Lia (birth name: Choi Jisu) is a member of the South Korean girl group ITZY, under the famous agency JYP Entertainment. Known for her soft yet powerful voice, she is the group's main vocalist and stands out for her natural elegance and calm charm. Her stage name, inspired by her English name "Julia", reflects her warm and refined personality.
About Lia
- Stage name: Lia (리아)
- Full name: Choi Jisu (최지수)
- English name: Julia Choi
- Group: ITZY
- Position in the group: Main Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
- Date of birth: July 21, 2000 — Zodiac sign: Cancer — MBTI: ENFJ
- Height: 162.3 cm
- Weight: 43 kg
- Blood type: AB
- Representative emoji: 🦥 (sloth)
- Representative color in ITZY: Light green
Biography and Career
Birthplace & education: Lia was born in Incheon, South Korea. She studied at several prestigious schools, including Shinsong Elementary and Middle School, Northern College Eight School in Jeju, and then the Seoul School of Performing Arts (SOPA), where she majored in practical music.
Before debut: Lia lived in Toronto, Canada for a while, where she polished her English. She almost joined SM Entertainment after passing an audition, but never signed a contract. In the end, she joined JYP Entertainment and trained for a little over two years, becoming the agency's most recent trainee to officially debut.
Debut with ITZY: On January 20, 2019, JYP announced the formation of ITZY. Lia debuted on February 12, 2019 with the song DALLA DALLA, as the group's main vocalist.
Hiatus: On September 18, 2023, it was announced that Lia would take a temporary break for health reasons related to tension and anxiety. She didn't take part in the BORN TO BE comeback, but gave fans a special gift: her solo song Blossom, included on the album.
Fun Facts
Family
- Her family is made up of her parents and a younger brother.
- Her mother is her role model and a big source of inspiration.
- She has a puppy named Bella, whom she adores.
Hobbies and Talents
- She likes shopping and listening to music.
- She speaks fluent Korean and English.
- She trained in singing at Dream Vocal Academy.
- A huge fan of the MARVEL universe, she talked about Avengers: Endgame in a VLive with Yeji.
- Her favorite show is Gossip Girl.
- Her favorite American pop singer is Jeremy Zucker.
Personal Quirks
- Her stage name, Lia, comes from her English name "Julia", given to her by her aunt.
- Nicknames: Honey Lia, Cinnamon Lia, Ariana Grande (because of her style and voice).
- She was born on the same day as Aisha of Everglow.
- She loves fruit, pasta, and both Korean and Western food.
- Favorite color: baby blue.
- Lots of fans say she looks like a mix of Blackpink's Jisoo and Red Velvet's Irene.
- Among the ITZY members, she feels closest to Chaeryeong.
Achievements
- She is ITZY's main voice and brings a unique vocal color to the group.
- Gave fans her first solo song, Blossom, in 2023.
- Dreams of collaborating one day with American artist Kehlani.
Dating, Ideal Type, Crush
- Lia hasn't revealed her ideal type.
- No confirmed dating rumors have been reported.
Official Social Media
- Instagram: @lia_loves___
- Weverse: ITZY — Weverse
Lia in ITZY
Lia plays a key role in ITZY thanks to her exceptional voice, bringing emotion and power to the group's songs. Her gentle aura balances out the energy of the more dynamic performances led by the other members.
She's very close to Chaeryeong, the member she feels most comfortable with. During promotions, Lia is often the one who opens the tracks with her standout vocal parts.
Music and Solo Projects
- Blossom — 2023: Lia's first solo song, released on the album BORN TO BE, much loved for its sensitivity and touching lyrics.
- DALLA DALLA (with ITZY) — 2019: The group's first single, which marked their explosive K-pop debut.
- ICY (with ITZY) — 2019: A summer track that confirmed their status as a powerful, one-of-a-kind group.
