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Stella Jang
Stella Jang in April 2021
Born
Jang Seong-eun

(1991-11-18) November 18, 1991 (age 33)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
LabelsGrandline Entertainment [ko]
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJang Seong-eun
McCune–ReischauerChang Sŏng-ŭn

Jang Seong-eun (Hangul: 장성은; born November 18, 1991), known professionally as Stella Jang (Template:Lang-ko), is a South Korean singer-songwriter. She graduated from Lycée Henri-IV and AgroParisTech. She got her name from her French teacher who thought her Korean name would be hard to pronounce for French people.[citation needed]

Life and career

Pre-debut

Jang moved to Paris at the age of 12 and graduated from a grande école.[2] She produced songs at a hip-hop platform, Jungle Radio, where Zico and RM were working.[3] She participated in some of the songs from the album Backpack by the South Korean hip-hop duo Geeks.[4]

2014–2015: Debut and early songs

She then returned to Korea, where she made her first attempt to become a singer in the K-pop genre. Unlike some performers in the genre, she had not trained under one of the various management agencies that typically produce K-pop idols. Her first single, "Dumped Yesterday", was released in 2014, and was described as a song with bright sounding guitar strings.[4] However, it drew little attention.[2] In March 2015, Stella released her second single, "It’s Raining" featuring rapper Verbal Jint.[5] In a 2015 interview with BNT News (where she was described as a female hip hop musician), she said her music was influenced by the 90s sound and tried to reflect elements that would bring relatability with her audiences.[6] In September 2015, she released her third single "뒷모습 (Portrait of you)", a song about her parents.[7]

2016: First EP Colors

In 2016, she released her first EP Colors and was described as an artist loved by hipsters.[8] The album was described as "emotional music mixed with rhythmical raps".[9]

2017: Appearance on Problematic Men and mainstream breakthrough

She attracted significant interest in 2017 after an appearance on the Korean TV show Problematic Men.[2] Stella debuted as a radio DJ for Gyeonggi Broadcasting on April 22.[10] On April 30, she released the single "Vanishing Paycheck" that criticizes the reality of office workers.[11] In June 2017, she performed her first solo concert 떡떡 (Knock Knock) at Hyundaicard Understage.[12]

2018–2019: Staples and Substances Dangereuses

She released her project album Staples in January 2018, which was produced by Pleyne and featured a hip hop and R&B sound.[13] In March 2019, she released Substances Dangereuses, an album that uses fine dust as a metaphor for harsh realities.[14]

2019–present: TikTok fame, STELLA I and Stairs

From late 2019, her song "Colors" — which contained the lyrics ‘I could be red or I could be yellow I could be blue or I could be purple I could be green or pink or black or white I could be every color you like’ — from her 2016 eponymous EP newly gained global popularity around the world through TikTok and boosted the popularity in South Korea.[15] In 2020, Stella released her first studio album STELLA I.[16]

Stella Jang co-wrote the song "Friends" by BTS for Map of the Soul: 7.[17]

In 2021, she released her EP Stairs.[18]

Personal life

Stella Jang is fluent in four languages, which are Korean, French, Spanish, and English.[19][20] In 2021, she revealed she was suffering from a rare disease called rhabdomyolysis.[21]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
STELLA I[16]
  • Released: April 7, 2020
  • Label: GRDL
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 23

