Lia (South Korean singer)
Choi Ji-su (; born July 21, 2000), known mononymously as Lia (), is a South Korean singer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Itzy. Early life 
Lia was born on July 21, 2000, as Choi Ji-su, in Incheon, South Korea. She spent a part of her childhood in Canada and attended North London Collegiate School in Jeju. She graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2019. Career

Pre-debut 
Lia initially auditioned for SM Entertainment and passed but was forced to back out at the last minute due to a disagreement with her parents. In 2017, Lia passed JYP auditions and trained for two years. 2019–present: Debut with Itzy  

On February 12, 2019, Lia officially debuted as a member of Itzy, with the release of their digital single album, It'z Different with the single "Dalla Dalla". In 2021, Lia released an OST titled "Always Be Your Star" for MBC's The Red Sleeve and "Blue Flower" for tvN's Alchemy of Souls 2 in 2022. On September 18, 2023, JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would be taking a hiatus due to anxiety. Philanthropy

On January 2020, Lia was one of the celebrities who participated in Gmarket Global Shop's "Give Love" donation campaign. On August 17, 2022, Lia donated ₩30 million (approximately US$23,152) to The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association, for helping the flood victims. Discography

Soundtrack appearances

Filmography

Hosting

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English-language singers from South Korea
Japanese-language singers of South Korea
JYP Entertainment artists
K-pop singers
2000 births
Living people
Itzy members
Musicians from Incheon
Singers from Seoul
South Korean dance musicians
South Korean female idols
South Korean women pop singers
School of Performing Arts Seoul alumni