Sunye Explained
Sunye |
Birth Name: | Min Sun-ye |
Alias: | Sun |
Birth Date: | 1989 8, mf=yes |
Birth Place: | Seoul, South Korea |
Children: | 3 |
Website: | Official website |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Years Active: | 2007–2013 2018–present | Module: | Child: | yes | Headercolor: | transparent | Hangul: | 민선예 | Rr: | Min Seon-ye | Mr: | Min Sŏn-ye |
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Min Sun-ye (born August 12, 1989), known professionally as Sunye, is a South Korean singer and missionary known for her work as a former leader and main vocalist of girl group Wonder Girls.[1] In early 2013, following her marriage, she became an inactive member of the Wonder Girls[2] and officially departed from the group in July 2015.[3]
Sunye returned to the entertainment industry in August 2018, signing with the company Polaris Entertainment. Sunye made her official solo debut with the EP Genuine on July 26, 2022, after signing with Blockberry Creative, a subsidiary of Polaris Entertainment, in February 2022.
Biography
Sunye was born on August 12, 1989, in Seoul.[4] She attended Korea Arts High School and Dongguk University. In 2001, Sunye was discovered by JYP Entertainment during Park Jin-young's "99% Challenge" project, where she sang and danced. She then trained at JYP Entertainment until she debuted in the Wonder Girls in 2007. Sunye was one of the longest serving trainees at JYP Entertainment, along with Jo Kwon of 2AM and Min of Miss A.[5]
Career
Wonder Girls
See main article: Wonder Girls. In 2006, Sunye was revealed as the 1st member of Wonder Girls as the leader and main vocalist. The group, created and managed by JYP Entertainment, released their debut single, "Irony," in 2007.[6] On January 26, 2013, JYP Entertainment confirmed that Sunye would stop her official promotions with the Wonder Girls just before marrying James Park, her Korean-Canadian fiancé. Following the news, the agency reassured fans that the group was not disbanding and that Sunye was not retiring her position as a member of the group regardless of her inactive status.[1] [7] [8] [9] [10]
In December 2014, Sunye stated in an interview with Joongang Ilbo's US branch at a non-profit church concert that she would continue missionary work; this was reported in the press as her leaving the Wonder Girls and the entertainment industry.[11] This was dismissed by JYPE as a misunderstanding, however, in July 2015, Sunye officially confirmed her departure from the group.[12] [13]
Singing career
Sunye has contributed her vocals on the tracks of various Korean artists, including Mighty Mouth's "Energy" and Park Jin-young's "Afternoon Separation." She recorded the single "Maybe" for the soundtrack of the popular KBS Korean drama, Dream High.[14] In November 2010, Sunye recorded "This Christmas" with her JYP labelmates as the title track for the debut of JYP Nation with a subsequent music video released on December 1, 2010.[15]
In addition to recording collaborations, Sunye has also performed with other artists on stage, including "Stand Up for Love" with Davichi and Taeyeon on SBS Gayo Daejeon in 2008.[16] In December 2008, she performed "Buttons" with Taeyeon, Gyuri, and Ga-in on KBS Music Bank.[17] Sunye and her bandmate Park Ye-eun collaborated with Jo Kwon and Park Jin-young to perform "That's What Friends Are For" on the KBS program Yoon Dohyun's Love Letter. On SBS Inkigayo's 500th Episode, Sunye and Jo Kwon sang the 2AM single "This Song" as a duet.[18]
On August 8, 2018, it was announced that Sunye had signed with Polaris Entertainment and would be making her return to the entertainment industry after her long hiatus.[19]
In 2021, the teaser for reality show Mama the Idol was released with Sunye confirmed as one of the cast members. On December 10, 2021, the first episode of the show aired on tvN. On the January 14 broadcast, members competed for the position of main vocalist which Sunye ultimately won. On January 28, Mamadol then released their debut digital single "Mama The Idol".
