Kan Mi Youn
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Kan Mi-Youn is a K-pop
singer. Kan was the lead singer in the girl group Baby V.O.X from 1997 to 2006. After the group's breakup, Kan moved on to pursue a career as a solo singer.
girl group Baby V.O.X, replacing an ex-member (Cha Yu-mi) who was injured on stage during performance. Kan was assigned the "princess" role in the group and known for her cute and comical traits. Kan was considered not only the main but also the best vocalist in the group, having the ability in hitting high notes.
In 1999, the group's Come Come Come album "Get Up" reached the number one spot on the Korean music pop charts and since then, the group released many hit albums which earned them a vast loyal fan base in Korea
, China, Thailand
and other Asian market.
Although garnering a large fan base, Kan was a frequent target of anti-fans. The most shocking incident was in 1999, when Kan was targeted for murder by a fan of the K-pop
boy group H.O.T. Kan was rumored to be dating H.O.T.
member Moon Hee Joon which resulted in attracting many anti-fans. She received an envelope containing razor blades and a letter threatened to murder her.
. It was this feat that shot her into even more stardom, securing her as a successful artist in the Chinese market.
In January 2008, Kan released a Chinese version of Refreshing album. Following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Kan together with various Asian artistes participated in the songs "Promise" and "I Love Asia", a fund raising project spearheaded by Jackie Chan
for the support of the people in earthquake-hit areas.
industry. With her new short hair and sexy image, the digital single entitled 미쳐가 (Going Crazy) feat. Mir of MBLAQ
gained lots of attentions from the fans. The music video released in GomTV and YouTube on June 30, featuring Lee Joon and Mir of MBLAQ
hits 200,000 views, crowning it most viewed music video within a day.
On July 15, Kan officially launched her own fashion line named "Kanderella", where she is the CEO of this online fashion store.
On September 26, 2011, a music video teaser for Kan's new song, "Won't Meet You", was released. On September 28, 2011, the full-length music video to "Won't Meet You" as well as her second mini-album 'OBSESSION' were released. Promotions for "Won't Meet You" began on September 29, 2011, on M! Countdown.
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
singer. Kan was the lead singer in the girl group Baby V.O.X from 1997 to 2006. After the group's breakup, Kan moved on to pursue a career as a solo singer.
1997–2006: Baby V.O.X. Days
Kan Mi Youn debuted in 1997 as a member of a K-popK-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
girl group Baby V.O.X, replacing an ex-member (Cha Yu-mi) who was injured on stage during performance. Kan was assigned the "princess" role in the group and known for her cute and comical traits. Kan was considered not only the main but also the best vocalist in the group, having the ability in hitting high notes.
In 1999, the group's Come Come Come album "Get Up" reached the number one spot on the Korean music pop charts and since then, the group released many hit albums which earned them a vast loyal fan base in Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
, China, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
and other Asian market.
Although garnering a large fan base, Kan was a frequent target of anti-fans. The most shocking incident was in 1999, when Kan was targeted for murder by a fan of the 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...
boy group H.O.T. Kan was rumored to be dating H.O.T.
H.O.T.
H.O.T. was a popular five-member South Korean boy band in the mid to late 1990s. Their name is an acronym, standing for "High-five Of Teenagers". They were formed by SM Entertainment in 1996 and disbanded in 2001.H.O.T...
member Moon Hee Joon which resulted in attracting many anti-fans. She received an envelope containing razor blades and a letter threatened to murder her.
2006: Establishing a Solo Music Career
In 2006, Kan decided to go solo when she signed on to a new record label, thus ending her 8 years of activities as a member of Baby V.O.X. With Kan departure, in March 2006, Baby V.O.X was officially disbanded. Kan released her first solo album entitled Refreshing on September 15, 2006. The album was a reflection on what has been going through in her life, as a maturing woman. Soon after, Kan decided to focus her music career in China, spending most of her time learning Mandarin and appearing on mainstream Chinese TV shows and music performances.2007–2009: A Career in China
While focusing on the Chinese market, Kan Mi Youn reached a significant level of success in China. One of Kan most notable feats in China was in 2007, where she won a famous mandarin singing competition, "名声大震", with Chinese singer Anson HuAnson Hu
Anson Hu is a male Chinese pop singer and songwriter.-Biography:From a young age, Anson Hu showed great interest in music. At age 13, he was admitted to Shanghai Music Conservatory where he majored in singing...
. It was this feat that shot her into even more stardom, securing her as a successful artist in the Chinese market.
