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Soojin
Seo Soo-jin (; born March 9, 1998), better known mononymously as Soojin, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and rapper. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group I-dle under Cube Entertainment. After she left the group in 2021, she made her debut as soloist with the EP '' Agassy'', released on November 8, 2023, under BRD Communications. Early life Soojin was born in Gyeonggi, South Korea. She attended Waw Middle School in Hwaseong. She later learned jazz dance and taekwondo while studying at the Korean Arts High School. She decided early in her life that she wanted to pursue a singing career, but said it took two years for her to convince her father to agree with her decisions. Career Pre-debut Soojin was a trainee under DN Entertainment and was originally supposed to be a member of the South Korean girl group Vividiva under her stage name N.Na (앤나). She took part in several performances and photo shoots of the group, but then left the group in 2015. Then in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agassy
''Agassy'' () is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Soojin. It was released by BRD Communications on November 8, 2023. The EP contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name. Soojin conceived ''Agassy'' as "a whole new blend" of the singer's qualities, featuring "a more mature scent" and combining various genres. Commercially, it peaked at number seven on the Circle Chart. To promote the mini album, Soojin embarked on the ''Flowering'' tour in February 2024. Background and release On March 4, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that Soojin, then member of the South Korean girl group (G)I-dle, would temporarily halt all activities due to bullying allegations by former classmates, that were later found to be false. In August 2021, the singer had officially withdrawn from the group and label. Following the news, Soojin "remained largely out of the public eye". On June 30, 2023, almost 2 years after her departure from the group, Soojin opened up a personal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rizz (EP)
''Rizz'' is the second extended play by South Korean singer Soojin. It was released by BRD Communications on May 23, 2024, and contains six tracks, including the lead single, "Mona Lisa". Background On April 18, 2024, it was revealed that Soojin would be releasing her new album in May. On April 29, it was announced that the singer's second mini-album, titled ''Rizz'', would be released on May 23, 2024. On May 2, the track listing was unveiled with "Mona Lisa" announced as the lead single. A highlight medley featuring snippets of the songs was released on May 20. Teasers for the music video for "Mona Lisa" were released on May 21 and 22. Aesthetics and influences The album's visuals are inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's popular portrait painting ''Mona Lisa''. In concept photos, Soojin is seen wearing "skin-colored mini dress, long black hair, and nude makeup" to create "chic and alluring atmosphere". The photos portray the singer as the Mona Lisa, in front of a background reminis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I-dle
I-dle (; stylized in all lowercase), formerly known as (G)I-dle (), is a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2018. The group consists of five members: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua. Originally a sextet ensemble, member Soojin departed the group on August 14, 2021. They are praised for their musicality, versatility, and for breaking stereotypes as a "self-producing" idol group, known for writing and producing much of their material. Since their debut, they have been described as one of the most successful South Korean girl groups outside of the "big four" record labels. (G)I-dle debuted with the extended play (EP) '' I Am'' and its lead single " Latata" on May 2, 2018. After several moderately successful releases, the group rose to prominence with "Tomboy", the viral lead single of their first studio album '' I Never Die'' (2022). The song was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number one on the Circle Digital Chart. Their next sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(G)I-dle
I-dle (; stylized in all lowercase), formerly known as (G)I-dle (), is a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2018. The group consists of five members: Miyeon, Minnie (singer), Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua. Originally a sextet ensemble, member Soojin departed the group on August 14, 2021. They are praised for their musicality, versatility, and for breaking stereotypes as a "self-producing" Korean idol, idol group, known for writing and producing much of their material. Since their debut, they have been described as one of the most successful South Korean girl groups outside of the "big four" record labels. (G)I-dle debuted with the extended play (EP) ''I Am (EP), I Am'' and its lead single "Latata" on May 2, 2018. After several moderately successful releases, the group rose to prominence with "Tomboy ((G)I-dle song), Tomboy", the viral lead single of their first studio album ''I Never Die'' (2022). The song was a critical and commercial success, peaking at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnie (singer)
Nicha Yontararak (; born ), known professionally as Minnie (; ), is a Thai singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress based in South Korea. She is a member of South Korean girl group I-dle, which debuted as (G)I-dle on May 2, 2018 under Cube Entertainment. Minnie made her solo debut with the extended play ''Her'' on January 21, 2025. Early life and education Minnie was born on October 23, 1997, in Bangkok, Thailand and is a third-generation Thai. She has older twin brothers. She was born into a musical family, with her mother, aunt and uncle playing the piano. Minnie has been playing piano since she was five and taking vocal lessons since she was seven years old. Her mother was her main influence for loving music. She always watched her mom playing the piano, and learned to play it from her. Minnie attended Wattana Wittaya Academy and studied music at Grammy Vocal Studio in Thailand. She was a cheerleader, drummer, actress in a stage play, and more in her school. She also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. Cube are known for having "self-composing and self-producing" idols. In April 2020, the founder of Cube, Hong Seung-sung, resigned from the company due to an ownership dispute. The label currently manages several artists, namely Kwon Eun-bin, Pentagon (South Korean band), Pentagon, Yoo Seon-ho, I-dle, Lightsum, and Nowadays (group), Nowadays. It also manages several entertainers and actors, including Heo Kyung-hwan, Park Mi-sun, Kim Jin-woo (actor), Kim Jin-woo, and Park Sun-young (actress), Park Sun-young. It was formerly home to K-pop artists such as 4Minute, Highlight (band), Beast, G.NA, Roh Ji-hoon, Hyuna, Rain (entertainer), Rain, Dawn (rapper), E'Dawn, A Train To Autumn, Lai Kuan-lin, Jang Hyun-seung, Elkie Chong, Elkie, Sorn (singer), Sorn, Choi Yu-j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
