Yerin Baek
Yerin | |
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![]() Ye-rin performing 2014 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Baek Ye-rin |
Born | Daejeon, South Korea | June 26, 1997
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | JYP Entertainment |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 백예린 |
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Revised Romanization | Baek Ye-rin |
McCune–Reischauer | Paek Yerin |
Baek Ye-rin (Korean: 백예린; born June 26, 1997), otherwise credited as Yerin Baek or simply Yerin is a South Korean singer-songwriter. She debuted in 2012 as a member of 15&. She debuted as a solo artist on November 30, 2015 with the extended play titled Frank.
Biography
Ye-rin was born on June 26, 1997 at Jung-gu, Daejeon. During her training period, she spent two years living in New York where her family lives now.[1] She is fluent in English. She graduated from Hanlim School of Performing Arts in February 2016, alongside group member Park Ji-min and Kim Yu-gyeom of Got7.
Career
2007–12: Pre-debut
In a 2007 episode of the SBS variety show Amazing Contest Star King, Ye-rin performed "Listen" by Beyoncé[2] and became known as a "contemporary R&B genius".[3] After her Star King appearance, Ye-rin decided to audition for JYP Entertainment. She performed "Listen" in the audition day,[4] and later won the second place honors, behind only 2PM's Jang Woo-young.[5] She spent five years (2007-2012) training in South Korea and the United States, and was called a "genius girl" for her vocal talent, skills in using the piano and fluency in the English language.[3]
2012: Debut with 15&
On September 27, 2012, JYP revealed Baek Ye-rin will debut as part of a duo along with Park Ji-min called 15&.[6] On October 7, the duo later debuted with their first single, "I Dream" on Seoul Broadcasting System's Inkigayo.
2015–present: Solo debut
In November 2015, Baek Ye-rin debuted as a solo artist with her first solo extended play, Frank. "Across the Universe" was used as the lead single.[7] She named her album title as a tribute to Amy Winehouse, whose debut album shared the same name. The lead song's lyrics were inspired from the film, The Martian.
Baek Ye-rin released a digital single titled Bye Bye My Blue on June 20, 2016. The single contains three songs including lead single "Bye Bye My Blue". She also released a holiday single titled Love You on Christmas on December 7. The single contains two songs including lead single "Love You on Christmas" and B-side single "November Song".
Discography
Extended plays
- Frank (2015)
Songs
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (digital downloads) |
Album |
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KOR [8] | ||||
"우주를 건너 (Across the Universe)" | 2015 | 7 |
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Frank |
"Bye Bye My Blue" | 2016 | 3 |
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Bye Bye My Blue |
"Love You on Christmas" | 22 |
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Non album-singles | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (digital downloads) |
Album |
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KOR [8] | ||||
"It's Only You" (Taecyeon of 2PM featuring Baek Ye-rin) |
2014 | — |
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Genesis of 2PM (Limited Edition Ver. B) |
"문득 (Suddenly)" (with Jun. K of 2PM & Jo Kwon) |
— |
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JYP Nation Korea 2014 - One Mic | |
"Excited" (Olltii featuring Baek Ye-rin) |
2015 | — |
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Graduation |
"On & On" (Yuk Jidam featuring Baek Ye-rin) |
20 |
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Unpretty Rapstar Semi Final 2 | |
"チョコレート (Chocolate)" (Taecyeon of 2PM featuring Baek Ye-rin) |
— |
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2PM of 2PM (Limited Edition Ver. B) | |
"Me You" (San E featuring Baek Ye-rin) |
2 |
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Other charted songs
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (digital downloads) |
Album |
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KOR [8] | ||||
"Blue" | 2015 | 34 |
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Frank |
"As I Am" | 32 |
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"혼자 두지 마 (Don't Leave Me Alone)" | 37 |
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"잠들고 싶어 (zZ)" | 46 |
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"That's Why" | 50 |
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"그의 바다 (His Ocean)" | 2016 | 25 |
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Bye Bye My Blue |
"Zero" | 35 |
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"November Song" | — |
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"Love You on Christmas" | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Filmography
Reality and variety shows
Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Star King | SBS | Guest auditionee |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2015 | Song Of the Year | Me You (feat. San E) | Nominated | |
2016 | Bonsang Award[13] | Nominated | ||
Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated | |||
Bonsang Award | 우주를 건너 (Across the Universe) | Nominated | ||
Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated | |||
Best Vocal Performance - Female | Nominated | |||
2017 | Bonsang Award | Bye Bye My Blue | Pending | |
Popularity Award | — | Pending |
References
- ^ JYPE. "Baek Yerin Profile". JYP Entertainment. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ starkingsbs (October 8, 2012). "Baek Ye-rin - Listen". YouTube. SBS. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ a b allkpop staff (October 2, 2012). "15&'s Baek Ye Rin revealed to be a student of singer Kim Jo Han". allkpop. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ yjyyjy0714 (October 13, 2012). "15& Baek Yerin (10 years old) LIVE at JYP audition 2007 - Listen (Beyonce)". YouTube. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Stewart Ho (October 17, 2012). "15&'s Baek Ye Rin Joined JYP Entertainment After Placing 2nd in JYP Auditions Behind 2PM's Wooyoung". ENews World. CJ E&M Corporation. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ Kim Ji-yeon and Erika Kim (September 27, 2012). "JYP Reveals ′K-Pop Star′ Park Ji Min′s Fellow Member for 15&, Baek Ye Rin". ENews World. CJ E&M Corporation. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ "15&'s Baek Ye Rin releases teaser image getting us ready for her solo debut!". Allkpop. November 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-02-24.
- ^ Total sales for "우주를 건너 (Across the Universe)":
- "Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
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- "Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ Total sales for "Bye Bye My Blue":
- "2016년 26주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 27주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 28주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 29주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 30주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 31주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 32주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 33주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 34주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 35주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 36주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 37주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 38주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 39주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 40주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2016년 41주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
- ^ Total sales for "Me You":
- "Gaon Download Chart - April 2015 (see #6)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- "Gaon Download Chart - May 2015 (see #6)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- "Gaon Download Chart - June 2015 (see #29)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- "Gaon Download Chart - July 2015 (see #54)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
- "Gaon Download Chart - August 2015 (see #91)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
- ^ "Seoul Music Awards Global (scroll to K-POP STAR 2015 [LIVE VOTE] and click "Main and Popular (Overseas)" to reveal the nominees)". Seoul Music Awards. SportsSeoul. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
External links
- Yerin Baek on X