Park Cho-a explained

Park Cho-a
Image Upright:1.15
Birth Date:6 March 1990
Birth Place:Incheon, South Korea
Occupation:Singer, Host
Module:
Embed:yes
Genre:K-pop
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Module2:
Child:yes
Headercolor:transparent
Hangul:박초아
Rr:Bak Cho-a
Mr:Pak Ch'oa

Park Cho-a (born March 6, 1990), known mononymously as Choa (stylized as ChoA), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the girl group AOA.

Early life

Choa was born on March 6, 1990, in Incheon, South Korea.[1] She wanted to major in music at university but her conservative father wanted her to get a traditional job, so she enrolled in Aviation Business Administration in Inha Technical College. She also worked as an IPTV salesperson, where she secretly auditioned to be an idol, failing the audition at SM Entertainment 15 times.[2] [3]

Choa's first step in becoming an idol was when she met singer-songwriter Juniel, who told her about FNC's auditions for their girl group, AOA. Both Juniel and Choa were previously trainees at a company that went bankrupt.[4] [5] [6]

Career

20122013: Debut with AOA

See main article: AOA (band).

On July 30, 2012, Choa made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M Countdown with the song "Elvis" from their debut single album, Angels' Story.[7]

On June 12, 2013, it was announced that Choa would play the female lead, Gabriella, in the musical High School Musical. Her agency, FNC Entertainment, revealed photos of Choa practising the duet song, "Start of Something New". Choa said that she wanted to portray Gabriella as sincerely as she could. The musical ran from July 2 to September 1 at Seoul's Blue Square Samsung Card Hall.[8]

20142017: Solo activities and hiatus

On March 16, 2014, Choa released a solo OST for TV Chosun's TV series Bride of the Century.[9]

Choa appeared as a new cast member on MBC's variety show "My Little Television".[10] She later left the show on May 19, 2015.[11]

Choa also became a new model for sports brand NBA's 2015 S/S, the first few pictures released were colourful and sporty.[12]

On March 25, 2015, it was revealed that Choa would be one of the members on the studio panel for MBC's We Got Married, replacing Hong Jin-young.[13] [14]

On June 6, 2015, she became an advertising model for Alba Heaven, a website to help people find part-time jobs. She appeared alongside Yoo Byung-jae in a commercial for the website that month.[15]

On July 22, 2015, it was revealed that Choa would collaborate with Primary and Iron for Primary's new single 2-3s song "Don't Be Shy".[16] The song and the full music video starring Choa was released on July 24, 2015.[17]

A teaser trailer for Choa's solo debut, "Flame", was released on December 14, 2015. "Flame" is a cover of a song by Jang Hye-jin featuring Gary, with Gary's rap reworked into a section for Choa to sing.[18] [19] The song was later released on December 17, 2015.[20]

In October 2016, Choa was confirmed to be the MC of JTBC new variety show Sing For You, scheduled for December 3, 2016.[21]

On June 22, 2017, Choa announced that she would be leaving AOA due to depression and insomnia. She stated that she had tried using medication to help, however, there was no improvement in her mental health.[22] This followed after Choa had a hiatus from the group following their activities from January 2017 when they released their first studio album Angel's Knock. Her departure from AOA was officially confirmed by FNC Entertainment on June 30, 2017.[23] In May 2019, her contract with FNC expired and was not renewed.[24]

2020present: Return and Great M

After a three-year hiatus from the entertainment industry, it was announced on August 6, 2020, that Choa had recorded a new song for the soundtrack of the KBS2 drama Men Are Men.[25] Officials confirmed her participation after viewers heard the song on the August 3 broadcast of the show, and speculated that the singer sounded similar to Choa.[26] According to an entertainment industry official on August 21, 2020, Choa has moved to Great M Entertainment, a new agency founded by Kim Young-sun, who was a founding member and managing director of FNC Entertainment.[27]

In March 2022, it was announced that Choa was preparing to release a single titled "Yesterday" on April 9, 2022.[28] On July 2022, Choa was announced as a main host of the "Your Literacy+".[29]

On 28 November 2023, Choa was announced as one of the cast members of "Diva Sisters", which is a variety show featuring five singers who get together to talk candidly about the entertainment industry and their careers. Other cast members include Chae Ri-na, Lee Ji-hye, Ivy, and Narsha.[30]

Discography

See main article: AOA discography.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[31]
As lead artist
"Flame" 201525 rowspan="3"
"Yesterday" 2022—
"Butterfly"
2023—
As featured artist
"Don't Be Shy"
201510 2
"Cloud"
2020—Boxtape

