Lee Jin-ah
Lee Jin-ah | |
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Background information | |
Born | Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea | March 16, 1991
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Years active | 2013–present |
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Associated acts | Antenna Angels |
Website | Lee Jin-ah |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 이진아 |
Hanja | 李珍雅 |
Revised Romanization | I Jin-a |
McCune–Reischauer | I Chin-a |
Lee Jin-ah (Korean: 이진아; born March 16, 1991) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and jazz pianist. After finishing in third place on SBS's K-pop Star Season 4, she signed with Antenna in 2015.[1][2] Her distinctive musical style combines jazz arrangements with pop melodies as well as elements of R&B and electronica, often featuring whimsical lyrics.[3][4][5][6]
Personal life[]
Lee Jin-ah married pianist Shin Sung-jin in March 2019. They met as music students at Seoul Institute of the Arts.[7]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [8] | |||
Unvisible (보이지 않는 것) |
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13 |
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Jinah Restaurant Full Course (진아식당 Full Course) |
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40 | N/A |
Soundtrack albums[]
Title | Album details |
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Children Are Happy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (아이들은 즐겁다 OST) |
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Extended plays[]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [8] | |||
Random |
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35 |
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Candy Pianist (캔디 피아니스트) |
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28 | N/A |
Singles[]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR [12] | ||||
"Coloring Book" (색칠놀이) | 2013 | — | N/A | Unvisible |
"Life is Ninano" (사는게 니나노) | 2015 | — | Ad campaign singles | |
"Road to the Airport" (공항 가는 길) with J.Y. Park |
45 |
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"I'm Full" (배불러) | 2016 | — | N/A | Appetizer single album |
"Starry Night" (밤과 별의 노래) with Onew |
47 |
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SM Station Season 1 | |
"Random" | 2017 | — | N/A | Random |
"Run" with Gray |
2018 | — | Jinah Restaurant Full Course | |
"I-Nuri Song" (아이누리 Song) | 2019 | — | Ad campaign singles | |
"Warm Heart" (따뜻한 힘) | — | |||
"Everything Is OK (With Antenna Ver.)" with Antenna artists |
2020 | — | Non-album singles | |
"Dangerous Dream" | — | |||
"Our Christmas Wish For You" (겨울의 우리들) with Antenna artists |
107 | |||
"Dreamy Alarm" (꿈 같은 알람) | — | Candy Pianist | ||
"—" denotes release did not chart. |
K-pop Star 4 songs[]
Title | Original artist |
Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR [12] | |||||
"Time Slow Down" (시간아 천천히) | Original songs |
2014 | 3 |
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K-pop Star Season 4 digital singles |
"My Own Way" (마음대로) | 2 |
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"Exciting Waltz" (두근두근 왈츠) | 2015 | 83 |
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"Yum Yum Yum" (냠냠냠) | 9 |
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"Winter Rich" (겨울부자) | 78 |
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K-pop Star Season 4 Top 10 Part 2 | ||
"Cheerleader Song" (치어리더 쏭) | — | N/A | K-pop Star Season 4 Top 8 | ||
"My Reflection in My Heart" (내 마음에 비친 내 모습) |
Yoo Jae-ha | — | K-pop Star Season 4 Top 6 | ||
"Reminiscence" (회상) | Sanullim | — | K-pop Star Season 4 Top 4 Part 2 | ||
“Already One Year (Live)" (벌써 일년) with Jung Seung-hwan |
Brown Eyes | 69 |
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"Road" (길) | g.o.d | — | N/A | K-pop Star Season 4 Top 3 |
Soundtrack appearances[]
Title | Year | Album |
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"Again and Again" (또또또) | 2016 | Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo OST |
"Good Morning (Piano Solo)" | 2017 | The Lovebirds: Year 1 OST |
"Good Night (Piano Trio)" | ||
"Fly Away" | 2018 | Shinbi Apartment: Birth of Ghost Ball X OST |
"Always with Us (Inspired by '파랑')" | D Museum Weather exhibition OST[21] | |
"School Episode: Walk Together" | 2019 | Music from Sound Garden digital singles |
"Tongyeong Episode: To Cats" | ||
"Camping Episode: Let's Go Camping" | ||
"Stationary Store Episode: Stationary Store" | ||
"Photo Studio Episode: Self Portrait" | ||
"Love With You" | 2020 | Sweet Munchies OST |
Other appearances[]
Title | Year | Album |
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"Who's Your Mama? (Soul Ver.)" J. Y. Park featuring Lee Jin-ah & Ji John |
2015 | 24/34 |
"I Know Why Stars Twinkle" Lucid Fall (vocals by Lee Jin-ah) |
Someone, Somewhere | |
"Your Song" with Sam Kim, Jung Seung-hwan, Kwon Jin-ah |
2016 | I Am Sam |
"I Love You, Be Happy" (사랑해 행복해) | Melody to Masterpiece: Track 6 | |
"Granny and Her Old Rocket" Peppertones with Lee Jin-ah |
Long Way | |
"Meet the Rose" (���미대선) Hyungdon and Daejun featuring Lee Jin-ah |
2017 | Non-album single |
"You In My Arms" (그대 내 품에) Yoo Jae-ha cover |
Yoo Jae-ha 30th Anniversary: Forever as We Are | |
"Hope" (빛) H.O.T. cover |
2019 | You Hee-yul's Sketchbook 10th Anniversary Project: 19th Voice |
"New Day" Sam Ock featuring Lee Jin-ah |
2020 | To Belonging |
"Heat Haze" Younghotstuff featuring Lee Jin Ah Trio |
Paradox Life | |
"LAN Escape" The Blank Shop featuring Lee Jin-ah |
Tailor | |
"Stairs (Onstage Ver.)" (계단 (온스테이지 Ver.) | Onstage 10th Anniversary - Only Onstage: 7 |
Songwriting credits[]
The following credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association database.[22]
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | |||
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Credited | With | Credited | With | Credited | With | ||||
2016 | "Always" | Miiso | Good Night | No | N/A | No | N/A | Yes | Miiso |
2018 | "Singing Like a Wind" (바람 같은 노래를) |
Jung Seung-hwan | Spring Again | No | No | Yes | N/A | ||
"Think About You" (Prelude: 너를 생각해) |
Yoo Seon-ho | Spring, Seonho | N/A | Yes | Yes | ||||
"Maybe Spring" (봄이 오면) | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||
"Your Song" (보고 싶어) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Jo Sang-jun, Park Hyun | |||||
"Fine" (잘 지내요) | Jung Seung-hwan | Life OST | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | |||
2019 | "Hide and Seek" (숨바꼭질) | Kwon Jin-ah | Shape of Me | No | Yes | Hen, You Hee-yeol | Yes | Kwon Young-chan | |
2021 | "First Love" (첫사랑) | Jung Joon-il feat. Sole | Non-album singles | Yes | Jung Joon-il | No | N/A | No | N/A |
"For You, My Sunshine" (빛나는당신을위해) |
Jukjae, Kwon Jin-ah | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | ||||
"Walk Home with Me (Full Band Ver.)" |
Jung Seung-hwan | Yes | Kim Da-mi | Yes | Yes | Seo Ju-young, Park Jong-woo | |||
"Walk Home with Me (Acoustic Ver.)" |
Kwon Jin-ah | Yes | Kwon Jin-ah | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Year | Title(s) | Artist | Show/Company |
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2016 | "Logo Song" | Lee Jin-ah | Park Ji-yoon's Gayo Plaza |
2018 | "Jingle 1", "Logo Song 1" |
Lee Jin-ah | EBS |
"Mallang Song" (말랑송), "Kulkul Song" (쿨쿨송) |
Jung Seung-hwan | The Spring Home | |
"Title Song", "Opening Song", "Ending Song", "Part 2 Signal" | Lee Jin-ah | Lee Jin-ah's Night Journey | |
2021 | "Book Hangout" (책하고놀자) | Lee Jin-ah | Kim Seon-jae's Book Hangout |
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Type | Network | Role | Ref. |
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2014–2015 | K-pop Star Season 4 | Television | SBS | Contestant | [2] |
2016 | Melody to Masterpiece | Television | tvN | Contestant | [23][24] |
2019 | Sound Garden | Web show | Lululala Music | Host | [25] |
2019–present | Lee Jin-ah's Night Journey | Radio | SBS Power FM | Host | [26] |
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2018 | Korean Music Awards | Best Pop Album | Random | Nominated | [27][28] |
2019 | Jinah Restaurant Full Course | Nominated | [29] |
References[]
- ^ "K팝스타4' 정승환-이진아, 안테나뮤직 희망 소속사로 꼽아". April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "'K팝스타4' 이진아 탈락…정승환·케이티김만 남았다". April 5, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- ^ Kim, Yeon-ah (October 8, 2020). "Singer-songwriter Lee Jin-ah's latest album is sweet as candy". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Julie (June 10, 2016). "Producer Yoo lauds Lee Jin-ah's 'genius'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Jung, Byeong-wook. "이진아 [Random]: 2018 최우수 팝-음반" [Lee Jin Ah [Random], Best Pop Album 2018]. Korea Music Awards (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Jung, Yoon-beom. "이진아 [진아식당 Full Course]: 2019 최우수 팝-음반" [Lee Jin Ah [Jinah Restaurant Full Course], Best Pop Album 2019]. Korea Music Awards (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Lee, Min-young (January 2, 2019). "Singer Lee Jin-ah to marry pianist in March". The Korea Times. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- "Unvisible charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- "Jinah Restaurant Full Course charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- "Random charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "2014년 12월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "2017년 07월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Lee Jin Ah Mini Album - Candy Pianist". Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ""Time Slow Down" charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ""My Own Way" charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ""Exciting Waltz" charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ""Yum Yum Yum" charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ""Winter Rich" charting". Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ""Already One Year (Live)" charting". Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ""Road to the Airport" charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ""Starry Night" charting". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ""Our Christmas Wish For You" charting". Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ "September 2015 Download Chart". Gaon Chart.
- ^ Sales for "Starry Night": "August 2016 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
- ^ Cumulative sales of "Time Slow Down":
- "2014년 11월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- "2014년 12월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- "2015년 01월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Gaon Download Chart – 2014년 12월". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- ^ "2015년 5주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Gaon Download Chart – 2015년 2월". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
- ^ "2015년 12주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ^ "2015년 04월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ^ "D-Museum Exhibition OST". Space Oddity. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Songs registered under Lee Jin-ah (10005789)". Korean Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Mi-ji (September 5, 2016). "'노래의 탄생', 바이브·돈스파이크·수란·이진아 합류 '기대감UP'". XSportsNews (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Ye-eun (November 10, 2016). "[결정적장면]'노래의탄생' 윤상 "이진아 목소리 대체불가, 호흡소리도 귀여워"". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Ju-won (December 31, 2019). "이진아, 두번째 연말 콘서트 '진아의 방' 화려한 연주..미발표 신곡 최초공개 출처 : https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VSABKZVO9". Seoul Economy (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2021. External link in
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(help) - ^ Kim, Ha-yeon (January 3, 2021). "이진아, 신성진과 결혼 소식에 관심↑…샘김과 훈훈한 우정" (in Korean). TopStarNews. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Matthew, Ilin (February 6, 2018). "Korean Music Awards 2018 complete nomination list: BTS to compete with IU for Artist Of The Year". International Business Times. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "BTS wins Musician of the Year at 2018 Korean Music Awards". The Korea Herald. Yonhap. March 1, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Herman, Tamar (February 26, 2019). "BTS Win Big at 16th Korean Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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Categories:
- 1991 births
- Living people
- South Korean jazz singers
- South Korean women pop singers
- South Korean singer-songwriters
- South Korean keyboardists
- South Korean pop pianists
- South Korean women pianists
- People from Gwangju, Gyeonggi
- K-pop Star participants
- Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni
- Antenna Music artists
- 21st-century South Korean singers
- 21st-century South Korean women singers
- 21st-century pianists
- South Korean female singer-songwriters