Chaeryeong
A powerhouse dancer from Itzy whose sharp, expressive movements define the group's fierce and confident identity.
Born 2001 (age 25)·South Korean singer and dancer·Birthday: June 5·Generation Z
Biography
Lee Chaeryeong's journey to the stage began early, marked by her appearance on the competitive survival show 'K-Pop Star 3' alongside her sister. Though she didn't win, her raw talent caught the eye of JYP Entertainment, where she trained for five years, her dancing skills becoming a standout feature. Her debut in 2019 with Itzy was a cultural reset, introducing a group built on the concept of self-assured youth. Chaeryeong, often in the dance center during complex choreography, became known for her precise, fluid, and powerfully graceful execution. Beyond the synchronized power of Itzy's routines, she developed a distinct stage presence—alternately intense and warmly charismatic—that made her a focal point. She represents a new era of K-pop performers where technical dance mastery is not just an asset but a core pillar of artistic identity.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Chaeryeong was born in 2001, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chaeryeong Was Born
The biggest hits of 2001
#1 Movie
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Best Picture
A Beautiful Mind
#1 TV Show
Survivor
Chaeryeong's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2001Born
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2006Started school
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2014Became a teenager
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Could drive
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2019Could vote
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2022Turned 21
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 25 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a main dancer and vocalist of Itzy with the single 'Dalla Dalla', which won first place on music shows within nine days.
- Performed as part of Itzy at the 2022 Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, a landmark for K-pop girl groups.
- Featured on the special dance track 'Crown On My Head', a solo performance piece highlighting her choreography skills.
- Won the 'Best Female Group' award with Itzy at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Did You Know?
Her older sister, Lee Chaeyeon, is also a K-pop idol, formerly of IZ*ONE and now a soloist.
She trained at JYP Entertainment with TWICE members like Chaeyoung and Tzuyu before her debut.
She is known among fans for her impressive flexibility and often incorporates high kicks and splits into performances.
She has a pet dog named Bbaobao.
“I will show you a performance that only I can do.”
