Solbi
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Solbi is a South Korea
n singer and actress, who debuted as a member of mixed group Typhoon in 2006.
trainee before transferring to Trifecta Entertainment, Solbi had been trained by songwriter Kim Se-jin for more than 2 years before debut. However, due to her solo activities, she left Typhoon in 2008.
It is commonly confused that Solbi was born in 1983. This is because there had been a misunderstanding while filing her birth certificate, whereas it officially states that she was born in 1983, while her real birthdate is 1984, which she confirms on a talk show with her mother. Also, her legal name was changed to Kwon Ji Ahn.
On February 1, 2010, Typhoon disbanded after four years. A representative stated that the members will pursue solo careers and other activities.
Aside from her music career, Solbi has also achieved fame as a television host on MBC, in shows such as Sang Sang Plus Season 2 (alongside Lee Hyori
and Shin Jung-hwan
), as well as Music Core with Big Bang members Seung Ri and Dae Sung from March 2008 to March 2009, later replaced by Tiffany and Yuri of Girls' Generation
.
As of February 2008, Solbi was cast in the reality show We Got Married
, where celebrities are paired up to live together as newlyweds
. Solbi was paired up with Hong Kyeong Min for the Lunar Special episode, but for the rest of the series her partner is Andy of Shinhwa
. Through this relationship, she has appeared on other variety shows with Andy's band members Kim Dong Wan
, Jun Jin
, Shin Hye Sung
and Lee Min Woo
. She was also cast in MBC mini series 라이프: 특별조사팀 (LIFE: Special Investigation Unit) for seven episodes until she quit due to commitments to We Got Married. Her character, Jung Ju Ri, was written to leave the show because of her upcoming marriage to Andy. Solbi and Andy made their official exit from We Got Married on October 5, 2008.
On June 19, 2008, Solbi released her first solo digital single, titled "Cute Love", the lyrics in which she composed herself. The song is used as Andy and Solbi's theme song for the show.
On July 15, 2008, she recorded a Korean version of "Way Back into Love
" from the 2007 movie Music and Lyrics
with Kim Jong Wook
. Solbi's first mini album titled "Do It, Do It" was released on September 17, 2008. Her second album, titled "French Kiss" will be released on April 16, 2009.
Solbi starred on a show, Love Escort, taking care of a baby for one week. A digital single was released on 9 April 2009, titled "Love Escort" as the show's theme song. Solbi gained popularity through Mnet's Ice Princess, where she undergoes intensive training to become a figure skater.
Solbi appeared as one of the main MCs for Infinity Girls
Season 2, but stepped down later, citing scheduling conflicts with her upcoming album.
Summer Remix (digital single, 2006)
Travel (2nd album, 2007)
Goodbye( the last single, 2/2010)
Mini-albums
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n singer and actress, who debuted as a member of mixed group Typhoon in 2006.
Biography
An SMSM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
trainee before transferring to Trifecta Entertainment, Solbi had been trained by songwriter Kim Se-jin for more than 2 years before debut. However, due to her solo activities, she left Typhoon in 2008.
It is commonly confused that Solbi was born in 1983. This is because there had been a misunderstanding while filing her birth certificate, whereas it officially states that she was born in 1983, while her real birthdate is 1984, which she confirms on a talk show with her mother. Also, her legal name was changed to Kwon Ji Ahn.
Career
A total of 18 tracks make up Typhoon's first album, which was released in 2006. The album ranges from disco, reggae, techno and ballads. Although the trio concentrates on dance music, Typhoon wanted to display their talent by offering a variety of songs on their first album.On February 1, 2010, Typhoon disbanded after four years. A representative stated that the members will pursue solo careers and other activities.
Aside from her music career, Solbi has also achieved fame as a television host on MBC, in shows such as Sang Sang Plus Season 2 (alongside Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
and Shin Jung-hwan
Shin Jung-hwan
Shin Jung-hwan is a Korean singer and entertainer. Known first for being part of K-pop groups Roo'ra and Country Kko Kko, he has since become a "comedian", or an entertainer, on various variety shows. In November 2005, he encountered some controversy after he was caught gambling and he...
), as well as Music Core with Big Bang members Seung Ri and Dae Sung from March 2008 to March 2009, later replaced by Tiffany and Yuri of Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
.
As of February 2008, Solbi was cast in the reality show We Got Married
We Got Married
We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
, where celebrities are paired up to live together as newlyweds
Newlyweds
Newlyweds is often a term for a recently married couple. It also could refer to:* Newlyweds , an Australian sitcom from 1993-1994* Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, an American reality television series about Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson...
. Solbi was paired up with Hong Kyeong Min for the Lunar Special episode, but for the rest of the series her partner is Andy of Shinhwa
Shinhwa
Shinhwa is a popular South Korean boy band and hip hop group. The group has six members , and debuted on March 24, 1998. It has enjoyed massive success alongside the likes of Sechs Kies, g.o.d., Turbo , Fin. K.L., H.O.T. and S.E.S...
