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Draft:Yeji (singer)

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 23)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationJeonju Geunyeong Middle School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
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.

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

Main article: Itzy

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 (Korean: 매력적 캣츠아이) (charming cat) in the South Korean media.[16][17][18][19]

Discography edit

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

As a featured artist edit

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"[20]
(Bebe Rexha along with Ryujin) 		2022 — Non-album single

Composition credits edit

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   Friday (Galactika),Jvde (Galactika)   War of Stars (Galactika),,Pablo (Galactika),Woobin [21]

Videography edit

Music videos edit

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Crown On My Head" 2023 Un­known [22][23]

Filmography edit

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

Television series edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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.
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

  1. ^ "[ #예지 ] 🖤 – #Yeji solo live". V Live. January 24, 2020. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  2. ^ 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 Korean). Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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 Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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 Korean). Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  11. ^ Lago, Amanda (2022-06-28). "LISTEN: Bebe Rexha drops preview of collaboration with ITZY". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ ITZY YEJI "Crown On My Head" M/V (Music video) (in Korean). JYP Entertainment. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ "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.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ 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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