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Baek A-yeon
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Baek in 2016
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Baek A-yeon
March 11, 1993 Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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| Spouse(s) | Unknown (m. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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백아연
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| Revised Romanization | Baek A-yeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Paek Ayŏn |
Baek A-yeon (Hangul: 백아연) is a talented South Korean singer and songwriter. She was born on March 11, 1993. Baek A-yeon is famous for being one of the top contestants on the TV show K-pop Star. She finished as the second runner-up.
After her time on K-pop Star, Baek A-yeon joined JYP Entertainment. She released many songs and five extended plays (EPs). Later, in 2019, she moved to Eden Entertainment.
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About Baek A-yeon's Early Life and Education
Baek A-yeon was born in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. When she was in elementary school, she faced a health challenge. She is currently studying music at Howon University.
Baek A-yeon's Music Journey
Starting with K-Pop Star (2011–2012)
Baek A-yeon first became known on the TV show K-pop Star. This was a big competition to find new singers. She did very well and made it to the top three contestants. The other two were Park Ji-min and Lee Hi.
After the show, many music companies wanted to sign her. She decided to join JYP Entertainment. This was the company of JYP, who was one of the judges on K-pop Star.
First Albums and Soundtracks (2012–2014)
Baek A-yeon released her first album, called I'm Baek, on September 10, 2012. It had five songs, including her first main song "Sad Song". She performed "Sad Song" and "Stay" on a music show called Inkigayo. This was her official debut as a singer.
She also sang songs for TV dramas. In December 2012, she released "Daddy Long Legs" for the drama Cheongdam-dong Alice. In April 2013, she sang "Introduction to Love" for When a Man Falls in Love.
Her second album, A Good Girl, came out on June 17, 2013. The main song was "A Good Boy". She also sang "Tears Are Also Love" for the drama Goddess of Fire. In 2014, she released more songs for dramas like Angel Eyes and You Are My Destiny.
Becoming More Popular (2015–Present)
In May 2015, Baek A-yeon released "Shouldn't Have". This song was special because she helped write it herself. It became a huge success, reaching number one on many music charts in Korea. This song helped her become even more popular. She then started performing it on music shows. Later that year, she sang "So We Are" for the drama Yong-pal.
In May 2016, she released another digital single called "So-So". She also wrote and composed this song. "So-So" was also very successful, topping music charts quickly. In November, she released a holiday song called "Just Because" with JB from Got7.
Her third album, Bittersweet, was released in May 2017. People started calling her the "May Queen" because she often released music in May. The album had six songs, and the main song was "Sweet Lies". Critics praised Bittersweet for its high quality and unique sound.
Baek A-yeon's fourth album, Dear Me, came out in November 2018. The main song was "Sorry to Myself". She also got a role in Korea's first virtual reality (VR) musical film, "Anna, Mari".
In September 2019, Baek A-yeon's contract with JYP Entertainment ended. She decided to join Eden Entertainment in December of that year.
Her fifth album, Observe, was planned for July 2021. However, it was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later released on September 7, 2021. In August 2022, she released a song called "Doctor" for the Pokémon Exhibition Track. She renewed her contract with Eden Entertainment in October 2022.
Baek A-yeon's Personal Life
In February 2023, Baek A-yeon's agency confirmed she was in a relationship. She announced her wedding in March 2023, and she married her partner on August 12, 2023. In April 2024, she shared that she was expecting a baby. Her daughter was born on September 12, 2024.
Baek A-yeon's Music (Discography)
Baek A-yeon has released several extended plays and singles. Here are some of her main music releases:
Extended Plays
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| I'm Baek |
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| A Good Girl |
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14 |
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| Bittersweet |
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| Dear Me |
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— | N/A |
| Observe |
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— | N/A |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) | Album | |
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| "Sad Song" (느린노래) | 2012 | 2 | 11 |
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I'm Baek |
| "A Good Boy" (어굿보이) | 2013 | 12 | 26 |
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A Good Girl |
| "Shouldn't Have" (이럴거면 그러지말지) feat. Young K of DAY6 |
2015 | 1 | — |
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non-album single |
| "So-So" (쏘쏘) | 2016 | 1 | — |
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| "Just Because" (그냥 한번) feat. JB of GOT7 |
12 | — |
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| "Sweet Lies" feat. The Barberettes |
2017 | 5 | — |
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Bittersweet |
| "The Little Match Girl" (성냥팔이 소녀) with Wendy of Red Velvet |
55 | — |
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SM Station | |
| "Sorry to Myself" (마음아 미안해) | 2018 | — | — | N/A | Dear Me |
| "Looking for Love" (썸 타긴 뭘 타) | 2020 | 47 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "I Need You" (춥지 않게) | — | — | |||
| "Fickle Person" (변덕쟁이) | 2021 | — | — | The Late Kim Hyun Sik's 30th Anniversary Memorial Album | |
| "0%" (아무것도 하기 싫으면 어떡애) | 113 | — | Observe | ||
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| "Pursuit of Happiness" (행복을 찾아서) Yim Jae-beom feat. Baek A-yeon |
2012 | — | — | N/A | TO… |
| "Please Come Back" (돌아와줘) Taecyeon & Chansung of 2PM feat. Baek A-yeon |
2014 | — | — | Go Crazy! (Grand Edition) | |
| "Kibuntat" (기분탓) Sleepy feat. Baek A-yeon |
2015 | 39 | — |
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| Pre-debut singles | |||||
| "Atlantis Princess" originally by BoA |
2012 | 154 | — | N/A | K-Pop Star Top 8 |
| "Can't Fight the Moonlight" originally by LeAnn Rimes |
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K-Pop Star Top 7 | |
| "Saving All My Love for You" originally by Whitney Houston |
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K-Pop Star Top 6 | |
| "Run Devil Run" originally by Girls' Generation |
55 | 97 |
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K-Pop Star Top 5 | |
| "I Miss You" originally by Kim Bum-soo |
23 | 37 |
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K-Pop Star Top 4 | |
| "Ma Boy 2" with Lee Seunghoon, originally by Electroboyz |
50 | 67 |
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K-Pop Star Special No. 3 | |
| "I Was Wrong" originally by 2AM |
— | — | N/A | K-Pop Star Top 3 | |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | |||||
Songs on Soundtracks
Baek A-yeon has also contributed many songs to TV drama soundtracks.
