Liz

Liz (리즈), born Kim Ji-won (김지원) on November 21, 2004, in Jeju-do, is the voice that gives IVE its emotional center. She joined Starship Entertainment in 2019 through an open audition and debuted with IVE in December 2021, quickly establishing herself as one of the strongest vocalists in 4th-generation K-pop. Her tone is warm, full, and capable of carrying the kind of emotional weight that most idol vocalists avoid. On tracks like "Love Dive" and "I AM," Liz provides the vocal gravity that anchors IVE's polished pop productions. Her solo track "Unreal" on the group's 2026 album REVIVE+ gave her a dedicated platform, and she used it to showcase a depth that fans had long recognized but the group format rarely allowed room for. The September 2025 appearance on Hangout With Yoo went viral for a performance that left the production crew visibly stunned, a rare moment where a broadcast setting could not contain what she was doing. That clip spread far beyond typical K-pop fandom circles and reframed the public conversation around her voice. Liz has been open about her struggles with health and public scrutiny, taking a brief hiatus in late 2023 before returning stronger. Outside performing, she serves as the 2026 Spring Summer ambassador for Seoul streetwear label Matin Kim and as a global ambassador for TONYMOLY. Her MBTI INTP and representative color cyan map loosely to a personality that fans describe as thoughtful and unpredictable in equal measure.