G.NA
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Gina Choi better known by her stage name G.NA, is a Korean Canadian singer under Cube Entertainment
, born on September 13, 1987. She released her first mini-album, Draw G's First Breath
, on July 14, 2010. She graduated from Fraser Heights Secondary School
.
, along with Wonder Girls
’ Yubin
, After School
’s UEE
, Secret
’s Hyosung and former T-ara
member and actress Yang Jiwon. However, the group disbanded shortly before their scheduled debut in 2007 due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles and the members all left for separate Korean entertainment companies.
When publicty pictures of G.NA were released, there was a great deal of public scrutiny involving her breast size. The singer claimed to never having plastic surgery and that she is a natural D-cup.
During her trainee days under Cube Entertainment, she was featured in 2PM
's "10 Out of 10 Points" debut music video. and was Hyuna
's backup dancer in her solo song "Change".
G.NA's debut album Draw G's First Breath
was one of the most-anticipated female solo acts, and as such, the line-up for the production was impressive. Kim Do Hoon, Shin Sa Dong Tiger, Jung Ji Chan, Kang Ji Won, and other great staff participated in her album, and the tracks they have released have received praise. G.NA's debut music video, "Kkeojyeo Julge Jar Sara" (꺼져 줄게 잘 살아, lit. I'll Back Off So You Can Live), featured BEAST's Doo Joon as the male actor, as well as Jun Hyung's rapping. Before her on-air debut on the music show, she was congratulated by her former Five Girls members Hyosung, Uee and Yubin through pre-recorded footage. She won her first award on M! Countdown
on 12 August 2010.
After finishing her promotions on "Kkeojyeo Julge Jar Sara", she chose to promote "Supa Solo" from her album Draw G's First Breath as her following track but unfortunately did not win any awards. She also became the MC on Arirang TV's The M Wave, along with Alexander and Kevin of U-Kiss
. G.NA took part in the OST of Playful Kiss, starring Kim Hyun Joong (SS501) and Jung So Min, called "Kiss Me". She was featured in Korean rapper Verbal Jint's EP Go Easy 0.5. Later she did a duet with 4minute
's Hyuna
in the single Together Forever with the track named "Say You Love Me". However, she did not promote this song on stage.
on 11 January 2011 and it was finalized that she would release her full album on 18 January 2011 with her title track named "Black and White".
The MV teaser for "Black & White" was released on January 13, 2011 and the music video was released on January 18, 2011. The MV features 2AM
's member Jinwoon.
In addition, G.NA won on the 17th and 24 February on M! Countdown
. On February 25, G.NA also won her first ever Music Bank
for her hit song "Black & White".
Music portal Dosirak has revealed that singer G.NA was the #1 best seller in digital sales for the month of February. According to information released by Dosirak on February 27, G.NA’s “Black & White” comeback album took first in digital sales. Also G.NA won her first Inkigayo Mutizen on February 27, marking her grand slam, for winning on all three music programs.
G.NA is scheduled to perform at the “Canada Korea Friendship Festival (CKFF)” in Vancouver
’s Bell Performing Arts Centre.
G.NA will be participating in the remake album of Japanese singer-songwriter/actor, Fukuyama Masaharu. G.NA’s remake, “Milk Tea
”, features her powerful vocals to balance the delicate feeling of a narrator’s love story.
The music video for "I Already Miss You" was released on March 9, 2011.
G.NA also appeared in Lim Jeong Hee
's music video for "Golden Lady" with gagman Park Hwi Soon which is released on May 9, 2011.
She was also featured for Hyuna
's album Bubble Pop!
in the song ‘A Bitter Day’.
On August 16 G.NA released a teaser photo for her next Mini Album "Top Girl". Through her YouTube channel she released a teaser for the music video "Banana" on August 20, and for the music video "Top Girl" on August 21. The full "Top Girl" music video was revealed on August 22. A preview for an alternate version called "Net Girl" with changed lyrics was revealed on August 31.
on Korea cable channel M.net
and Music Bank
on KBS.
Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment/ Play CUBE Entertainment is a South Korean record label, founded in South Korea 2008 by Hong Seung Sung, a former employee of JYP Entertainment. CUBE Entertainment is sometimes mistaken as sister company of JYP but the truth is Cube is not really a part of JYP company...
, born on September 13, 1987. She released her first mini-album, Draw G's First Breath
Draw G's First Breath
Draw G's First Breath is the first mini-album played by G.NA and was released by Cube Entertainment on July 14, 2010. Kim DoHoon, ShinSaDong Tiger, Jung JiChan, Kang JiWon have participated in her album.-Tracklisting:...
, on July 14, 2010. She graduated from Fraser Heights Secondary School
Fraser Heights Secondary School
Fraser Heights Secondary is a public high school in Surrey, British Columbia part of School District 36 Surrey. Around the school is a vast park area, a large field as well as the Fraser Heights Recreation Centre. The school is known for its high academic reputation in various subjects as well as...
.
Pre-debut
G.NA was originally set to debut as the leader of girl group Five Girls (오소녀) under Good EntertainmentGood Entertainment
Good Entertainment is record label owned by CJ Music that was formed April 2003. Most notably, they were the producer of popular boy band Shinhwa...
, along with Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
’ Yubin
Yubin
Kim Yubin , commonly known as Yubin , is a South Korean idol singer, rapper, actress, model and MC. She is the main rapper of the Korean girl group Wonder Girls, which debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2007.- Biography :Yubin was born in Gwangju,South Korea on October 4, 1988...
, After School
After School (band)
After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where members are added or withdrawn in a “natural” manner...
’s UEE
Uee
Kim Yu Jin, better known by her stage name Uee or known as U-ie is a South Korean idol singer and actress who is a member of girl group, After School...
, Secret
Secret (Korean band)
Secret is a four-member South Korean girl group formed in 2009. The group consists of Jeon Hyosung, Jung Hana, Song Jieun and Han Sunhwa. The group is signed under TS Entertainment and released their debut single, "I Want You Back", in 2009...
’s Hyosung and former T-ara
T-ara
T-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut....
member and actress Yang Jiwon. However, the group disbanded shortly before their scheduled debut in 2007 due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles and the members all left for separate Korean entertainment companies.
When publicty pictures of G.NA were released, there was a great deal of public scrutiny involving her breast size. The singer claimed to never having plastic surgery and that she is a natural D-cup.
During her trainee days under Cube Entertainment, she was featured in 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...
's "10 Out of 10 Points" debut music video. and was Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
's backup dancer in her solo song "Change".
2010 : Debut and "Draw G's First Breath"
G.NA released her digital duet song "Aeini Saenggimyeon Hago Sipeun Il" (애인이 생기면 하고 싶은 일, lit. Things I Want to Do When I Have a Lover) together with Rain on July 5, 2010, solidifying her debut into the Korean music industry.G.NA's debut album Draw G's First Breath
Draw G's First Breath
Draw G's First Breath is the first mini-album played by G.NA and was released by Cube Entertainment on July 14, 2010. Kim DoHoon, ShinSaDong Tiger, Jung JiChan, Kang JiWon have participated in her album.-Tracklisting:...
was one of the most-anticipated female solo acts, and as such, the line-up for the production was impressive. Kim Do Hoon, Shin Sa Dong Tiger, Jung Ji Chan, Kang Ji Won, and other great staff participated in her album, and the tracks they have released have received praise. G.NA's debut music video, "Kkeojyeo Julge Jar Sara" (꺼져 줄게 잘 살아, lit. I'll Back Off So You Can Live), featured BEAST's Doo Joon as the male actor, as well as Jun Hyung's rapping. Before her on-air debut on the music show, she was congratulated by her former Five Girls members Hyosung, Uee and Yubin through pre-recorded footage. She won her first award on M! Countdown
M! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
on 12 August 2010.
After finishing her promotions on "Kkeojyeo Julge Jar Sara", she chose to promote "Supa Solo" from her album Draw G's First Breath as her following track but unfortunately did not win any awards. She also became the MC on Arirang TV's The M Wave, along with Alexander and Kevin of U-Kiss
U-Kiss
U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli, Kevin, Dongho, Kiseop, Hoon and AJ . Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,The group has released two full-length albums, five extended...
