CHAERYEONG: TMI
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This page lists “TMI” of Chaeryeong from ITZY, an 5-member girl group.
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TMI originally stands for “Too Much Information.” However, in Korean popular culture, the term has evolved to mean “interesting personal details/trivia.”
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PREFERENCES & TASTES
Food
- Chaeryeong’s favorite foods are Vietnamese spring rolls and “famine crops” such as corn, portatoes, sweet potatoes, etc.
- Chaeryeong dislikes rich foods (ex. salmon, tuna, cheese), fried eggs, ramyeon, naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), udon, cold Korean cucumber soup, and hot dogs.
- Chaeryeong’s clip asking Lee Youngji, “Can you finish a can of Pringles in one sitting?” in an episode of No Prepare went viral in South Korea, for Chaeryeong thinking a can of pringles is “binge eating” and Lee Youngji (MC of the show) looking flabbergasted.
- Chaeryeong prefers to eat carp bread from the head.
- Chaeryeong loves ice cream.
- Chaeryeong loves to eat fruit: she enjoys shine muscats and tangerines.
Hobbies
- Chaeryeong likes to watch her favorite movies and dramas over and over again.
- She has said that she watched one of her favorite dramas more than 10 times; she has said that she rewatched K-Dramas Goblin and Descendants of the Sun many times.
- Chaeryeong recommended A Star Is Born.
Likes and Dislikes
- Chaeryeong is a huge fan of the genre of K-Pop; she has many songs, lyrics, and choreography memorized.
- Chaeryeong also likes the genre of Trot music.
- Chaeryeong is a fan of the Korean baseball team KIA Tigers.
OTHER TRIVIA
- Chaeryeong gets surprised easily by loud noises.
- Chaeryeong has a soft, soothing way of talking and is often the one members go to talk to when they have something on their mind.
- Chaeryeong won the bronze medal in the jumping ropes category at the National Sports Festival.
- Chaeryeong’s first exposure to the media was with her older sister, Lee Chaeyeon, on KPOP STAR 3 and SIXTEEN. They are called the “Chae Sisters,” and some people even think that they are twins because they look so similar.
- Chaeyeon debuted as IZONE, and as a soloist after IZONE disbanded.
- In 2024, Chaeryeong appeared on Chaeyeon’s web talk show, Inssadong Sulzzi, which was the first talk show the sisters had been on together after their respective debut.
- Chaeryeong has two Maltese dogs living at home with her family, named “Chaeri” and “Chaeso.”
CHAERYEONG’S NICKNAMES
Most of the nicknames on this page have originated from Korean media or conversations held in Korean among members.
| ENG (translated) |
KOR (original) |
MEANING |
| Ryeongchae | 령채 | Ryeongchae is the two syllables of Chaeryeong’s name placed backwards; it’s the nickname that’s most often used be the other members. |
| Down Feather | 솜털 | Chaeryeong is known for effortless execution of powerful choreography; her movements have been called “feather-like.” |
| Photo by Ryeong | 령작가 | Chaeryeong is regarded as the best photographer of ITZY. The members often ask her to take photos of them. |
| Mola Chaer | 개복챌 | Chaeryeong gets startled easily by loud noises or bright flashes of light, much like the mola fish from the popular smartphone game, Survive! Mola mola! |
| Graceful Dumb | 우아한바보 | Chaeryeong has a calm, soothing way of speaking that gives her a graceful aura. However, she will often say unhinged things or show chaotic behavior with this “graceful” demeanor. |
| That Pringles Girl | 프링글스 걔 | Chaeryeong’s “Can you finish a can of pringles in one sitting?” became a popular meme in Korea, when “small eaters” were a social fascination in the country. |
| Ryeong Miho | 령미호 | After Chaeryeong dyed her hair black, there were a lot of compliments on her visual, comparing her to the “nine-tailed fox,” or “Gumiho,” an alluring mythical being from Korean folktales. |
| Pharmacist | 약사 | Chaeryeong always carries a pouch where she keeps a lot of household medicine. The members often come to Chaeryeong for minor injuries or illnesses. |