Kan Mi-youn explained

Kan Mi-youn
Birth Name:Kan Mi-yeon
Birth Date:2 February 1982
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
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Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:1997–present
Past Member Of:Baby V.O.X
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Hangul:간미연
Rr:Gan Mi-yeon
Mr:Kan Miyŏn

Kan Mi-youn (; born February 2, 1982) is a South Korean singer, actress, radio host, model, fashion designer, and businesswoman. Kan joined the South Korean girl group Baby V.O.X. in October 1997, which went on to become one of the most popular girl groups of that time.[1] Kan went on to become a solo artist after the group disbanded in February 2006.

Career

1997–2006: Baby V.O.X

See main article: Baby V.O.X. Kan Mi-youn debuted in October 1997 as a new member of the first generation girl group Baby V.O.X, replacing ex-member Cha Yu-Mi, who was injured on stage during a performance.[2] Kan was given the title of 'princess' by her fellow members and fans, and was known for her cute and comical traits. Kan was considered the main, and best, vocalist of the group, due to her ability to hit high notes.[3]

Following the release of Baby V.O.X's third studio album, Come Come Come Baby, the lead single, Get Up, reached number one on Korea's pop charts, securing their spot as one of Korea's top pop music groups. The group gained a vast loyal fan base in Korea, China, Thailand and other Asian markets.[4]

Despite garnering a large fan base, Kan was a frequent target of anti-fans.[5] The most shocking incident was in 1999, when Kan was targeted for murder by a fan of the Korean boy group H.O.T.[6] Kan was rumored to be dating H.O.T member Moon Hee Joon, which attracted many anti-fans and negative press. She received an envelope containing razor blades and a letter threatening to murder her.[7]

2006: Solo career

In 2006, Kan made the decision to pursue a solo career and signed with H2 Entertainment, thus ending her eight years of activities as a member of Baby V.O.X. Following her departure, Baby V.O.X released one final album and disbanded.[8]

On September 15, 2006, Kan released her first solo album, Refreshing. The album was a reflection on her personal life and maturing as a woman.[9]

Following the release of her album, and after learning how to fluently speak in Mandarin, Kan made the decision to break into the Chinese music market.[10]

2007–2009: Chinese market

While focusing on the Chinese market, Kan managed to reach a significant level of success. One of Kan's most notable feats was winning a famous Mandarin singing competition, 名声大震, with Chinese singer Anson Hu.[11] It was this show that shot her into stardom, securing her as a successful artist in the Chinese music market.[12]

In January 2008, Kan released a Chinese version of her debut Korean album, Refreshing.

Following the Sichuan earthquake in China, Kan collaborated with various Asian artists to release "Promise" and "I Love Asia" for a fund raising project that supported the victims of the earthquake.[13] [14] [15]

In 2009, Kan left H2 Entertainment and moved to the then-newly launched Source Music label, founded by her then-manager So Sung-jin.

2010: Return to Korea

On July 1, 2010, Kan Mi-youn made her comeback in South Korea after a three-year absence. Despite her hiatus, Kan proved that she was still hot in the Korean industry. With her new short hair and sexy image, Kan released her first digital single, Going Crazy (ft. Mir of MBLAQ).[16] [17] The music video, which featured Lee Joon and Mir of MBLAQ, recorded over 200,000 views in under an hour on GomTV.[18]

The song proved to be quite successful, and managed to peak at #11 on Korea's top music chart, Gaon.

On July 15, 2010, Kan officially launched her own fashion line named Kanderella. The line was eventually sold on exclusive websites and was reported to be in high demand.[19]

2011: WATCH and OBSESSION

On February 8, 2011, Kan released a music video teaser for Sunshine (ft. Junsu), a pre-release single for her upcoming album. The full-length music video and song were released the following day.[20]

On February 14, 2011, a music video teaser for her lead single, Paparazzi, was released.[21] Two days later, the full-length music video of Paparazzi, (starring Kim Hyung-jun of SS501), was released. The full-length mini-album, WATCH, was digitally and physically released the following day.[22] [23] Promotions for Paparazzi began on February 18, 2011, on M! Countdown.[24] The song experienced much attention and even placed Kan in the top spots on music stations, as well as digital music charts.

