Han Seung-yeon explained
Han Seung-yeon |
Native Name: | 한승연 |
Native Name Lang: | ko-Hang |
Birth Name: | Han Seung-yeon |
Birth Date: | 24 July 1988 |
Birth Place: | Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
Education: | Kyung Hee University |
Years Active: | 1993–present |
Agent: | YG Entertainment |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Genre: | K-pop | Instrument: | Vocals | Years Active: | 2007–present | Label: | DSP | Current Member Of: | Kara |
Child: | yes | Korean name | Hangul: | 한승연 | Hanja: | 韓昇延 | Rr: | Han Seung-yeon | Mr: | Han Sŭngyŏn |
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Han Seung-yeon (born July 24, 1988), known mononymously as Seungyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as the vocalist of the South Korean girl group Kara, and for her role in Hello, My Twenties!.
Life and career
1993–2007: Early life and career beginnings
Han Seung-yeon was born on July 24, 1988,[1] in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. She made her acting debut as a child actress in a bit part in Dear Ends (1993), Summer Showers (1995) and Star in My Heart (1997).[2] [3] She later left South Korea to study at Tenafly High School in New Jersey, United States. However, she withdrew from high school mid-course to pursue a singing career.[4] After returning to South Korea, she debuted as a member of girl group Kara on March 29, 2007. During her time with the group, she passed a high school qualification exam, the College Scholastic Ability Test, and was accepted by Kyung Hee University, majoring in theater and film.[4]
2007–08: Debut and solo activities
Seungyeon debuted as main vocalist of Kara on M! Countdown on March 29, 2007.[5]
She was the VJ for MSL Break from 2007 to 2008. She replaced Tiffany of Girls' Generation as co-host of Boys and Girls Music Countdown in June 2008 with Kim Hye-sung,[6] and later with actor Kim Soo-hyun.[7] Their segment ended on May 8, 2009. From October to December 2008, she was part of the cast of the MBC Every 1 reality show I Need a Family – Season 2, where a group of celebrities would live life as a family, consisting of a father, mother, son and daughter.[8] She also became part of MBC's entertainment news show Section TV, as a "pop correspondent," debuting on November 21, 2008.[9]
2009–present: Continued solo activities, Kara disbandment and label changes
Han was featured on rapper Nassun's single "Come to Play", which was released in March 2009, and was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Why Did You Come to My House? (2009), releasing her first solo song entitled "Miracle".[10] In October 2009, she became part of the "Dream Team Girl Group" named 4Tomorrow for Samsung's campaign Samsung Anycall.[11] Their digital single "Tomorrow" was released on October 6, and the official music video for their single was released on the October 12, starring actor Lee Dong-gun.[12]
In 2010, she recorded the song "Super Star" for the soundtrack of the KBS2 drama Mary Stayed Out All Night. The same year, she became a host of MBC Every1's I Love Pet alongside fellow member Kang Ji-young.[13] In 2011, she recorded the song "Because of Love" for the soundtrack of the SBS drama Warrior Baek Dong-soo. In July 2011, she became a co-host of SBS's Animal Farm.[14]
Han released her first solo single "Guilty" on November 30, 2012, along with its music video.[15] She had a performance of the single on MBC's Music Core on December 15.[16]
In 2013, Han appeared as the protagonist's younger counterpart in the daily drama Pure Love (2013).[17] Then in her first major supporting role, Han portrayed Choi Suk-bin in the period drama Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013).[18] In 2014, starred in the weekend drama Jang Bo-ri is Here!.[19] The same year, she played her first leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels.[20] Also, from 2013 to 2014, Han and fellow member Park Gyu-ri served as hosts of the music program The Show.[21]
In January 2016, Kara was disbanded after Seungyeon, Park Gyuri and Goo Hara decided not to renew their contract.[22] She later signed a contract with J Wide Company in the same year.[23] In May, Han was cast in the omnibus web film Bugs Attack.[24] In July 2016, Han starred in the coming-of-age youth drama Hello, My Twenties!.[25] In October 2016, Han was cast in a short film titled Frame in Love.[26]
In 2017, Han starred in JTBC's web drama Last Minute Romance.[27] She also reprised her role in the sequel of Hello, My Twenties.[28]
In 2018, Han switched over to Inyeon Entertainment,[29] and was cast in the fantasy romance drama About Time.[30] She then took on the leading role in travel romance drama Twelve Nights.[31]
In April 2020, Han signed with new agency YGX Entertainment.[32]
In 2021, Han appeared in comedy horror film Show Me the Ghost as Ye-ji. She won Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention Award for her performance at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.[33]
Discography
See also: Kara discography.
