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'''Amy Lee''' (born May 30, 1989), known professionally as '''Ailee''', is a Korean-American singer and songwriter based in South Korea.
Before her K-pop debut, Ailee was signed under Muzo Entertainment in America. She moved to South Korea in 2010, where she passed an audition and became an artist for YMC Entertainment. After being recognized for her singing on ''Singer and Trainee'', she started acting on the [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]] drama series ''[[Dream High 2]]''. Ailee received the Best New Artist Award at the [[Melon Music Awards]], [[Golden Disc Awards]], [[Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards]] and the [[Seoul Music Awards]]. She has also received a Best Newcomer and Four Best Female Vocal Performance awards at the [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]] for "[[A's Doll House|U&I]]", "Singing Got Better", "[[Vivid (Ailee album)|Mind Your Own Business]]" and "[[A New Empire|If You]]".
==Life and career==
===1989–2011: Early life and career beginnings===
Ailee was born in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], on May 30, 1989, and grew up in [[New Jersey]]. She attended [[Palisades Park High School]] before moving to nearby [[Leonia, New Jersey|Leonia]]. After her [[Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School]] graduation, she studied communications at [[Pace University]]<ref name="Korean Entertainment News">{{Cite web|title = Korean Entertainment News|url = http://www.hancinema.net/ailee-the-k-pop-and-youtube-sensation-45522.html|website = HanCinema|accessdate = October 8, 2015}}</ref> before dropping out to pursue a career in music.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ymcent.com/|title = YMC Entertainment Official Website|date = |accessdate = October 7, 2015|website = |last = |first = }}</ref> Before her K-pop debut, Ailee was signed under Muzo Entertainment, an independent agency in [[New York City]] and New Jersey. Under that label she collaborated with several artists, including [[Johnnyphlo]] and [[Philadelphia]]-based rapper Decipher. Before moving to South Korea, Ailee created the [[YouTube]] channels "mzamyx3" and "aileemusic" to bring attention to her singing on the web.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Ailee: The K-pop and YouTube sensation|url = http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2956602|publisher = Korea Joongang Daily|accessdate = June 9, 2016}}</ref>
Ailee moved to South Korea in 2010 after she landed a music label audition through her uncle's connections.<ref name="Korean Entertainment News"/> She sang "Resignation" by [[Big Mama (band)|Big Mama]], and was recruited for [[YMC Entertainment]] on the spot. During her training, YMC featured her in the label's [[Wheesung]] song, "They Are Coming", which it released in October 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Wheesung unveils 'They Are Coming', final mini-album before enlistment {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/wheesung-unveils-he-is-coming-final-mini-album-before-enlistement|website = www.allkpop.com|accessdate = October 8, 2015}}</ref> She also sang in Decipher and [[Jay Park]]'s song "Catch Me If You Can". Ailee performed with Jay Park, [[Art of Movement]], Johnnyphlo, Decipher, and [[Clara Chung|Clara C]] at "projectKorea III", which was held at [[Rutgers University]] in 2010.<ref name=rutgers>{{cite web|title=Jay Park, Art of Movement, Johnnyphlo, Decipher & more to perform at Rutgers University!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/03/jay-park-art-of-movement-johnnyphlo-and-more-to-perform-at-rutgers-university|publisher=allkpop|accessdate=December 31, 2012}}</ref> In September 2011, Ailee and Wheesung were featured on the [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s [[Chuseok]] special episode of ''Singer and Trainee''. Ailee performed "[[Halo (Beyoncé song)|Halo]]" by [[Beyoncé]] to a positive reaction from the audience. Following her performance of "Halo", judge [[Big Mama King|BMK]] said, "Wherever she goes, she has the potential to be a big star. She definitely has the voice." After the judges had graded all the participants, Ailee was the first-place winner.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/wheesung-and-trainee-ailee-wow-the-audience | title=Wheesung and Trainee Ailee Wow the Audience| publisher=[[Soompi]]|date= September 16, 2011|accessdate= March 8, 2012}}</ref>
===2012: Debut with "Heaven" and ''Invitation''===
[[File:130131 서울가요대상 레드카펫 에일리.jpg|thumb|upright|Ailee at the 22nd [[Seoul Music Awards]], where she received the award for Best New Artist.]]
On February 6, 2012 the music video teaser for Ailee's debut song "[[Heaven (Ailee song)|Heaven]]" was released. The track was written and produced by Ailee's labelmate [[Wheesung]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ailee-releases-heaven-mv-teaser-feat-b2sts-kikwang| title= Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser feat. B2ST's Kikwang| publisher= [[Allkpop]]| date= February 6, 2012| accessdate=February 6, 2012}}</ref> Ailee released the song on February 9 along with the music video, which featured [[Lee Gi Kwang|Gi Kwang]] of [[Beast (South Korean band)|Beast]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ailee-releases-full-mv-for-heaven| title= Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date=February 8, 2012|accessdate=March 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/beast-lee-ki-kwang-appears-on-ailees-heaven-music-video| title= Lee Ki Kwang appears on Ailee's "Heaven" music video | publisher= [[Soompi]]| date=February 7, 2012|accessdate= March 8, 2012}}</ref> Later that day, she made her debut stage performance of "Heaven" on [[M.net]]'s ''[[M Countdown]]'',<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ailee-makes-an-angelic-debut-with-heaven-on-m-countdown|title= Ailee makes an angelic debut with "Heaven" on 'M! Countdown'!| publisher= [[Allkpop]]| date= February 9, 2012| accessdate=February 9, 2012}}</ref> and then on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s ''[[Inkigayo]]'' later in February.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ailee-makes-debut-inkigayo-performance| title= Ailee Makes Debut Inkigayo Performance| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date=February 12, 2012|accessdate=March 8, 2012}}</ref> ''Billboard'' commented, "From her debut single, Ailee proved that she had an ability beyond her years to communicate the deeper experiences one feels in love. In this dedication track, Ailee's partner protected her and 'taught her how to love in a harsh world.' Or, as she describes it, it's simply 'Heaven'."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7686472/k-pop-love-songs-valentines-day| title= 25 K-Pop Love Songs for Valentine's Day|work= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]| date=February 14, 2017|accessdate=June 18, 2017}}</ref> Just one month after her debut, she won two awards at the [[Cyworld]] Music Awards: "Song of the Month" and "Rookie of the Month". Ailee also won the Best New Artist Award at the [[Asia Song Festival]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/rookie-singer-ailee-wins-two-titles-from-cyworld-music-awards| title= Rookie singer Ailee wins two titles from Cyworld Music Awards| publisher= [[Allkpop]]| date=March 2, 2012| accessdate= October 17, 2012}}</ref>
In March 2012, Ailee made her first appearances on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]'s ''Immortal Songs 2'', performing [[Patti Kim (singer)|Patti Kim]]'s song "Light and Shadow" from 1967. Patti Kim later stated that she will be "the next great singer".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/john-park-ailee-make-their-first-appearance-on-immortal-song-2| title=John Park & Ailee make their first appearance on 'Immortal Song 2′|publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=March 24, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> On 19 May, on part two of the [[Park Jin-young|J.Y. Park]] special, she performed Park's debut song "Don't Leave Me". She beat [[Davichi]]'s Lee Haeri by one point, 419 to 418, for the win.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/05/ailee-claims-victory-on-immortal-song-2| title=Ailee claims victory on Immortal Song 2| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=May 19, 2012|accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> She appeared on the June 30 episode of ''Immortal Songs 2'', which featured composer [[Yoon Il Sang]]. She performed "Fate" by [[Lee Seung Chul]] and won again with 402 votes.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/06/ailee-claims-victory-cast-of-immortal-song-2-cover-the-greatest-hits-by-composer-yoon-il-sang| title=Ailee claims victory + cast of 'Immortal Song 2′ cover the greatest hits by composer Yoon Il Sang| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=June 30, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> In August, it was announced that she was making a temporary leave from the show in order to focus on her music.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/super-juniors-ryeowook-and-ailee-to-exit-immortal-song-2| title=Super Junior's Ryeowook and Ailee to exit 'Immortal Song 2′| publisher=[[Allkpop]] | date=August 13, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> She performed her final stage on August 6, and the episode aired on September 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/12450/20120813/super-junior-s-ryeowook-and-soloist-ailee-to-leave-immortal-song-2.htm|title=Super Junior's Ryeowook and Soloist Ailee to Leave 'Immortal Song 2'| publisher=Kpopstarz| date=August 13, 2012| accessdate=August 13, 2012}}</ref> Later in August, she made an appearance in the third episode of [[Jay Park]]'s online web series, ''[[Jay Park TV]]'', where she was backstage attending Park's concert in [[Seoul]].<ref name="jayparktv-ep3">{{cite web|title=JAY PARK TV – EP 03|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XwEUzv1hfM|publisher=Jay Park|accessdate=September 26, 2012}}</ref> She co-hosted the ABU Radio Song Festival with Han Seok-joon on October 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABU TV Song Festival 2012 Participants|url=http://esckaz.com/2012/abu_tv.htm|publisher=ESCKAZ.com|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ABU TV Song Festival 2012 |url=http://www.abu2012seoul.com/s62.html |publisher=Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union |accessdate=August 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920085415/http://www.abu2012seoul.com/s62.html |archivedate=September 20, 2012 }}</ref>
On October 16, Ailee released her debut [[extended play|EP]], ''[[Invitation (EP)|Invitation]]'', which contained the title track, "I'll Show You" (보여줄게).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/10/ailee-releases-ill-show-you-mv-ft-mblaqs-g-o-invitation-mini-album| title=Ailee releases "I'll Show You" MV (ft. MBLAQ's G.O) + 'Invitation' mini album| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=October 15, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> The EP contained a total of six tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Naver News|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=001&aid=0005675621|date=July 3, 2012| accessdate=July 3, 2012}}</ref> It was produced by producers such as Kim Do-hoon, Lee Hyun-seung, Park Guen-tae, Duble Sidekick, Wheesung, and featured artists such as [[Verbal Jint]], [[Swings (rapper)|Swings]] and [[Simon Dominic]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/15769/20121016/ailee-comes-back-with-album-invitation.htm| title=Ailee Comes Back with Album 'Invitation'| publisher=kpopstarz| date=October 16, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> On October 18, Ailee made her comeback with "I'll Show You" on ''M Countdown''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/10/ailee-comes-back-with-ill-show-you-on-m-countdown| title=Ailee comes back with "I'll Show You" on 'M! Countdown'| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=October 18, 2012| accessdate=October 23, 2012}}</ref> On November 23, she won her first trophy in a music program, on ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'', beating [[Psy]]'s "[[Gangnam Style]]". For her work in music in 2012, Ailee was awarded the Best New Artist Award at the [[Seoul Music Awards]], [[MelOn Music Awards]], [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]], [[Golden Disk Awards]] as well as New Female Solo Artist at the [[Gaon Chart Music Awards]]. Ailee was also invited as a VIP guest to perform at a pre-Grammy party for the 55th Grammy Awards and attended both the ceremony and red carpet in Los Angeles. She has received the Mnet America Rising Star Award.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/12/lee-seung-gi-beats-out-psys-gangnam-style-on-music-bank/|title= Lee Seung Gi beats out Psy's "Gangnam Style" on 'Music Bank'|work= [[Allkpop]]| date= April 30, 2017| accessdate=December 7, 2012}}</ref>
===2013–2014: ''A's Doll House'', Japanese debut and ''Magazine''===
[[File:130929 양주목화페스티벌 기타 가수 직찍 (Ailee).jpg|thumb|upright|left|Ailee performing "[[A's Doll House|U&I]]", 2013.]]
