Seo In-Young
Encyclopedia
Seo In-Young also known as Elly, is a South Korean singer, dancer, model, TV host, and actress. She is most famously known for being a member of K-pop
group Jewelry
and being on the reality TV show "We Got Married
" with Crown J as her "husband".
(the name "Elly" is a nickname that Seo created for herself) on February 26, 2007. Known as the sexy dancer in the group, she has stated that she wanted to move away from her strong dance image and become a softer, elegant, more sensual entertainer.
The first single from the album was "Neoreul Wonhae" , which was written, composed, and produced by Jung Yeon-joon, from Uptown. Originally a mix of Latin and R&B styles, the song was promoted with a dance remix near the end of her promotional tour.
It was announced that In Young would be releasing her second solo album titled Elly Is Cinderella
on July 23, 2008, with the lead single "Cinderella" composed by PSY
. Her album was released on July 23, 2008.
On February 2008, Seo In Young participated in the MBC
variety show We Got Married
. She was paired with K-Urban artist Crown J
. The duo later released the digital single "Too Much", on May 19, 2008. The song was used as their theme song for the variety show. A club remix version was also released on her new album. She also sang "Can't I Love" for the OST for the Korean drama IRIS.
It was announced in December 2009 that Seo In Young as well as fellow Jewelry member Park Jung Ah would be leaving Jewelry after completing promotional activities for Sophisticated and fully commit to their solo careers.
Seo In Young released her third album called "Lov-Elly," her first album without the label of "Jewelry's Seo In Young," on June 6, 2010. The album consists of ballads, showing a very soft but powerful side of Seo In Young. Her album-jacket and first single "Goodbye Romance", were released May 12, 2010.. The song peaked at #1 on M! Countdown
on June 24, her first award as a solo artist since leaving Jewelry. She also joined the new SBS Reality Show Heroes in July 2010, receiving a lot of press and controversy for her feisty and headstrong persona.
Seo In Young's 4th album "ellythm", a single album, was released on December 12, 2010. It includes the single "Into The Rhythm".
Early in 2011, the Jongno branch of Cheil Industries named Seo In Young creative director for their imports division. Working specifically with French luxury brand 'Nina Ricci' in designing a line of limited edition handbags respectively named 'Nina Ricci x Seo In Young'.
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
group Jewelry
Jewelry (band)
Jewelry is a South Korean girl group. After releasing their first album with low sales, the group eventually rose to prominence via their second album and reached their commercial peak with their fourth album Superstar, which spawned a number-one hit for them...
and being on the reality TV show "We Got Married
We Got Married
We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
" with Crown J as her "husband".
Career
She released her solo album entitled Elly Is So HotElly Is So Hot
Elly Is So Hot is Seo In-Young's 1st studio album. It was released on February 26, 2007.-Track listing:#Intro#Hit#너를 원해 #가르쳐줘요 #Blue Song#6th Sense#Something#UR My Style#Seaes Hotel...
(the name "Elly" is a nickname that Seo created for herself) on February 26, 2007. Known as the sexy dancer in the group, she has stated that she wanted to move away from her strong dance image and become a softer, elegant, more sensual entertainer.
The first single from the album was "Neoreul Wonhae" , which was written, composed, and produced by Jung Yeon-joon, from Uptown. Originally a mix of Latin and R&B styles, the song was promoted with a dance remix near the end of her promotional tour.
It was announced that In Young would be releasing her second solo album titled Elly Is Cinderella
Elly Is Cinderella
Elly Is Cinderella is Seo In-Young's 2nd studio single album. It was released on July 23, 2008.-Track listing:#신데렐라 #I Like It ft. Crown J#Too Much #신데렐라...
on July 23, 2008, with the lead single "Cinderella" composed by PSY
Psy
Psy may mean:*Something to do with psychology*A commonly used term for psychedelic trance , a sub-genre of modern electronic dance music*Something to do with psionics...
. Her album was released on July 23, 2008.
On February 2008, Seo In Young participated in the MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
variety show We Got Married
We Got Married
We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
. She was paired with K-Urban artist Crown J
Crown J
Crown J is a South Korean rapper who made his debut in March, 2006. Having lived in the Los Angeles, U.S., Crown J brings U.S.-style hip-hop to Korean listeners. He lived in Atlanta before moving to Los Angeles. However, his songs about love, friendship and family are filled with Korean sentiments...
. The duo later released the digital single "Too Much", on May 19, 2008. The song was used as their theme song for the variety show. A club remix version was also released on her new album. She also sang "Can't I Love" for the OST for the Korean drama IRIS.
It was announced in December 2009 that Seo In Young as well as fellow Jewelry member Park Jung Ah would be leaving Jewelry after completing promotional activities for Sophisticated and fully commit to their solo careers.
Seo In Young released her third album called "Lov-Elly," her first album without the label of "Jewelry's Seo In Young," on June 6, 2010. The album consists of ballads, showing a very soft but powerful side of Seo In Young. Her album-jacket and first single "Goodbye Romance", were released May 12, 2010.. The song peaked at #1 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 June 24, her first award as a solo artist since leaving Jewelry. She also joined the new SBS Reality Show Heroes in July 2010, receiving a lot of press and controversy for her feisty and headstrong persona.
Seo In Young's 4th album "ellythm", a single album, was released on December 12, 2010. It includes the single "Into The Rhythm".
Early in 2011, the Jongno branch of Cheil Industries named Seo In Young creative director for their imports division. Working specifically with French luxury brand 'Nina Ricci' in designing a line of limited edition handbags respectively named 'Nina Ricci x Seo In Young'.
Studio albums
| Year | Album information | Tracklisting |
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| 2007 | Elly Is So Hot Elly Is So Hot Elly Is So Hot is Seo In-Young's 1st studio album. It was released on February 26, 2007.-Track listing:#Intro#Hit#너를 원해 #가르쳐줘요 #Blue Song#6th Sense#Something#UR My Style#Seaes Hotel...
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Extended plays
| Year | Album information | Tracklisting |
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| 2008 | Elly Is Cinderella Elly Is Cinderella Elly Is Cinderella is Seo In-Young's 2nd studio single album. It was released on July 23, 2008.-Track listing:#신데렐라 #I Like It ft. Crown J#Too Much #신데렐라...
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| 2010 | Lov-Elly
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| 2011 | Brand New Elly
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Single albums
| Year | Album information | Tracklisting |
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| 2010 | Ellythm
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| 2011 | Lov-Elly Part 2
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Variety Shows
- Happy Shares
- Hidden CameraHidden cameraA hidden camera is a still or video camera used to film people without their knowledge. The camera is "hidden" because it is either not visible to the subject being filmed, or is disguised as another object...
(Sunday Sunday Night) - School Rocks (SBS,Guest)
- Rainbow Romance (논스톱,SBS) cameo
- Seo In Young's Kaist
- We Got MarriedWe Got MarriedWe Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
(with CrownJ make to believe couples) - Music Bank Core (KBS,HOST)
- seo In Young's Brandnew Friend
- Oppa Band (Sunday Sunday Night Shows)
- World-Changing Quiz (Sunday Sunday Night,Guest)
- Family OutingFamily OutingFamily Outing Season 1 was a South Korean variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming . It was first aired on June 15, 2008, and was one of the top rated programs on Sunday Korean television...
(SBS,Guest) - It City
- HeroesHeroes (Korean TV series)Heroes was a South Korean variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Running Man. It is classified as a "popularity search variety", where the female celebrities compete to find out which of them is more popular among citizens...