Nana (entertainer)
Nana 임진아 | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Im Jin-Ah |
| Born | September 14, 1991[1] |
| Origin | Cheongju, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, model, dancer, rapper, visualist |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Pledis Entertainment |
| Website | www |
Im Jin-Ah (born September 14, 1991), known by her stage name Nana, is a South Korean singer, model, visualist, and rapper of the group After School. She is also a member of its subgroups A.S. Red and Orange Caramel, and the super idol group Dazzling Red.[2]
Biography
Nana was born on September 14, 1991. She is part of the 91'[jargon] line and is close friends with Key from Shinee and Nicole. Before her debut as a member of After School in 2009 she was a participant in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest and she walked the runway for the ‘Girls Award‘ event in Japan.[3] Nana is a licensed makeup artist and also has a membership at the Makeup Artists Association.[4]
Career
In 2010, Nana, along with After School members Raina and Lizzy formed a sub-unit called Orange Caramel. They released two mini-albums: "Magic Girl"[5] and "A~ing♡".[6] Nana has then gone on to record a solo song, which is included on the "Shanghai Romance" single, titled "Close Your Eyes". She is also a member of After School's temporary sub-unit A.S. Red together with Kahi, Uee, and Jungah and promoted "In The Night Sky" before debuting in Japan.[better source needed] In 2012, Nana had a solo song included on the After School's Flashback maxi-single, titled "Eyeline".[better source needed]
In 2012 Nana was a runway model for the Tokyo Girls Collection 2012 Spring/Summer.[7]
After School's Nana became the main model for Korea's biggest diet brand, Juvis. This is her first solo CF[expand acronym] as an After School member.[8]
In 2012, she joined K-pop stars Hyorin, Hyuna, Hyoseong, Nicole to form a super group called Dazzling Red. They performed a charity single called "This Person".[2]
Personal life
She is currently attending Seoul Institute of the Arts (SeoulArts), formally known as Seoul Art College, alongside miss A's Jia and Fei[9]
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | White: The Melody of the Curse | Cameo |
| 2014 | Fashion King | Cameo |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Close Your Eyes" | Shanghai Romance & Lipstick |
| 2012 | "Eyeline" | Flashback |
Singles with Dazzling Red
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "This Person" | Charity single[2] |
Featurings
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Ma Boy 3" | In Love[2] |
Endorsements
| Year | Brand Nam | Co-Star |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Saem | After School (band), Lee Seung-gi |
| 2012 | Juvis | |
| 2014 | Skechers | |
| 2014 | DHC Korea | |
| 2014 | Baskin Robbins | Orange Caramel |
| 2014 | Dragon Blaze | Orange Caramel |
Filmography
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Playgirlz School | Episode 1 to 13 |
| 2010 | Star Golden Bell | Herself with After School (Band) |
| 2010 | Star King | Herself with After School (Band) |
| 2011 | Quiz to Change the World | Guest With Kahi |
| 2012 | Tokyo Brand New Girls | Is a fixed panelist |
| 2012 | Beatles Code 3D | Herself with After School (Band) |
| 2012 | Chuseok Wrestling Special | Herself with E-Young, Raina, Lizzy |
| 2012 | Dream Team | Herself with E-Young, Raina, Kim Jungah |
| 2012 | This is Magic | Herself with Raina |
| 2013 | ON! Faitin Korea | Herself with Lee Jooyeon |
| 2013 | Star King | Herself with After School (Band) |
| 2014 | Style Log | Is a MC |
| 2014–present | Roommate | Is a fixed member , 4 Dimantion girl |
| 2014 | Quiz to Change the World | Guest With Raina, Lizzy |
| 2014 | Beatles Code 3D | Guest With Raina, Lizzy |
MV Featuring
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Featuring in Eru “White Tears" MV |
| 2010 | Featuring in Honey Dew “Like A Fool" MV |
References
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- ^ ":: After School ::" (in Korean). A-school.co.kr. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ a b c d Benjamin, Jeff (2012-12-28). "The Color of K-Pop: HyunA, Yo Seob and K-Pop All-Stars Unite for Charity Singles". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-03-19.
- ^ "After School member Nana graces the cover of 'SWAK' magazine". Allkpop.com. 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ "After School's Nana is a licensed makeup artist". Allkpop.com. 2010-08-28. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ "After School's Orange Caramel tracklist revealed!". Allkpop.com. 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ "Orange Caramel releases 2nd mini album". Allkpop.com. 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ "After School's Nana walks the runway for the '2012 Tokyo Girls Collection S/S'". Allkpop.com. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ "BTS cuts of After School's Nana modeling for her first solo Commercial Film (CF) released". Allkpop.com. 2012-06-23. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ "After School's Nana, miss A's Jia & Fei receive scholarships from Seoul Art College". Allkpop.com. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
