Yeji Family Tree: The Story Behind ITZY's Leader

Hwang Ye-ji, known as Yeji, born 26 May 2000 in Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea, is the leader of K-pop girl group ITZY (JYP Entertainment, debut 12 February 2019).

The Family's Roots: A Jeonju Family

Her Parents

Family in Jeonju.

Her Sister

Hwang Ji-min — younger sister.

The Hwang Family Tree at a Glance

Parents: Jeonju.

Sister: Hwang Ji-min.

Marital Status: Unmarried.

Yeji:

  • Born 26 May 2000, Jeonju
  • JYP audition 2015; on Mnet's Stray Kids 2017 (didn't make it)
  • ITZY debut: 12 February 2019 as leader

What the Hwang Family Story Teaches Us

A Jeonju family. A younger sister. A career that debuted after failing a survival show — became ITZY's leader.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Yeji story carries the same lesson.

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