Hwaseong (; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea. It has the largest area of farmland of any city or county in Gyeonggi Province. Seoul Subway Line 1 passes through Hwaseong, stopping at Byeongjeom Station. Suin–Bundang Line, Suin-Bundang Line also passes through the city, stopping at Eocheon Station. Hwaseong Fortress is located in nearby Suwon. History During the time of the early Three Kingdoms of Korea, parts of modern-day Hwaseong was controlled by the state of Wonyang (), a small statelet that was part of the Mahan confederacy. In 1949, when Suwon was split from the rest of Suwon County, the remaining area of Suwon County was renamed to Hwaseong County, after Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon. On January 1, 1989, the Eup (administrative division), town of Osan was promoted to a city, splitting from Hwaseong County. On March 21, 2001, Hwaseong County would also be promoted to the sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am ((G)I-dle EP)
''I Am'' (stylized in sentence case) is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. The album was released digitally on May 2, 2018, and physically on May 3, 2018, by Cube Entertainment. The album contains six tracks including the lead single, " Latata", which was composed by Big Sancho and member Soyeon, and is a blend of several different genres. Background and release On April 5, 2018, Cube Entertainment revealed the name of their upcoming girl group, (G)I-dle. The agency revealed the group's lineup by pairs of members: Miyeon and Yuqi, Shuhua and Soojin, Soyeon and Minnie on April 8, April 10 and April 12, respectively. On April 18, Cube Entertainment announced via SNS that the group would debut with the mini-album ''I Am'' on May 2 of the same year. The following day, a debut schedule was released. Concept images featuring each of the members were released from April 23–24. On April 26, the group unveiled the track listing of the EP, with " La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Arts High School
Korean Arts High School () is a private arts high school located in Hongik-dong, Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea. The school was established in 1981, and provides education that includes general academic subjects, such as Korean language, English, mathematics, and social studies. Departments * Department of Music (Classical Major, Practical Music Major) * Department of Art * Department of Theater and Film (Acting Major, Musical Major, Film Major, Directing Major) Notable alumni * Choi San * Choi Yeon-jun * Choi Young-jae * Hyun Seung-hee * Hwang Chan-sung * Jo Kwon * Jung Min-joo * Kang Ji-hyun (aka "Soyou") * Kim Hyun-ah * Kim Hyun-jung (aka "Seola") * Kim Tae-hyung (aka "V") * Min Sun-ye * Park Ji-min * Park Woo-jin * Roh Tae-hyun * Seo Soo-jin * Seo Young-joo * Yoon Bo-mi Yoon Bo-mi (; born August 13, 1993), known mononymously as Bomi, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Apink. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circle Album Chart
The Circle Album Chart, previously known as the Gaon Album Chart, is a record chart ranking the 100 most popular albums, extended plays and single albums in South Koreabased on their Record sales, physical sales. It is a part of the Circle Chart, previously known as the Gaon Chart. It compiles shipments in weekly, monthly, and year-end formats with detailed album sales. History The Gaon Album Chart was launched as a part of the Gaon Chart in February 2010 by the Korea Music Content Association and South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (South Korea), Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In February 2011, Gaon Chart published information on both online and offline album sales of 2010, including a detailed breakdown of online chart data, and was the first time that offline album sales were released since 2008 when the Music Industry Association of Korea stopped compiling data. In July 2022, Gaon Chart was rebranded as Circle Chart with a reformation in the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naver
Naver (; stylized as NAVER) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. The company's products include a search engine, email hosting, blogs, maps, and mobile payment. History Naver was the first Korean web provider to develop its own search engine. The company was founded on June 2, 1999, and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. Naver is a combination of 'navigate', which means to navigate the Internet, and the suffix '-er', which means person, which means a person who navigates the vast ocean of information on the Internet. The Naver provides community services including blogs and cafes, other convenient services such as knowledge, shopping, maps, books, e-mail and naver tool bar. In August 2000, Naver launched its 'comprehensive search' service, which allows users to get a variety of results from a single search query on one page, organized by type, including blogs, websites, images, and web communities. Naver became an early pioneer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compact Disc
The compact disc (CD) is a Digital media, digital optical disc data storage format co-developed by Philips and Sony to store and play digital audio recordings. It employs the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) standard and was capable of holding of uncompressed stereo audio. First released in Japan in October 1982, the CD was the second optical disc format to reach the market, following the larger LaserDisc (LD). In later years, the technology was adapted for computer data storage as CD-ROM and subsequently expanded into various writable and multimedia formats. , over 200 billion CDs (including audio CDs, CD-ROMs, and CD-Rs) had been sold worldwide. Standard CDs have a diameter of and typically hold up to 74 minutes of audio or approximately of data. This was later regularly extended to 80 minutes or by reducing the spacing between data tracks, with some discs unofficially reaching up to 99 minutes or which falls outside established specifications. Smaller variants, such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
