Son Dam-bi

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Son Dam Bi

Son Dam-bi at the Son Dam-bi's Beautiful Days press conference on March 5, 2013
Background information
Birth name Son Dam-bi (손담비)
Born (1983-09-25) September 25, 1983
Seoul, South Korea
Origin South Korea
Genres Pop, Dance, Hip Hop, R&B
Occupations Singer, Actor, Dancer, Model
Years active 2007–present
Labels Pledis Entertainment
Associated acts After School, Kahi, Eric Mun, Jun Jin, Nam Hyun Joon
Website Official Website (Korean)
Korean name
Hangul 손담비
Hanja 孫淡妃[1]
Revised Romanization Son Dam-bi
McCune–Reischauer Son Tambi

Son Dam Bi (born September 25, 1983 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean singer and actress.

Biography

Son Dam Bi is one of the most hyped names to debut in Korea. She had appeared in music videos for Paran and MYV, along with many advertisements. She first came to fame when she appeared in a commercial for an MP3 player alongside Poppin' Hyun Joon. Before her debut, MSN Japan had a video documentary made, capturing her pre-debut training and rehearsals; it attracted 480,000 visitors in 5 days. Son Dam Bi trained especially with a well-known American choreographer in preparation for this album, and people began calling her the female version of Rain (비).[2]

Son Dam Bi’s highly anticipated debut single comes with five tracks that give her ample opportunity to show off her vocal and dancing talents. Her debut single "Cry Eye" was produced and composed by Jang Joon Ho, who previously wrote MC Mong's "180 Degrees" and Jang Woo Hyuk's "Last Game". The lyrics were provided by Brian Kim, who also penned Shinhwa’s Once in A Lifetime.

Son Dam Bi joined MBC's reality show 우리 결혼했어요 ("We Got Married"), being paired with Marco. Joining the show in late 2008 as part of the second group of couples, their last episode was on February 2, 2009.

It was also announced that Son would be part of the cast for Hype Nation, a film that has been labelled a "world movie".[3] However, as the movie was delayed, Son released a mini-album with the single "Toyoil Bamae" ("토요일 밤에", "On a Saturday Night").[4] The song became her first #1 hit, topping various on- and offline charts, including M! Countdown (within 20 days), two wins on KBS's Music Bank, a 3-week chart-topping run on SBS's Inki Gayo.[5][6] The song's routine features Son in various 80s fashions, transforming her into a "retro fashionista".[7]

She starred in SBS drama Dream with Joo Jin-mo and Kim Bum, her debut as an actress.

Return to Korea

After training in the United States after "Cry Eye", Son Dam Bi returned to Korea and released a mini album, Mini Album Vol.1, with a focus on electronica (departing from her previous style of crunk pop) on April 29, 2008. The lead title was "Bad Boy", produced by Brave Brothers. Also, Kahi (former leader of After School and Pledis labelmate) was her dance teacher, and was featured in the Bad Boy music video.

In September 2008, she returned with the single "미쳤어" ("Crazy"). The song featured a "chair dance" that has become popular with the Korean public; it has since been upgraded to a "sofa dance".[8] The dance has been copied and parodied by many people, including Hyun Young,<ref name="현담비` 현영, 손담비 `미쳤어` 섹시팝핀 완벽 소화 ("Hyun Dam Bi" Hyun Young, displays Son Dam Bi's "Crazy" Sexy Popping)">"현담비` 현영, 손담비 `미쳤어` 섹시팝핀 완벽 소화 ("Hyun Dam Bi" Hyun Young, displays Son Dam Bi's "Crazy" Sexy Popping)" (in Korean). Newsen/Joongang Daily. 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2009-06-02. </ref> Infinity Challenge comedy team member No Hongchul, comedienne Shin Bong-sun, and Lee Soo Young.[9]

Her follow-up song in 2009, "Toyoilbamae" (Korean: "토요일밤에", "On a Saturday Night"), was a success.[10] She then released her next EP, The Queen.

2011–present: "Lights and Shadows" and "Dripping Tears" comeback

Starting in 2011, Son Dam Bi starred in a drama called Lights and Shadows. It was first broadcast on November 28, 2011. She finished filming in June 2012 with the drama concluding on July 3, 2012. She also released an OST for the drama called "Everything" on January 10, 2012.

