Bada
Encyclopedia
Bada (born February 28, 1980) is a South Korea
n K-pop
singer. Her birth name is Choi Sung-hee. Bada studied Korean traditional vocal music at Dankook University
. As the former lead vocal from the now defunct S.E.S., Bada has released three solo albums and two singles. Before the release of her third album, Bada started a fashion business.
and became the leader and lead vocal K-pop
trio
S.E.S.. The girl group enjoyed tremendous success, becoming the top-selling K-pop
girl group
to date. The group broke up at the end of 2002 after five full albums and two special albums. Bada and Eugene left SM Entertainment and pursued solo music careers, while Shoo
stayed with SM Entertainment until 2006 and is now pursuing a career in acting.
In January 2006, Bada had a concept change during her third album "Made in Sea". Whereas her first two albums showed Bada as a feminine ballad singer, Bada's image changed to a more androgynous look for the third album. The lead single for her third album was a ballad titled "Find the Way", a cover of a popular Japan
ese song by the artist Mika Nakashima
. Although the album initially did poorly, it was given a re-release because of the success of the follow-up single "V.I.P.", which showcased Bada's markedly improved dancing abilities.
On July 29, 2006, Bada held her first concert "SHOWMAN aLIVE". Although Korean promotional activities came to an end soon afterwards, Bada was able to perform in other places like China
. Her participation in the Shanghai
"F1 Korean Wave Concert" on October 2 was greatly received. A "great number of official requests for her to give performances in China" were received by her agency.
In November 2006, Bada released her first single album, "Start". The first track of the album, "Go Go Go", is to be the first single promoted. A music video has been released, which has become something of interest due to the inclusion of Bada's own composition, "Although I Am Short". The short song was written when Bada was only ten years old. The singer released her second single, "Queen", in July 2007. Changing her image once again, the song was inspired by the 1980s, and featured Bada in a perm with 80s-inspired clothing. Both singles were not heavily promoted, and sales were comparatively low.
In 2009, Bada released a new album called Sea the Sea which featured both Korean rap group Untouchable (Korean Rap Duo) and 2PM
. Both songs did moderately well and brought Bada back into the limelight of singers.
At the end of 2009, Bada was featured on Pops in Seoul
, where she interviewed with former labelmate, Isak from SM Entertainment
's group Isak N Jiyeon
.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n K-pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
singer. Her birth name is Choi Sung-hee. Bada studied Korean traditional vocal music at Dankook University
Dankook University
Dankook University is a private university in South Korea. Dankook University has been constantly recognized as one of top universities in Asia ranked 148th in Asia by QS Asian Universities Ranking in 2010...
. As the former lead vocal from the now defunct S.E.S., Bada has released three solo albums and two singles. Before the release of her third album, Bada started a fashion business.
S.E.S.
Bada joined SM EntertainmentSM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
and became the leader and lead vocal K-pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
trio
Trio (music)
Trio is generally used in any of the following ways:* A group of three musicians playing the same or different musical instrument.* The performance of a piece of music by three people.* The contrasting section of a piece in ternary form...
S.E.S.. The girl group enjoyed tremendous success, becoming the top-selling K-pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
to date. The group broke up at the end of 2002 after five full albums and two special albums. Bada and Eugene left SM Entertainment and pursued solo music careers, while Shoo
Shoo (singer)
Yoo Soo-Young , more commonly known as Shoo , is a South Korean singer, actor, and a member of the pop group S.E.S.. Although Korean, she lived in Japan for most of her early life. She got her start in the group by trying out in auditions for SM Entertainment...
stayed with SM Entertainment until 2006 and is now pursuing a career in acting.
Solo career
Bada moved from SM Entertainment to sign with JIIN entertainment. Her debut solo album, "A Day of Renew", has sold approximately 130,000 records, according to the Music Industry Association of Korea. The first single, "Music", was very popular and was heavily promoted throughout the end of 2003. Her second album "Aurora" has sold approximately 23,000 copies, with both the title song and "Eyes" promoted and performed. Due to a lack of sales, the promotion was quickly halted.In January 2006, Bada had a concept change during her third album "Made in Sea". Whereas her first two albums showed Bada as a feminine ballad singer, Bada's image changed to a more androgynous look for the third album. The lead single for her third album was a ballad titled "Find the Way", a cover of a popular Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese song by the artist Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima
is a Japanese singer, model, and actress. She has achieved five number-one albums in Japan and also embarked on an acting career, most notably in the live-action movie Nana, based on the manga of the same name.- Early life and debut :...
. Although the album initially did poorly, it was given a re-release because of the success of the follow-up single "V.I.P.", which showcased Bada's markedly improved dancing abilities.
On July 29, 2006, Bada held her first concert "SHOWMAN aLIVE". Although Korean promotional activities came to an end soon afterwards, Bada was able to perform in other places like China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. Her participation in the Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
"F1 Korean Wave Concert" on October 2 was greatly received. A "great number of official requests for her to give performances in China" were received by her agency.
