Gummy (singer)
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Park Ji Yeon better known by her stage name
Gummy (Hangul
: 거미, Korean for spider), is a South Korean recording artist under YG Entertainment
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. The same year, Gummy earned at the 2004 Mnet Km Music Festival for Mobile Popularity Award for Memory Loss.
She released her fourth album titled Comfort on March 12, 2008, and it is her first released in three years. The album was postponed several times because Gummy wanted to release a high-quality album that showed her growth as an artist. The lead single I'm Sorry features T.O.P from Big Bang; he is also featured in the music video, along with Sandara Park
from 2NE1. A week after its release, the song peaked within the top five spots on various digital charts.
, and Se7en. A week later, it was revealed that Gummy is coming back with a mini album titled Loveless. A music video plus the full song of one of her tracks in the mini album was released on April 21. Loveless was released on April 29, and promotion for the album began in May.
She has released a music video for multiple songs since the album such as "There Is No Love" that has already been live on the Comeback Stage.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Gummy (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 거미, Korean for spider), is a South Korean recording artist under YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment is a record label and talent agency founded by Korean band Seo Taiji & Boys member Yang Hyun Suk and based in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in producing R&B and hip hop music. YG stands for Yang Goon and are also the initials of the chief executive officer, Yang Hyun Suk...
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2003-2009: Debut and Breakthrough Success
Gummy debuted in 2003 with her album Like Them. Due to the success of other label mates, Her second studio album, It's Different, was released on September 9, 2004. Her title track Memory Loss brought her success and recognition and led Gummy to win the Bonsang at the 19th Golden Disk AwardsGolden Disk Awards
The 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...
. The same year, Gummy earned at the 2004 Mnet Km Music Festival for Mobile Popularity Award for Memory Loss.
She released her fourth album titled Comfort on March 12, 2008, and it is her first released in three years. The album was postponed several times because Gummy wanted to release a high-quality album that showed her growth as an artist. The lead single I'm Sorry features T.O.P from Big Bang; he is also featured in the music video, along with Sandara Park
Sandara Park
Park Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in...
from 2NE1. A week after its release, the song peaked within the top five spots on various digital charts.
2010: Comeback and Loveless (EP)
On April 12, 2010, YG Entertainment announced comeback plan for Gummy and her fellow label mates Big Bang, 2NE12NE1
Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009...
, and Se7en. A week later, it was revealed that Gummy is coming back with a mini album titled Loveless. A music video plus the full song of one of her tracks in the mini album was released on April 21. Loveless was released on April 29, and promotion for the album began in May.
She has released a music video for multiple songs since the album such as "There Is No Love" that has already been live on the Comeback Stage.
2011: Japanese Debut with Loveless (EP)
After staying in Japan for several years to improve her Japanese and to get a sense of the culture, Gummy finally felt confident in her Japanese to debut. On October 15,2011, the MV for her remake of "I'm Sorry" feat. TOP was released.Studio albums
| Year | Information | Track Listing |
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| 2003 | Like Them
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| 2004 | It's Different
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| 2005 | For The Bloom
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| 2006 | Unplugged
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| 2008 | Comfort
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Mini albums (EP)
| Year | Information | Track Listing |
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| 2010 | Loveless
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Soundtracks
| Year | Information | Track |
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| 2004 | A Moment to Remember A Moment to Remember A Moment to Remember is a 2004 South Korean film based on a 2001 Japanese television drama Pure Soul broadcast by Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation. It stars Son Ye-jin and Jung Woo-sung. A Moment to Remember follows the theme of discovery in a relationship and the burdens of loss caused by... (Korean: 내 머리 속의 지우개) OST
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날그만잊어요 (Please Forget Me) |
| 2007 | H.I.T (Korean: 히트) OST
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통증(Pain) |
| 2008 | Sunny Sunny (2008 film) Sunny is a 2008 South Korean film directed by Lee Jun-ik. The film's Korean language title literally translates as "My Love is Faraway".- Plot :... (Korean: 님은 먼 곳에) OST |
님은 먼 곳에 (My Love is Faraway) |
| The Scale of Providence (Korean: 신의 저울) OST
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애심 (Compassion) | |
| General Hospital 2 (Korean: 내게로 오는 길) OST
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내게로 오는 길 (The Path Towards Me) | |
| 2009 | Telecinema Triangle (Korean: 이별은 사랑 뒤를 따라와) OST
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| Will it snow For Christmas? Will It Snow For Christmas? Will It Snow For Christmas?, is a South Korean teledrama produced and broadcasted by SBS that aired on December 2, 2009 and ended on January 28, 2010.-Synopsis:... OST |
그대라서 (Because It's You) | |
| 2010 | Dae Mul/Big Fish (Korean: 대물) OST
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죽어도 사랑해 (I Love You Even If You Die) |
| Finding Mr. Kim (김종욱 찾기) OST
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러브 레시피 (Love Recipe) | |
| 2011 | Midas (Korean: 마이더스) OST
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기다리고 싶어 (I Want to Wait) |
Music Videos
| Year | Album | Title |
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| 2003 | Like Them | 그대 돌아오면 (If You Come Back To Me) (Feat. 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... ) |
| 친구라도 될 걸 그랬어 (We Should’ve Been Friends) | ||
| 2004 | It's Different | 기억상실 (Memory Loss) |
| 2005 | For The Bloom | 아니 (No) |
| 어른아이 (Childish Adult) | ||
| 2006 | Unplugged | 그대 돌아오면 (If You Come Back To Me) |
| 2008 | Comfort | 미안해요 (I'm Sorry) (Feat. T.O.P and Sandara Park Sandara Park Park Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in... ) |
| 2010 | Loveless (EP) | 사랑은 없다 (There is No Love) |
| 남자라서 (Because You're a Man) (Feat. Kim Hyun Joong Kim Hyun Joong Kim Hyun Joong was born on 6 June 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader of boyband SS501. Kim is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and Popularity Award at the 45th... and Jung Ryeo-won) |
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| 어떡해 (What Can I Do) | ||
| 2010 | - | 러브 레시피 (Love Recipe) (Feat. Bobby Kim) |
| 2011 | Loveless (Japanese Debut mini-album) | I'm Sorry (Japanese Ver.) (Feat. T.O.P) |
Awards
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Melon Music Awards The Melon Music Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea. It is known for only calculating digital sales and online votes to judge winners.-Artist of the Year :-Album of the Year :... : Best R&B Song "남자라서" (Because You’re A Man) |