It was confirmed by Pledis Entertainment that Son Dam Bi would make a comeback in Korea sometime in the summer. Eventually, a representative from Pledis stated that Dam Bi was finished recording her album and was in the midst of shooting photos for the album jacket. It was eventually confirmed that Son Dam Bi's new comeback album would be released sometime in early August. However, Pledis then stated that they would push Dam Bi's comeback even further into the year. It was then confirmed that Son Dam Bi will be coming back with the fourth mini album and it was released on November 12, 2012. The title track, "Dripping Tears," is produced by Brave Brothers. The fourth mini album titled "Dripping Tears," same with the title track and it contained 6 songs, included a 'G. Remix version' of "Dripping Tears." The music video of "Dripping Tears" released a day after the album. She had her first comeback in almost 2 years on November 15 on 'M Countdown.'

Discography

Singles

Son Dam-bi at the press conference of her mini album Dripping Tears (눈물이 주르륵), on 19 November 2012
Album # Album Information Track Listing
1st 1st Single
  • Title:Cry Eye
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: June 18, 2007
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Cry Eye
  2. Girls Like That
  3. Alone
  4. Start

Digital Singles

Son Dam-bi at the press conference of her mini album Dripping Tears (눈물이 주르륵), on 19 November 2012
Album # Album Information Track Listing
1st 1st Digital Single
  • Title:Change The World
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: February 02, 2008
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Change The World
  2. Jebal (Please)
  3. Kkumui Jeonseol (The Legend of Dreams)
  4. Kkumui Jeonseol (Piano Ver.)
2nd 2nd Digital Single
  • Title:Invisible Person
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • 'Release Date:August 21, 2008
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Invisible Person
  2. Invisible Person (Inst.)
3rd 3rd Digital Single
  • Title:Remix Vol.1
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: November 20, 2008
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Crazy (Remix) (Club Hiphop Ver.)
  2. Bad Boy (Remix) (Club House Ver.)
  3. Invisible Person
  4. Crazy (Remix) (Inst.)
4th 4th Digital Single
  • Title:Haptic Mission (Son Dam Bi, Kim Jun, Kim Hyun Jung)
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: April 30, 2009
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Mission No.4
5th 5th Digital Single
  • Title:AMOLED (Son Dam Bi & After School)
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: July 23, 2009
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. AMOLED
  2. AMOLED (Inst.)
6th 6th Digital Single
  • Title:
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date:
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. dB Rider (New Ver.)
  2. dB Rider (MR)
7th 7th Digital Single
  • Title:One Kiss (Fantastic Plastic Machine & Son Dam Bi)
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: January 1, 2011
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. One Kiss
  2. One Kiss (Inst.)
8th 8th Digital Single
  • Title:Lights and Shadows OST Part.3
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: January 10, 2012
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Everything
9th 9th Digital Single
  • Title:Red Candle
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: December 23, 2013
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Red Candle

Mini Albums

Son Dam-bi at the press conference of her mini album Dripping Tears (눈물이 주르륵), on 19 November 2012
Album # Album Information Track Listing
1st First Mini Album
  • Title: Mini Album Vol. 1
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: April 29, 2008
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Intro
  2. Bad Boy
  3. 반대말 (Geumanhaja)
  4. 입다 질린 옷 (Bandaemal)
  5. 그만하자 (Iptta Jillin Ot)
  6. Bad Boy (Ballad version)
  7. Bad Boy (Instrumental)
2nd Second Mini Album
  • Title: The Second Mini Album - Crazy
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: September 18, 2008
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Crazy
  2. 투명인간 (Invisible Person)
  3. No Sympathy
  4. Play
  5. Crazy (Instrumental)
3rd Third Mini Album
  • Title: The Queen
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: July 8, 2010
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. DB Rider
  2. Queen
  3. Beat Up By A Girl
  4. Can't U See
  5. Super Duper
  6. Queen(Inst.)
  7. Can't U See(Inst.)
4th Fourth Mini Album
  • Title: Dripping Tears
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: November 12, 2012
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. RETURN
  2. Dripping Tears (눈물이 주르륵)
  3. I Think I Did (그랬나봐요)
  4. Emergency Call
  5. Loved and Wanted (사랑하고 싶었어)
  6. Trickling Tears (G. Remix Version) (눈물이 주르륵)

