Lime (singer)
| Lime | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | 김혜림 (Kim Hye-lim) |
| Also known as | Lime, Haley |
| Born | January 19, 1993 |
| Genres | K-pop, Dance-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Dancer, Rapper, Actress |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012 – Present |
| Labels | Fantagio |
| Associated acts | Hello Venus |
| Website |
hellovenus |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김혜림 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 金慧林 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Hye-rim |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Hyerim |
Kim Hye-lim (김혜림; born January 19, 1993), credited by her stage name Lime, is a South Korean singer, composer, rapper and dancer. She is best known as being the Main Dancer, Rapper and Vocalist of South Korean girl group, Hello Venus. Lime debuted on May 9, 2012[1] together with the other Hello Venus members.
Career
Pre-debut
Lime was part of a training program, called Pre-School Girls, that would eventually become a member of sister group After School, but was chosen to be the member of Hello Venus instead. She was also in the pre-debut line-up of a girl group called Viva Girls; consisting of several members including Nine Muses member Kyungri, Kiss&Cry member So Yumi, and Dal Shabet member Woohee. However, the group disbanded and each girl left the company.
Lime wrote the rap lyrics of Scotch V.I.P's song "Finale" and also was a backup dancer for Chaeyeon. She also recorded a song called 'Listen To Me' with South Korean actor and singer Lee Jung. She also appeared in Honey Family's song "Drama Of Reverse" (역전의 드라마).
2012-present: HelloVenus
Her first actively promoted release was Hello Venus's debut mini-album Venus on May 9, 2012. 'Venus' features four tracks in all, with "Venus" serving as the promotional track.[2]
Promotions for "Venus" began on May 10, 2012, on M! Countdown without Yoonjo.[3] On July 4, 2012, together with the group, they released "Like a Wave", off the digital album Like a Wave (Digital Repackage).[4]
2013: First Fanmeeting and 3rd mini album Would You Stay For Tea?
On February 26, 9 months after their debut, the group held their first fanmeeting. They invited 200 fans for the event, which lasted 2 and a half hours. Tickets for the event were completely sold out in five minutes. They performed various songs including "Venus", "Like a Wave", and "What Are You Doing Today?".
Lime also covered some songs like "Ring My Bell" with Yooyoung and "Bye Bye Bye" with Alice.
Hello Venus' 3rd mini album debuted at #6 on Gaon Chart's national physical albums ranking. The mini album sold about eight thousand copies for the month of May.
Personal life
Lime went to Seoul Young-Pa Girls High School.
Lyric composition
Lime has written the rap lyrics for several songs, including Scotch VIP's "Finale", as well as Hello Venus' "Hello", "Winter Fantasy", "What Are You Doing Today?" and "Would You Like To Stay For Tea?".
Filmography
Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | After School Bokbulbok | / | Nate | cameo Ep.01 |
TV shows
| Year | Title | TV network | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Birth of Venus | Regular Cast | |
| 2013 | Hello Beauty School | KBS | Regular Guest |
| Weekly Idol | MBC Every1 | Guest |
Music video
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | “박수 (Something Special )” MV | Kye Bum Zu | Guest |
| 2014 | “YAHAGE” MV | New Champ ft. Kyebumzu, Ji Hee Pil | Main Female Character |
Endorsements
| Year | Brand Name | Cosmetics | Co-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Odyssey | Hello Venus | |
| 2014 | Clean & Clear x Cleanser | Hello Venus | |
| 2014 | Master League Hiddink | Hello Venus | |
| 2014 | CAOLION | Hello Venus | |
| 2014 | BNT | Hello Venus |
Discography
References
- ↑ Pledis Entertainment’s new girl group Hello Venus to debut on May 9th AllKpop July 19, 2012
- ↑ Hello Venus - 'Venus'. Naver Music (May 8, 2012). Retrieved on July 19, 2012.
- ↑ '엠카' 헬로비너스, 새로운 '요정'의 등장..'상큼발랄'. OSEN (May 10, 2012). Retrieved on July 19, 2012.
- ↑ Hello Venus - 'Like a Wave'. MelOn Music (July 4, 2012). Retrieved on July 19, 2012.