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Han Sunhwa
Sunhwa performing Starlight Moonlight
Sunhwa performing Starlight Moonlight
Background information
Born (1990-10-06) October 6, 1990 (age 34)
OriginBusan, South Korea
GenresR&B, Pop, K-pop
Occupation(s)Singer, Dancer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsTS Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul
한선화
Hanja
한善華
Revised RomanizationHan Sun-hwa
McCune–ReischauerHan Sun-hwa

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Han Sunhwa (Hangul: 한선화; Hanja: 한善華; born October 6, 1990), often known simply as Sunhwa, is a South Korean idol singer and dancer. She is best known as a member of a popular South Korean girl group Secret as the maknae and the visual of the group.

Biography

1990-2008: Early life and career beginnings.

Han Sunhwa was born in Busan, South Korea, on October 6, 1990. Ever since she was young, she had an interest in Art and had always dreamed of becoming an artist. She took after school art programs in elementary school and managed to win several awards from various Art competitions. However, after seeing one of Boa's performances on TV, she realized her dreams lay elsewhere. She recalled, “When I was in sixth grade, I watched BoA sunbae as she performed 'Atlantis Princess' and thought that she was just amazing. I became her fan right away. Ever since then I began to like singing and dancing. It was hard to give up my dream of becoming an artist, but watching Boa sunbae was a huge turning point for me." Since then, she began auditioning for various recording companies. Sunhwa entered the 'SM Entertainment Youth Best Competition' but was unfortunately eliminated. She then auditioned for a company in Busan but later found out the company was a scam, "In 2005, I auditioned for a company in Busan. The company told me that I had passed and kept insisting that I should bring them money. Even at that age I could sense something wasn't right, so I took my parents to the company. We found out later that the company was a scam." She later went on to become a finalist on a talent show called "Superstar Survival" on SBS along with 2PM's Taecyeon, Lee Junho and Chansung.[1]

2009-present: Debut with Secret and rising popularity

Main article: Secret (South Korean band)

In September 2009, TS Entertainment announced that they will be debuting a four member girl group in October 2009. Sunhwa, along with Jung Hana, 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] 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".

Discography

Secret

For Sunhwa's Discography with Secret see Secret discography.

Filmography

Television dramas

Year Network Title Role Notes
2010 MBC More Charming by the Day as Kim Tae Hee
2011 MBC All My Love Herself Geum Ji's friend (ep 27)

Television series

Year Network Title Role Notes
2005 SBS Superstar Survival Herself Finalist
2009 Mnet Secret Story Herself Regular cast
2009 - 2010 KBS Invincible Youth Herself Regular cast
2010 MBC We Got Married (Nichkhun and Victoria couple) Herself Guest, episode 1
2010 MBC Boquet Herself Regular cast
2011 SBS MTV MTV Special :Big Pleasure Guam Herself With Secret
2011 KBS Oh! My School Herself Episodes 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
2011 KBS Star Golden Bell Herself Episode 272, 283, 293, 304, 307
2011 MBC Weekly Idol Herself with Secret (11-11-27)
2011 SBS MTV Let Me Show Herself With Secret
2012 MBC We Got Married (Pit Pat Shake) Herself Lunar New Year Special

Music shows

Year Network Title Role Notes
2010 Mnet M! Countdown MC with Secret (10-08-19)
2010 MBC Music Core MC Guest MC (10-09-11)
2011 Mnet M! Countdown MC Guest emcee with Song Jieun (11-01-27)
2011 MTV The Show MC Guest emcee with Sunny.

References

  1. ^ Template:Ko icon"(라이징스타) 시크릿 선화②"'슈퍼스타 서바이벌', 꿈은 이뤄진다"". ⓒ 아시아경제 (Asian Economies). 2011-03-09. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
  2. ^ "Secret Showcase Coverage". Retrieved 2012-02-19.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Discography of TS Entertainment". TS ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
  4. ^ "Secret's mini album Secret Time released!". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
  5. ^ "Secret releases their new album Madonna". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
  6. ^ "SECRET wins Inkigayo Mutizen + other performances". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-02-19.

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