Umji (singer)
| Umji | |
|---|---|
|
Umji in April 2016 | |
| Native name | 김예원 (金藝源) |
| Born |
Kim Ye-won August 19, 1998 Incheon, South Korea |
| Other names | Umji |
| Occupation | |
|
Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Source Music |
| Associated acts | GFriend |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김예원 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 金藝源 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Ye-won |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yewŏn |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 엄지 |
| Revised Romanization | Eom-ji |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ŏmchi |
Kim Ye-won (Hangul: 김예원, Hanja: 金藝源; born August 19, 1998), better known by her stage name Umji (엄지), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of South Korean girl group GFriend.[1]
Early life
Umji was born in Incheon, South Korea on August 19, 1998.[2]
Education
- Sinsong Middle School Incheon (graduated)
- School of Performing Arts Seoul (attending)
Career
Umji debuted as a member of South Korean girl group GFriend in early 2015 with the song "Glass Bead". Unlike other members of GFriend, she made her debut without any previous career experience.
On October 5, 2016, she was temporarily diagnosed with a left thigh sartorius strain and temporarily suspended from her activities. According to her physician's opinion, she could recover soon after healing with rest.[3]
On November 19, 2016, she returned officially through 2016 Melon Music Awards.
Discography
OST
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Way" | 2016 | 쇼핑왕 루이 (Shopaholic Louis) OST Part.2 |
Filmography
Reality/variety shows
| Year | Program | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10th Idol Star Athletics Championships | MBC | With Sowon, Yuju and Eunha |
| 2016 | The Capable Ones | MBC | Episode 20 |
| 12th Idol Star Athletics Championships | MBC | With Yerin, Yuju, SinB and Eunha | |
| Hello Friends | KBS | With Yerin, Yuju and Eunha | |
Music video appearances
| Year | Music video | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Sweetie Pie" (다이뻐) | Lee Seung-hwan | With the other GFriend members |
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ "여자친구, 데뷔앨범 하이라이트 메들리 공개..'소녀감성'". Chosun. January 14, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ↑ Choi Jin-shil (February 14, 2015). "여.친.소① 여자친구를 소개합니다". TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ↑ 여자친구 엄지 건강문제로 활동 중단…"대퇴부 봉공근 염좌 치료 집중, 당분간 5인 체제"] <<뉴스핌>>
External links
Media related to Umji (singer) at Wikimedia Commons