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) | Album | |
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| "Daddy Long Legs" | 2012 | 6 |
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Cheongdam-dong Alice OST | |
| "Introduction to Love" (사랑학개론) | 2013 | 37 |
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When a Man Falls in Love OST | |
| "Tears Are Also Love" (눈물도 사랑인 걸) | — | N/A | Goddess of Fire OST | ||
| "The Three Things I Have Left" (내게 남은 세가지) | 2014 | 11 |
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Angel Eyes OST | |
| "Morning of Canon" (캐논의 아침) | 70 |
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You Are My Destiny OST | ||
| "So We Are" (이렇게 우리) | 2015 | 14 |
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Yong-pal OST | |
| "A Lot Like Love" (사랑인 듯 아닌 듯) | 2016 | 25 |
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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo OST | |
| "Was it You" (너였었니) | 2018 | — | N/A | Wok of Love OST | |
| "Why" | — | Webtoon Yeonnom (웹툰 연놈) OST | |||
| "Always Be with You" (그대여야만 해요) | 2019 | 164 | Encounter OST | ||
| "Story of Us" (둘만의 이야기) | — | Anna, Mari OST | |||
| "Just Go" | — | Doctor John OST | |||
| "Hello My Lover" | — | Vagabond OST | |||
| "나는 니가 되고 싶어" | 2020 | — | Anna, Mari OST | ||
| "Wherever" (어디라도) | — | The Spies Who Loved Me OST | |||
| "Sweet Home" (집에만 있었지) | 2021 | — | Webtoon Bunny and Guys (바니와 오빠들) OST | ||
| "Stay with Me" (그대를 조금 더) | — | Monthly Magazine Home OST | |||
| "Stained" (물들이다) | 2022 | — | Elsword OST | ||
| "There, There" (당신의 밤이 그만 불안하기를) | — | Love All Play OST | |||
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Concerts and Tours
Baek A-yeon has held her own concerts and participated in bigger music events.
Her Own Concerts
- Baek A Yeon 1st Concert "Whispering the First Story" (2015)
- Baek A Yeon 2nd Concert "Whisper, Whisper - The 2nd Story" (2016)
Concert Participation
- 2014 JYP Nation ONE MIC (in Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Bangkok)
- 2016 JYP Nation Mix & Match (in Seoul and Tokyo)
Film and TV Appearances
Baek A-yeon has also appeared in films and TV shows.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Princess Aya | Princess Aya | animated, Korean dubbed, Officially released in 2022 | |
| Anna, Marie |
Variety Programs
These are TV shows where celebrities play games or talk.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | K-pop Star Season 1 | Contestant | |
| 2015 | 100 People, 100 Songs | Episode 34 | |
| 2015 Idol Star Athletics Ssireum Basketball Futsal Archery Championships | Participant | ||
| Sugar Man | Show Man with Hwang Chi-yeol | Remade a song 너를 처음 만난 그때 (The First Time I Met You) by Park Jun-ha | |
| 2016 | Show Man with Sandeul B1A4 | Remade a song 선물 (Gift) by UN | |
| Duet Song Festival | Duet with Park Soon-ho | Sang 제발 (Please) by Lee So-ra | |
| King of Mask Singer | Contestant as "I Will Back Music Box" | Episodes 83–84 |
Music Video Appearance
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
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| 2013 | "Somebody" | 15& | Herself |
Theatre
Baek A-yeon has also performed in stage musicals.
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| 2015 | Cinderella | Cinderella | |
| 2021–2022 | Theatrical Boy Radio ONAIR | DJ |
Awards and Nominations
Baek A-yeon has won and been nominated for several awards for her music.
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Best New Artists | N/A | Nominated |
| 2015 | 7th MelOn Music Awards | Top 10 Artists | N/A | Nominated |
| Best Ballad Song | Shouldn't Have (feat. Young K of DAY6) | Won | ||
| Song Of the Year | Nominated | |||
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Best Vocal Performance – Female | Nominated | ||
| Sina Weibo Global Fan's Choice – Female | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | 25th Seoul Music Awards | Bonsang Award | Shouldn't Have (feat. Young K of DAY6) | Nominated |
| Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Hallyu Special Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 30th Golden Disk Awards | Digital Bonsang | Shouldn't Have (feat. Young K of DAY6) | Nominated | |
| Popularity Award (Korea) | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Global Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
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Discovery of the Year – Hot Trend | Shouldn't Have (feat. Young K of DAY6) | Won | |
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Best Female Artist | N/A | Nominated | |
| Best Vocal Performance – Female | So-So | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | 31st Golden Disk Awards | Digital Bonsang | Nominated | |
| Asian Choice Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 26th Seoul Music Awards | Bonsang Award | So-So | Nominated | |
| Best Ballad Award | Won | |||
| Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Hallyu Special Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
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Song of the Year – May | So-So | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Baek A-yeon para niños