In January 2008, Kan released a Chinese version of Refreshing album. Following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Kan together with various Asian artistes participated in the songs "Promise" and "I Love Asia", a fund raising project spearheaded by Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
for the support of the people in earthquake-hit areas.
2010: Digital single: Going Crazy
On July 1, 2010, Kan Mi Youn finally made her full comeback after 3 years of absence from the Korean music scene. Despite the hiatus, Kan proved that she is still hot in the K-popK-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
industry. With her new short hair and sexy image, the digital single entitled 미쳐가 (Going Crazy) feat. Mir of MBLAQ
MBLAQ
MBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir...
gained lots of attentions from the fans. The music video released in GomTV and YouTube on June 30, featuring Lee Joon and Mir of MBLAQ
MBLAQ
MBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir...
hits 200,000 views, crowning it most viewed music video within a day.
On July 15, Kan officially launched her own fashion line named "Kanderella", where she is the CEO of this online fashion store.
2011: WATCH & OBSESSION
On February 8, 2011, a 1:00 music video teaser for Kan Mi Youn's new song, "Sunshine", featuring Junsu of 2 pm was released. On February 9, 2011, an album cover, the full music video and song were released. On February 14, 2011, a music video teaser for "Paparazzi" was released. Two days later, jacket photos and the full music video were released, officially beginning Kan Mi Youn's second solo-comeback. On February 17, 2011, Kan Mi Youn's first mini-album, 'WATCH', was released. The following day, promotions for "Paparazzi" began on M! Countdown. Kan Mi Youn experienced a boost in popularity with "Paparazzi" and even managed to make it into Inkigayo's 'Take 7' for three consecutive weeks.On September 26, 2011, a music video teaser for Kan's new song, "Won't Meet You", was released. On September 28, 2011, the full-length music video to "Won't Meet You" as well as her second mini-album 'OBSESSION' were released. Promotions for "Won't Meet You" began on September 29, 2011, on M! Countdown.
Baby V.O.X Albums
| Released Date | Album |
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| Sept,1998 | Ya Ya Ya |
| July, 1999 | Come Come Come |
| May, 2000 | Why |
| April, 2001 | Boyish Story |
| April, 2002 | Special Album April |
| Oct, 2002 | The First Concert In Seoul (VCD) |
| Mar, 2003 | "Go" 1st Mini Album in Japan |
| April, 2003 | Devotion |
| April, 2004 | Ride West |
Solo albums
| Years | Album |
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| Sept, 2006 | < Refreshing>
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Singles
| Year | Song Title | Album |
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| 2003 | Promise You, S'MAX feat. Kan Mi Youn | S'MAX's A S'MAX Birth!! |
| 시작 (Start), Park Ji Yoon feat. Kan Mi Youn, Mc Smily, 가루다 | Park Ji Yoon's Woo~Twenty One | |
| 2004 | Sweet Boy, WAWA feat. Kan Mi Youn | WAWA's Turning Point (EP) |
| 2007 |
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Kan Mi Youn's Winter Single |
| 여우별 (Jinx), Kan Mi Youn version | Sol's All About Music & Sol | |
| Marry Me | Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung OST | |
| 사랑한단 말이야[당자Said] | Bad Couple OST | |
| 슬프지만 안녕 (I Feel Sad, but Goodbye) | The Snow Queen The Snow Queen The Snow Queen is a fairy tale by author Hans Christian Andersen . The tale was first published in 1845, and centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by a little boy and girl, Kai and Gerda.... OST |
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| 기분 좋은 날 (I Feel Good), Banana Girl feat. Kan Mi Youn | Banana Girl's Chocolate Single | |
| 2008 | Growing of My Heart | Detective Conan: Volume 6 OST |
| 陷入爱里面, with Yu Haoming Yu Haoming Yu Haoming is a Mandopop singer from Guangzhou, China. He debut in 2007 on the Chinese singing competition Super Boy, on which he placed 6th nationwide. On 22 October 2010, Whilst filming the television series I Have a Date with Spring in Shanghai, Yu was injured in an explosive accident with... |
Yu Haoming's Yu Haoming Yu Haoming is a Mandopop singer from Guangzhou, China. He debut in 2007 on the Chinese singing competition Super Boy, on which he placed 6th nationwide. On 22 October 2010, Whilst filming the television series I Have a Date with Spring in Shanghai, Yu was injured in an explosive accident with... 如果,可以爱你 Digital Single |