On July 4, 2013, Ailee announced that she would release her second EP, entitled ''[[A's Doll House]]'', on July 12.<ref>[http://news.nate.com/view/20130704n05933 Nate News, 에일리가 돌아온다! 12일 새 앨범 발표] July 4, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013. Language, Korean.</ref> The EP's single "U&I" topped music charts within four hours of release and earned Ailee her first "All-Kill" status.<ref>[http://news.nate.com/view/20130705n23956 Nate News, 에일리, 신곡 '유앤아이(U&I)' 티저 영상 공개 '컴백 신호탄'] July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013. Language, Korean.</ref> Popularity for the physical album was also deemed high when nearly all stores in Korea were sold out of the album on the first day of release. Orders overwhelmed the amount of stock, and a representative from Ailee's agency stated, "The rate at which this album is selling is many times greater than the previous album's."<ref>{{cite web|title=Demand for Ailee's New Album "A's Doll House" Is High|url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/17/demand-for-ailees-new-album-as-doll-house-is-high/|website=Soompi|accessdate=February 20, 2015|date=July 17, 2013}}</ref>
On August 4, 2013, it was revealed that Ailee would be making her Japanese debut with "Heaven" under [[Warner Music Japan]]. The music video was released on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Check out an all new PV for the Japanese version of Ailee's 'Heaven' {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/check-out-an-all-new-pv-for-the-japanese-version-of-ailees-heaven|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Ailee started to promote the song with a showcase at Shibuya O-East, Tokyo, on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee to hold a showcase in Japan this October {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/09/ailee-to-hold-a-showcase-in-japan-this-october#axzz2eO5vjySJ|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> The single was released on November 6, and also included the song "Starlight". On November 10, 2013, Korean pop gossip site [[Allkpop]] published a story containing several nude photos of Ailee taken prior to her debut as a singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/11/breaking-nsfw-purported-nude-photos-of-ailee-leaked|publisher=allkpop.com|title=[BREAKING] [NSFW] Purported pre debut nude photos of Ailee leaked|date=November 10, 2013|accessdate=November 10, 2013}}</ref> The following day, YMC Entertainment issued a statement claiming that "the pictures are of her she took when she was offered to be a lingerie model. [She] took nude photos because they wanted a better judgment of her body but the company was unable to be contacted after she took them. She reported them to the police and it was later found that she was scammed by a company who approached other college girls as well. Ailee discussed the matter with her ex-boyfriend, a former AllKPop employee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20131111n32784?mid=n1008|title=에일리측 "유출사진, 본인맞다…유포 법적대응"(전문)|date=11 November 2013|accessdate=11 November 2013|publisher=nate.com|language=Korean}}</ref> On 24 November, a 2009 police report filed by Ailee revealed that Ailee had sent the pictures to her friend over [[Facebook]], only to find out her friend's Facebook account had been hacked.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/ranking/read.nhn?mid=etc&sid1=111&rankingType=popular_day&oid=005&aid=0000603501&date=20131124&type=1&rankingSeq=2&rankingSectionId=106|title="누드유출 에일리, 4년전 美경찰에 수사요청"… 현지 경찰 수사기록 확인 보도|date=24 November 2013|accessdate=24 November 2013|publisher=naver.com|language=Korean}}</ref> As a result of the scandal, Ailee was removed from several advertising campaigns, including for fried chicken company [[Kyochon]]. Kyochon responded, "Ailee's commercial contract hasn't ended. But consumers have been showing sensitive reactions to Ailee's recent situation, and Ailee's agency is also not entirely keen on the singer's exposure at this time, so we took certain steps."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20131115n05884?mid=n1008|title=에일리 광고사진 '정당한 처사 VS 그래도 너무하네' 갑론을박|author=연예뉴스팀|publisher=nate.com|language=Korean|date=November 15, 2013|accessdate=November 15, 2013}}</ref>
On December 16, 2013, it was revealed that Ailee would be making a comeback after a six-month hiatus in January 2014. A music video teaser was released on January 2 ahead of the full release.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee Releases Comeback Teaser for "Singing Got Better"|url = http://www.soompi.com/2014/01/02/ailee-releases-comeback-teaser-for-singing-got-better/|website = Soompi|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Both the full music video and the full digital song were released on January 6. The music video features [[MBLAQ]]'s [[Lee Joon]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee asserts her 'Singing Got Better' in new song produced by Wheesung! {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/01/ailee-asserts-her-singing-got-better-in-new-song-produced-by-wheesung#axzz2pPunvhhd|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Ailee again made an appearance on an episode of [[Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend|''Immortal Songs'']] on April 12, 2014. The theme for the episode was "American Songs Famous in South Korea", and Ailee was chosen first to which she performed a rousing and emotional rendition of [[Whitney Houston]]'s "[[I Will Always Love You]]", a song originally written and recorded by country singer [[Dolly Parton]] released in 1974. She received 409 points for her performance, despite later losing in the episode; her performance remains critically acclaimed and well known for its final key change, and remains as one of the most watched ''Immortal Songs'' performances on [[YouTube]]. On September 16, 2014, it was announced that Ailee would be having a comeback through YMC Entertainment's official Twitter account. On September 21, 2014, the teaser for Ailee's "Don't Touch Me" was released. It was written by Min Yun-jae, Jakops, and Ailee. The full MV was released in September 25, 2014. Later that day, promotions for her EP, [[Magazine (EP)|''Magazine'']], commenced. It peaked at number two for the [[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon Single Chart]]. She won the first trophy for "Don't Touch Me" in October 5, 2014, on SBS' ''Inkigayo''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://koreaboo.tumblr.com/post/99225366213/ailee-takes-her-1st-win-on-sbs-inkigayo-with|title=Ailee has taken her first win on SBS Inkigayo with "Don't Touch Me"| publisher=[[Koreaboo]]| date=October 7, 2015| accessdate=October 14, 2014}}</ref>
===2015–2016: First solo concert, ''Vivid'' and ''A New Empire''===
After wrapping up her joint ''Unite the Mic Tour'' with Jay Park and [[San E]] in [[Toronto]] in March 2015, plans were revealed for Ailee to hold a solo concert three years after her debut. On May 19 it was confirmed that Ailee will hold her first solo concert titled ''Fatal Attraction'' on July 4 at the Gymnastics Stadium at [[Olympic Park, Seoul|Seoul Olympic Park]], a concert venue that holds the capacity of 3000 seats. According to [[YMC Entertainment]], "Ailee will stage a performance with a power and passion that she wasn't able to show before with her television appearances".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soompi.com/2015/05/19/ailees-first-ever-solo-concert-date-confirmed/|title=Ailee's First-Ever Solo Concert Date Confirmed| publisher=[[Soompi]]| date=April 30, 2017| accessdate=May 19, 2015}}</ref> Tickets were released on May 27 through online retailer [[Interpark]] and broke the record for the fastest-selling tickets on the site.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://kpop.musictimes.com/articles/205088/20150528/ailee-first-solo-concert.htm|title=Ticket Sales For Ailee's July 4 Concert In Seoul Reportedly Break Records For Online Ticket Seller Interpark| publisher=KpopStarz| date=April 30, 2017| accessdate=May 28, 2015}}</ref> Ailee was joined on stage several times by different artists, who helped her sing her many duets and collaborations. She sang "Shut Up" with [[Showry]], "Like Nobody Knows" and "Comma 07" with [[Cheetah (rapper)|Cheetah]], "Wash Away" and "Officially Missing You" with [[Geeks (musical duo)|Geeks]], "NimA" and "Shower of Tears" with [[Baechigi]], and "Touch My Body" and "Let"s Go Travel" with [[Shin Bora]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://goodmomusic.net/ailees-killer-1st-solo-concert-raps-with-cheetah/|title=AILEE'S KILLER 1ST SOLO CONCERT – RAPS WITH CHEETAH| publisher=goodmusic| date=April 30, 2017| accessdate=July 7, 2015}}</ref>
On September 20, 2015, it was announced that Ailee would be having a comeback through YMC Entertainment's official Twitter account. On September 8 it was revealed that Ailee had suffered a foot injury while filming for her music video the day before. As a result, YMC Entertainment stated that Ailee's comeback might be pushed back. On September 29 it was announced that Ailee would be going through with her comeback promotions as planned. The one condition was that Ailee would be sitting down for all of her promotion activities. An affiliate related to her comeback activities relayed, "Ailee"s foot is not fully healed yet. But she was so determined to keep her promise with her fans that she insisted on going through with the comeback." A video teaser of her title track entitled "Mind Your Own Business" (너나 잘해) was released on [[LOEN Entertainment|1theK]]'s YouTube page on September 22. Ailee's first full-length album ''[[Vivid (Ailee album)|Vivid]]'' was released on September 30, 2015. She won her first trophy for this promotion on October 7 on ''[[Show Champion]]''. Ailee was awarded the Best Female Vocal Award for the third year in a row at MAMA 2015, this time for "Mind your own business.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soompi.com/2015/10/07/ailee-takes-first-win-for-mind-your-own-business-on-show-champion/|title=Ailee Takes First Win for "Mind Your Own Business" on "Show Champion"| publisher=[[Soompi]]| date=October 7, 2015| accessdate=October 7, 2015}}</ref>
On July 13, 2016, Ailee was confirmed to participate as a judge on [[Superstar K 2016]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003356214|title=[단독] 김연우·에일리·김범수, '슈스케2016' 심사위원 호흡| publisher= [[Naver]]| date= May 5, 2017| accessdate=July 13, 2016}}</ref> On August 16, it was announced that Ailee was currently in preparations for her next album. It was stated that she worked on with a variety of several artists; one of them was revealed to be [[Yoon Mi-rae]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.soompi.com/2016/09/24/ailee-reportedly-making-comeback-october/|title=Ailee Reportedly Making Comeback In October| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= September 24, 2016| accessdate=September 24, 2016}}</ref> Her new album also included a song featuring hip hop duo and label mate Baechigi. On August 19, the teaser for the music video of "If You", was posted on LOEN and YMC Entertainment's YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/2016/08/18/ailee-reveals-tearful-mv-teaser-featuring-o-lim-nayoung/|title= Ailee Reveals Tearful "If You" MV Teaser Featuring I.O.I's Lim Nayoung| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= August 18, 2016| accessdate=August 18, 2016}}</ref> The teaser features Nayoung of [[I.O.I]]. The single "If You", a pre-release track, was described to be a retro-soul tack, produced by the same lyricists and composers of "Dream", a popular duet between [[Miss A]]'s [[Bae Suzy|Suzy]] and [[Exo (band)|Exo]]'s [[Byun Baek-hyun|Baekhyun]]. The song was also co-written and produced by Park Geun-tae, who also produced Ailee's "Evening Sky" from ''Invitation''. The music video was released on August 23, 2016. "If You" subsequently topped the Gaon Weekly Chart for Digital Download, and BGM charts. On December 2, Ailee was again awarded with Best Vocal Performance, this time for "If You", at the [[2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards|Mnet Asian Music Awards]], a record-breaking consecutive fourth-year win in the category.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.soompi.com/2016/12/02/winners-2016-mama/|title=All The Winners Of The 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= December 2, 2016| accessdate=December 2, 2016}}</ref> On September 28, YMC Entertainment's official Twitter announced the teaser for the title track "Home" on her EP, ''[[A New Empire (EP)|A New Empire]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/YMC_ent/status/781084159649329152|title=YMC Entertainment on Twitter|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=2016-09-28}}</ref> On October 5, ''A New Empire'' was released,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://music.naver.com/album/index.nhn?albumId=748329|title=네이버 뮤직 :: A New Empire - 에일리|access-date=October 4, 2016}}</ref> along with the music video for "Home" that was officially released on LOEN and YMC Entertainment's official YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/YMC_ent/status/783329534191869952|title=YMC Entertainment on Twitter|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=2016-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=YMCent|title=[MV] 에일리 (Ailee) _ Home (Feat. 윤미래)|date=October 4, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddiYTB9miTY|accessdate=October 4, 2016}}</ref> The music video and song features Yoon Mirae. The album also features artist [[Eric Nam]]. ''A New Empire'' peaked at number 10 on the [[Gaon Album Chart]], and number nine on the US World Albums ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]) Chart.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=41&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Album Chart of the week}}</ref>
===2017–2018: OST Success and solo concert tours===
[[File:Ailee 2018.jpeg|thumb|Ailee performing "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow", October 2018.]]
