San E

This is a Korean name; the family name is Jung.
San E
Background information
Birth name Jung San
Born January 23, 1985
Bupyeong District, Incheon, South Korea
Origin South Korea
Genres K-hiphop, K-pop, hip-hop
Occupation(s) K-rapper, singer, model, rapper
Instruments Voice
Years active 2010–present
Labels JYP (2010–13), Brand New (2013–present)[1]
Associated acts JYP Nation (2010–13)
Website San E on Brand New

Jung San (born on January 23, 1985), more commonly known by his stage name San E, is a South Korean hip hop rapper under Brand New Music.[2] He was previously contracted under JYP Entertainment (JYP) in September 2010 and terminated his contract with them in April 2013.[3]

Biography

San E was born on January 23, 1985 in South Korea. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia, USA, when he was a middle school student.[4][5] He attended the University of Georgia (UGA).[6]

Career

2010 : Debut

San E won "Best Hip Hop Song" at the 2010 Korean Music Awards for the track "Rap Genius." Soon after he signed with JYP Entertainment.[5] He was the first hip hop solo rapper to join the label.[7] On September 6, 2010 JYP released a teaser of San E.[8] On September 10 San E released a tracklist of his 1st Mini Album entitled Everybody ready?. There are various JYP artists who are featured in the album, including 2PM's Jun. K, Min (of Miss A), Joo and Yenny (of Wonder Girls). On September 16 he debuted on M! Countdown with his debut single 'Tasty San', featuring Min.[9] On November 2, San E started another round of promotions with a music video starring Sohee (of Wonder Girls), for a track named "LoveSick."[10] He also took part in JYP Nation's music video "This Christmas".[11]

2011 : Charity Song, Comeback

On April 6, 2011 he collaborated with Nuol, Verbal Jint, L.E.O, Dead P, Beenzino, Swings, Baby Bu, Dawn and designer Brownbreath for project "Stand Up, Japan!". All profits made from the digital single were donated to aid in Japan’s relief efforts after the Tohoku Tsunami.[12]

On April 26, rapper San-E released his new comeback song, “Please Don’t Go." This track was a collaborative effort with rapper Outsider and Lee Changmin (of 2AM).[13] On November 23 he released a new single called, "I Want You To Be Unhappy."[14]

2013 : Leaving JYP

In late April, San E ended his contract with JYP. In early August, he released the song "Story of Someone I Know" with a music video starring Nara (of Hello Venus). The song was San E's first top ten placing song on the Gaon Chart.[15][16]

2014 : Comeback, A Midsummer Night's Sweetness

On June 10, 2014 San E released his new single A Midsummer Night's Sweetness with After School's Raina. The song was an instant success and achieved #1 on multiple music charts.[17]

Discography

Mini Albums

Year Title
2010 Everybody Ready?
  • Released: September 10, 2010
  • Label: JYP, LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Sales: —
2013 Not Based on the True Story[18]
  • Released: November 30, 2013
  • Label: Brand New, LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Sales: —

Singles

Year Title
2011 가면 안돼 (Please Don't Go)
  • Released: April 26, 2011
  • Label: JYP
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Sales: —
2011 불행했음 좋겠다 (I Want You to be Unhappy)
  • Released: November 23, 2011
  • Label: JYP
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Sales: —
2013 아는사람 얘기 (Story of Someone I Know)
  • Released: August 2, 2013
  • Label: Brand New, LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Sales: —

Music video appearance

Year Song title Artist Role
2010 This Christmas JYP Nation Himself

Awards and nominations

Korean Music Awards

Year Category Recipient Result
2010 Best Hip Hop Song "Rap Circus" style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

Mnet Asian Music Awards

Year Category Recipient Result
2014 Song of the Year[19] A Midsummer Night's Sweetness" (with Raina) style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Body Language style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Best Rap Performance style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Best Collaboration[19] A Midsummer Night's Sweetness" (with Raina) style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated

Golden Disk Awards

Year Category Recipient Result
2015 Digital Bonsang "A Midsummer Night's Sweetness" (with Raina) style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated

MelOn Music Awards

Year Category Recipient Result
2014
[20]		 Best Song "A Midsummer Night's Sweetness" (with Raina) style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Hot Trend style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Rap/Hip Hop style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
OST "What's Wrong With Me?" style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated

Seoul Music Awards

Year Category Recipient Result
2014 Hip Hop/Rap Award San E & Raina - "A Midsummer Night's Sweetness" style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

References

  1. ↑ allkpop: San E signs with Brand New Music after parting ways with JYPE + releases "Rap Circus" MV
  2. ↑ "산이, 브랜뉴뮤직과 전속계약 맺어 ", mbceconomy.com, 2013-06-04 .
  3. ↑ "[Exclusive] San-E terminates his contract with JYP Entertainment". XPorts News. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  4. ↑ "Rapper San E Tears Up as He Shares About His Parents’ Difficult Life After Immigrating to the US". Soompi. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Why did San E join JYP Entertainment?". Allkpop.
  6. ↑ "Rapper San E Parodies 2PM, the Wonder Girls and JYP in "Tasty San"". MTV Iggy. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  7. ↑ "JYP Newcomer Rapper San-E Revealed". Soompi.
  8. ↑ "JYP Entertainment teases their upcoming artist San-E". Allkpop.
  9. ↑ "San E debuts with ‘Tasty San’ on M! Countdown". Allkpop.
  10. ↑ "San E releases ‘LoveSick’ MV + autographed album giveaway!". Allkpop.
  11. ↑ "JYP Nation releases ‘This Christmas’". Allkpop.
  12. ↑ "Nuol, San-E, Verbal Jint & more collaborate for “Stand Up, Japan”". Allkpop.
  13. ↑ "San E release new track, "Please Don't Go"". Allkpop.
  14. ↑ "San E releases his new single, “I Want You To Be Unhappy”". Allkpop.
  15. ↑ "Hello Venus’ Nara Has San E on the Couch in “Story of Someone I Know” MV". Soompi. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  16. ↑ "Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 3". Soompi. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  17. ↑ "San E and Raina achieve an all-kill with 'A Midsummer Night's Sweetness'". Allkpop. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  18. ↑ San E to return with a mini-album this November + to pre-release track Where Did You Sleep
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "MAMA vote 2014". Mwave. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  20. ↑ "2014 MelOn Music Awards". MelOn. LOEN Entertainment. Retrieved 1 November 2014.

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