Jang Ye-eun explained

Jang Ye-eun
Birth Date:10 August 1998
Birth Place:Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Education:School of Performing Arts Seoul
Years Active:2014–present
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Instrument:Vocals
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Hangul:장예은
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Jang Ye-eun (; born August 10, 1998), better known as Yeeun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and rapper signed to Superbell Company. She is best known as the main rapper of the South Korean girl group CLC.[1] She was a part of longest-running pair of hosts at SBS MTV's The Show, hosting from May 2018 to November 2019, together with Lee Je-no.

Early life and education

Yeeun was born and raised in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea.[2] She has an older sister.[2] She attended Dongbo Elementary School, Dongducheon Girls' Middle School and School of Performing Arts Seoul. She graduated from the latter in February 2017.[3]

Career

2014–2021: Career beginnings and solo activities

In 2014, Yeeun made appearances in the music videos for "G.NA's Secret" and "Beep Beep" by G.NA and BtoB, respectively. Yeeun also participated in the former's promotional activities as a backing dancer with fellow Cube Entertainment trainees.[4]

On March 10, 2015, Yeeun was revealed as the main rapper of the girl group CLC.[5] The group officially debuted on March 19, 2015, with their debut single, "Pepe", from their debut EP, First Love.[6] [7] On June 29, Yeeun hosted BtoB's comeback showcase for Complete with Na In-woo.[8]

On March 20, 2018, Yeeun made her runway debut for Greedilous at the 2018 F/W Hera Seoul Fashion Week, which was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza.[9] [10] On May 21, SBS MTV announced that Yeeun had been selected to be host The Show starting from the 149th episode, on May 22, 2018, alongside NCT Dream's Jeno and Jin Longguo.[11] She departed the show after the 212th episode, on November 26, 2019.[12]

Together with fellow CLC member, Oh Seung-hee, Yeeun featured on the original soundtrack for the drama, My Fellow Citizens!, with the song "Really Bad Guy", released on April 22, 2019.[13]

In May 2020, Yeeun joined the cast of the Mnet's music competition show, Good Girl.[14] [15] Yeeun had participated in a total of three songs during the show. She performed "Witch" with Hyo-yeon, Cheetah, Jamie, and Jiwoo of Kard on 6th episode.[16] She had two solo songs, "Barbie" and "Mermaid" which were featured in the final episode.[17] [18] She promoted the "Barbie" on the 672nd episode of M Countdown.[19] She later released a special solo music video for "Mermaid" on the CLC YouTube channel in the run-up to CLC's September 2020 release, Helicopter.

In June 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that Yeeun would make her acting debut with her fellow members, Oh Seung-hee and Jang Seung-yeon, in the short film anthology series, Tastes of Horror.[20] The short film premiered at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2022.[21]

2022–present: Departure from Cube Entertainment, solo debut and EL7ZUP

On March 18, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced that Yeeun would be leaving the company after choosing to not renew her contract with the company.[22]

On August 11, SuperBell Company revealed that Yeeun had signed exclusive contract with them as a solo artist.[23] Yeeun participated as a featured artist on the single "Nirvana Girl" by Sorn, which was released on September 15.[24] She later featured on oceanfromtheblue's single "Come Back Home", released on November 22.[25]

In March 2023, SuperBell Company announced that Yeeun would be making her solo debut on April 13, with the single album "The Beginning" and its title track "Cherry Coke".[26] Her debut was preceded by the release of the digital single "Strange Way To Love" on March 20.[27] On May 18, SuperBell Company confirmed Yeeun's participation in Mnet's reality competition show Queendom Puzzle after her appearance in the Pick-Cat team's special performance video which was released on the same day.[28] On August 16, Yeeun placed 7th with a total of 350,517 points in the final episode of Queendom Puzzle, allowing her to debut with the winning group El7z Up.[29]

