IVE is the newest kpop girl group by Starship Entertainment, here is the introduction to the group’s members.
IVE debuted on December 1st, 2021 and includes some members of the popular group IZ*ONE. The group consists of members Yujin (An Yu Jin), Rei, Leeseo, Liz, Gaeul, and Wonyoung (Jang Won Young). IVE’s debut title track is titled “ELEVEN.”
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IVE’s Yujin
Stage Name: Yujin
Birth Name: An Yu Jin
Nationality: Korean
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: September 1, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 172 cm (5’8)
Weight: unknown
Blood Type: A
Facts about Yujin:
- Yujin was the first member to be introduced.
- She’s a former member of IZ*ONE.
- When she participated in Produce 48, she ranked fifth place
- She has an older sister
- She’s known for being one of the tallest girl kpop idols
- She appeared as a back-up dancer for Jeong Sewoon‘s “BABY, IT’S U”
- She appeared alongside ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo in a commercial for Clearteen.
- She is currently an Inkigayo MC alongside NCT’s Sungchan and Treasure’s Jihoon
Gaeul
Stage Name: Gaeul
Birth Name: Kim Ga Eul
Nationality: Korean
Position: rapper
Birthday: September 24th, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 165 cm
Weight: na
Blood Type:
Facts about Gaeul :
- She became a trainee in 2017
- She is the second member of her group to be introduced
- She is the oldest member of her group
- she started training in her third year of middle school
- She used to be in a dance club in middle school
- She was cast by JYP before moving to Starship
- She was known for her beauty in middle and high school
- Gauel’s blonde hair has gone viral among fans and non fans, many nicknamed her the standout idol in the group’s most recent comeback “After Like”
Wonyoung
Stage Name: Wonyoung
Birth Name: Jang Wonyoung
Nationality: Korean
Position: visual
Birthday: August 31, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 173 (5’8)
Weight: na
Blood Type: O
Facts about Wonyoung :
- She was revealed as the third member of IVE
- She is a former IZ*ONE member
- Jang Wonyoung previously competed on Produce 48 and secured first place in the competition
- She is one of the most sought-after endorsement models for her beauty
- She is the current Music Bank MC alongside ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon
- She has her own Instagram account, here is the handle
- She has been an endorsement model for Dior, Miu Miu, Laura Mercier and more
- She can speak fluent English
- She recently made her runway debut for a Japanese fashion show
- She has an older sister
- She became the youngest idol to ever MC The Asia Artist Awards in its history
- She is considered one of the biggest 4th gen idols ever.
Liz
Stage Name: Liz
Birth Name: Kim Ji Won (김지원)
Nationality: Korean
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: November 21, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 169 cm (5’6.5)
Weight: na
Blood Type: B
Facts about IVE Liz:
- She was the 4th member to be introduced into the group
- She is known for beautiful dimples
- She was born in Jeju-do, South Korea
- She has an older brother
- She is a cat person
- She is rumored to have dropped out of school prior to her debut
- She is talented in sports and won an award for it
- Fans believe she resembles STAYC’s Yoon
- Previously, Liz gained attention and some backlash for gaining some weight in recent comebacks, fans have jumped to defend her on multiple occasions due to haters trying to attack her for this
Rei
Stage Name: Rei
Birth Name: Naoi Rei (ナオイレイ/ 나오이 레이)
Nationality: Japanese
Position: Vocalist and rapper
Birthday: February 3, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height:169 cm (5’6.5)
Weight: na
Blood Type: A
Facts about Rei:
- She was the 5th member to be introduced into the group
- She is the only foreign member of her group
- She was born and raised in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- She is a fan of TWICE and SEVENTEEN
- She became the 2nd kpop idol ever after Lisa to grace the cover of Vogue Japan
- Rei is a huge fan of Red Velvet and especially Joy
- She and Yujin went to the same school
- she is very good at drawing
- she is one of the biggest Japanese 4th gen kpop idols
- She came to Korea when she was 15
- She is friends with Dayeon
Leeseo
Stage Name: Leeseo
Birth Name: Lee Hyun Seo (이현서)
Nationality: Korean
Position: maknae, vocalist
Birthday: February 21, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
Weight:
Blood Type: O
Facts about Leeseo:
- She is the youngest member of her group
- She was born in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- She is the 6th member of her group to be introduced to the public
- she is a former model for sm kids
- Leeseo is considered one of the very few idols who are born in 2007 and actively working in the industry.
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