[Female Vocalists from Korea] Singers and Solo Artists Who Color the World of K-POP

Love Like ThisHyolyn

[MV] Hyolyn(효린) _ Love Like This (Feat. Dok2)

This is a solo song by Hyolyn, who was the main vocalist of SISTAR, which disbanded in 2017.

The R&B-style melody paired with Hyolyn’s husky voice is very pleasing to the ear, and it’s the kind of song that becomes addictive after just one listen.

Since she established her own agency after SISTAR disbanded, I’m excited to see her future activities.

THE BADDEST FEMALECL

CL – 나쁜 기집애(THE BADDEST FEMALE) M/V

This is a solo song by CL, the leader and rapper of 2NE1, which disbanded in 2016.

Although she is strongly associated with her rapper image, she is also an outstanding vocalist.

In her solo career, she has expanded overseas and was ranked No.

2 on the Washington Post’s list of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World.” She performed at the closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

Hopefully skyJeong Eun Ji

Jeong Eun Ji 1st Mini Album [Dream] ‘하늘바라기 (feat.하림)’ M/V

Eunji, the main vocalist of Apink.

Possessing one of the top-tier vocal abilities in the K-pop idol scene, she originally aimed to become a vocal trainer, so she initially struggled with singing in a typical “idol-like” style.

There’s even a candid story that she only started selling well after she began singing more like an idol because she wasn’t gaining much popularity.

Her straightforward, boyish personality is also one of the reasons she’s so popular.

POP!NAYEON

NAYEON “POP!” M/V

Nayeon, who serves as TWICE’s absolute center and always captivates fans with her sunshine-like smile, has been at the forefront of the K-pop scene as the face of the group since their 2015 debut.

Her album “IM NAYEON,” which marked the full-scale start of her solo career in June 2022, was truly a milestone.

With this release, she became the first K-pop soloist to reach No.

7 on the U.S.

Billboard 200, and she also won Best Female Artist at the year-end MAMA.

In addition to the bubbly cuteness she shows with TWICE, her solo work reveals a cool side that effortlessly handles hip-hop.

She’s the perfect artist for anyone who wants to enjoy both adorable charm and stylish charisma!

Beauty AdvisoryDooRi

[MV] DooRi(두리) _ Beauty Advisory(예쁨주의보)

Dooree, a skilled singer from Gwangju Metropolitan City, debuted in 2018 as a member of the girl group GBB.

The following year, she placed seventh on ‘Miss Trot Tomorrow,’ gaining attention in the trot scene.

With her elegant looks and powerful vocals, she masterfully covers a wide range of genres from pop to trot.

In 2021, she won the Grand Prize in the Trot Singer category at the Super Influencer Brand Awards.

She is also active beyond music, serving as a promotional ambassador for the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, among other roles.

Her beautiful vocal tone, dazzling stage presence, and versatility across uptempo numbers and ballads captivate not only trot fans but music lovers of all kinds.

HOLIDAYSuzy

SUZY (수지) ‘HOLIDAY (Feat. DPR LIVE)’ M/V

Suzy from miss A, which disbanded in 2017, released her first solo song after the breakup, singing with the concept of a leisurely day off.

Known as the “Nation’s First Love,” she has a strong image of being pure and beautiful, but her slightly offbeat remarks on variety shows are also entertaining, and that gap is part of her charm.

Cinderella TimeNC.A

[HIT] 뮤직뱅크 – 앤씨아(NC.A) – 통금시간(Cinderella Time).20150327

While attending a music school, Encia was scouted after her singing caught the eye of the president of her current agency, leading to her debut in 2013 while she was still a high school student.

Starting in 2017, she appeared on the idol reboot program “The Unit,” where her dedicated effort to improve at the dancing she found challenging won her popularity.