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EXID
EXID (; ; initialism for "Exceed in Dreaming") is a South Korean girl group formed in 2012. The group consists of five members: Solji, Elly, Hani, Hyelin, and Jeonghwa. EXID debuted in February 2012, with the single "Whoz That Girl". Though the album gained some attention, it was not until 2014 that the group unexpectedly gained popularity with the single " Up & Down", which reached number one on the Gaon Singles Chart four months after release due to a fan-recording of a live performance becoming a viral video. EXID released their second EP '' Ah Yeah'' in April 2015, to commercial success, and followed this with their first studio album ''Street'' (2016) and various other EPs over the years. In May 2019, EXID announced its indefinite hiatus for Korean group activities due to various members leaving their agency Banana Culture, but remained active in their Japanese releases such as their studio albums ''Trouble'' (2019) and '' B.L.E.S.S.E.D'' (2020). EXID returned two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heo Sol-ji
Heo Sol-ji (; born January 10, 1989), known mononymously as Solji, is a South Korean singer. She was a member of the ballad duo group 2NB from 2006 to 2010. She later became a vocal trainer before joining EXID in July 2012 as the leader and main vocalist. Career Solji was formerly a member of the vocal duo 2NB with Blady's Gabin, and released solo singles in 2008. The duo disbanded in 2012. She then worked as EXID's vocal trainer before becoming a member. In April 2012, AB Entertainment announced that three original members Yuji, Dami, and Haeryeong would leave the girl group EXID. Solji then joined EXID along with Hyelin, a former '' Superstar K3'' participant. In February 2013, EXID formed a sub-unit called "Dasoni", which consisted of Solji and Hani. The sub-unit released their debut single "Goodbye" on February 15, 2013, which also included the song "Said So Often". In February 2015, Solji participated in a singing competition program, MBC's ''King of Mask Singer'', fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hani (singer)
Ahn Hee-yeon (; born May 1, 1992), known professionally as Hani (), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is known as a member of the South Korean girl group EXID and its subgroup, SoljiHani (formerly known as Dasoni ()). She has appeared on television as a host on ''Weekly Idol'' and a cast member on ''Off to School'', ''Crime Scene (South Korean TV series), Crime Scene'' and ''A Style For You (TV series), A Style for You.'' Early life Ahn Hee-yeon was born on May 1, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea, but her family and friends all called her Hani from a young age. She competed in triathlons from elementary until middle school, and was also an avid swimmer. She is the sister of actor Ahn Tae Hwan. Prior to her debut with EXID, she was originally set to debut as a member of a girl group under JYP Entertainment, along with Sistar's Hyolyn, Secret (South Korean group), Secret's Song Ji-eun and Bestie (group), Bestie's Uji. However, she was cut from JYP after a year. Hani stated th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elly (rapper)
Ahn Hyo-jin (; born December 10, 1991), professionally known as Elly (; stylized in all caps) and formerly known as LE, is a South Korean rapper, producer and songwriter. She has been a member of K-pop girl group EXID since 2012. She was also previously a member of the underground hip hop group, Jiggy Fellaz. Career EXID EXID officially debuted on February 16, 2012, with the release of their debut single, "Whoz That Girl". Solo activities In May 2012, Elly collaborated with Gavy NJ on their song, "Don't Call Me". In February 2013, producer Brave Brothers revealed that Elly had collaborated with B2ST's Yong Jun-hyung, Junhyung and Big Star (South Korean band), Big Star's Feeldog in a project group and would be releasing a single on February 21, 2013. A teaser was released on February with a "19+" rating, which was previously acknowledged in the single cover, "19+ Profanity Included – Absurd", and on February 20, Brave Brothers released Elly's version of the "You Got Some Ner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ah Yeah (EP)
''Ah Yeah'' (stylized in all caps) is the second extended play by South Korean girl group EXID. It was released on April 13, 2015 by Yedang Entertainment and distributed by Sony Music. The EP was supported by two singles: " Up & Down", which served as the lead single A lead single (or first single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date. A similar term, "debut ..., and the title track "Ah Yeah", which was released as a follow-up single to the former. Background and release On March 4, 2015, ''Star News'' reported that Exid was working on a new song, scheduled for release in the second week of April, but it was undecided whether the song would be released as a single or with a mini-album. On April 3, the album's cover art and tracklist were leaked online, prompting Yedang to issue a statement the following day that the company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Jeong-hwa
Park Jeong-hwa (; born May 8, 1995), also known mononymously as Jeonghwa, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group EXID. Biography Park Jeong-hwa was born on May 8, 1995, in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She was a JYP Entertainment trainee before joining Wellmade Yedang, Yedang Entertainment. Career EXID Park made her musical debut as a member of EXID on February 15, 2012, with the release of their debut single, "Whoz That Girl". Acting Park made her acting debut as a child actress in a bit part in ''Wives on Strike'' (2004). In 2005, she became a co-host of NATV's ''Freshful Children Congress''. In 2015, she became a cast member in the variety television show ''Soulmates Returns''. In the same year, she portrayed Yook Ah-young in the drama ''Webtoon Hero Toondra Show'' as her first major leading role. She also appeared in several music videos such as Wonder Girls' "Tell Me (Wonder Girls song), Tell Me" (2007), Huh Gak and LE (r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Up & Down (EXID Song)
