Chaeryeong
Birth nameLee Chae-ryeong
Birth dateJune 5, 2001 (age 25)
Birth placeYongin, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
OccupationSinger · dancer
RelativesLee Chae-yeon (sister)
Chaeryeong
GenreK-pop · J-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelJYP
Current member ofItzy
Chaeryeong
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Hangul%이채령

Lee Chae-ryeong (Korean: 이채령; born June 5, 2001), known mononymously as Chaeryeong, is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.

Early life

Lee Chae-ryeong was born on June 5, 2001,[1] in Yongin, South Korea. She is the younger sister of singer Lee Chaeyeon, who was a member of the girl group Iz*One.[2] She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she studied musical theatre alongside Ryujin.[3]

Career

2013–2017: Pre-debut

Main articles: K-pop Star 3 and Sixteen

In 2013, Chaeryeong appeared as a contestant on the third season of K-pop Star alongside her sister Chaeyeon.[4][5] Both were praised for their dancing skills and soon became trainees at JYP Entertainment.[6][7] In 2015, the sisters participated in Mnet's reality girl group survival show Sixteen, which determined the lineup for the girl group Twice.[8] In 2017, she appeared in the first episode of Stray Kids alongside her future groupmates Yeji, Ryujin, and Yuna.[9]

2019–present: Debut with Itzy

Main article: Itzy

Chaeryeong officially debuted with Itzy in February 2019, with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla".[10] In August 2021, she was selected as Studio Choom's "Artist of the Month" and performed a solo dance cover of Camila Cabello's "Cry for Me".[11]

In June 2023, she featured on the track "Doremifasolatido" from Lee Chan-hyuk's album Umbrella.[12] In November, Chaeryeong and groupmate Yeji appeared as mentors on SBS's reality survival series Universe Ticket.[13] On December 25, she released the music video for "Mine", her solo track from Itzy's eighth EP Born to Be.[14][15] The song debuted at number 51 on the Circle Download Chart.[16] On December 19, 2024, she released the track "21" for the series Who Is She.[17]

Other ventures

Fashion

In March 2023, Chaeryeong made her solo fashion debut with a pictorial in Marie Claire Korea.[18] Later, in November, she featured in Elle Korea's December 2023 issue.[19]

Philanthropy

In March 2025, Chaeryeong donated ₩20 million to support victims and firefighters affected by wildfires in Ulsan, North Gyeongsang, and South Gyeongsang. The donation was made through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and the Korea Fire Officers' Mutual Aid Association.[20]

Discography

For Chaeryeong's discography with Itzy, see Itzy discography.

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL
[21]
"21"2024138Who Is She OST
"Midnight Glow"202681No Tail to Tell OST

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album title
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL
[16][22]
"Mine"[a]202451Born to Be
"Undefined"[b]202666Motto

Guest appearances

TitleArtistYearAlbum
"Doremifasolatido"Leechanhyukvideo2023Umbrella

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[23]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
YearArtistSongAlbumLyricistCompositionRef.
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2024Herself"Mine"Born to BeSelahLee Woo-bin "collapsedone", Justin Reinstein, Anna Timgren[24][25]
2025Itzy"Focus"Tunnel VisionYeji, Lia, Ryujin, Yuna, Noday

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and directors
TitleYearDirector(s)Ref.
"Mine"2023Lee Hye-sung, Ha Jeong-hoon
(Hattrick)		[26]

Filmography

For Chaeryeong's filmography with Itzy, see Itzy#Filmography.

Television shows

YearTitleRoleRef.
2013–2014K-pop Star 3Contestant[27]
2015Sixteen[28]
2017Stray Kids Participant[9]
2023Universe TicketMentor[29]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleRef
2023Chaeryeong goes to K UniversityHost[30]
2024Chaeryeong Making Friends[31]
2025Life Update[32]

Notes

  1. ^ credited to Itzy, but the track is a solo by Chaeryeong
  2. ^ credited to Itzy, but the track is a solo by Chaeryeong