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| 2009 | 사랑은... (Love Is), Woo Yun Suk feat. Kan Mi Youn | Woo Yun Suk's Love Virus Single |
| 陷入爱里面, with Yu Haoming Yu Haoming Yu Haoming is a Mandopop singer from Guangzhou, China. He debut in 2007 on the Chinese singing competition Super Boy, on which he placed 6th nationwide. On 22 October 2010, Whilst filming the television series I Have a Date with Spring in Shanghai, Yu was injured in an explosive accident with... |
Yu Haoming's Yu Haoming Yu Haoming is a Mandopop singer from Guangzhou, China. He debut in 2007 on the Chinese singing competition Super Boy, on which he placed 6th nationwide. On 22 October 2010, Whilst filming the television series I Have a Date with Spring in Shanghai, Yu was injured in an explosive accident with... 拥抱 (EP) |
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| 눈 내리는 마을 (Village, Where Snow Falls), with various artistes | Snow Village Project | |
| 너에게 약속하는 7가지 (To You, 7 kinds of Promise), with Tei TEI Tei can refer to:* Tei , a Korean popular music singer.* Tei, Bucharest, a neighborhood in Bucharest, Romania. It is also the Romanian name for the Tilia tree.* Tellurium monoiodide, a chemical compound with the formula TeI... |
연∙애∙별(緣∙愛∙別) OST | |
| 2010 | 미쳐가 (Going Crazy), feat. Mir and Lee Joon from MBLAQ MBLAQ MBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir... |
Kan Mi Youn's 미쳐가 Digital Single |
| 2011 | Good Love, feat. Seo Jun | Feeling Project No. 1 Digital Single |
Music videos
- 2006: <옛날여자>
- 2006:
- 2007: <여우별>, with Sol (14 minutes music drama)
- 2008: <如果，可以爱你>, with Yu HaomingYu HaomingYu Haoming is a Mandopop singer from Guangzhou, China. He debut in 2007 on the Chinese singing competition Super Boy, on which he placed 6th nationwide. On 22 October 2010, Whilst filming the television series I Have a Date with Spring in Shanghai, Yu was injured in an explosive accident with...
- 2008: <陷入爱里面>, with Yu HaomingYu HaomingYu Haoming is a Mandopop singer from Guangzhou, China. He debut in 2007 on the Chinese singing competition Super Boy, on which he placed 6th nationwide. On 22 October 2010, Whilst filming the television series I Have a Date with Spring in Shanghai, Yu was injured in an explosive accident with...
- 2008: <巴黎铁塔>, with Anson HuAnson HuAnson Hu is a male Chinese pop singer and songwriter.-Biography:From a young age, Anson Hu showed great interest in music. At age 13, he was admitted to Shanghai Music Conservatory where he majored in singing...
- 2008: <너에게 약속하는 7가지>, with TeiTEITei can refer to:* Tei , a Korean popular music singer.* Tei, Bucharest, a neighborhood in Bucharest, Romania. It is also the Romanian name for the Tilia tree.* Tellurium monoiodide, a chemical compound with the formula TeI...
- 2008: MSN“LOVE情”情场大片 with Yu HaomingYu HaomingYu Haoming is a Mandopop singer from Guangzhou, China. He debut in 2007 on the Chinese singing competition Super Boy, on which he placed 6th nationwide. On 22 October 2010, Whilst filming the television series I Have a Date with Spring in Shanghai, Yu was injured in an explosive accident with...
- 2010: <미쳐가>(Going Crazy) feat. Mir and Lee JoonLee JoonLee Chang-sun, better known by the stage name Lee Joon is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boy band MBLAQ, currently active in South Korea. He is currently signed to J.Tune Entertainment...
of MBLAQMBLAQMBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir... - 2011:
, with Junsu of 2PM 2PM2PM 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... - 2011: <파파라치>(Paparazzi), with Kim Hyung JunKim Hyung JunKim Hyung Jun was born on 3 August 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and youngest member of boyband SS501. He debut as a solo artist in March 2011 with mini album My Girl and musical debut in Caffeine.-2005: Debut:...
of SS501 - 2011:
- 2011: <안만나 (Won't Meet You)>
Television Programs
- 2006: MBC 레인보우 로망스 (MBC Nonstop 6, Rainbow Romance)
- 2008: ETN 간미연의 트렌드섹션
- 2010: QTV 여자만세
Awards
All Awards listed below are referenced from Source Music & Naver| Years | Awards |
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Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Best Singer Award |
| 2000 |
Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Most Popular Award |
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| 2002 |
Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Choice Award |
| 2003 |
Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Choice Award |
| 2004 |
Channel V Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:... Thailand: Asian Sensation Award |
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