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Hyolyn
Kim Hyo-jung (; born December 11, 1990), better known by her stage name Hyolyn (), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. Currently, she is under the management of Bridʒ, a production company she founded herself. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and their sub-unit Sistar19. Life and career 1990–2009: Early life and career beginnings Kim Hyo-jung was born on December 11, 1990, in Incheon, South Korea. Her father is a retired Marine Corps officer. Born prematurely, Hyolyn's infancy was complicated by a serious form of biliary atresia, which led to several surgeries, intussuseption and the eventual loss of her gall bladder. She explained on the TV program '' Strong Heart'' in 2011 that she grew up a sickly child but has since regained most of her health. Hyolyn has one younger sister, Kim Hye-jung. Hyolyn stated that she has loved singing and dancing since childhood and that no one was around to help her so she began picking up auditions on her ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sistar
Sistar (; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2010 by Starship Entertainment. The group consisted of Hyolyn, Yoon Bo-ra, Bora, Soyou and Kim Da-som, Dasom. They made their official debut with the song "Push Push (Sistar song), Push Push" on 3 June 2010. Their debut studio album ''So Cool (Sistar album), So Cool'' was released on 9 August 2011. Their second album, ''Give It to Me (album), Give It to Me,'' was released on 11 June 2013. Their biggest hits include "So Cool", "Alone", "Touch My Body", "Loving U" and "Give It to Me". Their fourth single, "So Cool," debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart as well as the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' K-pop Hot 100 singles chart, starting a streak of nine consecutive number-one hits before the group's disbandment in 2017. Sistar has amassed prominent digital sales, being one of five artists to have nine or more number one singles in South Korea. They were ranked number nine and number eleven in su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sistar19
Sistar19 () is a South Korean duo and sub-unit of the girl group Sistar, formed by Starship Entertainment. Composing of Bora and Hyolyn, they debuted in May 2011 with the digital single "Ma Boy". Their second and most successful single, "Gone Not Around Any Longer", was released in 2013 as the title track for their first and only EP of the same name. Sistar, along with Sistar19, disbanded in June 2017. In January 2024, Sistar19 reunited to release their second digital single "No More (Ma Boy)". Name On an episode of the MBC entertainment program ''Three Wheels'', aired on May 21st 2013, Hyolyn and Bora explained that "19 represents nineteen, expressing the emotions of the boundary between girlhood and womanhood at the age of 19." History 2011–2013: "Ma Boy" and ''Gone Not Around Any Longer'' Sistar19 is a two-member sub-unit of Sistar under Starship Entertainment. Sistar19 was formed in 2011, with Sistar's main vocalist Hyolyn and rapper Bora. They held their debu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dream High Season 2
''Dream High 2'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series starring Kang So-ra, Jay B, Jeong Jin-woon, Park Ji-yeon, Hyolyn, and Park Seo-joon. It aired on KBS2 from January 30 to March 20, 2012, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) for 16 episodes. Original soundtracks from the show met with commercial and critical success and won the "Best Music" award at the first DramaFever Awards. "We Are The B" and "Superstar" also received nominations at the 7th Seoul International Drama Awards. Synopsis Like its predecessor ''Dream High'', it follows a group of students at the Kirin High School of Art stars who pursue their dream of becoming K-pop stars. However, it has a slight difference in terms of plot with its new set of student casts. After going into financial bankruptcy, Kirin High School is taken over by Oz Entertainment. The company then transfers its own young trainees to circumvent a law requiring underage entertainers to study for a set amount of time. Competition bre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Boy
"Ma Boy" is the first single by Sistar19, a sub-unit of South Korean girl group Sistar. It was released online as a digital single on May 3, 2011, through Starship Entertainment. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart. The song has sold over 2,652,474 downloads as of 2011. Background and release On April 28, 2011, Starship Entertainment announced the creation of a Sistar sub-unit called Sistar19, which includes main vocalist Hyolyn and rapper Bora. The same day, Sistar19 released the music video teaser for their first single, "Ma Boy". The single was released on digital music sites on May 3, 2011. Written by producer Brave Brothers, "Ma Boy" is a medium tempo neo soul song with lyrics that express the emotions of a girl in love. A special version of "Ma Boy", featuring Sistar members Soyou and Dasom, was included on Sistar's first full-length album, '' So Cool'', released on August 9, 2011. The original version of the song was inc ... [...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] |
Sungshin Women's University