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[34]
"Breaking Free"
2013—High School Musical on Stage! OST
"What I Wanted to Say" 2014—Bride of the Century OST
"Happy Me"
2015—King of Mask Singer OST
"Beautiful Restriction" —
"I Guess"
26 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man OST
"Sing For U"
2017—Sing For You OST
"What More Do You Need To Say" —
"Here I Am" 2020—Men Are Men OST
"Thorn" 2021—Lovestruck in the City OST
"I Wish"[36] 2022—Never Give Up OST Part 8

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015We Got MarriedHost[37]
King of Mask SingerContestantOmae, Fall Autumn Foliage (Ep 25-26) [38]
2016Girl Who Leapt ChartsHost[39]
Sing For You
2021On & OffCast memberSeason 2[40]
Shutdown Fairy[41]
Beauty Time 3[42]
Awesome RomanceHost Episode 1–8[43]
2022Surprise: Secret RoomSpin-off[44]
Your Literacy+[45]
2023–presentDiva SistersCast member[46]

Web shows

YearTitleRole
2021Blue Chip StarsHost[47]
Double TroubleContestant [48]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
MBC Entertainment Awards2015New Star of the YearWe Got Married[49]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FNC Entertainment. fncent.com. December 9, 2019. May 23, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523210528/https://fncent.com/AOA/b/introduce/1303/. live.
  2. Web site: 문. 완식. May 21, 2015. [★밤TV] '라스' 입지전적 초아, 꼭 성공해야돼!]. August 7, 2020. 스타뉴스. ko. July 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150729094539/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2015052100340382427. live.
  3. Web site: 권. 수빈. May 21, 2015. '라스' 초아 'SM 오디션 15번 탈락했다'. August 7, 2020. 뉴스1. ko. September 13, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150913225634/http://news1.kr/articles/?2242042. live.
  4. Web site: 이. 혜미. October 19, 2015. '어송포유' 주니엘 "AOA 초아, 내 덕에 데뷔". A Song For You Juniel: "AOA's Choa debuted, thanks to me". August 8, 2020. Nate News. ko. August 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190812080825/https://news.nate.com/view/20151019n00565?mid=n0107. live.
  5. Solo Day Special. A Song For You. KBS. October 18, 2015. 4. 13. ko. August 8, 2020. 34. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091353/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O445mSeqgo. live.
  6. Web site: 선. 미경. September 13, 2014. AOA 초아 "주니엘 덕분에 데뷔했다"..이색 인연. August 8, 2020. mosen.mt.co.kr. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091233/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109952954. live.
  7. Web site: [Interview Part I] AOA Lands on Earth on Angel Wings and Guitars ]. Park HyunMin . enewsWorld . September 2, 2012 . March 26, 2016 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20160408001057/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/13549/interview-part-i-aoa-lands-on-earth-on-angel-wings-and-guitars . April 8, 2016 . dead .
  8. Web site: F.T. Island's Jaejin and AoA's ChoA on the set of 'High School Musical'. Allkpop. December 9, 2019. July 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190717222509/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/06/ft-islands-jaejin-and-aoas-choa-on-the-set-of-high-school-musical. live.
  9. Web site: ChoA lends her beautiful voice to 'Bride of the Century'. Allkpop. December 9, 2019. July 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190717222452/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/choa-lends-her-beautiful-voice-to-bride-of-the-century. live.
  10. Web site: AOA's Choa Says She Lost Many Male Viewers When She Shared Makeup Tips . March 20, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052131/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/88352/aoas-choa-says-she-lost-many-male-viewers-when-she-shared-makeup-tips . March 4, 2016 . dead .
  11. Web site: AOA's Choa opts out of "My Little Television" and is replaced by EXID's Hani and more. May 19, 2015. December 9, 2019. August 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190812080806/https://www.koreaboo.com/news/aoas-choa-opts-little-television-replaced-exids-hani/. live.
  12. Web site: Big Bang's Taeyang and AOA's ChoA turn heads looking fabulously sporty chic for 'NBA'. Allkpop. December 9, 2019. December 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191209223841/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/03/big-bangs-taeyang-and-aoas-choa-turn-heads-looking-fabulously-sporty-chic-for-nba. live.
  13. Web site: [단독]AOA 초아, '우결' 홍진영 빈자리 채운다..'귀요미 입담']. March 25, 2015. mosen.mt.co.kr. December 9, 2019. December 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191209223702/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110109408. live.
  14. Web site: March 25, 2015. [단독]AOA 초아, '우결' 홍진영 빈자리 채운다..'귀요미 입담']. August 9, 2020. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. October 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151019165936/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/03/25/2015032503238.html. live.
  15. Web site: 이. 은호. June 13, 2015. AOA 초아, 알바천국 광고 모델 발탁…유병재와 호흡 텐아시아. August 9, 2020. 텐아시아 연예뉴스. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091215/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2015061316354. live.