. G.NA took part in the OST of Playful Kiss, starring Kim Hyun Joong (SS501) and Jung So Min, called "Kiss Me". She was featured in Korean rapper Verbal Jint's EP Go Easy 0.5. Later she did a duet with 4minute
4minute
4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
's Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
in the single Together Forever with the track named "Say You Love Me". However, she did not promote this song on stage.
2011: First Album and Comeback
On January 4, 2011 Cube Entertainment revealed that G.NA will be returning with a full official album this month. She released the song "Nice to Meet You" featuring WheesungWheesung
-EPs:*2006: Against All Odds*2008: 스마일 프로젝트 Vol.2 'Love Seat*2009: 휘성 with D.O*2009: Insomnia*2010: Realslow Is Back*2010: Winter Night*2011: Words That Freeze My Heart-OSTs:*2006: 중천의 기억*2009: 우리집에 왜 왔니...
on 11 January 2011 and it was finalized that she would release her full album on 18 January 2011 with her title track named "Black and White".
The MV teaser for "Black & White" was released on January 13, 2011 and the music video was released on January 18, 2011. The MV features 2AM
2AM
2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jo Kwon, Jinwoon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music...
's member Jinwoon.
In addition, G.NA won on the 17th and 24 February on M! Countdown
M! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
. On February 25, G.NA also won her first ever Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
for her hit song "Black & White".
Music portal Dosirak has revealed that singer G.NA was the #1 best seller in digital sales for the month of February. According to information released by Dosirak on February 27, G.NA’s “Black & White” comeback album took first in digital sales. Also G.NA won her first Inkigayo Mutizen on February 27, marking her grand slam, for winning on all three music programs.
G.NA is scheduled to perform at the “Canada Korea Friendship Festival (CKFF)” in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
’s Bell Performing Arts Centre.
G.NA will be participating in the remake album of Japanese singer-songwriter/actor, Fukuyama Masaharu. G.NA’s remake, “Milk Tea
Milk Tea/Utsukushiki Hana
is the twenty-first single by Japanese artist Masaharu Fukuyama. It was released on 24 May 2006.-Limited Edition CD:#Milk Tea#Utsukushiki Hana#Love Train#Ano Natsu Mo Umi Mo Sora Mo#Milk Tea #Utsukushiki Hana...
”, features her powerful vocals to balance the delicate feeling of a narrator’s love story.
The music video for "I Already Miss You" was released on March 9, 2011.
G.NA also appeared in Lim Jeong Hee
Lim Jeong Hee
Lim Jeong-Hee is a South Korean R&B and Pop artist that debuted in 2005 under JYP Entertainment. One of her notable performances in 2005 was the 5th Pattaya Music Festival in Thailand, which helped promote and expose her to the foreign music industry...
's music video for "Golden Lady" with gagman Park Hwi Soon which is released on May 9, 2011.
She was also featured for Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
's album Bubble Pop!
Bubble Pop!
Bubble Pop! is the debut EP by Hyuna. It features the title track of the same name, "Bubble Pop!". The EP was released on July 5, 2011. The video for the song had been viewed over 21 million times.- Release :...
in the song ‘A Bitter Day’.
On August 16 G.NA released a teaser photo for her next Mini Album "Top Girl". Through her YouTube channel she released a teaser for the music video "Banana" on August 20, and for the music video "Top Girl" on August 21. The full "Top Girl" music video was revealed on August 22. A preview for an alternate version called "Net Girl" with changed lyrics was revealed on August 31.