On July 29, 2024, the digital single "Picky (Feat. Bang Yong-guk)" was issued as a pre-release for Yeeun's upcoming extended play.[30]

Public image

In the media

Yeeun is well known for having sported a bob cut during CLC promotions spanning 2018 to 2019, gaining the moniker of "" (short-haired girl) in the Korean media.[31] [32] [33]

Endorsements

Yeeun participated in the Spring/Summer 2016 and Fall/Winter 2016 TBJ campaigns, alongside BtoB.[34] In August 2020, Yeeun was announced to be the brand model for Cosio's Super Glass Care Treatment line.[35]

Discography

Single albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart
positions		Sales
KOR
[36]
The Beginning 38

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions		Album
KOR
Down.
[38]
As lead artist
"Witch" Korean: (마녀사냥)
2020—Good Girl Episode 3
"Barbie"—
"Mermaid" Korean: (목소리)
—Good Girl Final
"Strange Way to Love"2023—The Beginning
"Cherry Coke"141
"Picky"
2024143
As featured artist
"Nirvana Girl"
2022—
"Come Back Home"
—oceanfromtheblue
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Guest appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearOther artist(s)Album
"Mermaid"2018Lee Min-hyuk, Peniel, Jung Il-hoon, Soyeon, WooseokONE

Songwriting credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.[39]

List of songs, showing release year, artist name, album name, and co-writers! Song! Year! Artist! Album! Co-writers
"What Planet Are You From?" 2016CLCNu.Clear
"Day By Day"
"It's Too Late"
"Mistake”2017Crystyle
"Meow Meow"
"I Mean That"
"Bae”Free'sm
"I Like It"
"Hold Your Hand"
"Black Dress”2018Black Dress
"Like That
"Distance"
"To The Sky”
"7th"
"Mermaid"United CubeOne
"Young and One"
"No”2019CLCNo.1
"Show”
"Breakdown”
"I Like It”
"I Need U”
"Really Bad Guy” Yeeun and Seunghee (CLC)My Fellow Citizens! OST
"ME”(美) CLC
"Devil”
"Witch” 2020Yeeun with Hyoyeon, Jiwoo, Jamie, CheetahGood Girl Episode 3
"Helicopter”CLCHelicopter
"Helicopter" (English Ver.)
"Strange Way To Love"2023YeeunThe Beginning

Videography

Music videos

TitleYearArtist(s)Director(s)
"Beep Beep" 2014BtoB
"G.NA's Secret" G.NA
"Kimishika"2015Son Dong-woon
"Strange Way To Love"2023Jang Ye-eun
"Cherry Coke"

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2017Star News CorrespondentEvery Monday
2018–2019The Show Host With NCT Dream's Jeno
2020 Good Girl Contestant
2020 Asia Song FestivalHostWith NCT's Doyoung[40]
2023Queendom PuzzleContestantSpin-off of Queendom[41]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Yeeun's Sweet RadioHostJanuary 13 – July 13
Doom-CLC, Doodoom-CLCHerselfEp. 5-6[42]
2019Yeeun's Even Sweeter RadioHost43 episodes, from February 5 – December 15[43]
2021Play on Challenge: Joker WarsPanel