EPs
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Guest appearances
Year | Title | Album | Ref |
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2010 | "Bingeul Bingeul" (Round and Round) (No Brain feat. SeungYeon, Nicole Jung, Gyuri) | MBC Music Travel Lalala Live Vol.11 | |
2014 | "Cheos Salang" (First Love) (with Gyuri) | DSP Special Album "White Letter" | | |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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1993 | Dead Ends | | | |
1995 | Summer Showers | | | |
2013 | Epic | Mary Katherine (M. K.) | Korean dub | [47] |
Kara The Animation | Herself | Japanese dub | |
2017 | Frame in Love | Ji Seon | | |
2021 | Show Me the Ghost | Ye-ji | Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention Award | [48] [49] |
2023 | My Worst Neighbor | Hong La-ni | | [50] [51] | |
Television series
Hosting
Year | Title | Notes | Ref |
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2007 | Han Seung Yeon MSL Break | | |
2008 | I Need a Family – Season 2 | | |
Inkigayo | Special MC for episodes 512–515 with Eun Ji-won and Leeteuk | [57] |
2008–2009 | Boys & Girls Music Countdown | | |
2010 | I Love Pet | | |
2011 | Animal Farm | | |
2013–2014 | The Show | with Park Gyu-ri | | |
Audiobook
Awards
See main article: List of awards and nominations received by Kara.
Notes and References
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- Web site: http://news.nate.com/view/20111007n13588 . ko:이민호·한승연, 단역에서 스타로..'풋풋한 모습' 눈길 | 네이트 연예 . ko . . 2018-10-12.
- Web site: http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011100713233332642&type=3 . ko:이민호·한승연, 단역에서 스타로..'풋풋한 모습' 눈길 . Star.mt.co.kr . 2011-10-07. 2018-10-12.
- Web site: 카라 한승연, 알고보니 美명문고 다닌 '엄친딸'. January 20, 2009. 스타뉴스.
- Web site: http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=312&aid=0000002717 . https://archive.today/20131204145820/http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=312&aid=0000002717 . dead . December 4, 2013 . ko:카라│My name is...1. March 11, 2009. Naver. ko.
- Kara's Han Seung-yeon is Tiffanys successor on "Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo" . IB Times. June 25, 2008. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
- Web site: Kim Soo Hyun and Kara's Han Seung Yeon Co-MCs?. https://web.archive.org/web/20170731032130/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/3307/kim-soo-hyun-and-karas-han-seung-yeon-co-mcs. 2017-07-31. February 2012. enewsWorld.
- Hongryeol Lee and Bora Keum star together as a couple. Isplus.com. October 7, 2008.
- Jang, Suh-yoon. "Section TV" Panel Overhaul... Kara's Han Seung Yeon Debuts as Reporter. MyDaily. November 17, 2008. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
- Kara "Thank you fans". Nate. September 28, 2009.
- Web site: 'Dream team' girl group unveils new single. October 7, 2009. Asiae.
- Lucky Lee Dong-gun, What Connection with Han Seung-yeon. Joins.com/Newsen. October 12, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
- Web site: http://thestar.chosun.com/m/view.html?catid=21&contid=2010072100330. ko:카라 승연-지영, MBC 에브리 원 '아이러브 펫' MC 발탁!. July 21, 2010. The Star. ko. December 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171223044006/http://thestar.chosun.com/m/view.html?catid=21&contid=2010072100330. December 23, 2017. dead.
- Web site: http://news.nate.com/view/20110729n06970 . ko:카라 한승연, 'TV 동물농장' MC 발탁…눈물 펑펑 흘린 신고식. July 29, 2011. Nate. ko.
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- Web site: Kara's Han Seung Yeon, Park Gyuri to Perform Solo on Music Shows. December 13, 2012. Visit Korea. December 22, 2017. December 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171223044112/http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/content/cms_view_1766872.jsp?cid=1766872&nodeId=4396. dead.
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- Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. KARA's Han to work with Kim Tae-hee. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2013-02-04. 4 February 2013. usurped. https://web.archive.org/web/20130213220721/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2966552. 13 February 2013.
- Web site: Han Seung-yeon from Kara continues acting despite group's turmoil. March 5, 2014 . Korea JoongAng Daily.
- Web site: Hong Jong Hyun to Act Opposite Kara's Han Seung Yeon in New Drama. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803085341/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/56600/hongjonghyun-to-act-in-a-new-drama-with-kara-hanseungyeon. 2017-08-03. January 21, 2014. enewsWorld.
- Web site: http://sbssports.sbs.co.kr/news/news_content.jsp?article_id=E10004603076 . ko:카라 승연-규리, 음악 프로 '더쇼' MC 낙점. September 23, 2013. SBS Sports.