Modeling
G.NA walked her very first runway as a model for Lie Sang Bong’s 2011/12 F/W collection Seoul Fashion Week at Seoul’s SETEC Center on March 30, 2011. G.NA wore the line, Lie Sang Bong Fashion Show which was done under the theme of ‘natural beauty’, and it features a mix of both modern and Asian influences.Personal life
She lived in Canada for 17 years, before moving to Seoul to pursue her career as a singer.Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Gaon Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| 2010 | |||
| "What I Want To Do When I Have a Lover" (with Rain) | 13 | Draw G's First Breath Draw G's First Breath Draw G's First Breath is the first mini-album played by G.NA and was released by Cube Entertainment on July 14, 2010. Kim DoHoon, ShinSaDong Tiger, Jung JiChan, Kang JiWon have participated in her album.-Tracklisting:... |
|
| "I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better" (with Junhyung Yong Jun Hyung Yong Jun-hyung , also known as Poppin' Dragon or Joker, is a South Korean idol, singer, rapper, songwriter and dancer. He is a member and the Main Rapper of the Korean boy group Beast.-Biography:... ) |
2 | ||
| "Kiss Me" | 24 | Playful Kiss Playful Kiss Playful Kiss is a South Korean drama that is based on the popular Japanese manga Itazura Na Kiss by Tada Kaoru. The show stars Jung So Min as Oh Ha Ni and Kim Hyun Joong as Baek Seung Jo. It aired from September 1, 2010 till October 21, 2010 and had a total of 16 episodes. On November 2, 2010, a 7... OST |
|
| "Say You Love Me" (with Hyuna Hyuna HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea... ) |
14 | Together Forever | |
| 2011 | |||
| "Nice to Meet You" (with Wheesung Wheesung -EPs:*2006: Against All Odds*2008: 스마일 프로젝트 Vol.2 'Love Seat*2009: 휘성 with D.O*2009: Insomnia*2010: Realslow Is Back*2010: Winter Night*2011: Words That Freeze My Heart-OSTs:*2006: 중천의 기억*2009: 우리집에 왜 왔니... ) |
29 | Black & White | |
| "Black & White" | 1 | ||
| "A Bitter Day" (with Hyuna Hyuna HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea... & Junhyung Yong Jun Hyung Yong Jun-hyung , also known as Poppin' Dragon or Joker, is a South Korean idol, singer, rapper, songwriter and dancer. He is a member and the Main Rapper of the Korean boy group Beast.-Biography:... ) |
8 | Bubble Pop! Bubble Pop! Bubble Pop! is the debut EP by Hyuna. It features the title track of the same name, "Bubble Pop!". The EP was released on July 5, 2011. The video for the song had been viewed over 21 million times.- Release :... |
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| "Top Girl" | 4 | Top Girl Top Girl Top Girl is an EP by South Korean singer G.NA. It features the title track of the same name, "Top Girl". The EP was released on August 23, 2011.-History:... |
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| "Banana (Feat. Swings, JC지은)" | 30 | ||
| "싫어" | 96 |
Concert participation
- 2011: United Cube ConcertUnited Cube ConcertUnited Cube Concert is the 2011 world-wide live concert tour by Cube Family. The tour kicks off from South Korea and will expand its route to Japan, England etc...
- 2011: Korean Broadcasting System New York Korea Festival
- 2011: Kollaboration (talent show)Kollaboration (talent show)Kollaboration is an annual talent show created by a small group of professional young Asian American and Asian Canadian volunteers.-History:...
Kollaboration 11 Los Angeles; November 5th, 2011 at The Nokia Theater
Awards
| Years | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
| 2011 |
Mnet 20's Choice Awards The Mnet 20's Choice Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea.-2011:*Hot Drama Actor: Cha Seung Won*Hot Drama Actress: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Style Icon: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Korean Wave Star: KARA... : Hot Online Song "Black & White" Asia song festival Asia Song Festival, aka A-Song-Fe or ASF, is an annual Asian pop music festival held in South Korea, since 2004. It is hosted by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange and features artists from Asian countries... : Asia Influential Artists |
Music Programs
These are a collection of G.NA wins on Korea's televised music shows. Inkigayo is aired on SBS, M! CountdownM! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
on Korea cable channel M.net
M.net
M.net refers to:* M.net - a South Korean cable channel of M.net Media dedicated to broadcasting and producing music-related entertainment programming 24 hours a day....
and Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
on KBS.
Music Bank
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | February 25 | Black&White |
Inkigayo
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | February 27 | Black&White |
M! Countdown
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | August 12 | I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better |
| 2011 | February 17 | Black&White |
| February 24 |