Ailee
Ailee | |
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| File:Ailee-01.jpg | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lee Ye Jin / Amy Lee |
| Born | May 30, 1989 |
| Genres | K-pop, dance, R&B, electropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | YMC Entertainment |
Lee Ye Jin (Hangul: 이예진), , born on May 30, 1989, better known by her stage name Ailee, is an Korean American singer under YMC Entertainment, a South Korean record label. She released her first single, Heaven, on February 8, 2012.
History
Pre-debut
Before debut, Ailee had a Youtube channel named aileemusic.
During her trainee days under YMC Entertainment, she was featured in Wheesung's "They Are Coming" song released on October 9, 2011.[1]
On September 13, 2011 Ailee with Wheesung held a performance on the MBC's Chuseok special episode of "Singer and Trainee". At the beginning of "My Boo," Ailee gave a nice rap with an easy going expression. Following Ailee's solo performance of "Halo" by Beyonce, judge BMK expressed, "Wherever she goes, she has the potential to be a big star. She definitely has the voice".After the judges had graded everyone. Ailee won first place.[2]
On January 30, 2012 Ailee made her acting debut in Dream High Season 2 as Ailee.[3]
2012 : Debut
On February 6, 2012, the music video teaser for Ailee's debut song, Heaven, was released.[4] Ailee released the song and the music video for her song, "Heaven", on February 9, 2012.[5] The music video for "Heaven" featured Beast's Gi Kwang.
Ailee made her debut stage performance of "Heaven" on M.net M! Countdown on February 9, 2012.[6]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [7] |
KOR Billboard [8] | |||
| 2012 | ||||
| "Heaven" | 24 | 13 | TBA | |
Filmography
Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dream High Season 2 | Ailee | KBS |
References
- ^ Wheesung unveils ‘They Are Coming’, final mini-album before enlistment
- ^ Wheesung and Trainee Ailee Wow the Audience
- ^ Wheesung’s trainee, Ailee, to be a part of ‘Dream High 2′
- ^ Ailee releases “Heaven” MV teaser feat. B2ST’s Kikwang
- ^ Ailee releases her debut music video, “Heaven”
- ^ Ailee makes an angelic debut with “Heaven” on ‘M! Countdown’!
- ^ "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
- ^ "Billboard Launches K-Pop Hot 100 Chart, Sistar Debuts at Number 1". Billboard.