- Web site: ja:【韓国報道資料】DSPmediaより重要なお知らせ. Kara Japan Official Fanclub. KARA Japan Official Fanclub. January 15, 2016.
- Web site: Former Kara member Han Seung-yeon joins new agency. January 26, 2016. Kpop Herald.
- Web site: Han Seung-yeon lands film role. May 26, 2016. Korea JoongAng Daily.
- Web site: "Age of Youth" 5 pretty girls – character analysis. July 20, 2016. HanCinema. The Fact.
- Web site: Han Seung-yeon nabs lead role. October 12, 2016. Korea JoongAng Daily.
- Web site: http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003533831 . ko:[공식입장] 한승연·이서원·기안84, '막판로맨스' 출연 확정. May 11, 2017. Osen. ko.
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- Web site: http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003219033 . ko:[공식]한승연, tvN '어바웃타임' 출연 확정…'애교+푼수' 반전매력. February 22, 2018. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko.
- Web site: Han Seung Yeon (Kara) takes lead role in a romantic drama. October 4, 2018. JTBC.
- News: 한승연, YGX와 전속계약 체결…이수혁‧주우재와 한솥밥 [공식]]. Osen. April 14, 2020. April 14, 2020.
- News: 한승연 '쇼미더고스트' 9월 개봉확정..유니크 메인포스터 공개. Lee Mi-ji . Han Seung-yeon's 'Show Me the Ghost' to be released in September... Unique poster released . . . August 2, 2021 . August 2, 2021 . ko.
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- News: [공식] 한승연 주연 '쇼미더고스트', BIFAN 경쟁 부문 초청..오늘(1일) 예매 오픈]. Jo Ji-young . Official] 'Show Me the Ghost' starring Han Seung-yeon, invited to the BIFAN competition.. Reservation open today (1st) . . . July 1, 2021. July 1, 2021. ko.
- News: 한승연, 첫 장편 영화 '쇼미더고스트'로 안정적 연기력+무한 가능성 입증. Yoo Byung-cheol . Han Seung-yeon's first feature film 'Show Me the Ghost' proves her stable acting skills + infinite possibilities . korean economy tv . . July 19, 2021 . July 19, 2021 . ko.
- Web site: 한승연 '최악의 이웃과 사랑에…' 출연 확정, 이지훈과 호흡. Jung Yu-jin. Han Seung-yeon 'In love with the worst neighbor... ' Confirmed appearance, breathing with Lee Ji-hoon . News1. Naver. July 28, 2022. July 28, 2022. ko.
- Web site: 이지훈x한승연 '빈틈없는 사이', 7월 개봉 확정…동갑 케미 발산[공식]]. Kim. Bo-ra. Lee Ji-Hoon x Han Seung-Yeon 'The Gap' Confirmed for July Release... Same Age Chemistry [Official]. OSEN. Naver. May 15, 2023. June 12, 2023. ko.
- Web site: Broadcasting News Team. ko:'청춘시대' 러블리 담당 한승연 "여자들이 같이 사는 환경 그리웠다". http://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB11261551. JTBC News. June 28, 2016. June 28, 2017. ko.
- Web site: "Age Of Youth 2" Reveals Newest Additions To Main Cast, Park Hye Soo Drops Out. Dana . Kim. 2017-06-07. Soompi. 2020-09-23.
- News: [공식]한승연, tvN '어바웃타임' 출연 확정…'애교+푼수' 반전매력 ]. [Official] Han Seung-yeon confirmed to appear in tvN's 'About Time'... 'Aegyo + Punsu' reverse charm . Lee Ji-hyun . February 22, 2018. August 16, 2021 . . . ko.
- News: 한승연X신현수, 채널A 미니시리즈 '열두밤' 주연 확정 . Han Seung-yeon X Shin Hyeon-soo confirmed to star in Channel A miniseries 'Twelve Nights' . . . May 8, 2018 . June 21, 2021 . ko.
- News: 리만코리아 '인셀덤' CJ ENM 웹드라마 '인생덤 그녀', 6월 3일 유튜브에서 첫 공개. Kim Byung-du . ko. May 18, 2021. May 18, 2021. TenAsia. Naver.
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- Web site: Han Seung-yeon donates talent for Joachim de Posada audiobook . Daum. 2011-09-20. 2011-09-20. ko.
- Web site: Jang. Ah-reum. 홍종현, 팬들에 화이트데이 기념 깜짝 이벤트 선사 '로맨틱'. News1 Korea. ko. 2015-03-23. 14 March 2015.
- News: [BIFAN] 부천국제판타스틱영화제 폐막, '액션히어로' 4관왕 ]. [BIFAN] Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Closing, 'Action Hero' Wins 4 Crowns . Jung Eun-eun . . . July 16, 2021. July 16, 2021. ko.