"Up & Down" () is a song recorded by South Korean girl group EXID. It was released on August 27, 2014 by Yedang Company as a digital single, serving as the lead single for the group's second extended play ''Ah Yeah'', which was released on April 13, 2015. Initially failing to chart, the song eventually became a commercial success in South Korea, peaking at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart 4 months after its initial release, and went on to sell more than 1.4 million digital units by the end of 2015. A Japanese-language version of "Up & Down" was released in Japan on August 22, 2018 through Tokuma Japan. The song served as the group's debut in the country for their Japanese studio album, '' Trouble'', which was released on April 7, 2019. Background and release "Up & Down" was released in South Korea on August 27, 2014 through Yedang Company via digital download and streaming. In Japan, the song was released as a single album titled ''Up & Down Special Edition'' on August 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo Hye-lin
Seo Hye-lin (Hangul: 서혜린; born August 23, 1993), referred to as Hyelin, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group EXID. Career In 2011, she participated in Mnet's '' Superstar K3'', making it through the auditions to "SuperWeek". In April 2012, AB Entertainment announced that the three original members Yuji, Dami and Na Hae-ryung would leave EXID. Hye-lin then joined the group along with Heo Sol-ji. In April 2019, Hyelin opened her own YouTube channel ‘Jeul-Lin TV’ short for ‘Joy Full-Lin TV’. On January 15, 2020, Hyelin terminated her contract with Banana Culture and left the agency. On May 6, 2020, Hyelin signed an exclusive contract with SidusHQ. On May 6, 2021, Hyelin made her solo debut with the digital single "Lonely". Discography Singles Filmography Television show Ambassadorship * Public Relations Ambassador for Namyangju Namyangju (; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. To the east i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trouble (EXID Album)
''Trouble'' is the debut Japanese studio album (second overall) by South Korean girl group EXID. It was released on April 3, 2019, by Tokuma Japan Communications. Release The album was released in two physical editions, including a regular and a limited edition, and as a digital download on April 3, 2019. Commercial performance ''Trouble'' debuted and peaked at number 12 on the Oricon Albums Chart and at number 23 on ''Billboard Japan ''Billboard Japan'' is a sister organization of the U.S.-based music magazine '' Billboard''. It is operated by the Japanese Osaka-based company Hanshin Contents Link (a subsidiary of Hanshin Electric Railway), holding an exclusive licence fr ...''s Hot Albums. It also peaked at number 10 on ''Billboard Japan''s Top Albums Sales, with 4,831 physical copies sold in its first week. Track listing Charts References {{Authority control EXID albums Tokuma Shoten albums 2019 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Hye-yeon
Kang Hye-yeon (; born December 8, 1990) is a South Korean trot singer. She is a former member of the girl groups EXID and Bestie, and has been active as a trot singer since the disbandment of the latter in 2018. Early life Kang was born in Jeju City, her mother's hometown, but grew up in Incheon. She has been playing piano since she was four, and started dreaming of becoming a singer after seeing Maya perform at the Inha University festival when she was in sixth grade. Career Bestie and solo activities While preparing for college, she saw an audition notice on the internet, recorded an MP3 and sent a demo file. She passed and, after being an idol trainee, she joined the girl group EXID and debuted under the stage name Dami on February 16, 2012. However, she left the group two months after the release of their debut album to focus on her studies. After that, she signed with YNB Entertainment along with Haeryung and Yooji, who were active in EXID together, and debuted as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street (EXID Album)
''Street'' is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group EXID. The album was released digitally and physically on June 1, 2016. The album contains thirteen tracks with the lead single, "L.I.E". The album was a commercial success peaking at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart. The album has sold over 20,278 physical copies as of December 2016. Background and release On April 19, 2016 BANANA Culture announced that EXID would have a comeback of first week in June with their first studio album. The album was named the third best K-pop album of 2016 by ''Billboard''. The article noted, "The strongest girl-group output of 2016, EXID finally got the chance to show what they were capable of with a full-length album of offbeat-yet-trendy dance tracks that delivered on the promise they showed so early in the career. 'L.I.E' is an aggressive pop banger, but slick songs like "Cream," "Don't Want a Drive" and "No Way" rival it for best and most accessible song on the album." Promotion EX ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Hae-ryung
Na Hae-ryung (, born November 11, 1994), better known mononymously as Haeryung, is a South Korean actress and former singer. She is a former member of the girl groups EXID and Bestie. Biography and career information Na Hae-ryung was a child actress and appeared in film and television roles, such as in the drama '' Magic Kid Masuri''. She was a member of girl group EXID for two months in 2012, during which time she featured on their debut single album ''Holla''. She left the group in April 2012 to focus on her education. In 2013, she signed with YNB Entertainment and debuted as a member of the band Bestie, which debuted in July 2013 until disbandment in 2018. She later appeared in supporting roles in dramas including '' Hi! School: Love On,'' ''My Lovely Girl ''My Lovely Girl'' () is a 2014 Korean drama, South Korean television series starring Rain (entertainer), Rain, Krystal Jung, Kim Myung-soo, and Cha Ye-ryun. Having the K-pop industry as the backdrop, the drama t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinsadong Tiger
Lee Ho-yang (June 3, 1983 – February 23, 2024), known professionally as Shinsadong Tiger, was a South Korean music producer and songwriter. After debuting in 2001 at the age of 18, he still worked several odd jobs to fund his music career. He was a known figure in the Korean pop music industry and is responsible for a number of popular songs.신사동호랭이 "여자 '용준형' 키우고 있어요"(인터뷰) . ''Star News''. December 1, 2011. In 2010, he was named the "New Generation Producer" at the 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards, and in 2011, he was named one of the most influential figures in the South Korean music industry by OSEN. Lee also started his own label, AB Entertainment, in which he debuted his own girl group, |
