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 and powerful vocals, she is the group's main vocalist and stands out for her natural elegance and calm charm. Her stage name, inspired by her English first name "Julia," reflects her warm and refined personality.
Introducing Lia
- Stage Name: Lia (리아)
- Full Name: Choi Jisu (최지수)
- English Name: Julia Choi
- Group Member: ITZY
- Position in the Group: Main Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
- Date of Birth: July 21, 2000 — Sign Astrological: Cancer — MBTI: ENFJ Height: 162.3 cm (5'4") Weight: 43 kg (98 lbs) Blood Type: AB Representative Emoji: 🦥 (sloth) Representative Color in ITZY: Light Green
Before Debut: Lia lived for a while in Toronto, Canada, where she perfected her English. She almost joined SM Entertainment after passing an audition, but never signed a contract. Eventually, she joined JYP Entertainment and was a trainee for just over two years, becoming the agency's most recent trainee to officially debut.
ITZY Debut: On January 20, 2019, JYP announced the formation of ITZY. Lia debuted on February 12, 2019 with the track DALLA DALLA, as the group's lead vocalist.
Hiatus: On September 18, 2023, it was announced that Lia would be taking a temporary hiatus due to health reasons related to stress and anxiety. She didn't participate in the comeback album BORN TO BE, but gave fans a special treat: her solo song Blossom, included on the album.
Interesting Facts
Family
- Her family consists of her parents and a younger brother.
- Her mother is her role model and a great inspiration.
- She has a puppy named Bella, whom she adores.
Hobbies and Talents
- She enjoys shopping and listening to music.
- She is fluent in Korean and English.
- She trained as a singer at Dream Vocal. Academy.
- A huge fan of the MARVEL universe, she discussed Avengers: Endgame in a VLive with Yeji.
- Her favorite show is Gossip Girl.
- Her favorite American pop singer is Jeremy Zucker.
Personal Particularities
- Her stage name, Lia, comes from her English first 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 from the group Everglow.
- She likes fruit, pasta, and Korean and Western food.
- Favorite color: Baby blue.
- Many fans say she looks like a mix of Blackpink's Jisoo and Red Velvet's Irene.
- Of the ITZY members, she feels closest to Chaeryeong.
Achievements
- She is the main vocalist of ITZY and brings a unique vocal color to the group.
- Gave fans her first solo song, Blossom, in 2023.
- Dreams of collaborating with the American artist one day. Kehlani.
Torque, Type, Crush
- Lia hasn't revealed her ideal type.
- No confirmed relationship rumors have been reported.
Official social networks
- Instagram: @lia_loves___
- Weverse: ITZY — Weverse
Lia in ITZY
Lia occupies an essential place in ITZY, thanks to her exceptional vocals, brings emotion and power to the group's songs. Her gentle aura balances the energy of the more dynamic performances led by the other members.
She has a very close relationship with Chaeryeong, whom she considers the member she feels most comfortable with. During promotions, Lia is often tasked with opening songs with her signature vocals.
Music and Solo Projects
- Blossom — 2023: Lia's first solo song, released on the album BORN TO BE, was highly praised for its sensitivity and touching lyrics.
- DALLA DALLA (featuring ITZY) — 2019: The group's first single, marking their explosive K-pop debut.
- ICY (featuring ITZY) — 2019: A summery track that cemented their status as a powerful and unique group.