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Colors[24]
  • Released: October 6, 2016
  • Label: GRDL
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 89
Vanishing Paycheck (월급은 통장을 스칠 뿐)
  • Released: April 30, 2017
  • Label: GRDL
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —
Staples (with Pleyn)
  • Released: January 22, 2018
  • Label: GRDL
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 96
Hazardous Materials (유해물질)
  • Released: March 24, 2019
  • Label: GRDL
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 53
Stairs[18]
  • Released: October 15, 2021
  • Label: GLG
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 72
WinterStella
  • Released: December 1, 2022
  • Label: GLG
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR[22]
"Dumped Yesterday" (어제 차이고)[25] 2014 Non-album single
"It's Raining" (feat. Verbal Jint) 2015 Colors
"Portrait of You" (뒷모습)
"Girl's Generation" (소녀시대) 2016
"Vanishing Paycheck" (월급은 통장을 스칠 뿐) 2017 Vanishing Paycheck
"Alright" Non-album singles
"You As You Are" (그대는 그대로)
"Let Me Love You" (나만 아는 엔딩)
"Cheerleader" (치어리더) (feat. Oltii)
"Would You Love Me?" (날 알아줄까)
"Voyager" (with Pleyn) 2018 Staples
"Youth These Days" (요즘 청춘) Non-album singles
"하얀비"
"I Go" (아이고)
"Under Caffeine" (카페인) Hazardous Materials
"Your Heart My Heart" (니맘내맘) Non-album singles
"Only You" (그대만 보여)
"I Want To Know You" (널 알고 싶어)
"Swing Baby"
"It's Beautiful (Digging Club Seoul Ver.)" (아름다워)
"Love Story"
"No Question" (with Mad Clown) 2019 47
"Magic" (with Davink)
"Fine Dust" (미세먼지) Hazardous Materials
"Sunny Day" Non-album singles
"The Best Ending" (아무도 모르는 엔딩)
"YOLO"
"Dear My"
"Vacance in September" (with Kim Jae-hwan) — Pocket List 8/12
"Fishbowl" (어항) Non-album singles
"Miracle" (보통날의 기적) (feat. Paul Kim)
"Right Time and Right Place" 2020
"Recipe" (레시피)
"Villain" (빌런) STELLA I
"Reality Blue"
"Tok Tok" (톡톡) Non-album singles
"Beautiful Mint Life" (인생 봄날) (with Lee Min-hyuk)
"Super Secret"
"My Sun" (나의 태양)
"Happy Christmas" (with Rocoberry)
"Window Shopping"
"Blue Turns Pink" 2021
"31" (with Cheeze)[26]
"Let's Go Home" (집에 가자) Stairs
"My Winter Trip" (나의 겨울 여행) Non-album singles
"Connection" (연결) 2022
"Love is a Miracle" (Love is 기적) (with Yerin)
"Sing in the Green" (싱인더그린) (with Yoon Sang, Yoon DDan-ddan, Yerin, Adora) Sing in the Green
"Enjoy This Moment" (지금을 사랑해) Non-album singles
"KeeB Going"
"Where sorrow has passed" (슬픔이 지나간 자리)
"Orange, You're Not a Joke to Me!" 2023 Non-album singles
"—" denotes release did not chart.

As songwriter for other artists

Artist Year Song Album
BTS 2020 "Friends"[27] Map of the Soul: 7
Tomorrow x Together 2021 "Ice Cream"[28] The Chaos Chapter: Freeze
2023 "Tinnitus (Wanna Be a Rock)"[29] The Name Chapter: Temptation
"Farewell, Neverland"[29]

She also worked on the vocal arrangement of LE SSERAFIM's EP Fearless.[30]

Filmography

Web shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Sing in the Green Cast Member [31]