On January 7, 2017, Ailee released her debut American single "Fall Back" through WestSide Entertainment under the alias A.Leean.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jie|first1=Ye-eun|title=Ailee makes US debut with new stage name|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170108000254|website=[[The Korea Herald]]|publisher=[[Herald Corporation]]|accessdate=July 19, 2019|date=January 8, 2017}}</ref> She also released the ballad "[[I Will Go to You Like the First Snow]]" (첫눈처럼 너에게 가겠다) on the same day as part nine in a series composed of singles for the South Korean cable television series ''[[Guardian: The Lonely and Great God]]''. The single topped the [[Gaon Digital Chart]] for three consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Na-hee|script-title=ko:'도깨비' 불멸 인증?…OST 3주 연속 가온차트 종합 1위 |url=http://news1.kr/articles/?2901138|website=News1 Korea|accessdate=July 19, 2019|language=Korean|date=February 2, 2017}}</ref> The single earned her Ailee a Daesang for Best OST at the Korea Cable TV Awards 2017. The soundtrack has also received several accolades, including the best original soundtrack award at the [[Seoul International Drama Awards]], the [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]], the [[Melon Music Awards]], the [[Seoul Music Awards]] and the [[Golden Disc Awards]].<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/2017/03/10/winners-2017-korean-cable-television-awards/|title= Winners of the 2017 Korea Cable TV Awards| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= March 10, 2017| accessdate=March 10, 2017}}</ref> On May 19 it was announced that "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow" had placed first on the [[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]] OST chart for a record-breaking 20 weeks. The OST has the longest consecutive number one wins of all time, beating out the 2012 [[Reply 1997]] OST "All for You" which had 14 wins. As of June 1 "I Will Go To You Like the First Snow" had achieved 60 PAK (Perfect All Kill) and stayed number one on [[Melon (online music service)|Melon]] for 779 hours (March 20, 2017). It is the first time for an OST to stay number one on Melon for more than 600 hours.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/musicbank/|title=Music Bank}}</ref>
Ailee previously held two Christmas concerts in Seoul titled ''Welcome Home'' at [[Kyunghee University]]´s Grand Peace Palace on December 24–25, 2016.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.hellokpop.com/event/ailee-announces-christmas-concert/|title= Ailee Announces Christmas Concert| publisher= Hellokpop| date= December 2, 2016| accessdate=December 2, 2016}}</ref> The concerts were in the theme of her "home", which was also the title track of her EP ''A New Empire''. Due to the success of the concerts, it was announced that Ailee would be holding her first nationwide tour. Ailee embarked on the ''Welcome Home Tour'' in [[Daegu]] on April 1, 2017. She has performed songs from her own discography, as well as songs from her popular performances on ''[[Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend]]'', ''[[Duet Song Festival]]'' and ''[[Fantastic Duo]]''. As of June 3 Ailee's tour had visited six cities - Seoul, Daegu, [[Suwon]], [[Daejeon]], [[Busan]] and [[Gwangju]]. Guest performers have included [[Eric Nam]], [[Baechigi|Tak]], [[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber]], [[Fantastic Duo|Lee Min-jeong]] and [[Duet Song Festival|Park Soo-bin]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_concert_detail.htm?No=6137| title= Ailee Concert}}</ref> On May 5 it was announced that Ailee would be holding her first solo concert in [[Taiwan]] titled ''Ailee - Hello Taipei 2017.'' The concert will be held on June 25 in The City Hall at [[Taipei International Convention Center]]. Tickets for the concert were released on May 27. 68% of the tickets were sold out within one hour, and the concert was completely sold out by the end of the day.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://ticket.ibon.com.tw/Web/ActivityInfo/Details/26657| title= Ailee Concert}}</ref> On June 21, Ailee held a collaboration concert with [[Brian McKnight]] and [[Zion.T]] titled ''Superstage Concert''. The concert was held at the [[Jamsil Arena]] in Seoul. Ailee performed songs from her own discography and also sang a duet, "Whenever You Call", with Brian McKnight.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmDDw1D14vM|title=ailee 2017.06.21 현대백화점 슈퍼스테이지|last=에일리짜앙|date=June 24, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TvISL36BEw&t=0s|title=ailee 2017.06.21 현대백화점 슈퍼스테이지 브라이언맥나잇 듀엣 ( whenever you call )|last=에일리짜앙|date=June 24, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref>
On March 18, 2018, Ailee performed "I Will Show You" at the [[2018 Winter Paralympics closing ceremony|closing ceremony]] of the [[2018 Winter Paralympics|2018 Paralympic Winter Games]] at the [[Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium]] in [[Pyeongchang County|Pyeongchang]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tv.naver.com/v/2883983|title=[영상] 패럴림픽 선수들도 들썩들썩…에일리의 흥겨운 무대!|website=tv.naver.com|language=ko|access-date=March 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/olympicchannel/status/975352340688654336|title=#Kpop singer @itzailee slays at the @Paralympics #ClosingCeremony! #Aileepic.twitter.com/ki0l4sPTop|last=Channel|first=Olympic|date=<!--5:44 AM - -->March 18, 2018|website=@olympicchannel|accessdate=March 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Paralympics/status/975350718189027329|title=Korean pop singer @itzailee rocked the stadium and then fireworks!! And as quick as a flash the flame is out! #Paralympicspic.twitter.com/i8ujQi2UVv|last=Games|first=Paralympic|date=<!--5:38 AM - -->March 18, 2018|website=@Paralympics|accessdate=March 18, 2018}}</ref> On September 14 it was announced that Ailee was chosen as a member of the South Korean cultural delegation, alongside other selected South Korean artists Zico and Ali, for the third inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was later revealed that she performed her OST "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow" at the banquet.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2018/09/103_255922.html|title=Rapper Zico impressed by North Korean audience|date=September 20, 2018|work=koreatimes|last=Park|first=Jin Hai|accessdate=September 22, 2018}}</ref> On October 24, Ailee announced her second nationwide tour, titled I Am: Ailee.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|title=2018 에일리 단독 콘서트'I AM : AILEE'- 부산 티켓오픈 안내|url=http://ticket.interpark.com/Webzine/Paper/TPNoticeView.asp?bbsno=34&pageno=1&stext=&sflag=&no=33007&groupno=33007&seq=0&KindOfGoods=TICKET&Genre=&sort=WriteDate|date=October 23, 2018|language=ko}}</ref>
===2019: ''Butterfly'' and First English Language Single===
Ailee released her second studio album, titled ''Butterfly'', on July 2, with the lead single “Room Shaker”.<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/article/1332761wpp/ailee-thrills-fans-with-details-for-much-anticipated-comeback|title= Watch: Ailee Is A "Room Shaker" In Glamorous Comeback MV| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= July 3, 2019| accessdate=July 2, 2019}}</ref>
On September 10, 2019, Ailee announced on Instagram that she signed a contract with Rocket3 Entertainment after being signed with [[YMC Entertainment]] for eight years.<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/article/1351562wpp/ailee-officially-announces-her-new-agency|title= Ailee Officially Announces Her New Agency| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= September 10, 2019| accessdate=September 10, 2019}}</ref>
On December 13, 2019, Ailee released her first English Language single under American label, [https://sunandskyentertainment.com/ Sun and Sky Records]. The single, entitled "Sweater", was hailed as "a heart-wrenching-yet-soothing ballad" by Billboard Magazine<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8546336/ailee-sweater-christmas-holiday-song-video|title=Ailee Delivers Heart-Wrenching New Christmas Ballad 'Sweater': Watch|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref> and showcased Ailee’s powerful vocal range over a delicate piano melody accompanied by beautifully arranged strings. “We are honored and excited to be releasing Ailee’s first official English language music, for the entire world to hear her incredible talent, dynamic vocals and touching lyrics. Ailee’s new song will inspire and delight listeners for many generations.” - ''Gene Bortnick - Director - Sun and Sky Records.'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.agilitypr.news/K-Pop-Solo-Superstar-Ailee-To-Release-He-7636|title=K-Pop Solo Superstar Ailee To Release Her First Official English Language Single “Sweater” Under Sun And Sky Records|website=Agility PR Solutions Newsroom|language=en|access-date=2019-12-12}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Ailee}}
==Discography==
{{Main|Ailee discography}}
* ''[[Vivid (Ailee album)|Vivid]]'' (2015)
* ''Butterfly'' (2019)
==Tours and concerts==
===Welcome Home Tour===
{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = Welcome Home Tour
| artist = Ailee
| location = South Korea
| type =
| album = ''[[A New Empire]]''
| start_date = {{Start date|2016|12|24}}
| end_date = {{End date|2017|6|3}}
| number_of_legs = 2
| number_of_shows = 7 shows
| Misc =
| last_tour = ''Ailee Concert (California)''<br />(2015)
| this_tour = '''Welcome Home Tour'''<br />(2016–2017)
| next_tour = ''Ailee – Hello Taipei 2017''<br />(2017)
}}
'''Welcome Home Tour''' was the first nationwide tour by Ailee, in support of her fourth extended play ''[[A New Empire]].'' The tour visited six cities through 2016 and 2017.
