[2025 Latest] Ilio (LEE LEO) Complete Profile! A detailed explanation of his age, height, career history, and his performance in Voicepla 2

LEE LEO (이리오), currently appearing on BOYS II PLANET2. As a former member of Trainee A, he has been attracting attention since his days in HYBE, but what is the reason he has decided to take on the stage again? We will introduce his age, height, nationality, career history, changes in rankings on the show, and even what his fans are saying.

 

 

table of contents   1. Who is Ilio? Basic profile 2. HYBE's "Trainee A" days and the reason for leaving 3. Solo activities and transfer to GRID ENTERTAINMENT 4. Challenges and achievements in BOYS II PLANET2 5. Performance and Ranking Changes 6. Relationship with Lee Sang-won 7. Fan ratings and popularity 8. Future Possibilities and Prospects 9. Summary

 

 

1. Who is Ilio? Basic profile

LEE LEO (이리오) was born on August 22, 2002, and is a 23-year-old trainee as of 2025. He is from Sydney, Australia, and his parents are Korean. He is bilingual, fluent in both Korean and English, and his multicultural upbringing has shaped his international sensibility. He is 179cm tall and has type A blood. His MBTI personality type is often listed as INTP, but is sometimes referred to as ISTP, suggesting he is a person who combines sensitivity with intellectual curiosity.

 

 

He is particularly praised for his soft yet powerful singing voice, as well as his composing and self-producing skills. He has also cited BTS's V as his role model, and his attitude of turning his admiration into motivation and continuing to grow is impressive.

 

item	Content
name	Lee Leo (LEE LEO)
Real name	Lee Jongyoon
date of birth	August 22, 2002
age	23 years old (as of 2025)
Birthplace	Sydney, Australia
height	179cm
Affiliated agency	GRID ENTERTAINMENT
Trainee period	Approximately 3 years and 7 months (including HYBE time)
role model	BTS V
hobby	Media viewing, dessert tours, and merchandise collection
Special Skills	Composition, Vocals
Catchphrase	"Rio tears the stage apart!"

 

 

 

2. HYBE's "Trainee A" days and the reason for leaving

Ilio first attracted attention when he was a member of HYBE's (formerly BIGHIT) debut candidate group "Trainee A." This project was expected to be the next generation of groups to follow in the footsteps of TXT and BTS, and Ilio excelled as an all-rounder. His stable vocals and expressive voice were particularly praised for his high level of perfection, even as a trainee.

 

 

However, in 2022, Trainee A's debut plans were suddenly scrapped. Ilio himself was faced with this decision and chose to leave of his own volition. Officially, the issue was his "misogynistic lyrics," but in reality, it was a decision he made to make a fresh start due to a combination of mental conflict and anxiety about the future.

 

While this experience was a bitter setback for him, it also served as a major turning point that strengthened his resolve to "try again even if his dreams are lost once."

 

 

 

 

 

3. Solo activities and transfer to GRID ENTERTAINMENT

After leaving HYBE, Ilio worked as a freelancer before releasing his solo song "One Look" in 2023. The song, which he composed himself, captured the hearts of fans with its delicate melody and heartfelt vocals. While it didn't achieve major commercial success, it was a work that once again demonstrated his talent and expressiveness as an artist.

 

 

He then transferred to GRID ENTERTAINMENT in May 2025. Here, he chose to pursue his dream of becoming an idol once again, and was confirmed to appear in "BOYS II PLANET." Drawing on his past experiences, he took on new challenges in a new environment, giving many fans the feeling that this was a "real restart."

 

 

 

 

4. Challenges and achievements in BOYS II PLANET2

The reason behind Ilio's participation in "BOYS II PLANET 2" was his regret over not being able to debut during his time with HYBE, and his strong determination to achieve his dream again. He appeared on the show with his former colleague Lee Sang-won, and the reunion of the two and their challenge became a hot topic among viewers.

 

In the first stage, they performed ENHYPEN's "No Doubt," and their stable singing ability earned them high praise from the masters, who said, "We've found the main vocalist." In the additional stage, they performed "Come Back Home" (by Seo Taiji Idol), creating a performance that overwhelmed the audience and the judges.

 

 

 

 

5. Performance and Ranking Changes

Looking at the ranking changes within the program, Irio has always maintained a high ranking. He started in 5th place on the first episode, and then dropped temporarily, but by the second announcement he had risen sharply to 2nd place.

 

voting time	Ranking	remarks
1st	5th place	Stable reputation within PLANET K
2nd time	2nd place	Showing strength in overseas voting
3rd	5th place	Despite a drop in ranking in the Korean polls, they fought well
4th	private	A tense announcement
5th	5th place	Maintained the top 8 at the first survivor announcement ceremony
7th	8th place	Struggling with South Korean votes but persevering
8th	3rd place	Explosive popularity overseas, making it into the top 3
Final Announcement	to be decided	Attention within the debut area

 

This change in ranking also shows his strong popularity overseas and the unity of his fandom.

 

 

 

 

6. Relationship with Lee Sang-won

 

Lee Rio and Lee Sang Won have been working together since their days in Trainee A and share a deep bond of trust. Their mutual support and growth is depicted on the show, eliciting admiration from viewers who describe their friendship as genuine. The scene in which the two say, "This time, we'll debut together" is a symbolic moment from Voicepla 2.

 

 

 

 

7. Fan ratings and popularity

On social media, comments such as "Her singing voice is so beautiful," "Her facial expressions are perfect," and "The gap between her cuteness and sexiness is fascinating" have been flooding the social media platforms, and related words become trending topics on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) every time the show is aired.

 

 

Her reputation is based on her consistent singing ability and sincere attitude, and she has also been highly praised for showing her artistic side through her own compositions.

 

 

 

 

8. Future Possibilities and Prospects

It is still unknown whether Ilio will ultimately be able to debut, but he has already proven his potential to be successful both as a group member and as a solo artist. In particular, with the strength of his global fandom, he is likely to play a major role in overseas activities even after his debut.

 

 

Even if he is unable to debut, it is entirely possible that he will pursue a career as a solo artist or music producer.

 

 

 

 

9. Summary

Ilio is a rare individual who, despite having experienced setbacks once before, has once again pursued his dream, despite being a former member of HYBE's "Trainee A." His global appeal as a Korean artist from Australia, his solid vocal ability, and his sincere personality have made him one of the most notable trainees today.

 

 

As the catchphrase "Rio Tears the Stage" suggests, his challenge has left a big impact both on and off the show. Fans are most interested in the upcoming announcement of the rankings and his steps towards his final debut.

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