Chaeryeong
Chaeryeong | |
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Born | Lee Chae-ryeong June 5, 2001 Yongin, South Korea |
Education | Hanlim Multi Art School |
Occupations |
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Relatives | Lee Chae-yeon (sister) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2019–present |
Labels | JYP |
Member of | Itzy |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 이채령 |
RR | I Chaeryeong |
MR | I Ch'aeryŏng |
Signature | |
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Lee Chae-ryeong (Korean: 이채령; 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
[edit]Lee Chae-ryeong was born on June 5, 2001,[1] in Yongin, South Korea. She is the younger sister of singer Lee Chaeyeon, who was a member of the girl group Iz*One.[2] She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied musical theatre alongside Ryujin.[3]
Career
[edit]2013–2017: Pre-debut
[edit]In 2013, Chaeryeong appeared as a contestant on the third season of K-pop Star alongside her sister Chaeyeon.[4][5] Both were praised for their dancing skills and soon became trainees at JYP Entertainment.[6][7] In 2015, the sisters participated in Mnet's reality girl group survival show Sixteen, which determined the lineup for the girl group Twice.[8] In 2017, she appeared in the first episode of Stray Kids alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and Yuna.[9]
2019–present: Debut with Itzy
[edit]Chaeryeong officially debuted with Itzy in February 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the music video for its lead single Dalla Dalla.[10] In August 2021, she was selected as Studio Choom's "Artist of the Month" and performed a solo dance cover of Camila Cabello's "Cry for Me".[11]
In June 2023, she featured on the track "Doremifasolatido" from Lee Chan-hyuk's album Umbrella.[12] In November, Chaeryeong and groupmate Yeji appeared as mentors on SBS's reality survival series Universe Ticket.[13] On December 25, she released the music video for "Mine", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born to Be.[14][15] The song debuted at number 51 on the Circle Download Chart.[16] On December 19, 2024, she released her first OST "21" for the series Who Is She.[17]
Other ventures
[edit]Fashion
[edit]In March 2023, Chaeryeong made her solo fashion debut with a pictorial in Marie Claire Korea.[18] Later, in November, she featured in Elle Korea's December 2023 issue, showcasing stylish and sophisticated looks.[19]
Philanthropy
[edit]In March 2025, Chaeryeong donated ₩20 million to support victims and firefighters affected by wildfires in Ulsan, North Gyeongsang, and South Gyeongsang. The donation was made through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and the Korea Fire Officers' Mutual Aid Association.[20]
Discography
[edit]Songs
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR DL [16] | |||
"Mine" | 2024 | 51 | Born to Be |
Soundtrack appearances
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR DL [21] | |||
"21" | 2024 | 138 | Who is She OST |
As a featured artist
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Doremifasolatido" (도레미파솔라티도) (with Lee Chanhyuk of AKMU) |
2023 | Umbrella |
Songwriting credits
[edit]All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[22]
Year | Artist | Song | Album | Lyricist | Composition | Ref. | ||
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Credited | With | Credited | With | |||||
2024 | Herself | "Mine" | Born to Be | ![]() |
Selah | ![]() |
Lee Woo-bin "collapsedone", Justin Reinstein, Anna Timgren | [23][24] |
Videography
[edit]Music videos
[edit]Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Mine" | 2023 | Lee Hye-sung, Ha Jeong-hoon (Hattrick) |
[25] |
Filmography
[edit]Television shows
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2013–2014 | K-pop Star 3 | Contestant | [26] |
2015 | Sixteen | [27] | |
2017 | Stray Kids | Participant | [9] |
2023 | Universe Ticket | Mentor | [28] |
Web shows
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Ref |
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2023 | Chaeryeong goes to K University | Host | [29] |
2024 | Chaeryeong Making Friends | [30] | |