Albums

Son Dam-bi at the press conference of her mini album Dripping Tears (눈물이 주르륵), on 19 November 2012
Album # Album Information Track Listing
1st Vol.1
  • Title: Type "B" - Back To 80's
  • Singer Name(s): Son Dam Bi (손담비)
  • Release Date: March 24, 2009
  • Language: Korean
  • Record Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Main Record Label : Korea 플레디스 엔터테인먼트
  1. Saturday Night
  2. No Sympathy
  3. Even If It's The Second Time
  4. Slowly Forget
  5. Bad Boy (Remix)
  6. Crazy (Remix)
  7. Geumanhaja
  8. Invisible Person
  9. Twice Too Many Time
  10. Saturday Night (Inst.)

Filmography

TV Series

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2009 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Won
Mnet 20's Choice Awards Hot Body Female Nominated
Hot Style Icon Nominated
Hot Performance Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards Female Singer Award Nominated
House & Electronic Music Award Nominated
Golden Disk Awards Digital Bonsang Won
SBS Drama Awards New Star Award Won
2010 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards Female Singer Award Nominated
2011 Chinese TOP Awards Concert Foreign artist with the Best Stage Presence Won
Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Won
Asia Model Awards BBF Popular Singer Award Won
2012 20th Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards Best Rookie Award (Light and Shadow) Won
MBC Drama Awards Female Excellence (Special Production) Won
2013 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated

Music Show Awards

M! Countdown

Year Date Song
2009 April 16 Saturday Night

Music Bank

Year Date Song
2009 April 10 Saturday Night
April 17

Inkigayo

Year Date Song
2009 April 19 Saturday Night
April 26
May 3

References

  1. ↑ "손담비, "올해 목표? 무릎팍 도사 출연!"". No Cut News (in Korean). 2007-06-30. Retrieved 11 July 2011. 
  2. ↑ "Son Dambi Proves She Is The Female Rain". jpopasia. 2008-06-16. Retrieved 2013-08-09. 
  3. ↑ 손담비 주연 영화 '하이프네이션' 총괄 프로듀서 영 리, "한국이 대세"(Son Dam Bi's Film Hype Nation Summary: Producer Young Rhee, "Korea is Influential"). Asia Nation. February 6, 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2009.
  4. ↑ (Korean) Park, Jae-deok. 손담비 측 "드라마 주연? 물망에 오른 것 뿐" (Son Dam Bi Side "Drama Project? Just Prospective Possibilities"). JoyNews. May 8, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
  5. ↑ (Korean) Jeong, Kyeong-hui. 손담비, 앨범 출시 20여일만에 각종 차트 석권 (Son Dam Bi, Tops Various Charts Within 20 Days). SportsChosun.com. April 23, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
  6. ↑ (Korean) Ko, Jae-wan. 손담비 '토요일밤에', 3주 연속 '뮤티즌송' (Son Dam Bi "On Saturday Night", "Mutizen Song" 3 Weeks in a Row). Asia Economy. May 3, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
  7. ↑ (Korean) Song, Yun-se. 손담비, 80년대 복고풍 패셔니스타 눈길 (Son Dam Bi, 80s Retro Fashionista Look). Joins.com/Newsen. April 16, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
  8. ↑ 손담비 "의자춤 인기 모으는 것 기분 좋아" Son Dam Bi: "Chair Dance's Popularity Pleases Me" . Hankyung.com. December 11, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  9. ↑ Yoon, Hyun-jin. 손담비 ‘의자춤’ 열풍 왜? “모두 미쳤어~내게 미쳤어~” (Son Dam Bi's "Chair Dance" is Hot, but Why? "Everyone's Crazy, I'm Crazy"). Newsen/Joongang Daily. December 8, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  10. ↑ (English) Kim, In-koo. Rocky Road for Solo Artist. JoongAng Daily. August 19, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2010.

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