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 singer Lee Chaeyeon, who was a member of the girl group Iz*One. She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied musical theatre alongside Ryujin.

Career 2013–2017: Pre-debut

In 2013, Chaeryeong appeared as a contestant on the third season of K-pop Star alongside her sister Chaeyeon. Both were praised for their dancing skills and soon became trainees at JYP Entertainment. In 2015, the sisters participated in Mnet's reality girl group survival show Sixteen, which determined the lineup for the girl group Twice. In 2017, she appeared in the first episode of Stray Kids alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and Yuna.

2019–present: Debut with Itzy

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". 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".

In June 2023, she featured on the track "Doremifasolatido" from Lee Chan-hyuk's album Umbrella. In November, Chaeryeong and groupmate Yeji appeared as mentors on SBS's reality survival series Universe Ticket. On December 25, she released the music video for "Mine", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born to Be. The song debuted at number 51 on the Circle Download Chart. On December 19, 2024, she released the track "21" for the series Who Is She.

Other ventures Fashion In March 2023, Chaeryeong made her solo fashion debut with a pictorial in Marie Claire Korea. Later, in November, she featured in Elle Korea 's December 2023 issue.

Philanthropy 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.

Discography

Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORDL "21" 2024 138 Who Is She OST "Midnight Glow" 2026 81 No Tail to Tell OST

Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album title Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORDL "Mine" 2024 51 Born to Be "Undefined" 2026 66 Motto

Guest appearances Title Year Artist Album "Doremifasolatido" 2023 Lee Chan-hyuk Umbrella

Songwriting credits All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise. + List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album Year Artist Song Album Lyricist Composition Credited With Credited With 2024 Herself "Mine" Born to Be 2025 Itzy "Focus" Tunnel Vision

Videography Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released, and directors Title Year Director(s) "Mine" 2023 Lee Hye-sung, Ha Jeong-hoon(Hattrick)

Filmography

Television shows Year Title Role 2013–2014 K-pop Star 3 Contestant 2015 Sixteen 2017 Stray Kids Participant

Web shows Year Title Role 2023 Chaeryeong goes to K University Host 2024 Chaeryeong Making Friends 2025 Life Update