  16. Web site: 프라이머리 24일 신보 발표, AOA초아-팔로알토-마마무 화사 콜라보. July 22, 2015. 프라이머리 24일 신보 발표, AOA초아-팔로알토-마마무 화사 콜라보. July 22, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062901/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201507220938545010. live.
  17. Web site: July 24, 2015. 프라이머리 '아끼지마' AOA 초아 손잡고 컴백...가요계 지각변동 예고. August 9, 2020. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091228/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/07/24/2015072402810.html. live.
  18. Web site: 강. 병진. December 14, 2015. AOA 초아의 솔로 프로젝트 '불꽃' 티저 영상. August 9, 2020. Huffington Post Korea. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091233/https://www.huffingtonpost.kr/2015/12/14/story_n_8803668.html. live.
  19. Web site: December 14, 2015. 초아 '불꽃' MV 속 정다빈, 비밀 품은 몽환적 눈빛. August 9, 2020. 뉴스1. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091209/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?2515914. live.
  20. Web site: 최. 나영. December 17, 2015. '보컬리스트' 초아의 내공. August 9, 2020. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091219/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/12/17/2015121701457.html. live.
  21. Web site: | 홍경민·문희준·유재환·AOA 초아, JTBC 新 음악예능 '싱포유' MC 낙점(공식)텐아시아. October 28, 2016. 텐아시아. October 30, 2016. October 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161030143343/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1044028. live.
  22. Web site: 초아 "AOA 탈퇴, 더 넓은 경험 채우고 싶어" (전문). entertain.naver.com. December 9, 2019. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091219/https://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=112&aid=0002932407. live.
  23. Web site: [단독] AOA 초아, 사실상 팀 탈퇴 확정]. eNews24. ko. June 30, 2017. May 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518144202/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=404&aid=0000181438. live.
  24. News: [단독]AOA 초아, FNC와 이미 계약 종료…"시기는 밝힐 수 없어"]. August 6, 2019. May 13, 2019. ko. January 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210102060647/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000183010. live.
  25. Web site: 지. 민경. August 6, 2020. 초아, AOA 탈퇴 후 활동 중단→3년만에 OST 참여..활동 재개하나 [종합]]. August 7, 2020. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. August 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809231807/https://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/08/06/2020080604287.html. live.
  26. Web site: 김. 소연. August 6, 2020. [단독] AOA 초아, '그놈이 그놈이다' OST로 복귀]. August 7, 2020. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. August 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806060234/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202008060211H. live.
  27. Web site: NYLE. August 6, 2020. Former AOA Choa signs exclusive contract with Great M Entertainment. August 22, 2020. starbiz.net. en. October 2, 2020. https://archive.today/20201002175535/https://starbiz.net/k-biz/k-pop/former-aoa-choa-signs-exclusive-contract-great-m-entertainment. live.
  28. Web site: AOA 출신 초아, 4월 싱글 발매...솔로로 컴백[공식]]. Lee Da-gyeom. Choa from AOA, single release in April... Comeback as a solo [Official] . Star Today, Maeil Economic Daily. Naver. March 31, 2022. March 31, 2022. ko.
  29. Web site: 어른들을 위한 EBS '당신의 문해력+' 7일 첫 방송. Oh Myung-on. EBS for adults 'Your Literacy+' premieres on the 7th. Yonhap News Agency. Naver. July 4, 2022. July 4, 2022. ko.
  30. Web site: ‘놀던언니’, 시즌2 제작 확정...3월 방송. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. January 17, 2024. February 2, 2024. February 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240202172738/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/10922951. live.
  31. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. January 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200115125440/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL. live.
    • Web site: Flame. December 23, 2019. September 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190909102100/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=52&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: Don't Be Shy. December 23, 2019. September 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190904155012/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=32&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week. live.
  32. Cumulative sales of "Flame":
    • Web site: 2015년 12월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. September 25, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190925010146/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=12&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month. live.
    • Web site: 2016년 1주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. October 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181005072141/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=1&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: 2016년 2주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. October 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181005072124/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: 2016년 3주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. October 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181005072115/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=3&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week. live.
