kids encyclopedia robot

Han Seung-yeon facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Han Seung-yeon
한승연
20210908—Han Seung-yeon 한승연, photoshoot, Marie Claire Korea (05m31s).jpg
Han in September 2021
Born
Han Seung-yeon

(1988-07-24) July 24, 1988 (age 36)
Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Education Kyung Hee University
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active 1993–present
Agent YG Entertainment
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2007–present
Labels DSP
Korean name
Hangul 한승연
Hanja 韓昇延
Revised Romanization Han Seung-yeon
McCune–Reischauer Han Sŭngyŏn

Han Seung-yeon (born July 24, 1988), known mononymously as Seungyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as the vocalist of the South Korean girl group Kara, and for her role in Hello, My Twenties!.

Life and career

1993–2007: Early life and career beginnings

Han Seung-yeon was born on July 24, 1988, in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. She made her acting debut as a child actress in a bit part in Dear Ends (1993), Summer Showers (1995) and Star in My Heart (1997). She later left South Korea to study at Tenafly High School in New Jersey, United States. However, she withdrew from high school mid-course to pursue a singing career. After returning to South Korea, she debuted as a member of girl group Kara on March 29, 2007. During her time with the group, she passed a high school qualification exam, the College Scholastic Ability Test, and was accepted by Kyung Hee University, majoring in theater and film.

2007–08: Debut and solo activities

Seungyeon debuted as main vocalist of Kara on M! Countdown on March 29, 2007.

She was the VJ for MSL Break from 2007 to 2008. She replaced Tiffany of Girls' Generation as co-host of Boys and Girls Music Countdown in June 2008 with Kim Hye-sung, and later with actor Kim Soo-hyun. Their segment ended on May 8, 2009. From October to December 2008, she was part of the cast of the MBC Every 1 reality show I Need a Family – Season 2, where a group of celebrities would live life as a family, consisting of a father, mother, son and daughter. She also became part of MBC's entertainment news show Section TV, as a "pop correspondent," debuting on November 21, 2008.

2009–present: Continued solo activities, Kara disbandment and label changes

Han was featured on rapper Nassun's single "Come to Play", which was released in March 2009, and was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Why Did You Come to My House? (2009), releasing her first solo song entitled "Miracle". In October 2009, she became part of the "Dream Team Girl Group" named 4Tomorrow for Samsung's campaign Samsung Anycall. Their digital single "Tomorrow" was released on October 6, and the official music video for their single was released on the October 12, starring actor Lee Dong-gun.

150528 코엑스 팬사인회 한승연
Han in May 2015

In 2010, she recorded the song "Super Star" for the soundtrack of the KBS2 drama Mary Stayed Out All Night. The same year, she became a host of MBC Every1's I Love Pet alongside fellow member Kang Ji-young. In 2011, she recorded the song "Because of Love" for the soundtrack of the SBS drama Warrior Baek Dong-soo. In July 2011, she became a co-host of SBS's Animal Farm.

Han released her first solo single "Guilty" on November 30, 2012, along with its music video. She had a performance of the single on MBC's Music Core on December 15.

In 2013, Han appeared as the protagonist's younger counterpart in the daily drama Pure Love (2013). Then in her first major supporting role, Han portrayed Choi Suk-bin in the period drama Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013). In 2014, starred in the weekend drama Jang Bo-ri is Here!. The same year, she played her first leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels. Also, from 2013 to 2014, Han and fellow member Park Gyu-ri served as hosts of the music program The Show.

In January 2016, Kara was disbanded after Seungyeon, Park Gyuri and Goo Hara decided not to renew their contract. She later signed a contract with J Wide Company in the same year. In May, Han was cast in the omnibus web film Bugs Attack. In July 2016, Han starred in the coming-of-age youth drama Hello, My Twenties!. In October 2016, Han was cast in a short film titled Frame in Love.

In 2017, Han starred in JTBC's web drama Last Minute Romance. She also reprised her role in the sequel of Hello, My Twenties.

In 2018, Han switched over to Inyeon Entertainment, and was cast in the fantasy romance drama About Time. She then took on the leading role in travel romance drama Twelve Nights.

