Chaeryeong Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Songs

Lee Chaeryeong, known mononymously as Chaeryeong, is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and songwriter who captivates audiences as a principal dancer and vocalist of the K-pop girl group ITZY under JYP Entertainment.

Despite early setbacks, her five-year training at JYP honed her skills, culminating in her 2019 debut with ITZY’s explosive single “Dalla Dalla.”

Profile

• Full Name: Lee Chae-ryeong
• Stage Name: Chaeryeong
• Born: June 5, 2001
• Age: 23 years old
• Birthplace: Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Dancer, Songwriter
• Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Chaeyeon
• Siblings: Lee Chaeyeon, Lee Chaemin
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $1.5 million

Early Life & Education

Lee Chaeryeong was born on June 5, 2001, in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, into a well-off family known as Mr and Mrs Chaeyeon.

Her ethnicity is Korean, and she grew up with two sisters: her older sister, Chaeyeon, a former IZ*ONE member and soloist, and her younger sister, Chaemin.

Her family’s spacious, luxurious apartment, complete with an escalator, hinted at their affluent background, though Chaeryeong’s humility shines through.

Chaeryeong attended Yongin Seochan Elementary School and Seocheon Middle School before enrolling at Hanlim Multi Art School, majoring in the Department of Practical Dance (previously Musical Theatre).

She graduated in February 2020, alongside ITZY’s Ryujin, balancing her studies with rigorous JYP training.

Career

Chaeryeong’s career began in 2013 when she and her sister, Chaeyeon, competed on SBS’s K-pop Star 3.

Though eliminated, both joined JYP Entertainment as trainees in 2014. In 2015, at the age of 14, Chaeryeong participated in JYP’s Sixteen, a survival show that formed TWICE but was eliminated in the finale, ranking 12th.

She continued training for five years, auditioning to Beyoncé’s “End of Time” and Ledisi’s “Lose Control.” In 2017, she appeared on Mnet’s Stray Kids as part of a project group with ITZY members (except Lia).

On January 20, 2019, Chaeryeong was revealed as a member of ITZY, debuting on February 12 with the single album “It’z Different” and the record-breaking “Dalla Dalla,” which became the fastest K-pop debut video to reach 100 million views on YouTube.

As ITZY’s principal dancer, vocalist, and rapper, she shone in hits like “Icy,” “Wannabe,” and “Sneakers.”

The group’s EPs Checkmate (2022), Cheshire (2022), Kill My Doubt (2023), Born to Be (2024), and Gold (2024) solidified their global status, with Checkmate hitting number 8 on the Billboard 200.

Their upcoming album, Girls Will Be Girls (June 2025), was teased with concept photos of Chaeryeong on X.

In 2021, Chaeryeong was STUDIO CHOOM’s “Artist of the Month,” performing Camila Cabello’s “Cry for Me.”

She wrote and composed her solo track “Mine” for Born to Be (2024) and released her first solo OST, “21,” for the drama Who Is She in December 2024.

She has endorsed Louis Vuitton, Maybelline, and Binggrae Ice Cream (2024) and appeared in Vogue Korea.

Her 2022 cameo in My Alcohol Diary and dance covers of TWICE’s “Fancy” and (G) I-DLE’s “Senorita” highlight her versatility.

Awards & Nominations

• 2019: Rookie of the Year, 34th Golden Disc Awards
• 2019: New Artist of the Year, 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards
• 2019: Best New Female Artist, Mnet Asian Music Awards
• 2020: New Artist Award, 29th Seoul Music Awards (Rookie Grand Slam)
• Multiple music show wins for “Dalla Dalla,” “Icy,” and “Wannabe”

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @chaerrry0

Personal Life

Chaeryeong, 23, is single, with no confirmed relationships, and keeps her romantic life private. Standing at 166 cm (5’5″) and weighing around 46 kg, she has a slender frame, brown hair, and dark brown eyes.

A Gemini with an ISFJ personality, she’s shy yet humorous and has been voted ITZY’s “comedic relief” by the members.

Nicknamed “Chocolate Holic” and “Chaennie,” she dislikes winter, greasy foods, and cold cucumber soup and has fears of birds, heights, and stage fright.

Chaeryeong enjoys writing ballads, watching ASMR videos before bed, and dancing to the songs of senior idols.

Her motto, “Be a person who knows how to be satisfied,” reflects her grounded nature. She won a bronze medal in ski jumping as a child and ranked 20th on the list of “The Most Beautiful Faces of 2023.”

Discography

• It’z Different (2019, Single Album) – Lead single: “Dalla Dalla”
• It’z Icy (2019, EP) – Lead single: “Icy”
• It’z Me (2020, EP) – Lead single: “Wannabe”
• Not Shy (2020, EP) – Lead single: “Not Shy”
• Guess Who (2021, EP) – Lead single: “In the Morning”
• Crazy in Love (2021, Album) – Lead single: “Loco”
• Checkmate (2022, EP) – Lead single: “Sneakers”
• Cheshire (2022, EP) – Lead single: “Cheshire”
• Kill My Doubt (2023, EP) – Lead single: “Cake”
• Born to Be (2024, EP) – Lead single: “Untouchable”
• Gold (2024, EP) – Lead singles: “Gold,” “Imaginary Friend”
• Girls Will Be Girls (2025, Album, upcoming)
• Solo track: “Mine” (Born to Be, 2024)
• “21” (2024, OST for Who Is She)

Filmography:

• K-pop Star 3 (2013, Reality Show) – Contestant
• Sixteen (2015, Reality Show) – Contestant
• Stray Kids (2017, Reality Show) – Cameo (Ep. 1)
• My Alcohol Diary (2022, Drama) – Cameo

Net Worth

Chaeryeong’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $1.5 million.

Her income stems from ITZY’s album sales, tours like the Born to Be World Tour (2024), and endorsements with Louis Vuitton, Maybelline, and Binggrae Ice Cream.

Her solo track, “Mine,” and the OST, “21,” contribute to her earnings, with Instagram revenue estimated at $5,000–$10,000 per month.

ITZY’s reported $6.6 million group net worth in 2022 suggests her share aligns with her contributions.