Ivy (singer)
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| Ivy (아이비) | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Park Eunhye (박은혜) |
| Born | November 7, 1982 |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genre(s) | K-pop, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Fantom Entertainment |
| Website | Official homepage |
Ivy (아이비) (born 박은혜 (Park Eunhye), November 7, 1982) is a K-pop singer who debuted in 2005 with the album Vol. 1 - My Sweet and Free Day. The album was a minor hit and after a one year's hiatus, she released her second album Vol. 2 - A Sweet Moment, which spawned the #1 hit Sonata Of Temptation. Ivy has been known to encounter major controversy due to her music video being often too suggestive. She was educated at the Dongduk Women's University.
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[edit] Career
Although Ivy has a strong voice, the record company chose the "sexy" route by releasing "오늘밤 일 (What Happened Tonight) as her first single. Since the song was about her cheating on her boyfriend with a one night stand, it was accompanied by a suggestive video. The official second single "A ha.." continued this sexy style, and it was popular enough to be parodied by female comedienne Park Kyung Lim; however, her record company also released "바본가봐" (I Am A Fool), a ballad that gave Ivy a reprieve from her sexy image and a chance showcasing her powerful voice. This song was mostly promoted on the MBC music show Music Camp, known for its "live performances only" policy; "A ha.." was performed on the other shows. The album was not a breakout hit, but consistent sales allowed it to place 48th for the year[1], thanks due to the popularity of her singles and heavy promotion on the various music shows. Although inactive for most of 2006, she has collaborated with Shinhwa for their album State of the Art on the track "Highway Star".
On February 12th, 2007, Ivy's second album, Vol. 2 - A Sweet Moment, was released, with the lead single "유혹의 소나타" (Sonata of Temptation) featuring Wheesung, performing very well on the charts. Despite this, The song's music video has caused controversy, as it recreates a fight scene between Tifa and Loz from Final Fantasy VII Advent Children, apparently without proper permission (although a disclaimer appears on the video). In April, the Seoul Central District Court banned the music video from being shown on television, stating that "most of the clip is noticeably similar to scenes from the film"[2]. The story has received coverage on gaming blogs internationally, including Kotaku, which noted that the director has stated that he was unable to find the contact info for Square Enix[3].
[edit] Discography
- 2005: Vol. 1 - My Sweet and Free Day
- 오늘밤 일 (What Happened Tonight)
- Dawn Dawn Dawn
- Poison IVY
- 난.. (I..)
- 바본가봐 (I Must Be a Fool)
- Do It
- A ha..
- 날 가지려면 (If You Want Me)
- 기도... (Intro) (Prayer)
- 기도 (Prayer)
- 고백 (Request)
- One Step
- 낡은 자전거 (Old Bicycle)
- 델마와 루이스 feat. 바비킴 (Thelma & Louise, feat Bobby Kim)
- 다 줄께... (I'll Give My All)
- 2007: Vol. 2 - A Sweet Moment
- Cupido
- 유혹의 소나타 feat. Wheesung (Sonata of Temptation)
- 이럴거면 (If You're Gonna Be Like This)
- Ever
- 1 To 10
- 이별이 다 그렇죠 (All Separation is Like This)
- 그날까지 (Until That Day)
- 좋아 feat. Red Roc (I Like)
- The Message (from IVY)
- 사랑아 어떻게 (What Can I Do, Love)
- nu Trend
- Gotta Do
- Antonio’s song
- I Know
[edit] Awards
| Years | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2007 |
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[edit] References
- ^ 총결산 국내음반 판매량집계
- ^ Kim, Tong-hyong. Court Bans Ivy’s Music Video. The Korea Times, April 6, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2007.
- ^ Clip: Square Cracks Down On Korean Video
