Jung Ha-na
Zinger | |
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| File:Zinger (rapper).jpg Zinger performing Starlight Moonlight at MBC's Peace Concert in August 2011. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jung Hana |
| Also known as | Zinger |
| Born | February 2, 1990 Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | hip hop, R&B, pop, |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, dancer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | TS Entertainment |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정하나 |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jung Hana |
| McCune–Reischauer | Jung Hana |
Jung Hana (Hangul: 정하나; born Febuary 2, 1990), better known by her stage name Zingeris a South Korean idol rapper, singer and dancer. She is best known as the rapper of a popular South Korean girl group, Secret.
Life and career
1990–2008:Early life
Jung Hana was born in Seoul, South Korea on February 2, 1990. [1] Her mother worked as a singer in the 1990's and her father worked as a bodyguard. [1]
2009–present: Secret and rising popularity
In September 2009, TS Entertainment announced that they will be debuting a four member girl group in October 2009. ZInger, along with Han Sunhwa, Song Jieun and Jeon Hyosung, debuted as the group, Secret. Prior to their debut, the group was on a documentary show called "Secret Story" which chronicled their debut process.[2] They released their debut single "I Want You Back" in October 2009.[3]
In April 2010, Secret released their first mini album entitled Secret Time which spawned them the hit single "Magic" and served as their breakthrough song in South Korea.[3][4] In August 2010, they released their second mini album entitled "Madonna" and the title track continued their success as it topped the Gaon Single Charts.[3][5]
In January 2011, the group deviated from their "sexy" and "sassy" image and released Shy Boy, a "cutesy" and retro inspired song.[3] Although they were worried with the 180 degrees transformation, the single exceeded their expectations as the song was a huge success. Shy Boy charted strongly in digital charts and Secret won their first trophy on music shows with the song. They won a total of 5 trophies in various music shows with Shy Boy. Secret continued their success with the release of their second CD single entitled "Starlight Moonlight".[3] The title track became another hit for Secret as the song reached number one on the Gaon Monthly Singles Charts and won them another trophy in SBS's Inkigayo.[6]
The same year, Secret began a foray of Japanese activities with the release of Madonna and Shy Boy (EP).[3] The Japanese remake of "Madonna" debuted at number nine in the Oricon singles charts. Secret was one of the first three Korean girl groups to debut on the Oricon chart in the top 10, the others being Kara and Girls Generation being the first and second respectively. In October 2011, released their first studio album entitled "Moving in Secret" and spawned them another hit with the lead single "Love is Move.[3] She also participated in the production of Moving in Secret by writing most of the rap parts in their songs and the album featured a solo track for Zinger entitled "Amazinger". Secret released their first mini album in Japan entitled Shy Boy (EP).[3] The mini album debuted also at number nine on the Oricon album charts.
In Febraury 2012, Secret released their second CD single in Japan entitled "So Much For Goodbye".
Personal life
Zinger is an only child. Her mother was a singer TBS Talent Exam and released a single in South Korea. Her father is a martial artist and was a presidential bodyguard. [1]
Discography
Secret
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mnet | Secret Story | Herself | Regular cast |
| 2010 | MBC | Boquet | Herself | Regular cast |
| 2010 | KBS | Let's Go Dream! Season 2 | Herself | Episode 53 with Hyosung |
| 2011 | MBC | Weekly Idol | Herself | with Secret (11-11-27) |
| 2011 | SBS MTV | Let Me Show | Herself | With Secret |
References
- ^ a b c Template:Ko iconBak, Geok-Uk (2010-05-31). "(핫!데뷔일기) 시크릿 징거① "가수 어머니의 끼, 그대로 물려받았죠"". Asiae. Asian Economies. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|trans_title=(help) - ^ "Secret Showcase Coverage". Retrieved 2012-02-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Discography of TS Entertainment". TS ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
- ^ "Secret's mini album Secret Time released!". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
- ^ "Secret releases their new album Madonna". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
- ^ "SECRET wins Inkigayo Mutizen + other performances". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
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