ITZY
ITZY (stylized as ITZY ; Korean: 있지) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment, consisting of members Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. The group debuted on February 12, 2019, with the release of their single album, It'z Different.
On January 21, JYPE announced that they would be debuting a new girl group, the first since Twice's debut in 2015. The label's official channel uploaded a video trailer revealing the five members.
On February 12, the group released their debut single album, It'z Different, with its lead single "Dalla Dalla". The song incorporates elements from EDM subgenres, such as future house and bass house. Its empowering lyrics have been well received by the audience. The group scored one of the biggest Billboard debuts for a new K-pop act in years. "Dalla Dalla" entered at #3 and peaked at #2 on the World Digital Song Sales chart. The shape-shifting confidence anthem sold 2,000 downloads in the U.S. for the week ending February 14, according to Nielsen Music, making it the best-selling K-pop song in America that week. "Want It?", released alongside the single "Dalla Dalla", debuted at #8 selling 1,000 downloads. "Dalla Dalla" also debuted as the second most popular song on YouTube.
Billboard confirmed that the music video surpassed 17.1 million views within 24 hours of its release and broke the record for the most viewed K-pop debut music video within 24 hours. On February 21, eight days after their debut, ITZY received their first music show win on M Countdown and became the fastest girl group to achieve their first music show win. "Dalla Dalla" also holds the record for the fastest K-pop debut music video to reach 100 million views.
Itzy's debut EP, titled It'z Icy was released on July 29, 2019 along with an accompanied music video for its lead single titled "Icy". On September 22, JYPE announced Itzy's showcase tour titled Itzy Premiere Showcase Tour "Itzy? Itzy!". A showcase tour kicked off in Jakarta on November 2 and then take the act to different cities in Asia throughout the end of 2019 before heading to the United States for five shows in January 2020.
In November 2019, "Dalla Dalla" surpassed 100 million streams on Gaon Music Chart, becoming the group's first platinum certification. It is also the first debut song by a K-pop group to earn a platinum certification from the Korea Music Content Association since the introduction of the certifications in April 2018. The single also ranked No. 8 on the list of "The 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2019" by Dazed, which stated that the group "keep a steady hand on the rudder using the fun touches even with the visual and sonic chaos going on around" and "the ones to give K-pop a fresh boot up". The music videos of "Dalla Dalla" and "Icy" entered the list of South Korea's most popular music video on YouTube, at #2 and #7 respectively. At the end of the year, Itzy was recognized with several Best New Female Artist awards, including the 2019 Melon Music Awards and the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Background info
| Group Name | ITZY |
| Debut | February 12, 2019 |
| Member list | Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Yuna |
| Agency | JYP Entertainment |
| Fandom | Midzy |
| Fandom color/light stick | Neon Pink / ITZY OFFICIAL LIGHT RING |
Member position
𝗬𝗲𝗷𝗶 [황예지]- Leader, Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer, Sub Rapper
𝗟𝗶𝗮 [최지수]- Main Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Lead Dancer
𝗥𝘆𝘂𝗷𝗶𝗻 [신류진]- Lead Dancer, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Center
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗴 [이채령]- Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper
𝗬𝘂𝗻𝗮 [신유나]- Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
Anecdotes
- ITZY (pronounced IT-ZEE) indicates that these girls have everything you want. The group’s name also means “to have” in Korean.
-"ITZY" can also mean "have it" or "got it". Basically, ITZY "has it" or they "got it", whatever fans want or need.
- ITZY finally announces their fandom name, 5 months after they debuted. ITZY fans will now be called MIDZY, meaning "to trust".
- ITZY in an ensemble of sassy, girl crush aesthetics with glam athleisure looks, power poses, and weapons as props. This group features 5 members: 𝗬𝘂𝗻𝗮, 𝗥𝘆𝘂𝗷𝗶𝗻, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝗟𝗶𝗮 , 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗲𝗷𝗶.
•𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗷𝗶
- ITZY's leader Yeji has recently made a public appearance through the show "The Fan" (SBS). With outstanding singing and performance ability, she captured the audience's heart, heightened the curiosity and received an enthusiastic response to the extent that she became the most searched keyword at that time.
•𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗮
- Lia debuted in ITZY as the secret weapon of JYP. Right from the first time of debut, she garnered all attention by her mysterious and enchanting look. Lia's specific trait is the opposite charm together with the slender visual. With the title of the hidden card or the secret weapon, Lia is expected to promote her potential ability when debuting for the first time as a member of the group ITZY.
In the debut showcase, Lia shared, "I debuted as Lia, a member of ITZY. I feel grateful because people call me the hidden card or the secret weapon even before the group debuted. I will show everyone more, hope to gain everyone's interest. The desire and goal of our group to progress forward are holding concerts."
•𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝘆𝘂𝗷𝗶𝗻
-Ryujin takes on the role of rapper and center of ITZY. As a member possessing everything including charisma, talent, and temperament, Ryujin has soon been known as the backbone of JYP's rookie girl group. In 2017, she once caught the attention when appearing in BTS's video "LOVE YOURSELF Highlight Reel".
Afterward, in 2018, Ryujin was remembered by the public through the audition program "Mixnine" (JTBC) and then she also ranked No.1 among female trainees. Ryujin is a member with a multi-color appeal with a bright appearance, her eyes exuding contrastive charisma along with her powerful dance skill. Ryujin has officially debuted in group ITZY and is receiving the public's attention.
•𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮
- Chaeryeong is a member who owns both loveliness and charisma. In particular, she is also called an icon of maturity thanks to her steady development process over a long period of time. She together with her sister Lee Chae Yeon (IZone) attended the show "Kpop Star" (SBS) in 2013 and drew attention. Then, in 2015, she received support when she participated in "Sixteen" - the program that created Twice. Chaeryeong gradually nurtured her skills for the debut and finally achieved her dream when becoming a piece of ITZY.
•𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝘂𝗻𝗮
-Yuna, the youngest member of ITZY, is a talented one who takes on the role of visual in ITZY because she possesses a charismatic appearance. Yuna soon became a hot topic due to the outstanding visual and started to build her own fandom thanks to her doll-like appearance. Besides, Yuna also undertakes the dance position in ITZY and is showing the smooth coordination in group's performances.
Things to brag about
- Fastest girl group to win a #1 Music show trophy at Debut. (9 days)
- The first girl group to take home a triple on Inkigayo at debut.
- "Dalla Dalla" was certified platinum for surpassing 100 million streams in November 2019.
- The Girl Group with the most ROTY (16 ROTY).
- 2019 ROOKIE GRAND SLAM.
- <GUESS WHO> debuts at #148 on Billboard 200. The groups first entry on Billboard 200 (210510).
- <Crazy in Love> debuts at #11 on Billboard 200 (211005).
Dictionary(A~Z)
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Fandom Characteristics
Midzy [ 믿지 ]
- It means "to believe"
- Friendly, Competitive, Fighting Spirit, Cute, Warm, Respectful( as long as they are respected) & Sends virtual hugs
Must-watch-Legendary Videos
- Itzy MMA 2019 "WANT IT?" + 달라달라 (DALLA DALLA) + ICY Performance
https://youtu.be/PvDDSvpcVHk
- Itzy - Bad girl Good girl (원곡 : miss A) KBS Song Festival 2019
https://youtu.be/F-dl2CKmfco
- Itzy - TT (Twice) Performance at 2019 Gayo Daejeon_Music Festival
https://youtu.be/Jw0iauZTY9s
- Itzy's 1st win stage performance M countdown
https://youtu.be/kwnM0xAZgGw
- Itzy's Debut stage at M countdown
https://youtu.be/2xU2PyI-sEI
- Itzy X (G)-idle at 2019 MBC Gayo Daejejeon - Diva + dance performance
https://youtu.be/Th2NdWZDPKE
- Itzy performing (달라달라) DALLA DALLA + ICY at The 34th Golden disc awards
https://youtu.be/Zt0Sk4NQOJE
- Itzy performing DALLA DALLA at MAMA 2019
https://youtu.be/0uzEogbpWFY
- Itzy performing ICY + DALLA DALLA (달라달라) at High1 Seoul Music Awards
https://youtu.be/UFfMPtnsgJM
- Itzy Performance Practice (Asia Artist Awards Ver.)
https://youtu.be/KTsemYgLIBk
- Itzy performing Not shy (ver. Hip Hop) at MBC Gayo Daejejeon
https://youtu.be/8IUNK3iMcdk
- Itzy performing Roly Poly (T-ARA) at 2020 SBS Gayo Daejeon in Daegu
https://youtu.be/ceRkDJk7Oxs
- Special stage: 2B2U - Boss (Original NCT U) [2020 KBS Song]
https://youtu.be/yFyVYexOJ5U
- Special Stage: MAKNAES (OH MY GIRL & (G)-idle & IZ*ONE & ITZY) [2020 KBS Song Festival]
https://youtu.be/1LrLzJHC230
- Chaeyeon (IZ*ONE) & Chaeryeong (ITZY) - Criminal + Rollercoaster + Rain on me [2020 KBS Song Festival]
https://youtu.be/H1HHM_TUDdI
Awards
𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Rookie of the year (2019)
- AAA Choice (Singer) (2020)
- Hot Issue Award (Singer) (2020)
- Best Musician Award (2021)
- AAA Groove Award (2021)
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Rookie of the Year (2019)
- Best performer (2020)
- Artist of the Year (Bonsang) (2021)
𝗚𝗮𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- New artist of the year - Digital (2020)
- The World K-Pop Rookie (2021)
𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Digital Bonsang " Dalla Dalla " (달라달라) (2020)
- Rookie of the year Award (2020)
- Digital Bonsang " Wannabe " (워너비) (2021)
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Best New Female Artist (2019)
𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Best New Artist Award (2019)
𝗠𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Best New Female Artist (2019)
𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗞 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Rookie Award (2019)
- Hallyu Artist Awards (2020)
𝗦𝗲𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Best New Female Artist (2020)
- Discovery Of The Year (2021)
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀:
𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Female rookie idol of the year (2019)
𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- New Female Artist (2019)
𝗩𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Global Rookie top5 (2019)
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗔 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Idol expected to grow well (2019)
𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- Best Female Rookie of 2019 (2020)
𝗞-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
- K-Champ of the Year Daesang (2020)
- Best Random Play Dance (2021)
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀
• 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀 -🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆(9)
• 𝐈𝐂𝐘 -🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆(12)
• 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐄 - 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆(8)
• 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐘 - 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆(5)
• 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆(5)
• 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐎 - 🏆🏆🏆 (3)
TOTAL: 42 TROPHIES WON🏆🥇
𝗜𝗧𝗭𝗬 also became the 11th Girl Group of all-time with most wins on a Music Show in just under 1 years and 7 months (4 songs and 34th Wins).
Discography
- IT'z Different (2019), Single
- IT'z Icy (2019), EP
- IT'z Me (2020), EP
- Not Shy (2020), EP
- Guess Who (2021), EP
- Crazy in Love (2021), Album
- CHECKMATE (2022), EP