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Chaeryeong
Lee Chae-ryeong (; born June 5, 2001), known mononymously as Chaeryeong, is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019. Early life Lee Chae-ryeong was born on June 5, 2001, in Yongin, South Korea. She is the younger sister of former Iz*One member Lee Chaeyeon. She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied musical theatre, alongside her groupmate Ryujin. Career 2013–2017: Pre-debut In 2013, Chaeryeong appeared as a contestant in the third season of ''K-pop Star'', along with her sister, Chaeyeon. They were both praised for their dancing skills, and soon became trainees at JYP Entertainment. In 2015, Chaeryeong, and her sister participated in Mnet's reality girl group survival show '' Sixteen'', which eventually determined the members of girl group Twice. In 2017, Chaeryeong appeared on the first episode of ''Stray Kids'', alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sixteen (TV Program)
''Sixteen'' (stylized in all caps; ) is a 2015 reality girl group survival show created by JYP Entertainment and Mnet. The show pitted sixteen trainees against one another to secure a spot in the girl group Twice. ''Sixteen'' contestants were assessed not just by their singing and dancing abilities but also their charisma and personality. The show ran from May 5 to July 7 on Mnet for ten episodes. Pre-show promotions Starting on April 13, 2015, JYP Entertainment (JYPE) began releasing profiles of the 16 candidates through Mnet's channel and the official ''Sixteen'' YouTube channel. The contestants were revealed to include two Japanese trainees, one Japanese-American trainee, one Thai trainee, one Korean-Canadian trainee, one Taiwanese trainee and eleven Korean trainees. Some insight on the show's format was given, revealing that seven of the show's contestants were already candidates for the new girl group, while the remaining nine would seek to replace them in the final line-up. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born To Be (EP)
''Born to Be'' is the eighth extended play by the South Korean girl group Itzy. The EP was released on January 8, 2024, through JYP Entertainment, and Republic Records, six months following the release of ''Kill My Doubt'' (2023). Released during Lia (South Korean singer), Lia's hiatus, the EP was promoted by the group as a quartet. Aspiring to explore different genres and styles, ''Born to Be'' sees Itzy explore different genres and styles. Thematically, the EP revolves around the concept of the members being female warriors who embody strength and leave a "lasting expression". ''Born to Be'' consists of ten tracks, led by the single "Untouchable (Itzy song), Untouchable". The EP features the first solo tracks performed by the members of the quintet, with the music videos for each track being released sequentially in the run-up to the EP's release. The album was also supported by pre-release music videos for album tracks "Born to Be" and "Mr. Vampire". Background On July 31, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itzy
Itzy (; Japanese language, Japanese: イッチ; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Yeji (singer), Yeji, Lia (South Korean singer), Lia, Ryujin (rapper), Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. Itzy is recognized for their "teen crush" concept and explore themes of independence and self-love in their music. Itzy debuted on February 12, 2019, with the Single (music), single album ''It'z Different'' and its commercially successful lead single "Dalla Dalla", which peaked at number two on the Circle Digital Chart, the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' K-pop Hot 100, and the US World Digital Song Sales, World Digital Songs chart. It achieved the highest number of views in 24 hours for a K-pop group's debut video and became the best-performing girl group song of the year in South Korea. Itzy was the first K-pop girl group in history to achieve a "Rookie Grand Slam" by winning all the Rookie of the Year awards at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryujin (rapper)
Shin Ryu-jin (; born April 17, 2001), known mononymously as Ryujin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019. Early life Shin Ryu-jin was born on April 17, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea. While in middle school, she was cast by JYP Entertainment at a Got7 concert. She attended highschool at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied Musical Theatre, alongside her groupmate Chaeryeong. Career 2017: Pre-debut In 2017, Ryujin appeared on the reality competition ''MixNine''. She also participated on the first episode of ''Stray Kids'', alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. In the same year, she featured in BTS' "Love Yourself" highlight reel, alongside groupmate Yuna, and appeared in the political crime drama film, '' The King''. 2019–present: Debut with Itzy On February 12, 2019, Ryujin officially debuted as a member of Itzy, with the release of their first sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanlim Multi Art School
Hanlim Multi Art School () is an arts high school located in Songpa District in Seoul, South Korea. History Hanlim School was founded on 3 March 1962, with Lee Hyeon-man being appointed school principal. In 2009, it became the Hanlim Multi Arts High School. It is known as one of the schools attended by current and future members of the South Korean entertainment industry, alongside the School of Performing Arts Seoul and Lila Art High School. Due to the fame of some of their students, the school is sometimes the subject of press attention, especially during graduation ceremonies. Departments * Broadcasting & Entertainment Department * Musical Theatre Department * Practical Dance Department * Applied Music Department * Fashion Model Department * Film Making Department Notable alumni * Baek Ye-rin * Cha Eun-woo * Cho Seung-youn (aka "Woodz") * Cho Yi-hyun * Choi Bo-min * Choi Hyun-wook * Choi Ye-na * Choi Yu-jin * Chou Tzu-yu * Giuk * Go Yoon-hwan (aka "Ryeoun") ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universe Ticket
