Baek Ye-rin

This is a Korean name; the family name is Baek.
Yerin

Ye-rin performing 2014
Background information
Birth name Baek Ye-rin
Born (1997-06-26) June 26, 1997
Daejeon, South Korea
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active 2012–present
Labels JYP Entertainment
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul 백예린
Revised Romanization Baek Ye-rin
McCune–Reischauer Paek Yerin

Baek Ye-rin (Hangul: 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 released solo Extended plays, Frank on November 30, 2015.

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: Predebut

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&

Main article: 15&

On September 27, 2012, JYP revealed Ye-rin will be 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 Inkigayo

2015–present: Solo debut

In November 2015, Ye-rin debuted as a solo artist with her first solo album Frank with lead single "Across the Universe" was released on November 30.[7] Ye-rin named her album title as a tribute to Amy Winehouse, whose debut album shared the same name. The title track's lyrics were inspired from the film, The Martian.

Baek Yerin released their first single album Bye Bye My Blue on June 20, 2016. The single contains three tracks, with the lead single titled "Bye Bye My Blue".

Discography

Extended plays

Single albums

Songs

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(digital downloads)		 Album
KOR
[8]
"우주를 건너 (Across the Universe)" 2015 7
  • KOR: 1,064,367+[9]
 Frank
"Bye Bye My Blue" 2016 3 Bye Bye My Blue
"—" 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
KOR
[8]
"It's Only You"
(feat. Taecyeon of 2PM)		 2014 —
  • KOR: —
 Genesis of 2PM (Limited Edition Ver. B)
"문득 (Suddenly)"
(with Jun. K of 2PM & Jo Kwon)		 —
  • KOR: —
 JYP Nation Korea 2014 - One Mic
"Excited"
(feat. Olltii)		 2015 —
  • KOR: —
 Graduation
"On & On"
(feat. Yuk Jidam)		 20
  • KOR: 155,875+
 Unpretty Rapstar Semi Final 2
"チョコレート (Chocolate)"
(feat. Taecyeon of 2PM)		 —
  • KOR: —
 2PM of 2PM (Limited Edition Ver. B)
"Me You"
(feat. San E)		 2
  • KOR: 1,127,476+[11]
 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
KOR
[8]
"Blue" 2015 34
  • KOR: 70,212+
 Frank
"As I Am" 32
  • KOR: 75,460+
"혼자 두지 마 (Don't Leave Me Alone)" 37
  • KOR: 68,921+
"잠들고 싶어 (zZ)" 46
  • KOR: 56,488+
"That's Why" 50
  • KOR: 50,315+
"그의 바다 (His Ocean)" 2016 25
  • KOR: 142,107+
 Bye Bye My Blue
"Zero" 35
  • KOR: 79,130+
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Reality and variety shows

Year Title Network Role Notes
2007 Star King SBS Guest auditionee

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2015
7th MelOn Music Awards
 Song Of the Year Me You (feat. San E) Nominated
25th Seoul Music Awards
 Bonsang Award[12] Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
Bonsang Award 우주를 건너 (Across the Universe) Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
2016
18th Mnet Asian Music Awards
 Best Vocal Performance - Female Nominated
HotelsCombined Song of the Year Nominated
2017
26th Seoul Music Awards
 Bonsang Award Bye Bye My Blue Pending
Popularity Award N/A Pending

References

  1. ↑ JYPE. "Baek Yerin Profile". JYP Entertainment. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ starkingsbs (October 8, 2012). "Baek Ye-rin - Listen". YouTube. SBS. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ yjyyjy0714 (October 13, 2012). "15& Baek Yerin (10 years old) LIVE at JYP audition 2007 - Listen (Beyonce)". YouTube. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "15&'s Baek Ye Rin releases teaser image getting us ready for her solo debut!". Allkpop. November 24, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-02-24.
  9. ↑ Total sales for "우주를 건너 (Across the Universe)":
  10. ↑ Total sales for "Bye Bye My Blue":
  11. ↑ Total sales for "Me You":
  12. ↑ "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.

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