;Set list
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| header = First show in Seoul
| content =
#"U&I"
#"Worth it"
#"Mind Your Own Business"
#"Home"
#"Heaven" with Lee Min Jung
#"Now" with Park Su Bin
#"Evening Sky"
#"Singing Got Better"
#"If You"
#"Everyone"
#"Letting Go" with Amber Liu
#"Shake that Brass" with Amber Liu
#"Live or Die" with Tak
#"Wrong Encounter", "Bruise" and "Run to You" Mix
#"No No No"
#"Don't Touch Me"
#"I Will Show You"
;Encore
# "All I Want for Christmas is You", "Must Have Love", "White Love" and "Jingle Bells". (Christmas Song Medley)
}}
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| contentcss = text-align: left; font-size: 100%; width: 67%;
| header = Final show in Gwangju
| content =
#"U&I"
#"Worth it"
#"Mind Your Own Business"
#"Home"
#"Heaven"
#"Now"
#"Evening Sky"
#"Singing Got Better"
#"If You"
#"Everyone"
#"I Need You"
#"Cherry Blossom Ending"
#"What the Spring"
#"Feelin" with Eric Nam
#"Wrong Meeting", "Bruise", "Run to You". (Dance Song Medley)
#"No No No"
#"Reminiscing"
#"I Will Go to You Like the First Snow"
;Encore
# "Don't Touch Me"
# "I Will Show You"
}}
;Tour dates
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- "
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| City
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Attendance
|-
| December 24, 2016
| rowspan="2"| [[Seoul]]
| rowspan="2"| South Korea
| rowspan="2"| [[Kyunghee University]], Grand Peace Palace
| rowspan="7"| 20,000<ref>{{cite web|title=태양, 콘서트 끝나고 '더블 앵콜' 이색볼거리…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=https://www.timeout.com/seoul/music/grand-peace-palace|accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scale of Facilities…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=http://global.ggac.or.kr/eng/?p=15|accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| December 25, 2016
|-
| April 1, 2017
| [[Daegu]]
| South Korea
| [[Kyungpook National University]], Grand Hall
|-
| April 8, 2017
| [[Suwon]]
| South Korea
| Gyeonggi Arts Center, Grand Theater<ref>{{cite web|title=017 에일리전국투어콘서트 〈WELCOME HOME〉 - 수원…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=http://ticket.interpark.com/Ticket/Goods/GoodsInfo.asp?GoodsCode=17002762|accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| April 15, 2017
| [[Daejeon]]
| South Korea
| [[Chungnam National University]], Chungnam Hall
|-
| April 22, 2017
| [[Busan]]
| South Korea
| Busan KBS Hall
|-
| June 3, 2017
| [[Gwangju]]
| South Korea
| Gwangju Culture & Art Center, Grand Theater
|}
===I AM: Ailee Tour===
{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = I AM: Ailee Tour
| artist = Ailee
| location = South Korea
| type =
| album =
| start_date = {{Start date|2018|12|8}}
| end_date = {{End date|2018|12|31}}
| number_of_legs = 1
| number_of_shows = 5 shows
| Misc =
| last_tour = ''HER Concert''<br />(2017)
| this_tour = '''I AM: Ailee Tour'''<br />(2018)
| next_tour = ''I AM: Re-born Tour''<br />(2019)
}}
'''I AM: Ailee Tour''' was the second nationwide tour by Ailee. The tour visited four cities in South Korea, starting on December 8, 2018.<ref name="auto"/>
;Tour dates
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- "
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| City
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
|-
| December 8, 2018
| rowspan="2"| [[Seoul]]
| rowspan="2"| South Korea
| rowspan="2"| [[Olympic Hall]], [[Olympic Park, Seoul|Seoul Olympic Park]]
|-
| December 9, 2018
|-
| December 21, 2018
| [[Busan]]
| South Korea
| Auditorium, [[Busan Exhibition and Convention Center]]
|-
| December 24, 2018
| [[Daejeon]]
| South Korea
| Exhibition Hall, Daejeon Convention Center
|-
| December 31, 2018
| [[Daegu]]
| South Korea
| Convention Hall, Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center
|}
===I AM: Re-born Tour===
{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = I AM: Re-born Tour
| artist = Ailee
| location = South Korea
| type =
| album =
| start_date = {{Start date|2019|12|7}}
| end_date = {{End date|2020|1|5}}
| number_of_legs = 1
| number_of_shows = 7 shows
| Misc =
| last_tour = ''I AM: Ailee Tour''<br />(2018)
| this_tour = '''I AM: Re-born Tour'''<br />(2019)
| next_tour =
}}
'''I AM: Re-born Tour''' was the third nationwide tour by Ailee. The first leg of the tour visited seven cities in South Korea, starting on December 7, 2019.
;Tour dates
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- "
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| City
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
|-
| December 7, 2019
| [[Incheon]]
| rowspan="7"| South Korea
| Incheon Culture & Arts Center
|-
| December 14, 2019
| [[Gwangju]]
| Kimdaejung Convention Center
|-
| December 24, 2019
| [[Suwon]]
| Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater
|-
| December 25, 2019
| [[Daegu]]
| EXCO 5F Convention Hall
|-
| December 28, 2019
| [[Seongnam]]
| Seongnam Arts Center
|-
| December 31, 2019
| [[Daejeon]]
| Daejeon Convention Center
|-
| January 5, 2020
| [[Busan]]
| KBS Hall
|-
|}
===Solo concerts===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Attendance
|-
| July 4, 2015
| Fatal Attraction
| South Korea
| Gymnastics Stadium, [[Olympic Park, Seoul|Seoul Olympic Park]]
| 3,000<ref>{{cite web|title=Ailee to Hold First Solo Concert Since Debut This Summer…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=https://www.soompi.com/2015/04/18/ailee-to-hold-first-solo-concert-since-debut-this-summer/|accessdate=April 18, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| November 14, 2015
| Ailee Concert
| [[United States]]
| The Show, [[Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa]]
| {{n/a}}
|-
| June 25, 2017
| Ailee - Hello Taipei 2017
| [[Taiwan]]
| The City Hall, [[Taipei International Convention Center]]
| 3,122<ref>{{cite web|title=場地介紹
|date=May 17, 2017|url=http://www.ticc.com.tw/main_ch/confDetail.aspx?confid=F301&uid=136&pid=127|accessdate=May 17, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| November 18–19, 2017
| Ailee Concert
| United States
| Pechanga Theater, [[Pechanga Resort and Casino]]
| 2,400<ref>{{cite web|title=Ailee Tickets
|date=October 2, 2017|url=http://koreanconcert.net/index.php?main_page=concert22|accessdate=October 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=에일리, 이제는 글로벌 디바…美 콘서트 전석 매진
|date=November 21, 2017|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002977100|accessdate=November 21, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| December 23–24, 2017
| HER
| [[South Korea]]
| Sejong University Hall, [[Sejong University]]
| {{n/a}}
|}
===Co-headlining tours and concerts===
* 2014: ''Winter Concert'' with [[Eric Benet]]
* 2014: ''Someday Concert'' with [[Wheesung]]
* 2015: ''Unite the Mic Tour'' with [[Jay Park]] and [[San E]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6451099/san-e-ailee-jay-park-tour-unite-the-mic-2015|magazine=Billboard|title=San E, Ailee & Jay Park Team Up for Unite the Mic Tour 2015|author=Jeff Benjamin|accessdate=September 12, 2017|date=January 27, 2015}}</ref>
* 2015: ''Back to School Concert'' with [[Wheesung]]
* 2016: ''Come Here! Concert'' with [[Yoon Min-soo]]
* 2017: ''Superstage Concert'' with [[Brian McKnight]] and [[Zion.T]]
* 2018: ''Best of Best Concert in Taipei'' with [[Taeyeon]] and [[Taemin]]
* 2018: ''Concert'' with [[Dynamic Duo (South Korean duo)|Dynamic Duo]]
==Filmography==
===Television drama===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Title
! Role
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| 2012
| ''[[Dream High Season 2]]''
| Ailee
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===Variety shows===
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! Year
! Title
! Network
! Notes
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| 2012 || ''Vitamin'' || rowspan = "2"|[[JTBC]] || rowspan = "2"| Main Cast
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| 2013–2014 || ''Great Marriage''
|-
| rowspan="3"|2014 || ''Laws of the City'' || [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]] || Series regular
|-
| ''MBC Music Ailee's Vitamin'' || rowspan= "2"|[[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]|| Main Cast
|-
| ''One Fine Day'' || Season Regular
|-
| 2016|| [[Superstar K 2016|''Superstar K 2016 (K8)'']] || [[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]] || Judge
|-
| 2017 || [[TVN (South Korea)|''One Night Food Trip: Food Race'']] || [[O'live]] & [[TVN (South Korea)|tvN]] || Cast Member, Ep. 6–10
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2018 || ''[[Hyena on the Keyboard]]'' ||[[KBS2]]|| Producer with [[MeloMance|Jeong Dong-hwan]], Ep. 3-4
|-
| ''[[The Call (South Korean TV series)|The Call]]'' ||[[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]|| Contestant and producer, Ep. 1–8
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Vocal Play]]'' ||[[Channel A (TV channel)|Channel A]]|| Judge
|}
==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.ymcent.com Official YMC Entertainment website]
* [http://wmg.jp/artist/ailee/ Official Warner Music Japan website]
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'''Amy Lee''' (born May 30, 1989), known professionally as '''Ailee''', is a Korean-American singer and songwriter based in South Korea.
Before her K-pop debut, Ailee was signed under Muzo Entertainment in America. She moved to South Korea in 2010, where she passed an audition and became an artist for YMC Entertainment. After being recognized for her singing on ''Singer and Trainee'', she started acting on the [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]] drama series ''[[Dream High 2]]''. Ailee received the Best New Artist Award at the [[Melon Music Awards]], [[Golden Disc Awards]], [[Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards]] and the [[Seoul Music Awards]]. She has also received a Best Newcomer and Four Best Female Vocal Performance awards at the [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]] for "[[A's Doll House|U&I]]", "Singing Got Better", "[[Vivid (Ailee album)|Mind Your Own Business]]" and "[[A New Empire|If You]]".