  33. Cumulative sales of "Don't Be Shy":
    • Web site: 2015년 07월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. December 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212113529/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=07&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month. live.
    • Web site: 2015년 08월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. December 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212113601/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=08&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month. live.
    • Web site: 2015년 09월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. November 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121034843/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=09&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month. live.
  34. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. January 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200115125440/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL. live.
    • Web site: I Guess. December 23, 2019. March 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160309194046/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=week&hitYear=2015&targetTime=46&nationGbn=T. live.
  35. Cumulative sales of "I Guess":
    • Web site: 2015년 46주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081040/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=46&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: 2015년 47주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 23, 2019. June 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160630180705/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=47&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week. live.
  36. Web site: 초아, '구필수는 없다' OST 여덟 번째 주자 출격…27일 'I Wish' 발매. Yoo Byung-chul. Choa, the 8th runner of 'There is no Goo Pilsu' scrambled... Release of 'I Wish' on the 27th. Korea Economy TV. Naver. May 27, 2022. May 27, 2022. ko.
  37. Web site: [단독]AOA 초아, '우결' 홍진영 빈자리 채운다..'귀요미 입담']. Osen. ko. Hwang Mi-hyun. March 25, 2015. April 23, 2021. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091238/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003026122. live.
  38. Web site: '복면가왕' 단풍, 정체는 無언급 AOA 초아 '충격'. My Daily. ko. Kim Mi-ri. September 27, 2015. April 23, 2021. December 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212193216/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002664441. live.
  39. Web site: AOA 초아, 이상민 '아재 탈출' 프로젝트 실시 (차트를달리는소녀). TV Daily. ko. Kang Ji-ae. July 27, 2016. April 23, 2021. September 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927204703/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14695938291141245019. live.
  40. News: Lee Seung-mi. [공식]엄정화·성시경·초아·윤박·넉살, '온앤오프' 출연 확정…16일 첫방송]. . Naver. January 19, 2021. January 19, 2021. ko. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128004551/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003683327. live.
  41. News: Jeon Hyo-jin. 폐업요정' 데프콘→초아소상공인 살리기 프로젝트. Sports Donga . Naver. April 8, 2021. April 23, 2021. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091238/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000902503. live.
  42. Web site: [단독]여자친구, 전속 계약 해지에 향후 행보 주목‥예린은 '뷰티타임3' 출연(종합)]. [Exclusive] GFRIEND pays attention to future actions to terminate exclusive contract...Yerin appears in 'Beauty Time 3' (comprehensive) . Herald POP. Naver. ko. Kim Na-yul. May 20, 2021. May 21, 2021.
  43. Web site: 끝내주는 연애', 붐X온주완X치타X초아X이은지 5MC 출격..10월 첫 방송[공식]]. Cheon Yoon-hye. 'Awesome Romance', Boom X On Joo-wan X Cheetah X Choa X Lee Eun-ji 5MC sortie... First broadcast in October [Official]. Herald POP. . September 15, 2021. September 15, 2021 . ko.
  44. Web site: 정형돈X장성규, 20주년 '서프라이즈' 스핀오프 토크쇼 MC [공식]]. Kim Ga-young. Jung Hyung-don X Jang Seong-gyu, 20th Anniversary 'Surprise' spin-off talk show MC [Official] . E-Daily. . December 24, 2021. December 24, 2021. ko.
  45. Web site: 어른들을 위한 EBS '당신의 문해력+' 7일 첫 방송. Oh Myung-on. EBS for adults 'Your Literacy+' premieres on the 7th. Yonhap News Agency. Naver. July 4, 2022. July 4, 2022. ko.
  46. Web site: ‘놀던언니’, 시즌2 제작 확정...3월 방송. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. January 17, 2024. February 2, 2024. February 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240202172738/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/10922951. live.
  47. Web site: 카카오TV, 신규 예능 '블루칩스타즈' 론칭…김성주·초아 출연 [공식입장]]. Choi Hee-jae. Kakao TV launches new entertainment 'Blue Chip Stars'... Kim Seong-joo and Choa appeared [official position]. EXports News . . November 8, 2021. November 8, 2021. ko.
  48. Web site: 더블 트러블' 임슬옹·장현승부터 공민지·효린·초아까지..10인 라인업 공개. Kim Ji-hye. From ‘Double Trouble’ Lim Seulong and Jang Hyunseung to Gong Minji, Hyorin, and Choa..10 lineup revealed. Herald POP. . November 17, 2021. November 17, 2021. ko.
  49. Web site: 곽시양·조이·초아, MBC방송연예대상 뉴스타상 수상. MT Star News. ko. Lee Kyung-ho. Lee Ji-hyun. December 29, 2015. April 23, 2021. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423091301/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002487656. live.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Park Cho-a".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.