Ian (Hearts2Hearts) Jeong Lee-an

Who is Ian (Hearts2Hearts)?

Ian is a South Korean singer and former child model under SM Entertainment, serving as the center member of the girl group Hearts2Hearts. Born Jeong Lee-an (정이안) on October 9, 2009, in Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, she is currently 16 years old (2025). Her birth date coincides with Hangul Day, a national commemoration day in South Korea.

SM Entertainment revealed Ian as a Hearts2Hearts member through the group's debut trailer film on February 3, 2025. The group officially debuted on February 24, 2025, with their first single album titled "The Chase". Before debut, Ian underwent a trainee period of 3 years after joining SM Entertainment on October 15, 2022, just one day before her groupmate A-na.

Ian's representative emoji is 🫛 (Green Peas), and her MBTI personality type is ENFP, though she previously tested as ENTP. She holds several nicknames within the fandom, including Jeong Dopamine, Jeong Peanut, An Yijeong, and Dubaian. As of 2025, Ian holds the distinction of being the first idol born in 2009 to debut under SM Entertainment. She is recognized as the mood-maker of Hearts2Hearts, with fellow members noting that it is never boring being around her.

Ian's age, height, and basic profile

Birth name and birthdate

Jeong Lee-an (정이안) represents the official birth name registered for the Hearts2Hearts member. Born on October 9, 2009, she holds the zodiac sign Libra and the Chinese zodiac sign Ox. The birthdate places her at 17 years of age as of 2026. Her birthplace in Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, marks her as a Seoul native from birth.

Physical attributes

Ian stands at a height of 165 cm (5 ft 5 in). Her blood type is classified as B. These physical characteristics contribute to her role as the visual and center position within Hearts2Hearts, where stage presence and proportions factor into performance dynamics.

MBTI and personality type

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment classifies Ian as an ENFP personality type. This classification underwent changes during her career, specifically from her initial ENTP result in November 2025 to the current ENFP designation confirmed in March 2026. The ENFP type, characterized by extraverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving traits, aligns with her recognized role as the group's mood-maker. Her personality assessment reflects the adaptive nature of MBTI results, particularly during adolescent development periods when personality traits continue to form and stabilize.

Ian's debut and career with Hearts2Hearts

Joining SM Entertainment

SM Entertainment discovered the performer through direct messaging on Instagram after viewing her modeling photographs. The casting approach marked an unconventional recruitment method for the company. At her initial audition, she performed "Let It Go" by Idina Menzel from the animated film Frozen. SM Entertainment formally accepted her into their training system on October 15, 2022, one day ahead of her future groupmate A-na.

Trainee period and preparation

During her preparation phase, she participated in SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary promotional content titled "The Future". Prior to official debut, she appeared at the company's 2023 Showcase stages, delivering a solo performance that attracted industry attention. Her pre-debut repertoire demonstrated versatility through a rap performance and a collaborative stage performing BoA's "Only One" choreography alongside NCT Wish member Sion. As of 2025, she holds the distinction of being the first SM Entertainment idol born in 2009 to debut.

Hearts2Hearts debut

Hearts2Hearts released their debut single album "The Chase" with its eponymous title track on February 24, 2025. The eight-member configuration debuted as SM Entertainment's first new girl group following Aespa's 2020 introduction. The group secured their first music broadcast trophy on "The Show" within 15 days of debut.

Position in the group

Her assigned roles within Hearts2Hearts include center, visual, lead dancer, and sub-vocalist. The center position and groupmate Juun's main dancer designation received official confirmation during the group's debut showcase event.

Ian's personal life and interesting facts

Family and education

Ian's family structure consists of her parents, with no siblings, making her an only child. The family maintains a pet cat named Aru. Her religious affiliation is Catholic, and she received the Baptismal name Joelah.

Her educational journey included attendance at Seoul Hyehwa Elementary School, which she completed, followed by enrollment at Seoul National University College of Education Girls' Middle School. She subsequently dropped out of middle school but passed both middle school and high school graduation qualification exams in October 2025. Prior to her entertainment career, she worked as a child model.

Hobbies and preferences

Her hobbies include collecting perfumes, with a particular preference for fresh and sweet scents. She enjoys watching television shows over movies and engages in baking, running, and sports activities. Additionally, she likes listening to and making dad jokes.

Her preferences include being a night owl, favoring hot water over cold, and selecting winter as her favorite season. Her favorite colors are white and purple, while her preferred snack is bread.

Friendships with other idols

She maintains a friendship with ILLIT's Wonhee, established after meeting at ISAC.

FAQS

Several frequently asked questions surround Ian's career trajectory and public reception. One common inquiry addresses her pre-debut media appearances. During a 2025 episode of JTBC's "Knowing Bros," she revealed her participation in the variety show "You Quiz on the Block" before joining SM Entertainment. At the time, the production crew conducted neighborhood interviews, and she answered a quiz question correctly, winning prize money. However, the segment featuring her was completely edited out of the aired episode, with only a photograph with the show hosts remaining as evidence.

Another recurring question concerns her potential status within fifth-generation K-pop. Online discussions in late 2025 positioned her as a contender for the "it girl" designation of her generation. She ranked among the most searched fifth-generation idols in 2025. Consequently, comparisons emerged between her trajectory and that of fourth-generation figures such as Karina and Wonyoung.

Regarding fan interaction methods, she maintains a consistent practice of reading every encouraging message received from supporters. This approach reflects her stated belief that both she and Hearts2Hearts exist because of fan support. Her engagement style contributes to the connection between the group and their fanbase, known as S2U.