Lia (South Korean singer)
Choi Ji-su, better known by her stage name Lia, is a South Korean singer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2019.
Early life
Lia was born on July 21, 2000, as Choi Ji-su, in Incheon, South Korea. While in elementary school, she moved to Toronto, Canada. She initially passed an audition for SM Entertainment but backed out due to a disagreement with her parents. Lia returned to South Korea and attended North London Collegiate School Jeju. In 2017, she passed an audition for JYP Entertainment and trained for two years. She later graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul.Career
2019–present: Debut with Itzy
On February 12, 2019, Lia officially debuted as a member of Itzy with the release of their first single album, It'z Different, and the music video for its lead single "Dalla Dalla". In 2022, she released her solo song "Always Be Your Star" for MBC's The Red Sleeve. Later that year, she recorded "Blue Flower" for tvN's Alchemy of Souls 2, which peaked at number 184 on the Circle Chart. On May 26, 2023, Lia released "One Hundred Love" for the original soundtrack of Dr. Romantic.On September 18, 2023, JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would be taking a hiatus to focus on treatment for anxiety. During her break, she released "Blossom", a solo track dedicated to her fans, which she co-wrote with Sim Eun-ji as part of Itzy's solo performances on the EP Born to Be.
On July 9, 2024, JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would resume activities with Itzy, starting with a new album set for release in the second half of the year. In the same year, she recorded "Why Not" for SBS's The Fiery Priest 2, and "Woodahe" for JTBC's ''The Tale of Lady Ok.''