Ok so this girl has been around the block a little and some may already know her. She is a Kpop sensation that you would never guess is actually Korean American.
Some infobits:
- Born in Denver, CO
- Raised in New Jersey
- Studied criminal justice
- Launched a YouTube channel showcasing covers of R&B songs
- Performed on Maury
- Was signed to a NYC based agency before moving to Korea under YMC Entertainment in 2010
- Taken as a 'trainee', mentored by Kpop star Wheesung
- Her performance of Beyonce's Halo broke ground in Korea
- Officially launched as a solo singer in February 2012
This girl has it all. Looks and talent, in a Korean born industry that is getting more and more prominence internationally. And the best part is that because she is effectively bilingual, she has even more potential to do crossovers.
What I do like though is the progression she has made style wise. Clearly the Kpop image makers know what they are doing. Seeing her early days in the US and how she is today, you can appreciate the difference between looking good for a Western audience versus looking hot for an Asian one.