Radio

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)Result
Seoul Music Awards2024Rookie of the YearJang Ye-eun[45]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cube Entertainment Yeeun Member Profile. Cube Entertainment. 20 July 2020. September 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200906002644/https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1555886117999340&id=1489401217981164&set=a.1511382879116331. live.
  2. Web site: Shin. Mirae. [M+사소한인터뷰-CLC 편⑦] 장예은 "가수 안됐으면? 승무원 했을 것"]. live. 2021-01-01. Maeil Broadcasting Network. ko. March 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328175611/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=057&aid=0001170959.
  3. Web site: Yonhap News Agency. 20 July 2020. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121448/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20170208006200315. live.
  4. Web site: Kang. Seo-jung. May 15, 2014. '엠카' 컴백 지나, 섹시+청순 품고 돌아왔다..'이중매력'. "M Countdown" G.NA comeback, back with sexiness and innocence. "Double charm.". OSEN. Naver. ko. October 29, 2020.
  5. Web site: 걸그룹 씨엘씨, 막내 장예은 프로필 공개 '반전 매력녀'. Girl group CLC, the youngest member Jang Yeeun's profile is revealed as "Unexpected Charming Girl". March 10, 2015. Osen. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  6. Web site: Lee. Eun-ho. March 19, 2015. 큐브 걸그룹 씨엘씨, 19일 정오 '페페' 음원 전격 공개 …'엠카운트다운' 출연. Cube girl group CLC released the song "Pepe" at noon on the 19th... Appearing on "M Countdown".. TenAsia. July 24, 2020.
  7. Web site: Hong. Bo-ram. March 19, 2015. '엠카운트다운' 씨엘씨, 데뷔무대 성공적으로 마쳐 '기대되는 소녀들'. "M Countdown" CLC successfully finished their debut stage. "Girls to look forward to.". TenAsia. Naver. ko. July 24, 2020.
  8. Web site: Choi. Hyeon-jeong. June 29, 2015. 비투비, 후배 장예은 보고 "우리 신인 때 생각나 웃긴다"…독특한 후배사랑. BTOB, looking at junior Jang Ye-eun, "It's funny because it reminds me of our rookie days."... Unique junior love.. Sports Donga. Naver. ko. May 18, 2023.
  9. Web site: Ko. Myoung-jin. March 15, 2018. "첫 런웨이 도전"…'CLC' 장예은, 모델로 변신한다. "First Runway Challenge"... "CLC" Jang Yeeun is transforming into a model.. March 20, 2023. Herald POP. Naver. ko.
  10. Web site: Kim. Ji-yoon. March 21, 2018. [bnt포토+] '처음 맞아?' 씨엘씨 장예은 '런웨이 데뷔, 성공적']. (bnt Photo+) "Is this your first time?" CLC Jang Ye-eun, "Debut on the runway, successful.". March 20, 2023. bnt News. Naver. ko.
  11. Web site: Kim. Mi-hwa. May 21, 2018. NCT제노·CLC예은·김용국, '더쇼' 새 MC로 발탁. NCT Jeno, CLC Ye-eun, and Kim Yong-guk were selected as new MCs for 'The Show'.. March 20, 2023. Starnews. Naver. ko.
  12. Web site: Jeon. Ah-ram. November 26, 2019. "故구하라 애도" '더쇼' 우주소녀, 컴백 후 첫 1위…제노·예은 MC 하차 [종합]]. "The Late Gu Ha-ra Mourning" WJSN won first place for the first time since the comeback...Jeno and Yeeun, get out of MC. [Roundup]. March 20, 2023. Xports News. Naver. ko.
  13. Web site: Woo. Bin. April 22, 2019. CLC 오승희·장예은, 국민 여러분! 엔딩 OST 오빠 나빠요 오늘(22일) 공개. CLC Oh Seung-hee and Jang Ye-eun, ending OST of "People!" will be released today (22nd).. August 17, 2021. TenAsia. Naver. ko.
  14. News: May 14, 2020. Music show 'Good Girl' assembles 10 'bad girl' musicians to compete for reward money. The Korea Times. July 24, 2020. June 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610050217/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/05/732_289557.html. live.