In November 2006, Bada released her first single album, "Start". The first track of the album, "Go Go Go", is to be the first single promoted. A music video has been released, which has become something of interest due to the inclusion of Bada's own composition, "Although I Am Short". The short song was written when Bada was only ten years old. The singer released her second single, "Queen", in July 2007. Changing her image once again, the song was inspired by the 1980s, and featured Bada in a perm with 80s-inspired clothing. Both singles were not heavily promoted, and sales were comparatively low.
In 2009, Bada released a new album called Sea the Sea which featured both Korean rap group Untouchable (Korean Rap Duo) and 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
. Both songs did moderately well and brought Bada back into the limelight of singers.
At the end of 2009, Bada was featured on Pops in Seoul
Pops in seoul
Pops in Seoul, airing since 1998, has presented Korean pop music for the past nine years as Arirang TV's most popular music program. The show’s VJ, K-pop expert ISAK, presents current music plus news about K-pop culture in the process supporting our domestic musicians' activities abroad and...
, where she interviewed with former labelmate, Isak from SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
's group Isak N Jiyeon
Isak N Jiyeon
Isak N Jiyeon was a Korean female duo formed by SM Entertainment in 2002. The group has since been disbanded. Many think the disbandment was due to low album sales and lack of popularity, but that wasn't the case; the only problem with the duo was timing: Isak had to go back to her home in...
.
Albums
- A Day of RenewA Day of RenewA Day of Renew is an album in 2003 by Bada. This is Bada's first solo album.-Track listing:# Prologue# 새로운 날에 # Somehow Somewhere# 노을 # One Day# 헤어지기 전에 # Music# Zero # Dream Maker# 그래.....
(2003) - AuroraAurora (Bada album)Aurora is an album in 2004 by Bada. Although her image concept did not change from her first album, which was successful, Aurora failed to sell well. Lead single "Aurora", which was a love ballad, also fared poorly, leading Bada to switch singles quickly. The second single was "Eyes", which in...
(2004) - Made In SeaMade in SeaMade In Sea is an album in 2006 by Bada. Bada had a concept change during her third album "Made In Sea". Whereas her first two albums showed Bada as a feminine ballad singer, Bada's image changed to a more androgynous look for the third album. The lead single for her third album was a ballad...
(2006) - See the Sea (2009)
- With Me (2011)
Soundtracks
- I'm Sorry, I Love You O.S.T. (2004)
- Spring Waltz O.S.T. (2006)
- Famous 'Seven' Princess O.S.T.Famous 'Seven' Princess OSTFamous 'Seven' Princess is the name of a soundtrack in 2006 for the KBS drama 소문난칠공주 .-Track listing:# 다시 시작 - Bada# 기다리는 사랑 - The One# 단 한사람 - Flower# You & I - Shinji# 마지막 부탁# One Summer Night...
(2006) - I Love You O.S.T. (2008)
Musicals theatres
- The Peppermint (2003)
- Tell Me on a SundayTell Me On A SundayTell Me on a Sunday is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black. A one-act song cycle, it tells the story of an ordinary English girl from Muswell Hill, who journeys to the United States in search of love...
(2007) - Notre Dame de ParisNotre Dame de Paris (musical)Notre-Dame de Paris is a sung-through French-Canadian musical which debuted on 16 September 1998 in Paris. It is based upon the novel Notre-Dame de Paris by the French novelist Victor Hugo...
(2007) - 200 Pounds Beauty200 Pounds Beauty200 Pounds Beauty is a 2006 South Korean comedy film based on a Japanese manga, Kanna-San, Daiseikou Desu by Yumiko Suzuki...
(2008) - Notre Dame de ParisNotre Dame de Paris (musical)Notre-Dame de Paris is a sung-through French-Canadian musical which debuted on 16 September 1998 in Paris. It is based upon the novel Notre-Dame de Paris by the French novelist Victor Hugo...
(2009)
Awards
- 2001 - Most Popular (Golden Disk AwardsGolden Disk AwardsThe Golden Disk Awards is an awards show founded in 1986 that is presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea...
) - 2004 - Best Dresser Female Singer (21st Best Dresser Awards)
- 2006 - Best Female Singer (Go News Netizens Entertainment Awards)
- 2006 - Best Female Performer (13th Korea Republic Arts Awards)
- 2006 - Best Female Singer Dresser (4th Korea Fashion World Awards)
- 2007 - Most Popular Female Singer Model (2nd Korea Model Festival Awards)
- 2007 - Top 10 Common Good Stars (Selected by the Chinese Government)
- 2007 - L'Oreal Diva (5th L'Oreal Color Trophy)
- 2008 - Most Popular Actress (The 2nd Musical Awards)
- 2008 - Best Newcomer Actress (The 14th Korea Musical Awards)
- 2008 - Most Popular Actress (The 14th Korea Musical Awards)
- 2009 - Best Actress (The 3rd Musical Awards)
Trivia
- The Mandarin Chinese pronunciation of her birth name is Cuī Shèngxī. The hanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
in her name: 崔 (high, towering); 盛 (abundant, flourish); 希 (hope). - Her father is trot singer Choi Se Wol