHEART - The 1st Solo Album & Studio Exclusive Release (2020-2022)

Confirmed in January, three members of VALKYRIE would begin their solo adventures releasing solo albums. LIA was the first to release, and she chose to aim her project around a dance pop release. She chose the producers and writers to be herself, frequent VALKYRIE collaborator Max Martin and 9th Wonder.

On release, the album was met with great acclaim with many praising LIA's vocals and her ability to fit the versatile vibe of the album. Accompanied on the album was the B-Side featuring Britney Spears titled "Don't Walk Over Me". The album debuted with sales exceeding 1,012,312 sales worldwide and as of December 11, 2023 having sold 4,064,309 units.

The album was later re-released in studio format on April 24, 2023 with two additional tracks selling 1,199,358 units first week. It has since sold 4,959,158 units as of December 11, 2023 and has surpassed the original EP with streams and sales. Streamies list that the studio album has been streamed over 758,903,674 times. The album however has not out peaked the previous release, but it is LIA's second top 10 entree on the US Billboard 200, and her 2nd Gaon #1.

On release, the single sold 389,513 units around the world becoming one of the worst selling songs first week for an artist from Virtual Entertainment. The single became LIA's first entree on the US Billboard Hot 100 with the single peaking at #42. Elsewhere, the single peaked at #3 in Canada, UK and Europe. The single peaked #2 in Oceania. The single peaked #1 in Latin America, and #4 in Asia becoming the first by a VALKYRIE artist not to enter #1 on the MelOn chart or earn an All Kill.

### Discography

Album(s)

1. WAY2URHEART - The 1st Solo Album (2020)
2. WAY2URHEART - The 1st Full Album (2023)

Single(s)

1. WAY2URHEART - Single Release (2020)