In February 2022, Sunye signed a contract with Blockberry Creative.[20] On July 12, 2022, Blockberry Creative announced Sunye's first mini album Genuine, which was released on July 26. It features the lead singles "Glass Heart" and "Just A Dancer"; "Glass Heart" was pre-released on July 19.[21]
On August 28, 2022, Sunye released "My Regards", a collaboration with Jo Kwon.[22]
On June 29, 2023, Sunye announced through her social media account that she had terminated her contract with Blockberry Creative.[23]
Philanthropy
Along with the other Wonder Girls members, Sunye often makes charitable donations to various charities, hospitals, and orphanages around Korea.[24] In September 2010, she made a visit to an elderly man who had secluded himself in the mountains after being a victim to many cases of fraud. According to the producer that followed her, "Sunye prepared clothes, shoes, a radio, food, and various other presents for the man. He hasn't been able to wash in a while so there was a very bad stench coming from him but Sunye paid no attention to it and held his hands tightly, asking him to live a long life. She also prayed for his good health."[25]
In May 2011, Sunye went on a week-long volunteer mission to Haiti, where she cared for children in an orphanage and treated victims of cholera.[26]
On October 16, 2012, Sunye was a guest speaker at George Washington University, where she presented a lecture about K-Pop, "An Idol Star's Illusions and Responsibility."[27] [28] [29] The Korean Cultural Center at the South Korean embassy organized and sponsored the event.[27] [28] [29]
On March 18, 2014, Sunye announced she and her husband would leave for Haiti in July, where they would live for five years to continue doing missionary work.[30] On January 28, 2018, Sunye announced that she had left Haiti after only two and a half years. She explained that she had committed to the missionary work prior to her pregnancy and that she left due to concerns over the health of her child, such as lack of clean water, extreme temperatures, and public safety concerns.[31] [32]
Personal life
Sunye was raised by her grandparents because her mother died when Sunye was a child and her father suffered from a health condition that kept him bedridden.[33] In the fall of 2007, prior to the Wonder Girls' promotions for their single "Tell Me," Sunye's grandfather died. In October 2009, her father was rushed to the intensive care unit after his condition turned for the worse. She took the first flight from New York, where she resided at the time, to South Korea, skipping out on numerous promotional events to be with her father.[34] On June 23, 2010, Sunye's father died due to a chronic illness he had been suffering from for over 20 years.[35]
In 2013, Sunye married James Park. She gave birth to her first daughter, Eun-yoo (Hailey), on October 16, 2013.[36] [37] [38] On April 22, 2016, she gave birth to her second daughter, Ha-jin (Elisha).[39] On January 30, 2019, she gave birth to her third daughter, Yoo-jin (Madison).[40]
Sunye is a Christian.[41] [42]
Discography
See main article: Wonder Girls discography.
Singles
Collaborations
Filmography
Variety show
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | The Last Godfather | Herself | Cameo |
2012 | The Wonder Girls | Herself | | |
Tours
Concert participation
Awards and nominations
See also: List of awards and nominations received by Wonder Girls.
External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: 선예·소희, 원더걸스 탈퇴 공식 선언 "좋은 친구로 남을 것" . August 17, 2023 . August 17, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230817053529/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000497462 . live .
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- News: Sunye longest serving trainee of JYP. 16 October 2008. Wonder Girls Wordpress. 28 May 2011. February 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203065339/https://wondergirls.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/reason-why-min-sun-ye-is-the-leader-of-the-wonder-girls/. live.
- News: http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200702132122211130. ko:원더걸스, 첫 쇼케이스서 '열정의 신고식'. 13 February 2009. My Daily. 10 January 2010. ko. July 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702113312/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200702132122211130. live.
- News: Sun to halt promotions with Wonder Girls after wedding press conference. 19 January 2013. Allkpop. 26 January 2013. January 22, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130122015441/http://www.allkpop.com/2013/01/sun-to-officially-leave-wonder-girls-after-wedding-press-conference. live.
- Web site: ko:'아이티行' 선예..JYP "원걸 탈퇴·해체? 모두 아냐". http://news.naver.com/main/ranking/read.nhn?mid=etc&sid1=111&rankingType=popular_day&oid=108&aid=0002289157&date=20140319&type=1&rankingSectionId=106&rankingSeq=19&m_view=1&m_url=%2Fcomment%2Fall.nhn%3FserviceId%3Dnews%26gno%3Dnews108%2C0002289157%26sort%3Dlikability. 18 March 2014. Naver News. March 19, 2014. December 10, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141210234200/http://news.naver.com/main/ranking/read.nhn?mid=etc&sid1=111&rankingType=popular_day&oid=108&aid=0002289157&date=20140319&type=1&rankingSectionId=106&rankingSeq=19&m_view=1&m_url=%2Fcomment%2Fall.nhn%3FserviceId%3Dnews%26gno%3Dnews108%2C0002289157%26sort%3Dlikability. live.
- Web site: JYP Says Sunye Isn't Leaving Wonder Girls and Wonder Girls Isn't Disbanding. 18 March 2014. Mwave. March 19, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140319092757/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/61331/jyp-talks-about-wondergirls. 19 March 2014. dead.
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- Web site: [BREAKING] Sunye and Sohee Officially Announce Withdrawal from Wonder Girls. 20 July 2015. July 20, 2015. March 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180326144720/https://www.soompi.com/2015/07/19/sunye-and-sohee-officially-announce-withdrawal-from-wonder-girls/. live.
- News: 'JYPE Confirms Sun Ye is not retiring. 11 December 2014. Soompi. 11 December 2014. April 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150403080452/http://www.soompi.com/2014/12/10/jyp-entertainment-denies-reports-that-wonder-girls-sunye-is-retiring-from-the-industry/. live.