References

  1. ^ "Itzy Profile". JYP Entertainment. Archived November 27, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Song (June 16, 2019). "ko:아이즈원 채연-있지 채령, 'K팝 스타' 출연 당시 채채자매...막내 동생도 있어?" [IZ*ONE Chaeyeon and Itzy Chaeryeong, the Chae Chae sisters when they appeared on 'K-Pop Star'... Do you have a youngest brother?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived November 6, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  3. ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (February 7, 2020). "ko:있지(ITZY) 류진-채령, 고교 졸업 "10대 마지막 시원섭섭, 좋은 활동 기대"" [ITZY's Ryujin-Chaeryeong graduated from high school "Siwon-seop, the last in their teens, looking forward to good activities"] (in Korean). Spotv News. Archived March 11, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 13, 2024. – via Naver
  4. ^ Lee, Yu-Jin (September 1, 2018). "ko:이채연, 케이팝스타3→식스틴→프로듀스48 '아이즈원'.. 3번 만에 드디어 데뷔" [Lee Chae-yeon, K-pop Star 3 → Sixteen → Produce 48 'IZ*ONE'.. Finally debuting after 3 attempts] (in Korean). The Kookje Daily News. Archived May 21, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
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  7. ^ "[V Report] ITZY's Yuna, Chaeryeong share how they got into JYP Entertainment". Kpop Herald. December 8, 2019. Archived August 4, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  8. ^ Ho-jung, Won (April 29, 2015). "'Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group". The Korea Herald. Archived April 13, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  9. ^ Park, Soo-in (October 17, 2017). "ko:'스트레이키즈' 이채령 "'K팝스타' 출신, 인기는 없다"" [Stray Kids' Lee Chae-ryeong "From 'K-Pop Star', Not Popular"]. Herald Muse. Archived December 15, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
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  11. ^ STUDIO CHOOM [스튜디오 춤] (August 14, 2021). ko:[Artist Of The Month] 'Cry for Me' covered by ITZY CHAERYEONG (채령) | August 2021 (4K). Archived January 31, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 30, 2025. – via YouTube
  12. ^ Kim, Min-ji (June 28, 2023). "ko:이찬혁비디오, 오늘 프로젝트 '우산' 공개...임시완→채령 참여" [Lee Chan-hyuk Video, Project 'Umbrella' Released Today... Im Si-wan → Chae-ryeong Participation]. News1. Archived December 15, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  13. ^ Ziwei, Puah (August 21, 2023). "Meet the K-pop idols who will be the mentors and judges for SBS' 'Universe Ticket'". NME. Archived November 28, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  14. ^ "'Born To Be' stars ITZY pushes envelope with new release". The Korea Times. January 9, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  15. ^ Yeo, Gladys (January 10, 2024). "Listen to ITZY's Chaeryeong cover Sabrina Carpenter's 'Nonsense'". NME. Archived February 3, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "Download Chart – Week 2 of 2024" (in Korean). Circle Music Chart. Archived January 18, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "ko:'800만 돌파' 원작 영화 드라마로 찾아온다". www.mdilbo.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  18. ^ "ITZY's Chaeryeong Marie Claire Korea April issue". instagram. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  19. ^ "ko:이런 매력도 있지! 채령의 첫 엘르 단독 화보 - ELLE - ITZY's Chaeryeong" (in Korean). ELLE. Archived July 10, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  20. ^ "ko:있지 채령, 산불 피해 지원 2000만 원 기부" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  21. ^ * "Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 51" (in Korean). Circle Music Chart. Archived January 3, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 2, 2025. * "Download Chart – 2026 Weeks 05" (in Korean). Circle Music Chart. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  22. ^ "Download Chart – Week 21 of 2026" (in Korean). Circle Chart. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  23. ^ "Songs Registered Under Chaeryeong (10041502)" (in Korean). Korea Music Copyright Association. Archived December 28, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  24. ^ Cho, Seong-woon (December 2, 2023). "ko:ITZY(있지), 내년 1월 8일 새 앨범→2월 말 월드투어 포문" [ITZY, new album on January 8th next year → World tour kicks off at the end of February] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived December 7, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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  26. ^ ITZY CHAERYEONG "Mine" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. December 24, 2023. Archived December 24, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 24, 2023. – via YouTube
  27. ^ Lee, Yu-Jin (September 1, 2018). "ko:이채연, 케이팝스타3→식스틴→프로듀스48 '아이즈원'.. 3번 만에 드디어 데뷔" [Lee Chaeyeon, K-Pop Star3→Sixteen→Produce 48 'IZ*One'..Finally debuted after 3 times] (in Korean). Archived May 21, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  28. ^ Won, Ho-jung (April 29, 2015). "'Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group". The Korea Herald. Archived August 13, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  29. ^ Ziwei, Puah (August 21, 2023). "Meet the K-pop idols who will be the mentors and judges for SBS' 'Universe Ticket'". NME. Archived February 11, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  30. ^ Bella. "ITZY's Chaeryeong became a student at K University". 텐아시아. Archived September 22, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  31. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (June 4, 2024). "ko:있지 채령, 단독 MC 된다... '채령이 배불렁 친구불렁' 론칭" [Itzy Chaeryeong Becomes Solo MC...'Chaeryeong Making Friends' Launching] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived July 30, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  32. ^ Lee, Su-hyeon (April 6, 2025). "ko:"첫 제자"...전유진, 트로트 선생님으로 변신→있지 채령에 비법 전수" ["First Disciple"...Jeon Yu-jin transforms into a Trot teacher→pass the secret recipe to Itzy Chaeryeong] (in Korean). Topstar News. Retrieved May 7, 2025.