Baek A-yeon
South Korean singer
Baek A-yeon (Korean: 백아연; born March 11, 1993) is a South Korean singer and songwriter signed under Eden Entertainment. She is best known as the second runner-up contestant in season 1 of K-pop Star. As a soloist, she has released a total of five extended plays and a total of ten singles, after her contract with JYP Entertainment expired in 2019, she subsequently joined EDEN Entertainment.
Early life and education
Baek was born on March 11, 1993, in Seongnam, South Korea. During her fifth year of elementary school she underwent treatment for cancer. She is currently studying at the Department of Practical Music at Howon University.
Career
2011–2012: K-Pop Star
Baek participated in the first season of competition television show K-pop Star. She was one of the top three contestants, along with Park Ji-min and Lee Hi. After she was eliminated she was approached by a number of entertainment agencies seeking to sign her. Baek eventually signed with JYP Entertainment, the company of K-pop Star judge JYP.
2012–2014: I'm Baek, A Good Girl and original soundtrack
Baek released her debut EP,
I'm Baek, on September 10, 2012, with a total of five tracks including the lead single "Sad Song".
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