Lia

Lia's stage name comes from her English name, "Julia," which was given to her by her aunt. She shortened it to "Lia" because she wanted something simple and memorable for her idol career. Source: KProfiles

As a child living in Toronto, Canada, Lia successfully auditioned for SM Entertainment. However, her parents decided she was too young to become a trainee, so she never joined the company. Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom)

Years later, Lia entered JYP Entertainment instead, where she trained for just over two years before debuting—making her the shortest-trained member of ITZY. Source: KProfiles

Unlike the rest of ITZY, Lia came through JYP's Female Vocal Club rather than the dance trainee pipeline, highlighting her strengths as a vocalist from the very beginning. Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom)

Lia debuted with ITZY on February 12, 2019, as the group's main vocalist. Source: Official debut information

She launched her solo activities in 2022 with "Always Be Your Star," an OST for the hit historical drama "The Red Sleeve." Source: OMG! Idol

Later that same year, Lia sang "Blue Flower" for "Alchemy of Souls Part 2," earning praise for her emotional vocal delivery. Source: OMG! Idol

She continued building her reputation as one of K-pop's most recognizable OST voices with "One Hundred Love" for "Dr. Romantic 3" in 2023. Source: OMG! Idol

In September 2023, JYP Entertainment announced Lia would temporarily pause activities due to severe anxiety and later confirmed she had been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom)

Although she missed ITZY's "BORN TO BE" promotions and world tour, Lia stayed connected with fans by releasing her self-written solo song "Blossom." Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom)

After a nine-month hiatus, Lia officially returned to ITZY in July 2024 for the group's mini album "GOLD," recording updated versions of songs that originally released during her absence. Source: OMG! Idol

Lia is allergic to dogs, yet she absolutely adores her family dog Bella. Every visit home requires allergy medication so she can spend time with her beloved pet. Source: Kepoper

Within ITZY, Lia is often considered the unofficial VLive host because she naturally leads livestream conversations more frequently than fans typically expect from a non-leader. Source: Kepoper

When Lia gets nervous, she instinctively reaches out to hold the hand of whichever member is sitting beside her—a habit fans find incredibly endearing. Source: Kepoper

Lia describes herself with three simple words: "peaceful, relaxed, and happy." Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom)

She jokingly lists one of her hobbies as "doing nothing," and the other members have confirmed she's easily the deepest sleeper in ITZY. Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom) / Weekly Idol Episode 473

Lia has said that if she hadn't become an idol, she would have wanted to become a fashion designer—a dream reflected in her consistently praised personal style. Source: Kepoper

Her dream musical collaboration is with American R&B singer Kehlani, while one of her all-time favorite television shows is "Gossip Girl." Source: KProfiles

In 2019, only months after debuting, Lia was selected to co-host the 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards alongside Super Junior's Leeteuk—an unusually prestigious opportunity for a rookie idol. Source: ITZY Wiki (Fandom)

ELLE Korea once described Lia with the phrase "Lia-keeps-moving-forward," recognizing her quiet determination and resilience throughout her career. Source: ELLE Korea / OMG! Idol

Lia's warm, rich vocal tone has made her one of the most sought-after OST singers among fourth-generation K-pop idols. Source: Drama OST credits

Fans often praise Lia for creating a calming atmosphere within ITZY, balancing the group's energetic personalities with her gentle sense of humor and thoughtful nature. Source: Fan interviews and variety appearances