==Life and career==
===1989–2011: Early life and career beginnings===
Ailee was born in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], on May 30, 1989, and grew up in [[New Jersey]]. She attended [[Palisades Park High School]] before moving to nearby [[Leonia, New Jersey|Leonia]]. After her [[Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School]] graduation, she studied communications at [[Pace University]]<ref name="Korean Entertainment News">{{Cite web|title = Korean Entertainment News|url = http://www.hancinema.net/ailee-the-k-pop-and-youtube-sensation-45522.html|website = HanCinema|accessdate = October 8, 2015}}</ref> before dropping out to pursue a career in music.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ymcent.com/|title = YMC Entertainment Official Website|date = |accessdate = October 7, 2015|website = |last = |first = }}</ref> Before her K-pop debut, Ailee was signed under Muzo Entertainment, an independent agency in [[New York City]] and New Jersey. Under that label she collaborated with several artists, including [[Johnnyphlo]] and [[Philadelphia]]-based rapper Decipher. Before moving to South Korea, Ailee created the [[YouTube]] channels "mzamyx3" and "aileemusic" to bring attention to her singing on the web.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Ailee: The K-pop and YouTube sensation|url = http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2956602|publisher = Korea Joongang Daily|accessdate = June 9, 2016}}</ref>
Ailee moved to South Korea in 2010 after she landed a music label audition through her uncle's connections.<ref name="Korean Entertainment News"/> She sang "Resignation" by [[Big Mama (band)|Big Mama]], and was recruited for [[YMC Entertainment]] on the spot. During her training, YMC featured her in the label's [[Wheesung]] song, "They Are Coming", which it released in October 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Wheesung unveils 'They Are Coming', final mini-album before enlistment {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/wheesung-unveils-he-is-coming-final-mini-album-before-enlistement|website = www.allkpop.com|accessdate = October 8, 2015}}</ref> She also sang in Decipher and [[Jay Park]]'s song "Catch Me If You Can". Ailee performed with Jay Park, [[Art of Movement]], Johnnyphlo, Decipher, and [[Clara Chung|Clara C]] at "projectKorea III", which was held at [[Rutgers University]] in 2010.<ref name=rutgers>{{cite web|title=Jay Park, Art of Movement, Johnnyphlo, Decipher & more to perform at Rutgers University!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/03/jay-park-art-of-movement-johnnyphlo-and-more-to-perform-at-rutgers-university|publisher=allkpop|accessdate=December 31, 2012}}</ref> In September 2011, Ailee and Wheesung were featured on the [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s [[Chuseok]] special episode of ''Singer and Trainee''. Ailee performed "[[Halo (Beyoncé song)|Halo]]" by [[Beyoncé]] to a positive reaction from the audience. Following her performance of "Halo", judge [[Big Mama King|BMK]] said, "Wherever she goes, she has the potential to be a big star. She definitely has the voice." After the judges had graded all the participants, Ailee was the first-place winner.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/wheesung-and-trainee-ailee-wow-the-audience | title=Wheesung and Trainee Ailee Wow the Audience| publisher=[[Soompi]]|date= September 16, 2011|accessdate= March 8, 2012}}</ref>
===2012: Debut with "Heaven" and ''Invitation''===
[[File:130131 서울가요대상 레드카펫 에일리.jpg|thumb|upright|Ailee at the 22nd [[Seoul Music Awards]], where she received the award for Best New Artist.]]
On February 6, 2012 the music video teaser for Ailee's debut song "[[Heaven (Ailee song)|Heaven]]" was released. The track was written and produced by Ailee's labelmate [[Wheesung]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ailee-releases-heaven-mv-teaser-feat-b2sts-kikwang| title= Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser feat. B2ST's Kikwang| publisher= [[Allkpop]]| date= February 6, 2012| accessdate=February 6, 2012}}</ref> Ailee released the song on February 9 along with the music video, which featured [[Lee Gi Kwang|Gi Kwang]] of [[Beast (South Korean band)|Beast]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ailee-releases-full-mv-for-heaven| title= Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date=February 8, 2012|accessdate=March 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/beast-lee-ki-kwang-appears-on-ailees-heaven-music-video| title= Lee Ki Kwang appears on Ailee's "Heaven" music video | publisher= [[Soompi]]| date=February 7, 2012|accessdate= March 8, 2012}}</ref> Later that day, she made her debut stage performance of "Heaven" on [[M.net]]'s ''[[M Countdown]]'',<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ailee-makes-an-angelic-debut-with-heaven-on-m-countdown|title= Ailee makes an angelic debut with "Heaven" on 'M! Countdown'!| publisher= [[Allkpop]]| date= February 9, 2012| accessdate=February 9, 2012}}</ref> and then on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s ''[[Inkigayo]]'' later in February.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ailee-makes-debut-inkigayo-performance| title= Ailee Makes Debut Inkigayo Performance| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date=February 12, 2012|accessdate=March 8, 2012}}</ref> ''Billboard'' commented, "From her debut single, Ailee proved that she had an ability beyond her years to communicate the deeper experiences one feels in love. In this dedication track, Ailee's partner protected her and 'taught her how to love in a harsh world.' Or, as she describes it, it's simply 'Heaven'."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7686472/k-pop-love-songs-valentines-day| title= 25 K-Pop Love Songs for Valentine's Day|work= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]| date=February 14, 2017|accessdate=June 18, 2017}}</ref> Just one month after her debut, she won two awards at the [[Cyworld]] Music Awards: "Song of the Month" and "Rookie of the Month". Ailee also won the Best New Artist Award at the [[Asia Song Festival]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/rookie-singer-ailee-wins-two-titles-from-cyworld-music-awards| title= Rookie singer Ailee wins two titles from Cyworld Music Awards| publisher= [[Allkpop]]| date=March 2, 2012| accessdate= October 17, 2012}}</ref>
In March 2012, Ailee made her first appearances on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]'s ''Immortal Songs 2'', performing [[Patti Kim (singer)|Patti Kim]]'s song "Light and Shadow" from 1967. Patti Kim later stated that she will be "the next great singer".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/john-park-ailee-make-their-first-appearance-on-immortal-song-2| title=John Park & Ailee make their first appearance on 'Immortal Song 2′|publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=March 24, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> On 19 May, on part two of the [[Park Jin-young|J.Y. Park]] special, she performed Park's debut song "Don't Leave Me". She beat [[Davichi]]'s Lee Haeri by one point, 419 to 418, for the win.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/05/ailee-claims-victory-on-immortal-song-2| title=Ailee claims victory on Immortal Song 2| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=May 19, 2012|accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> She appeared on the June 30 episode of ''Immortal Songs 2'', which featured composer [[Yoon Il Sang]]. She performed "Fate" by [[Lee Seung Chul]] and won again with 402 votes.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/06/ailee-claims-victory-cast-of-immortal-song-2-cover-the-greatest-hits-by-composer-yoon-il-sang| title=Ailee claims victory + cast of 'Immortal Song 2′ cover the greatest hits by composer Yoon Il Sang| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=June 30, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> In August, it was announced that she was making a temporary leave from the show in order to focus on her music.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/super-juniors-ryeowook-and-ailee-to-exit-immortal-song-2| title=Super Junior's Ryeowook and Ailee to exit 'Immortal Song 2′| publisher=[[Allkpop]] | date=August 13, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> She performed her final stage on August 6, and the episode aired on September 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/12450/20120813/super-junior-s-ryeowook-and-soloist-ailee-to-leave-immortal-song-2.htm|title=Super Junior's Ryeowook and Soloist Ailee to Leave 'Immortal Song 2'| publisher=Kpopstarz| date=August 13, 2012| accessdate=August 13, 2012}}</ref> Later in August, she made an appearance in the third episode of [[Jay Park]]'s online web series, ''[[Jay Park TV]]'', where she was backstage attending Park's concert in [[Seoul]].<ref name="jayparktv-ep3">{{cite web|title=JAY PARK TV – EP 03|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XwEUzv1hfM|publisher=Jay Park|accessdate=September 26, 2012}}</ref> She co-hosted the ABU Radio Song Festival with Han Seok-joon on October 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABU TV Song Festival 2012 Participants|url=http://esckaz.com/2012/abu_tv.htm|publisher=ESCKAZ.com|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ABU TV Song Festival 2012 |url=http://www.abu2012seoul.com/s62.html |publisher=Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union |accessdate=August 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920085415/http://www.abu2012seoul.com/s62.html |archivedate=September 20, 2012 }}</ref>
On October 16, Ailee released her debut [[extended play|EP]], ''[[Invitation (EP)|Invitation]]'', which contained the title track, "I'll Show You" (보여줄게).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/10/ailee-releases-ill-show-you-mv-ft-mblaqs-g-o-invitation-mini-album| title=Ailee releases "I'll Show You" MV (ft. MBLAQ's G.O) + 'Invitation' mini album| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=October 15, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> The EP contained a total of six tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Naver News|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=001&aid=0005675621|date=July 3, 2012| accessdate=July 3, 2012}}</ref> It was produced by producers such as Kim Do-hoon, Lee Hyun-seung, Park Guen-tae, Duble Sidekick, Wheesung, and featured artists such as [[Verbal Jint]], [[Swings (rapper)|Swings]] and [[Simon Dominic]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/15769/20121016/ailee-comes-back-with-album-invitation.htm| title=Ailee Comes Back with Album 'Invitation'| publisher=kpopstarz| date=October 16, 2012| accessdate=October 17, 2012}}</ref> On October 18, Ailee made her comeback with "I'll Show You" on ''M Countdown''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/10/ailee-comes-back-with-ill-show-you-on-m-countdown| title=Ailee comes back with "I'll Show You" on 'M! Countdown'| publisher=[[Allkpop]]| date=October 18, 2012| accessdate=October 23, 2012}}</ref> On November 23, she won her first trophy in a music program, on ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'', beating [[Psy]]'s "[[Gangnam Style]]". For her work in music in 2012, Ailee was awarded the Best New Artist Award at the [[Seoul Music Awards]], [[MelOn Music Awards]], [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]], [[Golden Disk Awards]] as well as New Female Solo Artist at the [[Gaon Chart Music Awards]]. Ailee was also invited as a VIP guest to perform at a pre-Grammy party for the 55th Grammy Awards and attended both the ceremony and red carpet in Los Angeles. She has received the Mnet America Rising Star Award.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/12/lee-seung-gi-beats-out-psys-gangnam-style-on-music-bank/|title= Lee Seung Gi beats out Psy's "Gangnam Style" on 'Music Bank'|work= [[Allkpop]]| date= April 30, 2017| accessdate=December 7, 2012}}</ref>
===2013–2014: ''A's Doll House'', Japanese debut and ''Magazine''===
[[File:130929 양주목화페스티벌 기타 가수 직찍 (Ailee).jpg|thumb|upright|left|Ailee performing "[[A's Doll House|U&I]]", 2013.]]
On July 4, 2013, Ailee announced that she would release her second EP, entitled ''[[A's Doll House]]'', on July 12.<ref>[http://news.nate.com/view/20130704n05933 Nate News, 에일리가 돌아온다! 12일 새 앨범 발표] July 4, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013. Language, Korean.</ref> The EP's single "U&I" topped music charts within four hours of release and earned Ailee her first "All-Kill" status.<ref>[http://news.nate.com/view/20130705n23956 Nate News, 에일리, 신곡 '유앤아이(U&I)' 티저 영상 공개 '컴백 신호탄'] July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013. Language, Korean.</ref> Popularity for the physical album was also deemed high when nearly all stores in Korea were sold out of the album on the first day of release. Orders overwhelmed the amount of stock, and a representative from Ailee's agency stated, "The rate at which this album is selling is many times greater than the previous album's."<ref>{{cite web|title=Demand for Ailee's New Album "A's Doll House" Is High|url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/17/demand-for-ailees-new-album-as-doll-house-is-high/|website=Soompi|accessdate=February 20, 2015|date=July 17, 2013}}</ref>
On August 4, 2013, it was revealed that Ailee would be making her Japanese debut with "Heaven" under [[Warner Music Japan]]. The music video was released on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Check out an all new PV for the Japanese version of Ailee's 'Heaven' {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/check-out-an-all-new-pv-for-the-japanese-version-of-ailees-heaven|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Ailee started to promote the song with a showcase at Shibuya O-East, Tokyo, on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee to hold a showcase in Japan this October {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/09/ailee-to-hold-a-showcase-in-japan-this-october#axzz2eO5vjySJ|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> The single was released on November 6, and also included the song "Starlight".
