Yeji is a South Korean singer and dancer, best known as the leader of the girl group ITZY, which debuted in 2019 under JYP Entertainment. She was born on May 26, 2000, in Jeonju, South Korea, and gained attention for her strong stage presence and vocal abilities. Before her debut, Yeji participated in the reality show Stray Kids and trained for several years. Since then, she has contributed to the group's success with hit songs like "Dalla Dalla" and "Wannabe," earning numerous awards and recognition in the K-pop industry.