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Sunday, February 13, 2011

say a MISS A.

Miss A (Korean: 미쓰에이) (stylized as miss A) is a South Korean girl group created by JYP Entertainment through their sub-label AQ Entertainment.



History

Members Fei and Jia were selected in 2007 (Fei was scouted on her way to dance school, while Jia's school held auditions). Min auditioned when she was in the 6th grade, and traveled to the U.S for 6 years for training but came back in 2008 to continue activities in Korea. During her time in New York, she studied at the Repertory Company High School in Manhattan.[1] She is known to be a trainee who has been training for a long time along with Wonder Girls' Sunye (Sun) and 2AM's Jo Kwon. Members Fei and Jia appeared in 2PM's "My Color" music video. Suzy Bae was also a model.
official website:http://www.jype.com/
MISS A MEMBERS:
Fei / Wang Fei Fei (왕페이페이, 王霏霏)
Birthday: April 27, 1987 (23)
Nationality: Chinese
Birthplace: Haikou, Hainan
Position: Main Vocalist
Language(s): Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean
Experience: China Zhejiang TV, Year 2010 Samsung anycall commercial model.

Jia / Meng Jia (멍지아, 孟佳)
Birthday: February 3, 1989 (22)
Nationality: Chinese
Birthplace: Hunan
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Lead Dancer
Language(s): Mandarin, Korean
Experience: China Zhejiang TV, Year 2010 Samsung anycall commercial model.
  • Min / Lee Min-Young (이민영,李敏英)
Birthday: June 21, 1991 (19)
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer
Language(s): English, Korean, minimal Mandarin
Experience: JYP USA trainee for 8 years, Collaborate with American PD Jonathan Smith (Lil Jon).
  • Suzy / Bae Su ji (배수지,裴秀智)
Birthday: October 10, 1994 (16)
Nationality: Korean
Position: Vocalist
Language(s): Korean, minimal Mandarin
Experience: Year 2010 Samsung anycall commercial model.

Discography


Single Albums

YearTitlePeak positions
KOR
[4]
2010"Bad But Good"6
"Step Up"6
"—" denotes single that did not chart.


Singles

YearTitlePeak positionsAlbum
KOR
[4]
2010"Bad Girl Good Girl"1Bad But Good
"Breathe"2Step Up


Music videos

YearMusic videoLength
2010"Love Again"4:14
"Bad Girl Good Girl"3:50
"Breathe"3:44


Awards

YearAwards
2010
2011
  • 20th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award ("Bad Girl Good Girl)[10]
  • Gaon Chart Awards: Best Digital Sales ("Bad Girl Good Girl")


Friday, February 11, 2011

SECRET time

Secret (Korean시크릿) is a South Korean girl group under TS Entertainment.
Secret was first introduced through a documentary program titled Secret Story which aired on the cable channel Mnet. The program chronicled their debut process and aired their invitation only debut show case which took place on September 29, 2009. The group released the MV for their debut digital single “I Want You Back” on October 13, 2009 and appeared on M! Countdown for their debut performance on October 15, 2009. Secret gained popularity after their debut appearance due to their polished...
official site:http://www.secretfour.com/


SECRET MEMBERS

Hyosung
  • Birth Name: Jun Hyo Sung (Hangul전효성)
  • Birthday: October 13, 1989 (age 21)
  • Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist
Hyo Sung was originally part of Good Entertainment's five member girl group "오소녀". The group also included After School's UEE (유이),Wonder Girls' Kim Yu Bin (김유빈), G.NA (최지나), and T-ara's ex-member Yang Ji Won (지원), but the group disbanded shortly before their scheduled debut due to financial troubles.
Zinger
  • Birth Name: Jung Ha Na (Hangul정하나)
  • Birthday: February 2, 1990 (age 21)
  • Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper
Although she is the strong charismatic rapper of the group, Zinger has been known as the member of the group under the radar. However, during Secret's appearances on MBC's "Bouquet", Zinger became a crowd favorite after beating Hyuna of 4minute in a dance-off to Hyuna's own single "Change". Throughout the following episodes, the cast and MC's continue to use the phrase "Zinger Time" (징거타임).
Jieun
  • Birth Name: Song Ji Eun (Hangul송지은)
  • Birthday: May 5, 1990 (age 20)
  • Position: Main Vocalist
Ji Eun sang the OST for Air City, known as "Learning to Fly." In addition, she also sang the OST for 비천무 (track: 비천무 가), as well as the OST for Lawyers of Korea (track: Perfume). She is also the original voice for Untouchable's song "다줄께". Ji Eun performed alongside Untouchable during their promotions for their title song "Living in the Heart". She was originally a JYP Entertainment trainee and was scheduled to debut as part of a 3-member group which included current Miss A member Min and SISTAR member Hyorin before the plans fell through.

Sunhwa
  • Birth Name: Han Sun Hwa (Hangul한선화)
  • Birthday: October 6, 1990 (age 20)
  • Position: Vocalist
Prior to debut Sun Hwa performed alongside label mates "Untouchable" for their single "다줄께". During these promotions, she had gained lots of attention for her bright angelic looks resulting in the nickname "Smiling Angel". Sun Hwa has gained much recognition as a member of G7 from the popular KBS show "Invincible Youth" (청춘불패).

Mini-Albums

Album #Album informationTracklisting
1stSecret Time
  • Released: April 1, 2010
  • Length: 20:26
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: TS Entertainment
  1. "My Boy"
  2. "Magic" - 3:23
  3. "Spot Light" - 3:19
  4. "Do As You Please"
  5. "I Want You Back (Acoustic Version)"
  6. "3 Years 6 Months (Acoustic Version)"
2ndMadonna
  • Released: August 12, 2010
  • Length: 16:86
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: TS Entertainment
  1. "Madonna" - 3:42
  2. "La La La"
  3. "Do Better!" (Feat.Baek Chan from 8eight)- 3:16
  4. "Hesitant"
  5. "Empty Space"


Single Album

Album #Album informationTracklisting
1st"Shy Boy"
  • Released: January 6, 2011
  • Length: 14:10
  • Language: Korean
  • Labels: TS Entertainment
  1. "Shy Boy" - 3:38
  2. "No. 1" - 3:27
  3. "Shy Boy (Inst.)" - 3:38
  4. "No. 1 (Inst.)" - 3:27


Singles

YearTitleRelease DateAlbum
2009"I Want You Back"October 13, 2009
2010"Magic"April 1, 2010Secret Time
"Madonna"August 12, 2010Madonna
2011"Shy Boy"January 6, 2011Shy Boy


Awards

YearsAwards
2010
  • 25th Golden Disk Award: Newcomer Award
  • 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards: New Generation Popular Music Teen Singer Award
2011
  • 20th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award "Madonna"
  • 6th Asia Model Festival Award: Popular Singer Award