Sungshin Women's University () is a Private university, private women's college, women's university located in Seongbuk District, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded by Dr. Sook-Chong Lee in 1936. The university comprises ten colleges and five graduate schools, with total enrollment of about 12,000 students. History * 1936.04.28 Sungshin Girls' School is established by Dr. Lee Sook Chong * 1965.01.13 Sungshin Women's Teachers College is established * 1972.01.28 The Graduate School is established * 1979.10.18 The name is changed to Sungshin Women's College. * 1979.12.05 The Graduate School of Information and Industries is established. * 1981.07.31 The college is promoted to the status of university. * 1981.10.20 New establishment and reorganization of courses, new establishment of the colleges of Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Education, and Arts. * 1982.10.05 The College of Natural Sciences is divided and reorganized into the College of Family Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Jieun
Song Ji-eun (; born May 5, 1990), better known mononymously as Jieun, is a South Korean singer and actress best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Secret (South Korean group), Secret. Aside from her group's activities, she has released several solo songs and participated in various Soundtrack, OSTs. In 2011, her second single, "Going Crazy (Song Ji-eun song), Going Crazy" featuring Bang Yong-guk, went to become her first number one single on the Gaon Chart as a solo artist. Life and career 1990–2008: Early life and career beginnings Song Ji-eun was born on May 5, 1990, in South Korea, she is an only child. Having interest in music when she was young, she auditioned for JYP Entertainment at an early age. While in JYP Entertainment, she sang Soundtrack, OSTs of Korean dramas in 2007 and 2008 such as "Learning To Fly" for ''Air City''. Under JYP Entertainment, she was set off to debut as a four-member girl group with Sistar's Hyorin, Bestie (band), BESTie's Uji and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoon Bo-ra
Yoon Bo-ra (; born December 30, 1989), better known by the mononym Bora, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and its sub-group Sistar19. Early life and education Bora was born on December 30, 1989, in Seoul. She majored in Musical Theater in Myongji University, and graduated in February 2015. Career 2010–2011: Sistar and Sistar19 In June 2010, Bora made her debut as a member of Sistar on KBS' '' Music Bank'' with their debut single, Push Push. In 2011, Bora and group member Hyolyn formed as a sub-group Sistar19 with the single " Ma Boy". 2011–2013: Variety programs On October 17, 2011, it was revealed that Bora would be part of the new season of KBS2's '' Invincible Youth''. The first episode of ''Invincible Youth 2'' aired on November 11. On October 21, 2012, it was revealed that Bora would join one of four groups that would perform a new song for the SBS' '' Gayo Daejeon'' music spectacular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incheon
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883. As of February 2020, about 3 million people live in the city, making it South Korea's third-most-populous city after Seoul and Busan. The city's growth has been assured in modern times with the development of its port due to its natural advantages as a coastal city and its proximity to the South Korean capital. It is part of the Seoul Metropolitan Area, along with Seoul itself and Gyeonggi Province, forming the world's fourth-largest List of metropolitan areas by population, metropolitan area by population. Incheon has since led the economic development of South Korea by opening its port to the outside world, ushering in the modernization of South Korea as a center of industrialization. In 2003, the city was designated as South Korea's first free economic zon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gone Not Around Any Longer
''Gone Not Around Any Longer'' () is the first extended play released by South Korean girl group Sistar's sub-unit '' Sistar19''. It was released as a CD and online as a single on January 31, 2013 through Starship Entertainment. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart. The song has been streamed over 37,190,626 times and has sold over 1,723,704 downloads as of 2013. Release On January 24, 2013 Sistar19 has released teaser photos for their comeback and revealed that their new song will be releasing on January 31. Sistar19 was featured in a "bed pictorial" concept wearing knitwear while posing on a bed. On January 28, 2013 Sistar19 released the teaser for their upcoming song "Gone Not Around Any Longer"! On January 31, 2013, the full Single and music video for "Gone Not Around Any Longer" were released simultaneously; the music video features actor Ahn Jae-hyun. The single was an immediate commercial success, gaining two "perfect all-kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starship Entertainment
Starship Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment company founded in 2008 and became an independent subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment in 2013. It is also called one of the "five major agencies" in the pop music world, with SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment leading the way. It has been recognized for its contributions to the Hallyu wave, being home to several prominent K-pop groups and soloists. These include groups such as Monsta X, WJSN, Cravity, Ive, and KiiiKiii and soloists such as K.Will, Brother Su, Wonho, Kihyun, Joohoney, and Seola, as well as formerly home to Sistar, Boyfriend, Junggigo, Mad Clown, Jooyoung, Soyou, Yoo Seung-woo, Jeong Se-woon, and DJ Soda. It also manages actors under King Kong by Starship. History 2008–2012: Founding and beginnings Starship Entertainment was founded in 2008, by the couple Kim Shi-dae and Seo Hyun-joo with Kim Young-suk. Kim Shi-dae previously worked as a road manager for K-pop co-ed group Cool, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