References

  1. ^ "【ステラ・チャン】今月の才女の作り方【Recipe】". Kpop Watchmen (in Japanese). 2020-03-07. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  2. ^ a b c Yoon, Sang-geun (May 18, 2017). [★FULL인터뷰]'佛유학파' 스텔라장 "음악은 내 탈출구였죠" [[★FULL Interview] Stella Jang, 'French Confucianist School' "Music was my escape"]. Star News.
  3. ^ [V라이브] 스텔라 장 "지코·랩몬스터와 같은 곳에서 활동" [[V Live] Stella Jang "Working in the same place as Zico and Rap Monster"]. Chosun Ilbo. 2017-06-09.
  4. ^ a b '리얼 엄친딸' 스텔라장, 작사-작곡한 '어제 차이고' 발매 ['Real Mother's Daughter' Stella Jang, released 'Yesterday's Difference', written and composed]. TV Report. 2014-09-19. Archived from the original on 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  5. ^ 스텔라장, 신곡 'It's Raining' 발표…버벌진트 랩피처링 참여 [Stella Jang releases new song 'It's Raining'... Verbal Jint rap featuring]. BNT News.
  6. ^ [릴레이 인터뷰] 여성 힙합 뮤지션⑥┃스텔라장, 정답을 찾는다면 [[Relay Interview] Female hip-hop musician⑥┃Stella Jang, if you find the answer]. BNT News. 2015-07-03.
  7. ^ 스텔라장, 부모님께 드리는 작은 선물…신곡 '뒷모습' 발표 [Stella Jang, a small gift for parents... Released new song 'Back View']. BNT News. 2015-09-15.
  8. ^ '음색여신' 스텔라장, 오늘 데뷔앨범 'Colors' 발표 ['Voice Goddess' Stella Jang releases her debut album 'Colors' today]. Osen. 2016-10-05.
  9. ^ [비포선라이즈] 힙합과 감성음악의 달콤쌉쌀한 만남, 다채로운 무지개 빛깔의 뮤지션 '스텔라장' [[Before Sunrise] A bittersweet encounter between hip-hop and emotional music, colorful iridescent musician 'Stella Jang']. 2016-10-15.
  10. ^ 스텔라장 DJ 도전, 경기방송 심야 시간 책임진다 [Stella Jang DJ Challenge, Responsible for Late Night Time on Game Broadcasting]. tvdaily.asiae.
  11. ^ [정오의신곡] "월급은 통장을 스칠 뿐"..스텔라장, '엄친딸'이 들려주는 현실저격송 [[New Song at Noon] "Salary just brushes the bankbook"... Stella Jang, a real-life sniper song told by 'Mom's daughter']. Osen. 2017-04-30.
  12. ^ '글로벌 뇌섹녀' 스텔라장, 첫 단독콘서트 '똑똑' 개최 ['Global brain sexy' Stella Jang holds her first solo concert 'Smart']. Star News. 2017-05-25.
  13. ^ 스텔라장, 프로젝트 앨범 'staples' 발매..독보적 감성 [Stella Jang, released the project album 'staples'... Unrivaled sensibility]. Sports Chosun. 2018-01-24.
  14. ^ 스텔라장, 24일 새 EP앨범 '유해물질' 발표+30일 단독콘서트 [Stella Jang releases new EP album 'Hazardous Substances' on the 24th + solo concert on the 30th]. Osen. 2019-03-22.
  15. ^ 제시카 알바도 올라탄, 스텔라장 '컬러스' 글로벌 역주행 [Jessica Alba also rode on, Stella Jang's 'Colors' global reverse run]. Chosun Ilbo. 2020-03-28.
  16. ^ a b [지금 뭐 들으세요] 스텔라장·(여자)아이들·타루 '5월의 플레이리스트' [[What are you listening to right now] Stella Jang · (G)I-DLE · Taru 'Playlist for May']. Ten Asia (in Korean). 2020-05-01.
  17. ^ "'Stella Jang on her growth as singer-songwriter, co-writing BTS' 'Friends'". Korea Herald. 2021-11-17.
  18. ^ a b 스텔라장, 소품집 '스테어즈' 발매 [Stella Jang, EP 'Stairs' released]. E Daily (in Korean). 2021-10-15.
  19. ^ "Stella Jang talks about her new album 'Hazardous Materials'". The Korea Times. 2021-11-17.
  20. ^ "(Interview Yonhap) Stella Jang : "Mes chansons sont le journal de ma vie"". Agence de presse Yonhap (in French). 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  21. ^ 스텔라장, 희귀병 투병 고백…"횡문근융해증, 억울하다" [Stella Jang confesses to fighting a rare disease... "Rhabdomyolysis, it's unfair"]. Dong-A. 2021-05-15.
  22. ^ a b c Circle Album Chart positions:
  23. ^ "Album Chart, 2020.04 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  24. ^ [뮤직&톡]스텔라장, 범상치 않은 감성 싱송라의 등장 [[Music&Talk] Stella Jang, the emergence of an unusually emotional singer-songwriter]. News1 (in Korean). 2016-10-22.
  25. ^ 스텔라장, 본인 순수 창작곡 '어제 차이고'로 가요계 데뷔 [Stella Jang debuts in the music industry with her original song 'Dumped Yesterday']. Sports World (in Korean). 2014-09-19.
  26. ^ 치즈-스텔라장, 합작 싱글 '31' 발매…'또래·자신과의 대화' [Cheese-Stella Jang, joint single '31' released... 'Conversation with peers and self']. newscape. 2021-07-13.
  27. ^ "Stella Jang Credits". All music.
  28. ^ "TXT discography". ibighit.
  29. ^ a b "TXT discography". ibighit.
  30. ^ "Stella Jang Credits". Allmusic.
  31. ^ Choi Yun-na (July 22, 2022). 윤상X예린X스텔라장X윤딴딴X아도라, '싱인더그린' 출연 확정[공식] [Yoon Sang X Yerin X Stella Jang X Yoon Dan Dan X Adora Confirmed to Appear in ‘Sing in the Green’ [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved July 22, 2022 – via Naver.
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