On September 26, 2011, a music video teaser for Kan's new song, Won't Meet You, was released. Two days later, the full-length music video to Won't Meet You, as well as her second mini-album, OBSESSION, were released. Promotions for Won't Meet You began on September 29, 2011, on M! Countdown.

On October 24, 2011, Kan took over from Noh Hong-chul as DJ for MBC FM4U's Close Friends radio program. The program invites popular Korean singers to showcase their talents and interact with fans. Kan celebrated her 300-day anniversary in August 2012 and reported the program's ratings were higher than ever. Kan ended her position and handed over the baton to UV's Muzie on October 22, 2012. The show has since been canceled and replaced by FM Date.[25] [26] [27] [28] [29]

2014—present

In May 2014, Kan signed a contract with Mako Amusement to further both her musical and acting career. She joined her fellow ex-Baby V.O.X member Shim Eun-jin who is also signed with Mako.[30] [31]

Personal life

Kan married musical actor Hwang Ba-wool on November 9, 2019, after three years of dating.[32]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
KOR
[33] 		CHI
Refreshing — —
Refreshing
  • Released: February 12, 2008
  • Label: Stone Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
— —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Note - The Gaon Chart was established in February 2010. Releases before this date have no chart data.

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
Watch 8
  • KOR: 1,839+
Obsession
  • Released: September 29, 2011
  • Label: Source Music, Genie Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
21
  • KOR: 1,309+

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[34]
"Winter"2007—Non-album release
"Sunshine (feat. Junsu)"201182Watch
"Good Love"73Feeling Project #1
"The Day the Light Disappeared"96Feeling Project #2
"Lose You"201262Feeling Project #3

Promotional singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
"Going Crazy (feat. Mir)"201011Watch
"Paparazzi"(feat. Eric Mun)201115
"Won't Meet You"43Obsession

Videography

Music videos

TitleYear
"Old Woman"2006
"Kiss"
"여우별"2007
"如果, 可以爱你"2008
"陷入爱里面"
"巴黎铁塔"
"너에게 약속하는 7가지"
"情"情场大片"
"Going Crazy" (feat. Mir)2010
"Sunshine (feat. Junsu)"2011
"Paparazzi"
"Good Love"
"Won't Meet You"
"Us That Day"2015

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Nana's Rose WarPing Guo (Apple)Supporting role
Hantang[35]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Nonstop 3HerselfSupporting role
2012The Strongest K-Pop SurvivalSpecial appearance
2015Eve's LoveOh Bit-naCameo appearance
Kill Me, Heal MeShin Se Gi's girlfriendCameo (Ep. 1)
2016Yoo-diSupporting role
MemoryYoung-Jin's ex-girlfriendGuest
2017Missing 9Supporting role
Hit the TopHa Soo-youngSpecial appearance (Ep. 16)

Variety shows

YearTitleNotes
2008간미연의 트렌드섹션
2010여자만세
2017King of Mask SingerContestant as "Mrs. Curie" (Episodes 123–124)[36]
2021Goal GirlCast Member Season 2[37]

Awards

All awards listed below are referenced from Source Music & Naver[38] [39]