  15. Web site: Kim. Na-young. May 14, 2020. '굿걸' 장예은 "CLC 아닌 혼자 무대 처음…좋은 기회될 것 같다". "Good Girl" Jang Ye-eun, "It's my first time performing alone, not at CLC... I think it will be a good opportunity.". MK Sports. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  16. Web site: Son. Jin-ah. June 18, 2020. '굿걸' 장예은·전지우·제이미·치타·효연, '마녀사냥' 레전드 무대…AB6IX '긴장'. "Good Girl" Jang Ye-eun, Jeon Ji-woo, Jamie, Cheetah, Hyo-yeon, 'Witch Hunt' legendary stage... AB6IX's "Nervous.". MK Sports. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  17. Web site: Kim. Bo-young. June 19, 2020. '굿걸' 장예은 마미손 꺾었다 '대이변'…바비 무대 완벽 소화. "Good Girl" Jang Yee-eun beat Mamison. "Great Incident"... Barbie perfectly pulls off the stage.. Edaily. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  18. Web site: Son. Jin-ah. July 2, 2020. '굿걸' 장예은, '목소리'로 전한 진심…'고등래퍼2' 이로한 지원사격. "Good Girl" Jang Ye-eun, the truth delivered by "Voice"..."High School Rapper 2" Lee Ro-han's support shot.. MK Sports. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  19. Web site: Kim. Jeong-eun. July 2, 2020. CLC 장예은, 오늘(2일) '엠카'서 'Barbie' 스페셜 무대 공개!. CLC Jang Ye-eun will perform "Barbie" on "M Countdown" today (2nd)!. August 14, 2021. Hankook Ilbo. Naver. ko.
  20. Web site: Park. Soo-in. June 16, 2021. CLC 오승희 장예은 장승연 '테이스츠 오브 호러' 출연, 첫 스크린 출격. CLC Oh Seung-hee, Jang Ye-eun, and Jang Seung-yeon appear on "Times of Horror," making their first screen appearance.. Newsen. Naver. ko. June 17, 2021. June 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210628235512/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000455292. live.
  21. Web site: Cho. Yeon-kyoung. July 8, 2022. 신개념 옴니버스 공포 '테이스츠 오브 호러' BIFAN 관객 만난다. The new omnibus horror "Times of Horror" will meet the BIFAN audience.. JTBC. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  22. Web site: Lee. Da-gyeom. March 18, 2022. CLC 장승연·장예은, 큐브와 전속계약 종료 [공식]]. CLC Jang Seung-yeon, Jang Ye-eun, terminated exclusive contract with Cube. (Official). Maeil Business. Naver. ko. March 18, 2022.
  23. Web site: Park. Jeong-seon. CLC 장예은, 신생기획사 슈퍼벨컴퍼니와 전속계약. CLC Jang Ye-eun signs exclusive contract with new agency Superbell Company.. Maeil Business. Naver. August 11, 2022. August 11, 2022. ko.
  24. Web site: Lee. Seung-rok. 다시 만난 장예은과 손, '너바나 걸' 베일 벗었다. Jang Ye-eun and Sorn, who met again, took off the veil of "Nirvana Girl.". September 15, 2022. MyDaily. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  25. Web site: Ahn. Ha-na. 오션프롬더블루, 오늘(22일) 새 싱글 '잠자리'발매...장예은과 컬래버. oceanfromtheblue released their new single, "Sleep" today (22nd). Collaboration with Jang Ye-eun.. November 22, 2022. Maeil Broadcasting Network. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  26. Web site: Choi. Hye-jin. CLC 출신 장예은, 4월 13일 컴백 확정..솔로 데뷔 카운트다운. CLC Jang Ye-eun confirmed her comeback on April 13th. The countdown to solo debut.. March 20, 2023. Starnews. Naver. ko. March 20, 2023.
  27. Web site: Yeo. Gladys. March 30, 2023. CLC's Yeeun unveils new solo song 'Strange Way To Love'. NME. March 21, 2023.
  28. Web site: Hwang. So-young. '솔로 데뷔' CLC 출신 예은, Mnet '퀸덤 퍼즐' 출연. "Solo Debut" Yeeun from CLC, appeared on Mnet's "Queendom Puzzle".. May 18, 2023. JTBC. Naver. ko. May 18, 2023.
  29. Web site: Hyun-jung . Kim . August 16, 2023 . '퀸덤퍼즐' 엘즈업 최종멤버 7명 공개...휘서부터 예은까지 . 'Queendom Puzzle' L's Up 7 final members revealed... From Hwiseo to Yeeun . August 18, 2023 . Gukje News . ko.
  30. Web site: Kim. Ji-woo. 장예은, 방용국 손잡고 솔로 컴백…오늘(29일) '피키' 발매. Jang Ye-eun, joined hands with Bang Yong-guk, make a solo comeback...Today (29th) "Picky" is released.. July 29, 2024. MyDaily. Naver. ko. July 29, 2024.
  31. Web site: 오 . 기쁨 . 2019-08-07 . 단발로 리즈 갱신한 여자 아이돌 . 2023-01-12 . Vogue Korea . ko-KR.
  32. Web site: Park. Soo-In. 19 June 2020. 장예은=단발머리 걔? '굿걸'로 각인시킨 이름 세 글자[TV와치]]. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127232650/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202006191351348010. November 27, 2020. 19 November 2020. Newsen.
  33. Web site: Kim. Mi-ji. '굿걸' 최효진 PD가 밝힌 #종영 소감 #효연→슬릭 섭외 #시즌2 [인터뷰 종합]]. live. 2020-11-19. Xsport News. ko. March 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210322030746/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001173617.
  34. Web site: 비투비, CLC 장예은과 봄맞이 패션화보 '완판 비글돌과 무서운 신예의 만남'. live. 2020-10-13. E News 24. ko. August 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180812151647/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=404&aid=0000132668.
  35. Web site: Cho. Sung-jin. 2020-08-13. CLC Jang Ye-eun selected as a model for hair brand 'Cosio'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817012826/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200813164505329. August 17, 2020. 2020-10-13. Sports Hankooki. ko.
  36. Web site: The Beginning. April 9–15, 2023. April 20, 2023.
  37. Cumulative sales of The Beginning:
  38. Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  39. Web site: Songs Registered Under Jang Yeeun (예은/장예은) (10014360). Korea Music Copyright Association. ko.
  40. Web site: Lee. Jun-hyun. 여자친구-하성운부터 위아이까지…'아시아송페스티벌' 2차 라인업 공개. GFriend - From Ha Sung-woon to Wei... 'Asia Song Festival' 2nd lineup revealed. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016020029/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004428431. October 16, 2020. 2021-01-01. The Korea Economic Daily. ko.
  41. Web site: '솔로 데뷔' CLC 출신 예은, Mnet '퀸덤 퍼즐' 출연. Hwang. So-young. 'Solo Debut' Yeeun from CLC appeared in Mnet's 'Queendom Puzzle'. JTBC. Naver. May 18, 2023. May 30, 2023. ko.
  42. Web site: [Original Program] CLC(씨엘씨) - 둠칯두둠칯 (Doom-CLC, Doodoom-CLC) - YouTube]. live. 2021-01-01. Youtube. February 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190215175059/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzbRQ-IuBO52eWIWBDAFc9p2Nyue6vUY9.
  43. Web site: 예은이의 더욱 달콤한 라디오(CLC Yeeun's Sweet Radio) - YouTube. 2021-01-01. Youtube.
  44. Web site: 2019-10-06. 카카오가 만든 영화, 네이버가 만든 드라마…포털발 콘텐츠 전쟁. live. 2020-10-13. Donga. ko. August 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824030213/https://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20191006/97753342/1.
  45. Web site: Jeong . Ha-eun . January 3, 2024 . ko:역사상 첫 해외 개최, 대상은 엔시티 드림 “2년 연속 수상 영광…시즈니 덕분”[제33회 서울가요대상] . Held overseas for the first time in history, the grand prize was awarded by NCT Dream "Honored to be awarded for the second year in a row...Thanks to Czennies" [The 33rd Seoul Music Awards] . https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0001017599 . January 3, 2024 . Sports Seoul . ko . Naver.

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