On December 16, 2013, it was revealed that Ailee would be making a comeback after a six-month hiatus in January 2014. A music video teaser was released on January 2 ahead of the full release.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee Releases Comeback Teaser for "Singing Got Better"|url = http://www.soompi.com/2014/01/02/ailee-releases-comeback-teaser-for-singing-got-better/|website = Soompi|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Both the full music video and the full digital song were released on January 6. The music video features [[MBLAQ]]'s [[Lee Joon]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee asserts her 'Singing Got Better' in new song produced by Wheesung! {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/01/ailee-asserts-her-singing-got-better-in-new-song-produced-by-wheesung#axzz2pPunvhhd|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Ailee again made an appearance on an episode of [[Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend|''Immortal Songs'']] on April 12, 2014. The theme for the episode was "American Songs Famous in South Korea", and Ailee was chosen first to which she performed a rousing and emotional rendition of [[Whitney Houston]]'s "[[I Will Always Love You]]", a song originally written and recorded by country singer [[Dolly Parton]] released in 1974. She received 409 points for her performance, despite later losing in the episode; her performance remains critically acclaimed and well known for its final key change, and remains as one of the most watched ''Immortal Songs'' performances on [[YouTube]]. On September 16, 2014, it was announced that Ailee would be having a comeback through YMC Entertainment's official Twitter account. On September 21, 2014, the teaser for Ailee's "Don't Touch Me" was released. It was written by Min Yun-jae, Jakops, and Ailee. The full MV was released in September 25, 2014. Later that day, promotions for her EP, [[Magazine (EP)|''Magazine'']], commenced. It peaked at number two for the [[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon Single Chart]]. She won the first trophy for "Don't Touch Me" in October 5, 2014, on SBS' ''Inkigayo''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://koreaboo.tumblr.com/post/99225366213/ailee-takes-her-1st-win-on-sbs-inkigayo-with|title=Ailee has taken her first win on SBS Inkigayo with "Don't Touch Me"| publisher=[[Koreaboo]]| date=October 7, 2015| accessdate=October 14, 2014}}</ref>
===2015–2016: First solo concert, ''Vivid'' and ''A New Empire''===
After wrapping up her joint ''Unite the Mic Tour'' with Jay Park and [[San E]] in [[Toronto]] in March 2015, plans were revealed for Ailee to hold a solo concert three years after her debut. On May 19 it was confirmed that Ailee will hold her first solo concert titled ''Fatal Attraction'' on July 4 at the Gymnastics Stadium at [[Olympic Park, Seoul|Seoul Olympic Park]], a concert venue that holds the capacity of 3000 seats. According to [[YMC Entertainment]], "Ailee will stage a performance with a power and passion that she wasn't able to show before with her television appearances".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soompi.com/2015/05/19/ailees-first-ever-solo-concert-date-confirmed/|title=Ailee's First-Ever Solo Concert Date Confirmed| publisher=[[Soompi]]| date=April 30, 2017| accessdate=May 19, 2015}}</ref> Tickets were released on May 27 through online retailer [[Interpark]] and broke the record for the fastest-selling tickets on the site.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://kpop.musictimes.com/articles/205088/20150528/ailee-first-solo-concert.htm|title=Ticket Sales For Ailee's July 4 Concert In Seoul Reportedly Break Records For Online Ticket Seller Interpark| publisher=KpopStarz| date=April 30, 2017| accessdate=May 28, 2015}}</ref> Ailee was joined on stage several times by different artists, who helped her sing her many duets and collaborations. She sang "Shut Up" with [[Showry]], "Like Nobody Knows" and "Comma 07" with [[Cheetah (rapper)|Cheetah]], "Wash Away" and "Officially Missing You" with [[Geeks (musical duo)|Geeks]], "NimA" and "Shower of Tears" with [[Baechigi]], and "Touch My Body" and "Let"s Go Travel" with [[Shin Bora]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://goodmomusic.net/ailees-killer-1st-solo-concert-raps-with-cheetah/|title=AILEE'S KILLER 1ST SOLO CONCERT – RAPS WITH CHEETAH| publisher=goodmusic| date=April 30, 2017| accessdate=July 7, 2015}}</ref>
On September 20, 2015, it was announced that Ailee would be having a comeback through YMC Entertainment's official Twitter account. On September 8 it was revealed that Ailee had suffered a foot injury while filming for her music video the day before. As a result, YMC Entertainment stated that Ailee's comeback might be pushed back. On September 29 it was announced that Ailee would be going through with her comeback promotions as planned. The one condition was that Ailee would be sitting down for all of her promotion activities. An affiliate related to her comeback activities relayed, "Ailee"s foot is not fully healed yet. But she was so determined to keep her promise with her fans that she insisted on going through with the comeback." A video teaser of her title track entitled "Mind Your Own Business" (너나 잘해) was released on [[LOEN Entertainment|1theK]]'s YouTube page on September 22. Ailee's first full-length album ''[[Vivid (Ailee album)|Vivid]]'' was released on September 30, 2015. She won her first trophy for this promotion on October 7 on ''[[Show Champion]]''. Ailee was awarded the Best Female Vocal Award for the third year in a row at MAMA 2015, this time for "Mind your own business.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soompi.com/2015/10/07/ailee-takes-first-win-for-mind-your-own-business-on-show-champion/|title=Ailee Takes First Win for "Mind Your Own Business" on "Show Champion"| publisher=[[Soompi]]| date=October 7, 2015| accessdate=October 7, 2015}}</ref>
On July 13, 2016, Ailee was confirmed to participate as a judge on [[Superstar K 2016]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003356214|title=[단독] 김연우·에일리·김범수, '슈스케2016' 심사위원 호흡| publisher= [[Naver]]| date= May 5, 2017| accessdate=July 13, 2016}}</ref> On August 16, it was announced that Ailee was currently in preparations for her next album. It was stated that she worked on with a variety of several artists; one of them was revealed to be [[Yoon Mi-rae]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.soompi.com/2016/09/24/ailee-reportedly-making-comeback-october/|title=Ailee Reportedly Making Comeback In October| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= September 24, 2016| accessdate=September 24, 2016}}</ref> Her new album also included a song featuring hip hop duo and label mate Baechigi. On August 19, the teaser for the music video of "If You", was posted on LOEN and YMC Entertainment's YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/2016/08/18/ailee-reveals-tearful-mv-teaser-featuring-o-lim-nayoung/|title= Ailee Reveals Tearful "If You" MV Teaser Featuring I.O.I's Lim Nayoung| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= August 18, 2016| accessdate=August 18, 2016}}</ref> The teaser features Nayoung of [[I.O.I]]. The single "If You", a pre-release track, was described to be a retro-soul tack, produced by the same lyricists and composers of "Dream", a popular duet between [[Miss A]]'s [[Bae Suzy|Suzy]] and [[Exo (band)|Exo]]'s [[Byun Baek-hyun|Baekhyun]]. The song was also co-written and produced by Park Geun-tae, who also produced Ailee's "Evening Sky" from ''Invitation''. The music video was released on August 23, 2016. "If You" subsequently topped the Gaon Weekly Chart for Digital Download, and BGM charts. On December 2, Ailee was again awarded with Best Vocal Performance, this time for "If You", at the [[2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards|Mnet Asian Music Awards]], a record-breaking consecutive fourth-year win in the category.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.soompi.com/2016/12/02/winners-2016-mama/|title=All The Winners Of The 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= December 2, 2016| accessdate=December 2, 2016}}</ref> On September 28, YMC Entertainment's official Twitter announced the teaser for the title track "Home" on her EP, ''[[A New Empire (EP)|A New Empire]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/YMC_ent/status/781084159649329152|title=YMC Entertainment on Twitter|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=2016-09-28}}</ref> On October 5, ''A New Empire'' was released,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://music.naver.com/album/index.nhn?albumId=748329|title=네이버 뮤직 :: A New Empire - 에일리|access-date=October 4, 2016}}</ref> along with the music video for "Home" that was officially released on LOEN and YMC Entertainment's official YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/YMC_ent/status/783329534191869952|title=YMC Entertainment on Twitter|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=2016-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=YMCent|title=[MV] 에일리 (Ailee) _ Home (Feat. 윤미래)|date=October 4, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddiYTB9miTY|accessdate=October 4, 2016}}</ref> The music video and song features Yoon Mirae. The album also features artist [[Eric Nam]]. ''A New Empire'' peaked at number 10 on the [[Gaon Album Chart]], and number nine on the US World Albums ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]) Chart.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=41&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Album Chart of the week}}</ref>
===2017–2018: OST Success and solo concert tours===
[[File:Ailee 2018.jpeg|thumb|Ailee performing "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow", October 2018.]]
