Kim Ji Yeon, known professionally as Kei, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and member of LOVELYZ (러블리즈) and EL7Z UP (엘즈업). She graduated from Incheon Yeongseon High School.

She made her debut in November 2014 as the group's main vocalist and lead dancer with their first studio album, "Girls' Invasion". The group found success almost immediately as they charted in all major music charts in Southeast Asia and began holding concerts nationwide as early as April 2015.

She made her debut as a solo artist in October 2019 with her first mini-album, "Over and Over".

After several releases and more international success, their contracts with Woollim Entertainment (울림엔터테인먼트) ended in November 2021. Lee Su Jeong (formerly known as Baby Soul) was the only member who decided to re-sign with the company so the future of the group was questioned by the fans as Woollim never informed their official status.

Several members used their personal social media accounts to clarify that LOVELYZ was only on an indefinite hiatus while each focused on their individual activities.

In June 2023, she participated in Mnet's survival program, "Queendom Puzzle," and finished in 4th place, earning a spot in the resulting project group. She then re-debuted in September 2023 as EL7Z UP's main vocalist with their first mini-album, “7 + UP”. They are managed by Apple Monster (애플몬스터) and DG Entertainment (DG 엔터테인먼트) and will remain active until they release 3 consecutive mini-albums.

Then, in November 2024, she reunited with her LOVELYZ's groupmates after 3 years of inactivity when they performed in an episode of "Hangout with Yoo" and later held concerts commemorating their 10th anniversary. They released their first new material in 4 years with the digital single "November". However, the group remains without an agency, so they will get together when their individual schedules allow it.

She is currently represented by Pop Music (팝뮤직).

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography