Kwon Jin-ah (Korean: 권진아; born July 18, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and guitarist. She began her music career after winning third place on SBS' K-pop Star 3 in 2014 and subsequently signing to Antenna Music. She debuted in 2016 with the full-length studio album One Strange Night.
In 2013, Kwon became a contestant on K-pop Star 3 and placed third in the competition.[1] On May 13, 2014, it was announced that she had signed an exclusive contract with Antenna Music.[2] On June 19, she released her first OST, "I Only See You", for the SBS drama You're All Surrounded. Later that year, she featured on the song "She Said" from Yoo Hee-yeol's Da Capo album.[3] In 2015, she and RM from BTS featured in the song "U" on Primary's album, 2.
2016–present: Debut
In July 2015, Antenna Music announced that Kwon's debut album was nearing completion, with an expected release date in September 2015.[4] It was pushed back, however, due to her experiencing an emotional slump at the time.[5]
On July 18, 2016, she released the duet single "For Now" with fellow Antenna signee and K-pop Star 3 finalist Sam Kim.[6]
The pair promoted as a duo, opening for Charlie Puth's concert in Seoul the following month and performing together at the Asia Song Festival in October.[7][8]
On 19 September 2016, Kwon made her solo debut with the full-length studio album One Strange Night.[9] It featured songwriting and production contributions from You Hee-yeol, Sunwoojunga, Cha Cha Malone, Ra.D, D.ear and Yun Seok-cheol. Kwon wrote lyrics and music for three songs on the album: "Zig Zag", "Smack" and "20"; with "Zig Zag" being completely self-produced and recorded in her bedroom at home.[5][10] The album's lead single, "The End", debuted at 17 on the Gaon Digital Chart and charted within the top 100 for more than four months.[11]
On March 24, 2022, Antenna released a video introducing Kwon's new single "Pink!" via SNS on the 24th, and announced their comeback on March 31, 2022.[12]
In May 2022, tickets for Kwon's solo concert "The Dreamer" were sold out, which was held from June 3 to 5, 2022.[13]
In October 2022, Kwon released her new digital single "Stupid Love", released on October 13.[14]
In February 2023, the agency announced that Kwon will make a comeback with EP "The Flag" which is scheduled to be released on March 2,[15] and will also hold solo concerts on April 1 and 2.[16] In July 29–30, Kwon held her first fan concert since her debut called "Love Me" in which she performed covers and several of her songs including unreleased and to be released songs.[17] In August 10, Kwon released her self-composed single "Love Me Love Me" which is intended to be a bright and refreshing song.[18] In September 15, Antenna announced Kwon's official fun club "JinahON" recruitment followed by a pop up store to commemorate the release of her single and founding of her fan club.[19] In September 22, Kwon appeared in Tiny Desk Korea.[20] In October 21, Antenna announced Kwon's first solo international concert in Taipei, Taiwan to be held on 26 November.[21] In November 1, Hyundai Korea released a song walled "Wish" featuring Kwon Jinah, Kyuhyun and Sam Kim. [22][23]
On January 9, 2024, Kwon won the female vocal category at the "2024 Korea First Brand Awards.[24] In March 4, Kwon started taking pre-orders for the limited edition LP of her EP "Our Way".[25] In March 15-17, Kwon held her largest solo concert called "Floriography" at SK Olympic Handball Stadium.[26] In May 26, Kwon appeared in a program called "Song Stealer" where it features musicians reinterpreting other contestant's songs.[27] Kwon also joined her fellow agency artists for an Antenna and Samsung Collaboration of a Gift Funding Song.[28] In June 17, Kwon is one of the featured artists for Antenna and Jeju Air collaboration.[29] In September 5, Antenna announced Kwon's departure from the agency after 10 years.[30]
^ The K-pop Hot 100 was discontinued on July 16, 2014. The chart was later re-established following the term date of May 29 – June 4, 2017.
References
^'K팝스타3' 샘김·버나드박, 결승전 진출...권진아 탈락 ['K-pop Star3' Sam Kim, Bernard Park: finalists...Kwon Jin-ah eliminated]. YTN. 7 April 2014. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
^권진아 샘김 안테나뮤직 行…유희열 품으로 [Kwon Jin-ah, Sam Kim go to Antenna Music...into the arms of You Hee-yeol]. The Dong-a Ilbo. 13 May 2013. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
^Nam, Woo-jung (14 November 2014). "토이 유희열, '다카포' 초심으로 돌아왔다". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). MBN Star. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
^'K팝스타' 권진아, 유희열 주도 하에 정식 데뷔 임박 [K-pop Star's Kwon Jinah to debut imminently under the leadership of You Hee-yeol]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. 18 July 2015. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
^Kim, In-young (18 August 2016). 권진아X샘킴, 찰리 푸스 내한공연 오프닝 게스트 확정 [Kwon Jin-ah X Sam Kim confirmed as opening guests for Charlie Puth's concert in Korea]. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
^Jang, Kyeong-guk (8 October 2016). "권진아-샘김 "'아송페' 무대.. 비와서 더욱 운치 있었다"". Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Daum. Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
^Cho, In-woo (9 September 2019). "'안테나' 권진아, 2년반만에 '웃긴 밤'으로 데뷔". Newsis (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
^"웃긴 밤" [One Strange Night]. Antenna (in Korean). Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
^Cha Hye-young (March 24, 2022). "권진아, 8개월 만에 컴백 확정... 새 싱글 'Pink!' 인트로 영상 공개" [Jinah Kwon, comeback confirmed after 8 months... New single 'Pink!' Intro video released] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022 – via Naver.
^Yoo Byung-chul (May 10, 2022). "권진아, 2022 권진아 단독 공연 티켓 오픈 동시 초고속 매진 '기대 UP" [Kwon Jin-ah, 2022 Kwon Jin-ah solo performance tickets open and sold out at the same time 'Expectation UP] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Archived from the original on May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seung-rok (October 13, 2022). "진심이었던 사람만 바보가 돼"…권진아, 이별 감성 발라드로 컴백 [MD신곡]" [Only people who are sincere become fools"... Jinah Kwon, comeback with a breakup emotional ballad [MD new song]]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lim, Min-won (February 17, 2023). "권진아, 내달 2일 새 EP '더 플래그'로 컴백" [Kwon Jin-ah, comeback with new EP 'The Flag' on the 2nd of next month] (in Korean). Josei Ilbo. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kwak, Hyun-su (February 17, 2023). "권진아, 3월 2일 컴백→4월 1~2일 단독 콘서트 개최" [Kwon Jin-ah, comeback on March 2nd → Hold a solo concert on April 1st and 2nd] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Naver.
^"Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2019.Other charted songs (as lead artist):
^Choi, Hye-jin (November 2, 2022). "권진아, 웹툰 '아홉수 우리들'과 컬래버..8일 음원 발매" [Jinah Kwon, a collaboration with the webtoon 'Nine of Us'.. Released on the 8th] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022 – via Naver.
^"치얼업 OST Part.7" [Cheer Up OST Part.7]. Flac 16bit. November 14, 2022. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022 – via Genius.
^Kang Jin-ah (September 16, 2021). "유희열→유재석 총출동…'우당탕탕 안테나' 10월 공개" [Yoo Hee-yeol → Yoo Jae-seok is in full force… 'Woodang Tangtang Antenna' released in October]. NEWSIS (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021 – via Naver.