''Universe Ticket'' () is a 2023–2024 South Korean reality competition show created by SBS. It was intended to form an eight-member girl group with a contract of 2 years and 6 months. The final group, UNIS, debuted under F&F Entertainment, a newly established entertainment company related to the clothing brand of the same name, F&F. The show aired on SBS TV from November 18, 2023, to January 17, 2024, every Friday at 18:00 ( KST) for the first episode, then changed to 17:00 (KST) time slot for the second episode, before it changed to Wednesday (December 6) at 22:40 (KST) onwards. A second season named '' Universe League'' features an all male contestants with a different format that aired starting November 2024. Production Conception and development ''Universe Ticket'' is a South Korean reality television show that features 82 contestants competing for a chance to debut in a global K-pop girl group. The program includes a series of missions and evaluations designed to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Chae-yeon (singer, Born 2000)
Lee Chae-yeon (; born January 11, 2000) is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One. On October 12, 2022, she made her solo debut with the release of her first EP '' Hush Rush''. Early life Lee Chae-yeon was born on January 11, 2000, in Yongin, South Korea. She is the older sister of Itzy member Chaeryeong. Career 2013–2017: ''K-pop Star 3'' and ''Sixteen'' In 2013, Lee appeared as a contestant in the third season of ''K-pop Star'', along with her sister, Chaeryeong. They were both praised for their dancing skills, and soon became trainees at JYP Entertainment. In 2015, Lee participated in Mnet's reality survival show '' Sixteen'', which eventually determined the members of girl group Twice. After being eliminated in the 3rd episode, she left JYP Entertainment to join WM Entertainment. 2018–2021: ''Produce 48'', Iz*One, and solo activities On June 15, 2018, Lee represented WM Entertainment o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeji (singer)
Hwang Ye-ji (; 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 solo extended play (EP), ''Air'', in March 2025. Early life Hwang Ye-ji was born on May 26, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Jeonju. While in elementary school, she wished to be a singer. Her older sister inspired her to start dancing, which led her to take an interest in the art form and join a local dance group. She attended high school at Jeonju Commercial Information High School. 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". In the same year, she made a cameo appearance in episode 8 of ''Second 20s''. In 2017, Yeji appeared on the first episode of ''Stray Kids'', alongside her future groupmates Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. In 2018, Yeji participated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stray Kids (TV Program)
''Stray Kids'' () was a 2017 reality show created by JYP Entertainment and Mnet. It was a male idol debut project with the concept of "trainees versus JYP", the goal of which being the survival of all nine members to debut as a team. It was broadcast on Mnet from October 17 to December 19, 2017, on Tuesdays at 23:00 ( KST) timeslot for ten episodes. Background and concept In late July 2017, it was reported that JYP Entertainment (JYPE), was set to premiere a new season of their 2015 reality show '' Sixteen'' - which debuted ''Twice'' - in the second half of the year. However, it was revealed the next month that the agency would launch a male idol debut project with a completely different concept from ''Sixteen''. The show began airing in October 2017 and the line up of the group was finalized in December, with the group having their official debut showcase in March 2018. Rather than individuals surviving to form a team, the team was pre-selected and trainees would perform self-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalla Dalla
"Dalla Dalla" () is the debut single by South Korean girl group Itzy. The song was released to digital outlets as the lead single from their debut single album, '' It'z Different'', on February 12, 2019, through JYP Entertainment. Written and composed by the music production group Galactika, the song is a "fusion" track that includes elements of EDM, hip hop, electropop, and house. Lyrically, "Dalla Dalla" revolves around themes of individuality, empowerment and self-confidence. "Dalla Dalla" received mixed reviews from music critics, many of whom compared the concept and style to that of other K-pop girl groups, but praised Itzy's performance. Commercially, the song peaked at number two on both the Gaon Digital Chart and the ''Billboard'' K-pop Hot 100. Nine months after release, the song was certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for achieving 100 million streams. The song's music video, which was pre-released on YouTube, became the most-viewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' () is a daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language, Korean-language daily. It is the oldest active daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group in 2015. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Description The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The paper is not to be confused with ''The Korea Daily News'', a 1904 to 1910 newspaper which briefly ran under the title ''Korea Times''. It is also unrelated to another paper by Lee Myo-muk, Ha Kyong-tok and Kim Yong-ui in September 1945. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circle Chart
The Circle Chart (), previously known as the Gaon Music Chart or the Gaon Chart (), tabulates the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in South Korea. Founded in 2010, it is produced by the Korea Music Content Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. History Gaon Chart was launched in February 2010 by the Korea Music Content Association, under the sponsorship of the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, with the aim to create a domestic national chart similar to the ''Billboard'' charts of the United States and the Oricon charts of Japan. The word ''gaon'', which means 'middle' or 'center' in Korean, was chosen to represent fairness and reliability. The chart started tracking sales from the beginning of that year. A small awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the launch ceremony on February 23, at the Westin Chosun hotel in Seoul. Girl group Girls' Generation was awarded the Top Artist of Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
