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Lia was born in Incheon, South Korea on July 21, 2000. Lia is listed as a singer and dancer. That works out to 26 years old in 2026.
My Take
Lia, the main vocalist of Itzy, interests me because her steadiness is easy to overlook in a group built on high-energy choreography. Holding pitch in the middle of a frantic dance number is unglamorous, foundational work, and she does it reliably. Born in Incheon in 2000 and trained at Seoul Performing Arts High School, she represents the rigorous pipeline behind fourth-generation K-pop. So much of that scene is busy and maximalist that a clean, grounded voice genuinely stands out. I see real room for growth in her, and I am curious how her vocal identity matures as the group does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lia
- Name (Japanese)
- リア
- Reading
- りあ
- Born
- July 21, 2000 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Incheon, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / dancer
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lia born?
Born July 21, 2000 (age 26).
Where is Lia from?
Lia is from Incheon, South Korea.
What does Lia do?
Lia works as singer, dancer.
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