FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETLiz
- Stage name
- Liz
- Birth name
- Kim Ji-won
- Born
- Nov. 21, 2004
- Hometown
- South Korea
- Position
- Vocalist
- Agency
- Starship
- Fandom
- DIVE
- Debut
- 2021
- Generation
- 4th gen
Liz is a vocalist in IVE, the six-member girl group from Starship Entertainment that debuted in late 2021. She is known for a bright upper register and for phrasing that keeps lines emotionally specific, plus a quick, funny personality that comes through on camera. She has been part of the group's run from "Eleven" and "Love Dive" through the 2026 album REVIVE+, which pairs big group tracks with a slate of solo songs.
Birth details: cvmsekai.com
In their own words
“We tried to show IVE as we are now, without hiding or exaggerating anything,”
“Even as I was preparing in the green room, I was worried if I could finish the stage successfully because I was so nervous. But once our performance began, I loosened up and had fun after hearing the cheers and chants from the fans,”
Timeline
- 2021Debut with IVE
Trained under Starship Entertainment and debuted with IVE on December 1, 2021 with the single "Eleven".
- 2022"Love Dive" and first European festival
The group's second title track, "Love Dive", arrived in April. In June they played the KPOP.FLEX festival in Frankfurt, Germany, in front of about 65,000 fans, their first international live appearance.
- 2023I've IVE and I'VE MINE
- 2024IVE SWITCH
The group released IVE SWITCH in April, led by "HEYA" and "Accendio".
- 2025IVE EMPATHY and IVE SECRET
IVE EMPATHY followed in February with "REBEL HEART" and "ATTITUDE", and IVE SECRET in August with "XOXZ". The group also held its first world tour this year.
- 2026REVIVE+
Latest
- Hosting the 2026 KGMA and performing a solo opening stage
Reported to be hosting day two (November 8) of the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, alongside actor Kim Jaewon. It is her first time hosting an awards show since debut, and she plans a solo opening performance meant to show off her vocals and stage presence.
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Our coverage
IVE Breaks Into the Billboard 200 for the First Time as 'Looks Can Kill' Debuts at No. 126
The mini album also lands at No. 2 on World Albums and No. 6 on Top Album Sales, while IVE takes No. 1 on Emerging Artists.
IVE's Jang Won Young: Starship Launches Global Legal Action Over Malicious Posts
The agency says it has evidence from YouTube, X, DCinside, Weibo and TikTok and is working with the firm behind its Sojang suit.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Completes Inkigayo Triple Crown With 11th Music Show Win
The debut single took first place with 6,037 points on the November 8 episode, beating IVE and ILLIT, on a bill that also included BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Claims 10th Music Show Win as IVE and ILLIT Give Chase
A2O LITE beat IVE and ILLIT for the trophy with 6,593 points, while RESCENE held No. 1 in November's girl group brand reputation rankings.
ILLIT Take Music Bank Trophy as 'You're Under Arrest' Scores 9,803 Points
The first trophy for the single came over IVE's "Looks Can Kill," with TWS, RIIZE, P1Harmony and NCT's Xiaojun also on the November 6 bill.
AND2BLE Score 2nd 'French Kissing' Trophy on 'Show Champion'
The group took the November 4 trophy over IVE, ILLIT, XLOV and A2O LITE, then performed both "Potion" and "French Kissing" on the broadcast.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Wins Eighth 'Inkigayo' Trophy With 6,576 Points
A2O LITE's debut single beat IVE's "Looks Can Kill" and NMIXX's "Birthday Wish" for first place, and the group rolled out a fourth version of its 'NEON' intro choreography.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Reaches Seven Wins, Edging IVE and NMIXX on Music Core
The MBC show's October 31 episode gave "NEON" 6,557 points against IVE's "Looks Can Kill" and NMIXX's "Birthday Wish."
Soundcheck Package: The K-pop VIP Tier That Gets You Into Rehearsal
From BTS' first 200,000-won sound check seats to 2026 U.S. tour stops: what the pre-show tier includes, what it costs and how to buy one.
What a K-pop Music Show Win Really Means, and How the Trophy Is Scored
From 82MAJOR's first trophy to Show Champion's published formula, here's what the weekly Korean TV prize measures and what it doesn't.
Lightstick, Explained: The Glowing Fan Gadget Behind the CORTIS Candlestick Debate
The concert light every K-pop fandom holds up now pairs with a phone, knows your seat and can start a design fight, as CORTIS found out this summer.
Gen, Explained: How K-Pop Sorts Its Idols Into Five Generations
From Seo Taiji and Boys in 1992 to RIIZE and ILLIT, the fan-made label that files K-pop into eras, and why the 5th gen line is still contested.
- muze.ltd: Interview with chill-pop musician Liz Cass
- billboard.com: IVE on 'REVIVE+,' Solo Cuts & the Clarity That's Defining ...
- teenvogue.com: IVE, K-Pop's Super Rookies, on New Music, Confidence ...
- cvmsekai.com: Liz (IVE): Member & Artist Profile - CVM Sekai
- songwritingmagazine.co.uk: Interview: Liz Green
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026