YearAwards
1998
1999
  • 10th Seoul Music Awards: Best Singer Award
  • SBS Music Awards: Choice Award
  • KBS Music Awards: Choice Award
  • MBC Music Awards: Choice Award
  • KMTVMusic Awards: Choice Award
  • M-net Music Awards: Choice Award
2000
  • 제1회 애견문화인의 상
  • 11th Seoul Music Awards: Most Popular Award
  • SBS Music Awards: Choice Award
  • KBS Music Awards: Choice Award
  • ITV Music Awards: Choice Award
2001
  • MBC Music Awards: Choice Award
  • KBS Music Awards: Choice Award
  • Golden Disk Awards: Most Popular Award
  • Award Model Line: Best Dressed Singer
  • Sports Seoul Music Awards: 선행상
2002
  • SBS Music Award: Most Popular Song Award
  • KBS Music Award: Choice Award
  • Golden Disk Awards: Choice Award
  • KMTV Music Awards: Hallyu Special Award
  • 13th Seoul Music Awards: Choice Award
2003
  • Korean Music Awards: Best Singer of the Year
  • 14th Seoul Music Awards: Choice Award
  • SBS Music Award: Choice Award
  • KBS Music Award: Choice Award
  • Golden Disk Awards: Choice Award
  • Sports Seoul Music Awards: 본상
2004
  • 15th Seoul Music Awards: Hallyu Award
  • Channel V Thailand: Asian Sensation Award
2006
  • 2006 International Audio Visual Exposition of China: Special Award
2007
  • 2007 Chinese University Music Festival: Most Popular Foreign Singer
  • 2007 Chinese TV Singing Competition "名声大震": Champion (with Anson Hu)
  • 2007 International Entertainment Online: Best Upcoming Korean Female Star
2009
  • 7th Southeast 동남 경폭 Music Awards: Best International Artist Award

Notes and References

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  8. Web site: KBS News: Kan Mi-youn Returns as Soloist. July 14, 2010. October 12, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071012145145/http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1417468_11858.html. dead.
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  18. Web site: [news] Kan Mi Yeon's crazy music video hits 200,000 views in 1 day]. July 13, 2010. June 16, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190616171022/https://www.dkpopnews.net/2010/07/news-kan-mi-yeons-crazy-music-video.html. dead.
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  20. Web site: Kan Mi Youn releases 'Sunshine' MV feat. 2PM's Junsu. August 22, 2011. October 8, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111008130821/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/kan-mi-youn-releases-sunshine-mv-feat-2pms-junsu. live.
  21. Web site: Kan Mi Youn reveals "Paparazzi" MV teaser starring SS501's Kim Hyung Joon. August 22, 2011. January 30, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120130105359/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/kan-mi-youn-reveals-paparazzi-mv-teaser-starring-ss501s-kim-hyung-joon. live.
  22. Web site: Kan Mi Youn releases "Paparazzi" MV starring SS501's Kim Hyung Joon. August 22, 2011. February 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110219111628/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/kan-mi-youn-releases-paparazzi-mv-starring-ss501s-kim-hyung-joon. live.
  23. Web site: Kan Mi Youn releases first mini-album, "WATCH". August 22, 2011. February 20, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110220042917/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/kan-mi-youn-releases-first-mini-album-watch. live.
  24. Web site: Kan Mi Youn makes a "Paparazzi" comeback on M! Countdown. August 22, 2011. February 20, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110220042902/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/kan-mi-youn-makes-a-paparazzi-comeback-on-m-countdown. live.
  25. Web site: ko:<친한친구> DJ데뷔 간미연 위해 베이비복스 멤버들 '응원왔어요~'. <Close Friends> DJ Debut for Kan Mi-youn, Baby V.O.X members "Come to give support". http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/50884. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. ko. October 26, 2011. June 19, 2014. December 24, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141224170036/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/50884. live.
  26. Web site: Baby V.O.X gathers to support Kan Mi-youn's radio DJ debut. Allkpop. October 27, 2011. June 19, 2014. December 24, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141224170442/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/10/baby-v-o-x-gathers-to-support-kan-mi-youns-radio-dj-debut. live.
  27. Web site: ko:'간미연의 친한친구', 300일 특집 공개방송 'Thank U 4 U' 개최. Kan Mi-youn's 'Close Friends' holds 300-day feature broadcast "Thank U 4 U". http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&amp;m=newsview&amp;idx=255288. TV Report. ko. Jang. Young-Jun. August 24, 2012. August 26, 2012. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234816/http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=255288. live.
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  31. Web site: Kan Mi-youn's Artist Profile on Mako. Mako Amusement. ko. June 19, 2014. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402175713/http://www.makoamusement.com/#!artists/cee5. dead.
  32. Web site: 황바울♥간미연 결혼, 3년 열애 끝 부부 되는 날. Hwang Paul ♥ Gan Mi-yeon Marriage, the day they become a couple after 3 years of devotion. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. Choi Min-ji. November 9, 2019. May 25, 2023. July 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230704112327/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004238708. live.
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