Dear Chaeryeong & Lia… I’m Still Not Over It
Chaeryeong and Lia: The Stars Hidden in Plain Sight
I still can’t get over how beautiful Chaeryeong and Lia were in person.
I met ITZY during their premiere showcase tour back in 2020 when they came to my area. My sister’s boyfriend at the time gave us tickets as an early birthday gift, and I was beyond excited. It was my very first time seeing a K-pop group in person, so the experience felt even more special.
Before the showcase tour, my sister and I were talking about who we thought would stand out the most and who our favorite bias was. My bias has always been Chaeryeong because I first became familiar with her when she competed on Sixteen (the 2015 survival show that formed TWICE).
This is when it really began.
The three of us found our seats and waited for the show to start. Then, ITZY walked onto the stage. The lights came on and… action!
I completely froze.
My jaw literally dropped. All I could think was, “Holy crap… is that really Chaeryeong? Is that really Lia?”
I couldn’t believe it… they were even more beautiful in person.
ITZY introduced themselves, and I couldn’t stop staring at Lia. She had such a beautiful smile and such a charming presence. There was something about her that immediately caught my attention.
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Chaeryeong… she was so gorgeous. She had this sweet yet slightly sassy vibe that made her stand out.
As they played games and performed on stage, I started to understand why Lia was chosen to be part of the group. She had such a naturally charming and funny personality. It seemed effortless for her to make people laugh. She had the whole audience laughing so many times, and I remember thinking “Wow… she’s a natural.”
Then I looked over at my sister.
She was completely stunned by Lia’s beauty and personality. She looked at me and said, “Are you seeing what I’m seeing?” And I replied, “I’m seeing what you’re seeing.”
We were both so hyped and excited because of Lia. Her energy was just captivating.
Then there was Chaeryeong…
Her dancing was something else. The way she moved reminded me of water flowing or leaves gently falling from a tree. I don’t even know how to explain it, but her movements were so smooth, graceful, and clean. I couldn’t understand how she made dancing look so effortless.
I could immediately see why she was chosen as the main dancer. My sister is a dancer herself, and she completely fell in love with Chaeryeong’s dance style. Seeing her perform in person was incredible. I couldn’t believe how talented she was.
I felt so lucky to have experienced that moment.
I never understood the hate comments that both girls were receiving at the time. Meeting them in person completely changed my perspective.
It made me realize that someone may not always stand out through camera, videos, or photos, but they can shine so much more when you see them in person. Their presence, personality, and energy can be something that a screen simply cannot capture.
