ArtistJYP Entertainment
Chaeryeong
Lee Chae-ryeong (이채령), known as Chaeryeong, is the main dancer and sub-vocalist of ITZY under JYP Entertainment. Born June 5, 2001, in Yongin, South Korea, she is the younger sister of singer Lee Chaeyeon, former member of IZ*ONE. Chaeryeong attended Hanlim Multi Art School, studying musical theatre alongside ITZY's Ryujin.
Her training trail dates to 2013, when she appeared alongside Chaeyeon on the third season of K-Pop Star. Both were praised for their dancing and soon became JYP Entertainment trainees. In 2015, the pair competed on Mnet's idol survival show Sixteen, which formed TWICE. In 2017, she appeared in the pilot episode of Stray Kids alongside future ITZY members Yeji, Ryujin, and Yuna.
Chaeryeong debuted with ITZY on February 12, 2019, with It'z Different. In August 2021, she was selected as Studio Choom's "Artist of the Month" and performed a viral solo cover of Camila Cabello's "Cry for Me." In June 2023, she featured on "Doremifasolatido" from Lee Chan-hyuk's album Umbrella. That November, she and Yeji served as mentors on SBS's survival series Universe Ticket.
On December 25, 2023, Chaeryeong released "Mine" -- a solo track from ITZY's eighth EP Born to Be that she co-wrote and composed. The song debuted at number 51 on the Circle Download Chart. On December 19, 2024, she released "21" for the series Who Is She. In March 2025, she donated 20 million won to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association to support wildfire victims and firefighters across Ulsan, North Gyeongsang, and South Gyeongsang.
1 articles9 creditsDebut: February 12, 2019South Korean
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2025
GOLDEP
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2024
Born to BeEP
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2023
KILL MY DOUBTEP
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2022
CHECKMATEEP
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2021
Guess WhoEP
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2020
ITz MEEP
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2019
ITz ICYEP
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Other Credits
2021
Crazy in LoveStudio Album
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2019
ITz DifferentSingle Album
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Fans Also Ask
Who is Chaeryeong and what does she do in ITZY?
Lee Chae-ryeong (이채령), known as Chaeryeong, is a South Korean singer and dancer born June 5, 2001, in Yongin, South Korea. She is the main dancer, sub-vocalist, and sub-rapper of ITZY, the JYP Entertainment girl group that debuted February 12, 2019. Her fluid, technically precise style makes her one of the most recognized dancers in her generation of K-pop.
How did Chaeryeong join JYP Entertainment?
Chaeryeong first gained public attention as a contestant on SBS K-Pop Star 3 in 2013 alongside her older sister Chaeyeon. She also appeared on Mnet's SIXTEEN in 2015. After five years as a JYP trainee, she made her official debut with ITZY in February 2019, with the group's launch single DALLA DALLA breaking records as the fastest K-pop girl group debut MV to reach 10 million YouTube views.
What is Chaeryeong known for within ITZY?
Chaeryeong is ITZY's primary visual anchor for choreography-heavy content. Her performances are regularly singled out in fan compilations and music show coverage for their precision and expressiveness. Within the group's self-love and independence concept, Chaeryeong contributes as a songwriter, having co-written Mine, which appeared on ITZY's Born to Be mini-album.
Has Chaeryeong released any solo music?
Yes. On December 19, 2024, Chaeryeong released her first original solo track, 21, as an OST for the Korean drama Who Is She. She also provided solo vocals on Lee Chanhyuk's Doremifasollatido. Solo CF work has followed, including a 2024 model contract with Binggrae Ice Cream. Individual activities are expanding steadily alongside her group schedule.
Who are the other members of ITZY?
ITZY has five members: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. All are managed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in 2019 with DALLA DALLA and quickly built an international fanbase, called MIDZY, through their energetic stage presence and consistent back-to-back releases across Korean and Japanese markets.