- News: Listen to Sun Ye's "Maybe" for Dream High OST Part 2'. 8 January 2011. Allkpop. 8 January 2011. January 12, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110112204715/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/listen-to-sunyes-maybe-for-dream-high-ost-part-2. live.
- News: JYP Nation releases 'This Christmas'. 30 November 2010. Allkpop. 28 May 2011. June 29, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110629125220/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/11/jyp-nation-releases-this-christmas. live.
- News: SBS Gayo Daejeon – Taeyeon, Sun Ye and Davichi'. 29 December 2008. Allkpop. 28 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110531170818/http://www.allkpop.com/2008/12/sbs_gayo_daejeon_-_taeyeon_sunye_and_davichi. 31 May 2011.
- News: The Korean PussyCats are coming. 24 December 2008. Allkpop. 28 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100309085205/http://www.allkpop.com/2008/12/the_korean_pussycats_are_coming. 9 March 2010.
- News: 'Sun Ye and Jo Kwon To Duet on Inkigayo's 500th Episode'. 5 September 2008. Wonder Girls Wonderland. 28 May 2011. September 2, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110902143645/http://wondergirls.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/sun-ye-and-jo-kwon-duets-for-inkigayo-500th-episode/. live.
- Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000320224. ko:레이디스 코드 소정, 4년 만에 첫 솔로 출격[단독] 원더걸스 출신 선예, 연예계 복귀...새 소속사 찾았다. Naver. ko. August 7, 2018. May 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210514092022/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000320224. live.
- Web site: 선예, 블록베리크리에이티브와 전속계약 "음악으로 위로와 힘 드릴 것" [공식]]. Kang Da-yoon. Sunye, exclusive contract with Blockberry Creative "I will give you comfort and strength through music" [Official]. My Daily. Naver. February 17, 2022. February 17, 2022. ko. February 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217060304/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003577800. live.
- Web site: 선예, 26일 첫 솔로앨범 'Genuine' 발매..금발 파격 변신. Kim Myung-mi. Sunye releases her first solo album 'Genuine' on the 26th..Blonde transformation. Newsen. Naver. July 13, 2022. July 13, 2022. ko. July 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220713025408/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20220713114344834. live.
- Web site: 조권·선예, 28일 '안부' 리메이크 발표… 절친 시너지 기대. Park. Sang-hoo. Jo Kwon and Sunye to announce the remake of 'Hello' on the 28th... Best friend synergy. JTBC. Naver. August 25, 2022. August 28, 2022. ko. August 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220828084411/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000311306. live.
- Web site: '이달소' 떠난 블록베리, 선예와도 계약 종료...선예 "감사한 지난 시간들". After Loona departure, Blockberry's contract with Sunye ended...Sunye "Thank you for the past times". Naver. X-ports News. ko. Oh. Seung-hyun. June 29, 2023. June 30, 2023. June 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230630163601/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001610612. live.
- News: The Wonder Girls secretly volunteered and donated for two years. 18 January 2011. Chika World. 28 May 2011. September 3, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110903144807/http://www.alabang-zapote.com/xe/index.php?mid=xfile&page=14&document_srl=3432&comment_srl=3874&sort_index=readed_count&order_type=desc. live.
- News: Sunye visits a man in the mountains with presents. 1 September 2010. Allkpop. 28 May 2011. September 5, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100905054953/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/sunye-visits-a-man-in-the-mountains-with-presents?. live.
- News: 'Wonder Girls' Sunye visits Haiti'. 28 May 2011. One Asiaa. 28 May 2011. August 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110823170039/http://oneasiaa.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/wonder-girls%E2%80%99-sunye-visits-haiti-to-lend-a-helping-hand/. live.
- Web site: Wonder Girls Sun Expresses her Thoughts on K-Pop at 'Riding the Korean Wave' Forum . ohkpop.com . October 17, 2012 . October 24, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131111024158/http://www.ohkpop.com/74169/wonder-girls-sun-expresses-her-thoughts-on-k-pop-at-riding-the-korean-wave-forum . November 11, 2013 . dead . mdy-all .
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- News: http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110823422 . ko:'이방인' 선예 "캐나다 영주권 받는 날 눈물 흘렸다" . ko . Osen . 2018-01-28 . 2018-04-11 . February 19, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200219003128/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110823422 . live .
- News: Sunye with the person she loves most. 10 October 2010. Allkpop. 8 June 2011. October 13, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101013054605/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/sunye-with-the-person-she-loves-most. live.
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- News: 'Sunye's father passes away'. 23 June 2010. Allkpop. 8 June 2011. December 6, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111206021019/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/06/sunyes-father-passes-away. live.
- SPmission. Sunye (Min Seonye) . 390555135690043392. 16 October 2013. ko:많은분들의 기도와 응원덕분에 예쁜딸 홈벌쓰로 8시간만에 순산했습니다^^ 탄생축하선물도 정말정말 감사드려요...!!! 건강히 잘 키우겠습니다^^.
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