On January 7, 2017, Ailee released her debut American single "Fall Back" through WestSide Entertainment under the alias A.Leean.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jie|first1=Ye-eun|title=Ailee makes US debut with new stage name|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170108000254|website=[[The Korea Herald]]|publisher=[[Herald Corporation]]|accessdate=July 19, 2019|date=January 8, 2017}}</ref> She also released the ballad "[[I Will Go to You Like the First Snow]]" (첫눈처럼 너에게 가겠다) on the same day as part nine in a series composed of singles for the South Korean cable television series ''[[Guardian: The Lonely and Great God]]''. The single topped the [[Gaon Digital Chart]] for three consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Na-hee|script-title=ko:'도깨비' 불멸 인증?…OST 3주 연속 가온차트 종합 1위 |url=http://news1.kr/articles/?2901138|website=News1 Korea|accessdate=July 19, 2019|language=Korean|date=February 2, 2017}}</ref> The single earned her Ailee a Daesang for Best OST at the Korea Cable TV Awards 2017. The soundtrack has also received several accolades, including the best original soundtrack award at the [[Seoul International Drama Awards]], the [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]], the [[Melon Music Awards]], the [[Seoul Music Awards]] and the [[Golden Disc Awards]].<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/2017/03/10/winners-2017-korean-cable-television-awards/|title= Winners of the 2017 Korea Cable TV Awards| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= March 10, 2017| accessdate=March 10, 2017}}</ref> On May 19 it was announced that "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow" had placed first on the [[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]] OST chart for a record-breaking 20 weeks. The OST has the longest consecutive number one wins of all time, beating out the 2012 [[Reply 1997]] OST "All for You" which had 14 wins. As of June 1 "I Will Go To You Like the First Snow" had achieved 60 PAK (Perfect All Kill) and stayed number one on [[Melon (online music service)|Melon]] for 779 hours (March 20, 2017). It is the first time for an OST to stay number one on Melon for more than 600 hours.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/musicbank/|title=Music Bank}}</ref>
Ailee previously held two Christmas concerts in Seoul titled ''Welcome Home'' at [[Kyunghee University]]´s Grand Peace Palace on December 24–25, 2016.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.hellokpop.com/event/ailee-announces-christmas-concert/|title= Ailee Announces Christmas Concert| publisher= Hellokpop| date= December 2, 2016| accessdate=December 2, 2016}}</ref> The concerts were in the theme of her "home", which was also the title track of her EP ''A New Empire''. Due to the success of the concerts, it was announced that Ailee would be holding her first nationwide tour. Ailee embarked on the ''Welcome Home Tour'' in [[Daegu]] on April 1, 2017. She has performed songs from her own discography, as well as songs from her popular performances on ''[[Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend]]'', ''[[Duet Song Festival]]'' and ''[[Fantastic Duo]]''. As of June 3 Ailee's tour had visited six cities - Seoul, Daegu, [[Suwon]], [[Daejeon]], [[Busan]] and [[Gwangju]]. Guest performers have included [[Eric Nam]], [[Baechigi|Tak]], [[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber]], [[Fantastic Duo|Lee Min-jeong]] and [[Duet Song Festival|Park Soo-bin]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_concert_detail.htm?No=6137| title= Ailee Concert}}</ref> On May 5 it was announced that Ailee would be holding her first solo concert in [[Taiwan]] titled ''Ailee - Hello Taipei 2017.'' The concert will be held on June 25 in The City Hall at [[Taipei International Convention Center]]. Tickets for the concert were released on May 27. 68% of the tickets were sold out within one hour, and the concert was completely sold out by the end of the day.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://ticket.ibon.com.tw/Web/ActivityInfo/Details/26657| title= Ailee Concert}}</ref> On June 21, Ailee held a collaboration concert with [[Brian McKnight]] and [[Zion.T]] titled ''Superstage Concert''. The concert was held at the [[Jamsil Arena]] in Seoul. Ailee performed songs from her own discography and also sang a duet, "Whenever You Call", with Brian McKnight.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmDDw1D14vM|title=ailee 2017.06.21 현대백화점 슈퍼스테이지|last=에일리짜앙|date=June 24, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TvISL36BEw&t=0s|title=ailee 2017.06.21 현대백화점 슈퍼스테이지 브라이언맥나잇 듀엣 ( whenever you call )|last=에일리짜앙|date=June 24, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref>
On March 18, 2018, Ailee performed "I Will Show You" at the [[2018 Winter Paralympics closing ceremony|closing ceremony]] of the [[2018 Winter Paralympics|2018 Paralympic Winter Games]] at the [[Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium]] in [[Pyeongchang County|Pyeongchang]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tv.naver.com/v/2883983|title=[영상] 패럴림픽 선수들도 들썩들썩…에일리의 흥겨운 무대!|website=tv.naver.com|language=ko|access-date=March 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/olympicchannel/status/975352340688654336|title=#Kpop singer @itzailee slays at the @Paralympics #ClosingCeremony! #Aileepic.twitter.com/ki0l4sPTop|last=Channel|first=Olympic|date=<!--5:44 AM - -->March 18, 2018|website=@olympicchannel|accessdate=March 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Paralympics/status/975350718189027329|title=Korean pop singer @itzailee rocked the stadium and then fireworks!! And as quick as a flash the flame is out! #Paralympicspic.twitter.com/i8ujQi2UVv|last=Games|first=Paralympic|date=<!--5:38 AM - -->March 18, 2018|website=@Paralympics|accessdate=March 18, 2018}}</ref> On September 14 it was announced that Ailee was chosen as a member of the South Korean cultural delegation, alongside other selected South Korean artists Zico and Ali, for the third inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was later revealed that she performed her OST "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow" at the banquet.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2018/09/103_255922.html|title=Rapper Zico impressed by North Korean audience|date=September 20, 2018|work=koreatimes|last=Park|first=Jin Hai|accessdate=September 22, 2018}}</ref> On October 24, Ailee announced her second nationwide tour, titled I Am: Ailee.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|title=2018 에일리 단독 콘서트'I AM : AILEE'- 부산 티켓오픈 안내|url=http://ticket.interpark.com/Webzine/Paper/TPNoticeView.asp?bbsno=34&pageno=1&stext=&sflag=&no=33007&groupno=33007&seq=0&KindOfGoods=TICKET&Genre=&sort=WriteDate|date=October 23, 2018|language=ko}}</ref>
===2019: ''Butterfly'' and First English Language Single===
Ailee released her second studio album, titled ''Butterfly'', on July 2, with the lead single “Room Shaker”.<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/article/1332761wpp/ailee-thrills-fans-with-details-for-much-anticipated-comeback|title= Watch: Ailee Is A "Room Shaker" In Glamorous Comeback MV| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= July 3, 2019| accessdate=July 2, 2019}}</ref>
On September 10, 2019, Ailee announced on Instagram that she signed a contract with Rocket3 Entertainment after being signed with [[YMC Entertainment]] for eight years.<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.soompi.com/article/1351562wpp/ailee-officially-announces-her-new-agency|title= Ailee Officially Announces Her New Agency| publisher= [[Soompi]]| date= September 10, 2019| accessdate=September 10, 2019}}</ref>
On December 13, 2019, Ailee released her first English Language single under American label, [https://sunandskyentertainment.com/ Sun and Sky Records]. The single, entitled "Sweater", was hailed as "a heart-wrenching-yet-soothing ballad" by Billboard Magazine<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8546336/ailee-sweater-christmas-holiday-song-video|title=Ailee Delivers Heart-Wrenching New Christmas Ballad 'Sweater': Watch|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref> and showcased Ailee’s powerful vocal range over a delicate piano melody accompanied by beautifully arranged strings. “We are honored and excited to be releasing Ailee’s first official English language music, for the entire world to hear her incredible talent, dynamic vocals and touching lyrics. Ailee’s new song will inspire and delight listeners for many generations.” - ''Gene Bortnick - Director - Sun and Sky Records.'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.agilitypr.news/K-Pop-Solo-Superstar-Ailee-To-Release-He-7636|title=K-Pop Solo Superstar Ailee To Release Her First Official English Language Single “Sweater” Under Sun And Sky Records|website=Agility PR Solutions Newsroom|language=en|access-date=2019-12-12}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Ailee}}
==Discography==
{{Main|Ailee discography}}
* ''[[Vivid (Ailee album)|Vivid]]'' (2015)
* ''Butterfly'' (2019)
==Tours and concerts==
===Welcome Home Tour===
{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = Welcome Home Tour
| artist = Ailee
| location = South Korea
| type =
| album = ''[[A New Empire]]''
| start_date = {{Start date|2016|12|24}}
| end_date = {{End date|2017|6|3}}
| number_of_legs = 2
| number_of_shows = 7 shows
| Misc =
| last_tour = ''Ailee Concert (California)''<br />(2015)
| this_tour = '''Welcome Home Tour'''<br />(2016–2017)
| next_tour = ''Ailee – Hello Taipei 2017''<br />(2017)
}}
'''Welcome Home Tour''' was the first nationwide tour by Ailee, in support of her fourth extended play ''[[A New Empire]].'' The tour visited six cities through 2016 and 2017.
;Set list
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| header = First show in Seoul
| content =
#"U&I"
#"Worth it"
#"Mind Your Own Business"
#"Home"
#"Heaven" with Lee Min Jung
#"Now" with Park Su Bin
#"Evening Sky"
#"Singing Got Better"
#"If You"
#"Everyone"
#"Letting Go" with Amber Liu
#"Shake that Brass" with Amber Liu
#"Live or Die" with Tak
#"Wrong Encounter", "Bruise" and "Run to You" Mix
#"No No No"
#"Don't Touch Me"
#"I Will Show You"
;Encore
# "All I Want for Christmas is You", "Must Have Love", "White Love" and "Jingle Bells". (Christmas Song Medley)
}}
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| contentcss = text-align: left; font-size: 100%; width: 67%;
| header = Final show in Gwangju
| content =
#"U&I"
#"Worth it"
#"Mind Your Own Business"
#"Home"
#"Heaven"
#"Now"
#"Evening Sky"
#"Singing Got Better"
#"If You"
#"Everyone"
#"I Need You"
#"Cherry Blossom Ending"
#"What the Spring"
#"Feelin" with Eric Nam
#"Wrong Meeting", "Bruise", "Run to You". (Dance Song Medley)
#"No No No"
#"Reminiscing"
#"I Will Go to You Like the First Snow"
;Encore
# "Don't Touch Me"
# "I Will Show You"
}}
;Tour dates
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|- "
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| City
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Attendance
|-
| December 24, 2016
| rowspan="2"| [[Seoul]]
| rowspan="2"| South Korea
| rowspan="2"| [[Kyunghee University]], Grand Peace Palace
| rowspan="7"| 20,000<ref>{{cite web|title=태양, 콘서트 끝나고 '더블 앵콜' 이색볼거리…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=https://www.timeout.com/seoul/music/grand-peace-palace|accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scale of Facilities…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=http://global.ggac.or.kr/eng/?p=15|accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| December 25, 2016
|-
| April 1, 2017
| [[Daegu]]
| South Korea
| [[Kyungpook National University]], Grand Hall
|-
| April 8, 2017
| [[Suwon]]
| South Korea
| Gyeonggi Arts Center, Grand Theater<ref>{{cite web|title=017 에일리전국투어콘서트 〈WELCOME HOME〉 - 수원…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=http://ticket.interpark.com/Ticket/Goods/GoodsInfo.asp?GoodsCode=17002762|accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| April 15, 2017
| [[Daejeon]]
| South Korea
| [[Chungnam National University]], Chungnam Hall
|-
| April 22, 2017
| [[Busan]]
| South Korea
| Busan KBS Hall
|-
| June 3, 2017
| [[Gwangju]]
| South Korea
| Gwangju Culture & Art Center, Grand Theater
|}
===I AM: Ailee Tour===
{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = I AM: Ailee Tour
| artist = Ailee
| location = South Korea
| type =
| album =
| start_date = {{Start date|2018|12|8}}
| end_date = {{End date|2018|12|31}}
| number_of_legs = 1
| number_of_shows = 5 shows
| Misc =
| last_tour = ''HER Concert''<br />(2017)
| this_tour = '''I AM: Ailee Tour'''<br />(2018)
| next_tour = ''I AM: Re-born Tour''<br />(2019)
}}
'''I AM: Ailee Tour''' was the second nationwide tour by Ailee. The tour visited four cities in South Korea, starting on December 8, 2018.<ref name="auto"/>
;Tour dates
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- "
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| City
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
|-
| December 8, 2018
| rowspan="2"| [[Seoul]]
| rowspan="2"| South Korea
| rowspan="2"| [[Olympic Hall]], [[Olympic Park, Seoul|Seoul Olympic Park]]
|-
| December 9, 2018
|-
| December 21, 2018
| [[Busan]]
| South Korea
| Auditorium, [[Busan Exhibition and Convention Center]]
|-
| December 24, 2018
| [[Daejeon]]
| South Korea
| Exhibition Hall, Daejeon Convention Center
|-
| December 31, 2018
| [[Daegu]]
| South Korea
| Convention Hall, Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center
|}
===I AM: Re-born Tour===
{{Infobox concert
| concert_tour_name = I AM: Re-born Tour
| artist = Ailee
| location = South Korea
| type =
| album =
| start_date = {{Start date|2019|12|7}}
| end_date = {{End date|2020|1|5}}
| number_of_legs = 1
| number_of_shows = 7 shows
| Misc =
| last_tour = ''I AM: Ailee Tour''<br />(2018)
| this_tour = '''I AM: Re-born Tour'''<br />(2019)
| next_tour =
}}
'''I AM: Re-born Tour''' was the third nationwide tour by Ailee. The first leg of the tour visited seven cities in South Korea, starting on December 7, 2019.
