Baek A-yeon
| Baek Ah Yeon (백아연) | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Baek Ah Yeon (백아연) |
| Born |
March 11, 1993 South Korea |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Occupations | Singer, model |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboard |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | JYP Entertainment (2012–present) |
| Website | Baek Ah Yeon's Official Website |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 백아연 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 白娥娟 |
| Revised Romanization | Baek A-yeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Paek Ayŏn |
Baek Ah Yeon (Hangul : 백아연, born on March 11, 1993) is a South Korean solo singer who debuted in JYP Entertainment. She is known as the third finalist of South Korea's talent show, K-pop Star Season 1.
Biography
Ah Yeon was born on March 11, 1993. She was one of the popular talent show contestants on K-pop Star which featured judges from the big three entertainment agencies (SM, YG, JYP). She is currently studying at the Department of Practical Music at Howon University. At an early age prior to the competition, she underwent cancer treatment which made JYP refer to her as a person with a "Steel Heart". This made her even more popular with the viewers aside from her fresh, clear and pure singing voice.
Career
2011-2012 : K-Pop Star
She appeared on South Korea's talent show K-pop Star. She was also one of the top three alongside Park Ji-min and Lee Ha-yi. After she got eliminated, she received numerous phone calls from several entertainment agencies because of her sweet and smooth vocals.[1] After K-pop Star Season 1 winner, Park Ji Min decided to sign a deal with JYP Entertainment[2] it was revealed that Baek Ah Yeon and Park Jae Hyung also decided to sign contracts with JYP Entertainment.[3]
2012 : Debut with 'Sad Song'
On September 2, JYP Entertainment announced that Baek Ah Yeon will have her debut with her debut album "I'm Baek".[4] 2PM's member Jun. K produced a song for her called "Always" and he's featured in the song which is a part of her debut album.[5] On September 5, the teaser of her upcoming debut song "Sad Song" was revealed.[6] On September 10, the Music Video "Sad Song" composed by Super Changddai with lyrics by JYP was revealed on YouTube.[7] On September 13, she collaborated in a classic version of "Sad Song" with pianist Lee Jin Wook and Odd Eye.[8]
2013 : Comeback with 'A Good Boy'
On June 11, a teaser video for Baek Ah Yeon's second mini album, "A Good Girl" was released featuring herself, as well as fellow labelmates, miss A's Jia and Suzy.[9] On June 13, JYP Entertainment released a set of teaser pictures on Baek Ah Yeon's official website.[10] A music video teaser for the title track, 'A Good Boy' was also later revealed that same day.[11]
Discography
Mini albums
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Weekly |
KOR Monthly | ||||||||||||
| I'm Baek |
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11 | 34 | ||||||||||
| A Good Girl |
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14 | 38 | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||||||||||
Promotional singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon |
KOR Billboard | ||||||||||||
| 2012 | "느린노래 (Sad Song)" | 2 | 11 | I'm Baek | |||||||||
| "머물러요 (Stay)" | 37 | 47 | |||||||||||
| "Love, Love, Love." | 44 | 65 | |||||||||||
| "Always" (feat. Jun.K of 2PM) | 55 | — | |||||||||||
| "니가 떠나간다 (You're Leaving)" | 59 | — | |||||||||||
| 2013 | "어굿보이 (A Good Boy)" | 12 | 26 | A Good Girl | |||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||||||||||
Other charted songs
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon |
KOR Billboard | ||||||||||||
| 2012 | "아틀란티스 소녀 (Atlantis Princess)" | 154 | — | SBS K팝 스타 Top 8 (Digital Single) | |||||||||
| "Can't Fight The Moonlight" | 100 | — | SBS K팝 스타 Top 7 (Digital Single) | ||||||||||
| "Saving All My Love For You" | 93 | — | SBS K팝 스타 Top 6 (Digital Single) | ||||||||||
| "Run Devil Run" | 55 | 97 | SBS K팝 스타 Top 5 (Digital Single) | ||||||||||
| "보고싶다 (I Miss You)" | 23 | 37 | SBS K팝 스타 Top 4 (Digital Single) | ||||||||||
| "Ma Boy 2" (feat. Lee Seung-Hoon) | 50 | 67 | SBS K팝 스타 SPECIAL No.3 (Digital Single) | ||||||||||
| "잘못했어 (I Was Wrong)" | — | — | SBS K팝 스타 Top 3 (Digital Single) | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||||||||||
Original soundtrack
- "Daddy Long Legs" - Cheongdam-dong Alice OST - released 15 December 2012[13]
- "Introduction to Love" - When a Man Falls in Love OST - released 10 April 2013[14]
- "Tears Are Also Love" - Goddess of Fire Jeongi OST - released 18 July 2013[15]
Filmography
Music video appearance
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sad Song | Herself | Herself |
| 2013 | Somebody | 15& | Herself |
| 2013 | A Good Boy | Herself | Herself |
References
- ↑ "K-Pop Star’s Baek Ah Yeon received numerous love calls from agencies". allkpop. 2012-05-18.
- ↑ "‘K-Pop Star’ winner Park Ji Min signs with JYP Entertainment". allkpop. 2012-05-21.
- ↑ "'K-Pop Star finalist Baek Ah Yeon and Park Jae Hyung sign with JYP Entertainment". 2012-05-21.
- ↑ "‘K-Pop Star’ finalist Baek Ah Yeon to make her debut this month". allkpop. 09/02/2012.
- ↑ "2PM’s Junsu gifts Baek Ah Yeon with a self-composed track". allkpop. 09/05/2012.
- ↑ "Baek Ah Yeon releases video teaser for "Sad Song"". allkpop. 09/05/2012.
- ↑ "Baek Ah Yeon releases debut album ‘I’m Baek’ + MV for "Sad Song"". allkpop. 2012-09-09.
- ↑ "Baek Ah Yeon releases ‘classic version’ of "Sad Song" with pianist Lee Jin Wook". allkpop. 2012-09-13.
- ↑ "Suzy & Jia star in video teaser for Baek Ah Yeon's comeback with "A Good Boy"". allkpop. 06/11/2013.
- ↑ "Baek Ah Yeon releases teaser images for 'A Good Girl' album". allkpop. 2013-06-13.
- ↑ "Baek Ah Yeon gets ready for her return as 'A Good Girl' with MV teaser". allkpop. 2013-06-13.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Gaon Monthly Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ↑ Ho, Stewart (11 December 2012). "Baek A Yeon Joins ‘Cheongdamdong Alice’ OST". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ "Baek Ah Yeon sings "Introduction to Love" for ‘When A Man Loves’ OST". allkpop. 04/09/2013.
- ↑ "Baek A Yeon Sings OST for "Goddess of Fire"". soompi. 2013-07-19.
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