NC.A

This is a Korean name; the family name is Im.
NC.A

NC.A on October 9, 2013
Background information
Birth name Im Soeun[1]
Born 7 October 1996
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2013–present
Labels JJ Holic Media
Associated acts Yurisangja[2]
Website Facebook
Im Soeun
Hangul 임소은
Hanja 林昭誾
Revised Romanization Im Soeun
McCune–Reischauer Im Soŭn

Im Soeun (Hangul: 임소은), known by her stage name NC.A (Hangul: 앤씨아, New Creative Artist),[3] is a South Korean singer. She debuted in August 2013 with "My Student Teacher".

Biography

NC.A was born on October 7, 1996.

Towards her graduation in junior high school, she started going to a music academy. She performed there and someone had it video-taped and uploaded online. The video ended up in the hands of Chae Jong-ju, the CEO of JJHolic Media who later called her in for an audition. Upon passing the auditions, she became a trainee.[3]

In 2012, she performed in a concert of her label mate Yurisangja.[2]

2013: Debut with "My Student Teacher", "Oh My God"

In August 11, 2013, NC.A released her debut digital single "My Student Teacher".[2][4] The song, which lyrics talked about high school life, was composed by Park Seung-hwa of Yurisangja, written by Lee Ji-won and edited by Seo Jung-jin.

She portrayed the role of a high school student in tvN's Reply 1994. The drama's producing director Shin Won-ho saw a pre-debut photo and asked her to audition for the drama.[5]

On November 15, she released her second single "Oh My God", this time she appeared in the music video.

2014: "Hello Baby", Scent of NC.A, "Crazy You", "Hoo Hoo Hoo"

On March 21, 2014, NC.A released her digital single "Hello Baby". Following this single, NC.A released her first mini-album on April 9th. [6] Along with Sungwon from A-Prince, NC.A will be an MC of the new music show Ranking Reformat which will air from Monday to Friday at 12AM KST. The premiere was on April 7.[7] On the same date, the teaser of the MV "I'm Different" was released on NC.A's Official YouTube channel. On April 9, they released the music video for "I'm Different".[8]

On the 28th of August NC.A posted on Twitter a message announcing she would release a new single the 2nd of September. [9]

The 2nd of September NC.A released the digital single "Crazy You" featuring SIM of MIB as a surprise for fans, NC.A released the music video on the 20th of September. [10]

The 18th of December NC.A released the MV for Hoo Hoo Hoo.

2015–present: "Coming Soon", "Cinderella Time"

On 31 December NC.A posted the teaser for her new single "Coming Soon" on her YouTube channel, announcing that it would come out 5 January. Coming Soon is a song about a girl who wants to confess her feelings to the boy she's been admiring. She held her debut stage of "Coming Soon" on KBS's Music Bank 2 January. The song and MV were released 5 January. "Coming Soon" is NC.A's first try at rapping since her debut.[11]

On the 21st of February NC.A announced that she would be coming back with a ballad song on March. [12]

Through NC.A's official Facebook and Twitter it was announced on the 25th of March that the following day she would release her new single Cinderella Time and they posted the concept images. The single and MV were released the 26th of March and in the MV Sungjae from BTOB and Dino from Halo appear. [13] [14]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[15]
Scent Of NC.A 16

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[17]
"My Student Teacher" 2013 92
  • KOR (DL): 39,717[18]
 Scent Of NC.A
"Oh My God" 108
  • KOR (DL): 36,297[19]
"Hello Baby" 2014 107
  • KOR (DL): 36,735[20]
"I'm Different" 81
  • KOR (DL): 47,053[21]
"Crazy You" — TBA
"Hoo Hoo Hoo" —
"Coming Soon" 2015 —
  • KOR (DL): 16,743[22]
"Cinderella Time"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Words I Want To Tell You All Night"
(1SAgain featuring NC.A)		 2015 — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Variety Shows

Year Channel Show Role Note
2013 SBS Cultwo Show NC.A
2014 MBC Every 1 Weekly Idol NC.A Made a cameo on the episode of Hyosung.
Arirang Pops in Seoul NC.A
MBC Ailee's Vitamin NC.A Guest on the first episode
KBS Happy Together 3 NC.A Guest on the episode 346
Tooniverse Thunderstruck Stationary 2 NC.A Kids Show
MBC Music NC.A in Fukuoka NC.A There are 4 episodes in total
2015 Arirang Arirang Radio NC.A
SBS Star King NC.A
KBS Hello Counselor NC.A
Arirang Pops in Seoul NC.A

Drama

TV Programs

References

  1. ↑ Kim Wong-yeom (2013-09-07). "NC.A, 'the powerful difference in an environment of idol groups and singers'". Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Powerful rookie vocalist NC.A debuts with the impressive 'My Student Teacher'". allkpop. August 11, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "NC.A (앤씨아)". Hot New Face with DJ Isak. Arirang Radio (via WordPress). 2013-08-17. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  4. ↑ "Rookie Artist NC.A Sings About a High School Crush in 'My Student Teacher'". Soompi. August 12, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Rookie singer NC.A lands a role in 'Reply 1994'". allkpop. August 30, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  6. ↑ "NC.A returns with Wheesung-produced pop ballad 'Hello Baby'". allkpop.com. 2014-03-21. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  7. ↑ "NC.A International Fansite (A-PRINCE's Sungwon and NC.A to host new music show on MBC Music)". NC.A Updates. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  8. ↑ "앤씨아(NC.A)_ 난 좀 달라(I'm different) Official Music Video". YouTube. 2014-04-08. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  9. ↑ "NC.A To Release A New Single The 2nd of September". hutch991. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
  10. ↑ "NC.A MV For Crazy You". JJholic Media. Retrieved 2014-09-20.
  11. ↑ "NC.A is a dancing and prancing cutie in MV for 'Coming Soon' + raps for the 1st time!". AllKpop. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2015. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ↑ "NC.A to make a comeback with a ballad song". Koreaboo. 21 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  13. ↑ "NC.A goes on a date with her prince charming, BTOB's Sungjae, in 'Cinderella Time' MV". Allkpop. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  14. ↑ "앤씨아(NC.A), '쑥쑥이' 육성재와 다시 연인으로 재회[스포츠투데이]". Sports Today. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  15. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart - 2014년 4월 3주차". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart - 2014년 4월". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  17. ↑ Chart positions:
  18. ↑ "Gaon Download Chart - 2013년 8월". Gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  19. ↑ "Gaon Download Chart - 2013년 11월". Gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  20. ↑ "Gaon Download Chart - 2014년 3월". Gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  21. ↑ "Gaon Download Chart - 2014년 4월". Gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  22. ↑ "2015년 03주차 Download Chart". Gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on January 16, 2015. Retrieved 2015-01-22.

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