Chaeryeong (birth name: Lee Chaeryeong) is a member of the South Korean girl group ITZY, under the agency JYP Entertainment. Known for her exceptional dance skills and artistic sensibility, she is often referred to as the group's "emotional dancer." With her fluid and expressive performances, she has won the hearts of fans worldwide.
Introducing Chaeryeong
- Stage Name: Chaeryeong (채령)
- Full Name: Lee Chaeryeong (이채령)
- English Name: Serena Lee
- Group Member: ITZY
- Group Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
- Date of Birth: June 5, 2001 — Astrological Sign: Gemini — MBTI: INFJ / ISFJ (formerly ESFJ)
- Height: 166 cm
- Weight: 46 kg
- Blood Type: B
- Representative Emoji: 🦊 (fox)
- Representative Color in ITZY: Purple
Biography and Career
Birthplace & Education: Chaeryeong is from Yongin, South Korea. She studied at the Hanlim Multi Art School in the musical theater department and also trained in dance at the Kyw Dance School.
Before debut: Before joining JYP Entertainment, she unsuccessfully auditioned for the agency Fantagio. She first rose to prominence by appearing on the show SBS K-Pop Star 3, and later on Mnet's SIXTEEN with her older sister, Lee Chaeyeon. As a trainee, she won a trip to Japan where she learned jazz dance.
ITZY Debut: After five years of training, Chaeryeong officially debuted with ITZY on February 12, 2019 with the title DALLA DALLA. Her expressive performances quickly attracted attention, confirming her status as an exceptional dancer.
Interesting Facts
Family
- She has an older sister, Chaeyeon, a former member of IZ*ONE and currently a solo artist.
- She also has a younger sister, Chaemin.
- Her family is considered wealthy.
Hobbies and Talents
- Watching movies and dramas, especially romantic comedies.
- Watching fancams of her senior idols for inspiration.
- Sleeping and eating good food.
- Writing and composing songs, especially ballad-style.
- She likes to dance to other groups' songs, like Fancy by Twice or Señorita by (G)I-DLE.
Personal Details
- Nicknames: Chocolate Holic.
- She tends to touch her hair very often.
- She doesn't like winter.
- Her favorite actress is Han Sohee.
- She watches ASMR videos for almost two hours before falling asleep. (VLive).
- Her favorite song is Because of You by Ne-Yo.
- Her motto: "Let's be a person who knows how to satisfy themselves."
- Animal representative in ITZY: 🦊 (fox).
Accomplishments
- She participated in two popular TV shows before her debut: K-Pop Star 3 and SIXTEEN.
- Chaeryeong is known for her unique and emotional dance technique.
- She has contributed to the writing and composition of several projects within JYP.
Couple, Type, Crush
- She has not revealed her ideal type.
- She expressed her wish to be close to former IZ*ONE member Jo Yuri, and they are now friends.
- She is also friends with Twice, Jeon Somi, Lee Daehwi, and fromis_9's Jiwon.
Official Social Media
- Instagram: @chaerrry0
- Weverse: ITZY — Weverse
Chaeryeong in ITZY
Chaeryeong is the main dancer of ITZY. She is known for her fluid movements and expressive style, which bring a unique emotional depth to the group's performances. She balances ITZY's stage power with her sensitivity and elegance.
She has a very close relationship with Lia, who has said she feels the most comfortable around her of all the members. Chaeryeong is also the one who often makes Ryujin laugh thanks to her subtle humor.
Music and Solo Projects
- DALLA DALLA (featuring ITZY) — 2019: The title track from their debut that propelled ITZY onto the international scene.
- Wannabe (featuring ITZY) — 2020: An iconic song showcasing her expressive dancing.
- Not Shy (featuring ITZY) — 2020: A bold comeback where her performance particularly shone.