2025 | Life Update | [31] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Itzy Profile". JYP Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Song, Oh-jeong (June 16, 2019). 아이즈원 채연-있지 채령, 'K팝 스타' 출연 당시 채채자매...막내 동생도 있어? [IZ*ONE Chaeyeon and Itzy Chaeryeong, the Chae Chae sisters when they appeared on 'K-Pop Star'... Do you have a youngest brother?]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (February 7, 2020). 있지(ITZY) 류진-채령, 고교 졸업 "10대 마지막 시원섭섭, 좋은 활동 기대" [ITZY's Ryujin-Chaeryeong graduated from high school "Siwon-seop, the last in their teens, looking forward to good activities"]. Spotv News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Yu-Jin (September 1, 2018). 이채연, 케이팝스타3→식스틴→프로듀스48 '아이즈원'.. 3번 만에 드디어 데뷔 [Lee Chae-yeon, K-pop Star 3 → Sixteen → Produce 48 'IZ*ONE'... Finally debuting after 3 attempts]. The Kookje Daily News (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "JYP newbies ITZY shine with stunning debut: Girl group is all about making fans develop crushes on them". Korea JoongAng Daily. February 12, 2019. Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (December 1, 2013). 'K팝★3' 타고난 댄서 자매 등장..심사위원 극찬 ['K-Pop★3' Natural Dancer Sisters Appear... Highly Praised by Judges]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "[V Report] ITZY's Yuna, Chaeryeong share how they got into JYP Entertainment". Kpop Herald. December 8, 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Ho-jung, Won (April 29, 2015). "'Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on April 13, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Park, Soo-in (October 17, 2017). '스트레이키즈' 이채령 "'K팝스타' 출신, 인기는 없다" [Stray Kids' Lee Chae-ryeong "From 'K-Pop Star', Not Popular"]. Herald Pop. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Tamondong, Hanna (April 30, 2021). "*Everything* You Need To Know About The Members Of The K-Pop Girl Group, ITZY". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ STUDIO CHOOM [스튜디오 춤] (August 14, 2021). [Artist Of The Month] 'Cry for Me' covered by ITZY CHAERYEONG (채령) | August 2021 (4K). Retrieved July 30, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kim, Min-ji (June 28, 2023). 이찬혁비디오, 오늘 프로젝트 '우산' 공개...임시완→채령 참여 [Lee Chan-hyuk Video, Project 'Umbrella' Released Today... Im Si-wan → Chae-ryeong Participation]. News1. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'Born To Be' stars ITZY pushes envelope with new release". The Korea Times. January 9, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (January 10, 2024). "Listen to ITZY's Chaeryeong cover Sabrina Carpenter's 'Nonsense'". NME. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Download Chart – Week 2 of 2024". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ '800만 돌파' 원작 영화 드라마로 찾아온다. www.mdilbo.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "ITZY's Chaeryeong Marie Claire Korea April issue". instagram. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ 이런 매력도 있지! 채령의 첫 엘르 단독 화보 - ELLE - ITZY's Chaeryeong. ELLE (in Korean). Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ "있지 채령, 산불 피해 지원 2000만 원 기부". m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 51". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 3, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Songs Registered Under Chaeryeong (10041502)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ 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). Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "'Born To Be' stars ITZY pushes envelope with new release". The Korea Times. January 9, 2024. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ ITZY CHAERYEONG "Mine" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. December 24, 2023. Archived from the original on December 24, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lee, Yu-Jin (September 1, 2018). 이채연, 케이팝스타3→식스틴→프로듀스48 '아이즈원'.. 3번 만에 드디어 데뷔 [Lee Chaeyeon, K-Pop Star3→Sixteen→Produce 48 'IZ*One'...Finally debuted after 3 times] (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ Won, Ho-jung (April 29, 2015). "'Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Ziwei, Puah (August 21, 2023). "Meet the K-pop idols who will be the mentors and judges for SBS' 'Universe Ticket'". NME. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Bella. "ITZY's Chaeryeong became a student at K University". 텐아시아. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (June 4, 2024). 있지 채령, 단독 MC 된다... '채령이 배불렁 친구불렁' 론칭 [Itzy Chaeryeong Becomes Solo MC...'Chaeryeong Making Friends' Launching]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Su-hyeon (April 6, 2025). "첫 제자"...전유진, 트로트 선생님으로 변신→있지 채령에 비법 전수 ["First Disciple"...Jeon Yu-jin transforms into a Trot teacher→pass the secret recipe to Itzy Chaeryeong]. Topstar News (in Korean). Retrieved May 7, 2025.
External links
[edit]Media related to Lee Chae-ryeong at Wikimedia Commons