;Tour dates
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- "
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| City
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
|-
| December 7, 2019
| [[Incheon]]
| rowspan="7"| South Korea
| Incheon Culture & Arts Center
|-
| December 14, 2019
| [[Gwangju]]
| Kimdaejung Convention Center
|-
| December 24, 2019
| [[Suwon]]
| Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater
|-
| December 25, 2019
| [[Daegu]]
| EXCO 5F Convention Hall
|-
| December 28, 2019
| [[Seongnam]]
| Seongnam Arts Center
|-
| December 31, 2019
| [[Daejeon]]
| Daejeon Convention Center
|-
| January 5, 2020
| [[Busan]]
| KBS Hall
|-
|}
===Solo concerts===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Attendance
|-
| July 4, 2015
| Fatal Attraction
| South Korea
| Gymnastics Stadium, [[Olympic Park, Seoul|Seoul Olympic Park]]
| 3,000<ref>{{cite web|title=Ailee to Hold First Solo Concert Since Debut This Summer…
|date=May 1, 2017|url=https://www.soompi.com/2015/04/18/ailee-to-hold-first-solo-concert-since-debut-this-summer/|accessdate=April 18, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| November 14, 2015
| Ailee Concert
| [[United States]]
| The Show, [[Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa]]
| {{n/a}}
|-
| June 25, 2017
| Ailee - Hello Taipei 2017
| [[Taiwan]]
| The City Hall, [[Taipei International Convention Center]]
| 3,122<ref>{{cite web|title=場地介紹
|date=May 17, 2017|url=http://www.ticc.com.tw/main_ch/confDetail.aspx?confid=F301&uid=136&pid=127|accessdate=May 17, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| November 18–19, 2017
| Ailee Concert
| United States
| Pechanga Theater, [[Pechanga Resort and Casino]]
| 2,400<ref>{{cite web|title=Ailee Tickets
|date=October 2, 2017|url=http://koreanconcert.net/index.php?main_page=concert22|accessdate=October 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=에일리, 이제는 글로벌 디바…美 콘서트 전석 매진
|date=November 21, 2017|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002977100|accessdate=November 21, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| December 23–24, 2017
| HER
| [[South Korea]]
| Sejong University Hall, [[Sejong University]]
| {{n/a}}
|}
===Co-headlining tours and concerts===
* 2014: ''Winter Concert'' with [[Eric Benet]]
* 2014: ''Someday Concert'' with [[Wheesung]]
* 2015: ''Unite the Mic Tour'' with [[Jay Park]] and [[San E]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6451099/san-e-ailee-jay-park-tour-unite-the-mic-2015|magazine=Billboard|title=San E, Ailee & Jay Park Team Up for Unite the Mic Tour 2015|author=Jeff Benjamin|accessdate=September 12, 2017|date=January 27, 2015}}</ref>
* 2015: ''Back to School Concert'' with [[Wheesung]]
* 2016: ''Come Here! Concert'' with [[Yoon Min-soo]]
* 2017: ''Superstage Concert'' with [[Brian McKnight]] and [[Zion.T]]
* 2018: ''Best of Best Concert in Taipei'' with [[Taeyeon]] and [[Taemin]]
* 2018: ''Concert'' with [[Dynamic Duo (South Korean duo)|Dynamic Duo]]
==Filmography==
===Television drama===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
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| 2012
| ''[[Dream High Season 2]]''
| Ailee
|}
===Variety shows===
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! Year
! Title
! Network
! Notes
|-
| 2012 || ''Vitamin'' || rowspan = "2"|[[JTBC]] || rowspan = "2"| Main Cast
|-
| 2013–2014 || ''Great Marriage''
|-
| rowspan="3"|2014 || ''Laws of the City'' || [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]] || Series regular
|-
| ''MBC Music Ailee's Vitamin'' || rowspan= "2"|[[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]|| Main Cast
|-
| ''One Fine Day'' || Season Regular
|-
| 2016|| [[Superstar K 2016|''Superstar K 2016 (K8)'']] || [[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]] || Judge
|-
| 2017 || [[TVN (South Korea)|''One Night Food Trip: Food Race'']] || [[O'live]] & [[TVN (South Korea)|tvN]] || Cast Member, Ep. 6–10
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2018 || ''[[Hyena on the Keyboard]]'' ||[[KBS2]]|| Producer with [[MeloMance|Jeong Dong-hwan]], Ep. 3-4
|-
| ''[[The Call (South Korean TV series)|The Call]]'' ||[[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]|| Contestant and producer, Ep. 1–8
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Vocal Play]]'' ||[[Channel A (TV channel)|Channel A]]|| Judge
|}
==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.ymcent.com Official YMC Entertainment website]
* [http://wmg.jp/artist/ailee/ Official Warner Music Japan website]
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On July 4, 2013, Ailee announced that she would release her second EP, entitled ''[[A's Doll House]]'', on July 12.<ref>[http://news.nate.com/view/20130704n05933 Nate News, 에일리가 돌아온다! 12일 새 앨범 발표] July 4, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013. Language, Korean.</ref> The EP's single "U&I" topped music charts within four hours of release and earned Ailee her first "All-Kill" status.<ref>[http://news.nate.com/view/20130705n23956 Nate News, 에일리, 신곡 '유앤아이(U&I)' 티저 영상 공개 '컴백 신호탄'] July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013. Language, Korean.</ref> Popularity for the physical album was also deemed high when nearly all stores in Korea were sold out of the album on the first day of release. Orders overwhelmed the amount of stock, and a representative from Ailee's agency stated, "The rate at which this album is selling is many times greater than the previous album's."<ref>{{cite web|title=Demand for Ailee's New Album "A's Doll House" Is High|url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/17/demand-for-ailees-new-album-as-doll-house-is-high/|website=Soompi|accessdate=February 20, 2015|date=July 17, 2013}}</ref>
-On August 4, 2013, it was revealed that Ailee would be making her Japanese debut with "Heaven" under [[Warner Music Japan]]. The music video was released on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Check out an all new PV for the Japanese version of Ailee's 'Heaven' {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/check-out-an-all-new-pv-for-the-japanese-version-of-ailees-heaven|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Ailee started to promote the song with a showcase at Shibuya O-East, Tokyo, on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee to hold a showcase in Japan this October {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/09/ailee-to-hold-a-showcase-in-japan-this-october#axzz2eO5vjySJ|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> The single was released on November 6, and also included the song "Starlight". On November 10, 2013, Korean pop gossip site [[Allkpop]] published a story containing several nude photos of Ailee taken prior to her debut as a singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/11/breaking-nsfw-purported-nude-photos-of-ailee-leaked|publisher=allkpop.com|title=[BREAKING] [NSFW] Purported pre debut nude photos of Ailee leaked|date=November 10, 2013|accessdate=November 10, 2013}}</ref> The following day, YMC Entertainment issued a statement claiming that "the pictures are of her she took when she was offered to be a lingerie model. [She] took nude photos because they wanted a better judgment of her body but the company was unable to be contacted after she took them. She reported them to the police and it was later found that she was scammed by a company who approached other college girls as well. Ailee discussed the matter with her ex-boyfriend, a former AllKPop employee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20131111n32784?mid=n1008|title=에일리측 "유출사진, 본인맞다…유포 법적대응"(전문)|date=11 November 2013|accessdate=11 November 2013|publisher=nate.com|language=Korean}}</ref> On 24 November, a 2009 police report filed by Ailee revealed that Ailee had sent the pictures to her friend over [[Facebook]], only to find out her friend's Facebook account had been hacked.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/ranking/read.nhn?mid=etc&sid1=111&rankingType=popular_day&oid=005&aid=0000603501&date=20131124&type=1&rankingSeq=2&rankingSectionId=106|title="누드유출 에일리, 4년전 美경찰에 수사요청"… 현지 경찰 수사기록 확인 보도|date=24 November 2013|accessdate=24 November 2013|publisher=naver.com|language=Korean}}</ref> As a result of the scandal, Ailee was removed from several advertising campaigns, including for fried chicken company [[Kyochon]]. Kyochon responded, "Ailee's commercial contract hasn't ended. But consumers have been showing sensitive reactions to Ailee's recent situation, and Ailee's agency is also not entirely keen on the singer's exposure at this time, so we took certain steps."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20131115n05884?mid=n1008|title=에일리 광고사진 '정당한 처사 VS 그래도 너무하네' 갑론을박|author=연예뉴스팀|publisher=nate.com|language=Korean|date=November 15, 2013|accessdate=November 15, 2013}}</ref>
+On August 4, 2013, it was revealed that Ailee would be making her Japanese debut with "Heaven" under [[Warner Music Japan]]. The music video was released on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Check out an all new PV for the Japanese version of Ailee's 'Heaven' {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/check-out-an-all-new-pv-for-the-japanese-version-of-ailees-heaven|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Ailee started to promote the song with a showcase at Shibuya O-East, Tokyo, on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee to hold a showcase in Japan this October {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/09/ailee-to-hold-a-showcase-in-japan-this-october#axzz2eO5vjySJ|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> The single was released on November 6, and also included the song "Starlight".
On December 16, 2013, it was revealed that Ailee would be making a comeback after a six-month hiatus in January 2014. A music video teaser was released on January 2 ahead of the full release.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee Releases Comeback Teaser for "Singing Got Better"|url = http://www.soompi.com/2014/01/02/ailee-releases-comeback-teaser-for-singing-got-better/|website = Soompi|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Both the full music video and the full digital song were released on January 6. The music video features [[MBLAQ]]'s [[Lee Joon]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ailee asserts her 'Singing Got Better' in new song produced by Wheesung! {{!}} allkpop.com|url = http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/01/ailee-asserts-her-singing-got-better-in-new-song-produced-by-wheesung#axzz2pPunvhhd|accessdate = October 4, 2015}}</ref> Ailee again made an appearance on an episode of [[Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend|''Immortal Songs'']] on April 12, 2014. The theme for the episode was "American Songs Famous in South Korea", and Ailee was chosen first to which she performed a rousing and emotional rendition of [[Whitney Houston]]'s "[[I Will Always Love You]]", a song originally written and recorded by country singer [[Dolly Parton]] released in 1974. She received 409 points for her performance, despite later losing in the episode; her performance remains critically acclaimed and well known for its final key change, and remains as one of the most watched ''Immortal Songs'' performances on [[YouTube]]. On September 16, 2014, it was announced that Ailee would be having a comeback through YMC Entertainment's official Twitter account. On September 21, 2014, the teaser for Ailee's "Don't Touch Me" was released. It was written by Min Yun-jae, Jakops, and Ailee. The full MV was released in September 25, 2014. Later that day, promotions for her EP, [[Magazine (EP)|''Magazine'']], commenced. It peaked at number two for the [[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon Single Chart]]. She won the first trophy for "Don't Touch Me" in October 5, 2014, on SBS' ''Inkigayo''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://koreaboo.tumblr.com/post/99225366213/ailee-takes-her-1st-win-on-sbs-inkigayo-with|title=Ailee has taken her first win on SBS Inkigayo with "Don't Touch Me"| publisher=[[Koreaboo]]| date=October 7, 2015| accessdate=October 14, 2014}}</ref>
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