Yeji (singer)
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Hwang Ye-ji (Korean: 황예지; born May 26, 2000), known mononymously as Yeji, is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is the leader of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019. Yeji released her debut extended play (EP), Air, in March 2025.
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Early Life
Hwang Ye-ji was born on May 26, 2000,[1] in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Jeonju.[2] While in elementary school she took an interest in dancing, and joined a local dance group.[3] She attended high school at Jeonju Commercial Information High School.[4]
Career
2015–2018: Pre-debut
In 2015, Yeji passed her audition to join JYP Entertainment as a trainee by performing Twice's song "Like Ooh-Ahh".[5] In 2017, Yeji appeared on the first episode of Stray Kids, alongside her future groupmates Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.[6] In 2018, Yeji participated in SBS' The Fan, where she was referred to as "JYP’s Secret Weapon".[7]
2019–present: Itzy and solo debut
Yeji officially debuted with Itzy in February 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and a music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla".[8] In December 2023, Yeji released a music video for her solo track "Crown On My Head".[9] In December 2024, Yeji released her first OST, "Think about you", for the romantic comedy series Love Your Enemy.[10]
In January 2025, it was announced that Yeji was preparing for her solo debut.[11] In March, Yeji released her first EP, Air, and a music video for its lead single of the same name.
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Discography
See the main article: Itzy
Extended plays
Composition credits
Soundtrack Appearances
Videography
Television shows
References
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