. Through this relationship, she has appeared on other variety shows with Andy's band members Kim Dong Wan
Kim Dong Wan
Kim Dong Wan was born on 21 November 1979. He is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He has since 2002 has been making a name for himself as an actor, with roles in television dramas such as A Farewell to Sorrow and Children of Heaven...
, Jun Jin
Jun Jin
Jun Jin was born Park Choong Jae on 19 August 1980. is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He debuted as a dancer and rapper in Shinhwa in 1998 but started singing small parts in 2002; the release of Shinhwa's 5th album...
, Shin Hye Sung
Shin Hye Sung
Shin Hye Sung was born Jung Pil Kyo on 27 November 1979. He is a South Korean singer, known as the lead vocalist of six-member boy band Shinhwa. His stage name "Hye Sung" means comet. His English name is Steve Jung...
and Lee Min Woo
Lee Min Woo
Lee Min Woo , mononymously credited as M as a solo artist, was born on 28 July 1979. He is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member of six-member boy band Shinhwa. Lee was the fourth member picked for the group. As part of Shinhwa, he has recorded nine studio albums as a vocalist and a rapper...
. She was also cast in MBC mini series 라이프: 특별조사팀 (LIFE: Special Investigation Unit) for seven episodes until she quit due to commitments to We Got Married. Her character, Jung Ju Ri, was written to leave the show because of her upcoming marriage to Andy. Solbi and Andy made their official exit from We Got Married on October 5, 2008.
On June 19, 2008, Solbi released her first solo digital single, titled "Cute Love", the lyrics in which she composed herself. The song is used as Andy and Solbi's theme song for the show.
On July 15, 2008, she recorded a Korean version of "Way Back into Love
Way Back into Love
"Way Back into Love" is a pop song, written by Adam Schlesinger, from the 2007 film Music and Lyrics. There are two versions: a demo version sung by Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore and the final version sung by Hugh Grant and Haley Bennett. It was used as the love theme in the film, much of whose...
" from the 2007 movie Music and Lyrics
Music and Lyrics
Music and Lyrics is a 2007 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Marc Lawrence. It focuses on the relationship that evolves between a former pop music idol and an aspiring writer as they struggle to compose a song for the reigning pop diva.-Plot:Alex Fletcher enjoyed...
with Kim Jong Wook
Kim Jong Wook
Kim Jong-Wook is a South Korean singer. He is best known for Only You, the theme song of the popular Korean reality show We Got Married. Before leaving for the army, Kim Jong-wook released a song “Goodbye for Now” , which was released on December 4, 2009...
. Solbi's first mini album titled "Do It, Do It" was released on September 17, 2008. Her second album, titled "French Kiss" will be released on April 16, 2009.
Solbi starred on a show, Love Escort, taking care of a baby for one week. A digital single was released on 9 April 2009, titled "Love Escort" as the show's theme song. Solbi gained popularity through Mnet's Ice Princess, where she undergoes intensive training to become a figure skater.
Solbi appeared as one of the main MCs for Infinity Girls
Infinity Girls
Infinite Girls is a Korean variety program. The program is an all-female version of a show called Infinite Challenge. The show's consisting of 3 seasons with 6 MC's as its mascots. Apparently, this show receives its golden peak in November 2009, hence it added 2 more seasons....
Season 2, but stepped down later, citing scheduling conflicts with her upcoming album.
Television appearances
- SBS Strong Heart
- Haja GO!
- Love Letter
- Old TV
- Star Golden BellStar Golden BellStar Golden Bell was a South Korean variety show broadcast on KBS. In addition to the main MC, Jun Hyun-Moo , there were two additional hosts, Kim Je-dong and Lee Chae-young , who were either in charge of administering games or were challengers competing against the celebrity contestants...
- New X-man
- Jiwhaza
- Yashimmanman
- KBS Happy Together
- Super Junior Mini-DramaSuper Junior Mini-DramaSuper Junior Mini-Drama, also called Super Junior Drama Series or Super Junior Productions, was a variety game show hosted by the Korean boy band Super Junior where they would write, produce and star in their own drama series...
- Myungrang Hero
- I like Sunday - Change
- Sunday Sunday Night - Sebakwi
- Line Up
- Sunday Sunday Night - Nothing is Possible
- Sunday Sunday Night - We Got Married
- Battle 8vs1
- Sang Sang Plus Season 2
- Show Music Core
- Quiz Sense Battle
- Love Generation
- Star King
- Love Escort
- Ice Princess
- Infinity Girls
- King Saturday Driving School
Typhoon
Troika (1st album, 2006)- Lover Reggae Typhoon
- So...
- Shall We Kiss
- Paradise
- From Monday to Saturday
- Love Virus
- U Ha Ha Ha
- Sha La La La
Summer Remix (digital single, 2006)
- Remix hits from their first album
Travel (2nd album, 2007)
- Only You
- I'll Wait
Goodbye( the last single, 2/2010)
- Destiny
Solo
Singles- Cute Love (Digital Single)
- Do It
- Always Together
- 부탁해요 (Please) (narration, with AWESOME!)
- Always Together
- White Kiss
- Love Escort
- 벌 받을 거야 (Punished)
- 어쩌죠 (What Should I Do?)
Mini-albums
- Do It, 2008