Liz (South Korean singer)
As a main vocalist of IVE, her crystalline voice and poised presence became a defining element of the group's chart-dominating, self-assured anthems.
Born 2004 (age 22)·South Korean singer·Birthday: November 21·Generation Z
Biography
Liz, born Kim Ji-won, stepped into the spotlight in 2021 as a member of Starship Entertainment's new girl group IVE, and quickly proved to be one of its vital vocal pillars. Pre-debut, she was known to fans through glimpses on social media and a brief appearance on the variety show 'Starship Pang Pang', generating significant anticipation. From the moment IVE debuted with the assertive hit 'ELEVEN', Liz's clear, stable vocals and striking visual contributed to the group's immediate identity: confident, elegant, and massively popular. She navigated the group's rapid ascent to the top of the Korean charts, delivering performances on tracks like 'LOVE DIVE' and 'After LIKE' that balanced power with a refreshing purity. As IVE established itself as a leading force in the fourth generation of K-pop, Liz's role as a main vocalist solidified her as a key carrier of the group's sophisticated musical signature.
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.
Liz was born in 2004, 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 Liz Was Born
The biggest hits of 2004
#1 Movie
Shrek 2
Best Picture
Million Dollar Baby
#1 TV Show
American Idol
Liz's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2004Born
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2009Started school
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2017Became a teenager
#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
2020Could drive
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2022Could vote
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
2025Turned 21
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 22 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a main vocalist of IVE with the single 'ELEVEN', which achieved a perfect all-kill on Korean music charts.
- Performed on multiple Korean music festival stages, including KCON and year-end award ceremonies, with IVE.
- Contributed to IVE winning several Rookie of the Year awards in 2022.
Did You Know?
She shares the same birth name (Kim Ji-won) as a famous South Korean actress, but is a different person.
She was a trainee for approximately two years before debuting with IVE.
She is known for having a particularly sharp and defined 'V'-shaped jawline, often mentioned by fans.
“I want our music to be remembered as something cool and confident.”