In April 2020, Han signed with new agency YGX Entertainment.

In 2021, Han appeared in comedy horror film Show Me the Ghost as Ye-ji. She won Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention Award for her performance at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

Discography

EPs

Title Album details Peak positions Sales
KOR JPN
Uchuu
(宇宙)
  • Released: January 18, 2017 (Japan)
  • Label: Sony Music Records
  • Format: CD, Digital download
15 JPN: 5,657+
Aozora e
(青空へ)
  • Released: January 30, 2019 (Japan)
  • Label: AKATSUKI label
  • Format: CD, Digital download
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak positions Album Ref
KOR
"Gijeog" (Miracle) 2009 On the Way Home OST
"Super Star" 2010 96 Mary Stayed Out All Night OST
"Salang Ttaemune" (Because Of Love) 2011 Warrior Baek Dong-soo OST
"Guilty" 2012 155 Kara Solo Collection
"Honja Salanghalkkayo" (Should I Love Alone) 2014 Her Lovely Heels OST
"Hello"
(with Gyuri)
Blade Man OST
"Du Salam" (Duet)
(with Kim Soo Hyung)
Musical Fool Victor OST
"Jeo Byeolkkaji Deullige" (Can Be Heard From The Stars)
(with Kim Da-hyun)
Guitar and Hot Pants OST
"Geuttaen Alji Moshaessnabwa" (From Now)
(with Lee Sang Gon from Noel)
2015 Non-album singles
"Geuaen Na" (U&I) 2016
"Jal Itni" (Do You Remember?)
"Sigan-ui Ondo" (The Temperature of Time) 2018 At The Moment : When Time Stopped OST
"I Love Me" 2019 Non-album single
"Annyeong tto Annyeong" (Goodbye Again Goodbye) Perfume OST

As featured artist

Title Year Album Ref
"Nolleowa" (Come To Play)
(Nassun feat. Seungyeon)
2009 Nassun Happyface
"Tomorrow"
(4 Tomorrow (Seungyeon, Gain, Uee and Hyuna)
Dugeundugeun Tomorrow
"Talk About Love"
(W Foundation Campaign with various artists)
2014 non-album single

Guest appearances

Year Title Album Ref
2010 "Bingeul Bingeul" (Round and Round)
(No Brain feat. SeungYeon, Nicole Jung, Gyuri)
MBC Music Travel Lalala Live Vol.11
2014 "Cheos Salang" (First Love) (with Gyuri) DSP Special Album "White Letter"

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1993 Dead Ends N/A
1995 Summer Showers
2013 Epic Mary Katherine (M. K.) Korean dub
Kara The Animation Herself Japanese dub
2017 Frame in Love Ji Seon
2021 Show Me the Ghost Ye-ji Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention Award
2023 My Worst Neighbor Hong La-ni

Television series

Year Title Notes Ref
1997 Star in My Heart Orphan girl
2010 More Charming by the Day Cameo
2011 URAKARA Seung-yeon
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows Cameo
2013 A Bit of Love Kim Sun-mi
Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love Choi Musuri
2014 Her Lovely Heels Shin Ji-hoo
Jang Bo-ri is Here! Lee Ga-eul
Secret Love Ji-hye
Guitar and Hot Pants Anna
2016–17 Hello, My Twenties! Jung Ye-eun
2017 Last Minute Romance Baek Se
2018 About Time Jeon Sang-hee
Twelve Nights Han Yoo-Kyung
2021 Life Derm She Go Ri-a

Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref
2007 Han Seung Yeon MSL Break
2008 I Need a Family – Season 2
Inkigayo Special MC for episodes 512–515 with Eun Ji-won and Leeteuk
2008–2009 Boys & Girls Music Countdown
2010 I Love Pet with Kang Ji-young
2011 Animal Farm
2013–2014 The Show with Park Gyu-ri

Audiobook

  • Victor the fool by Joachim de Posada, voice of Laura

Awards

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2015 9th Cable TV Broadcasting Awards Best Couple Award (With Hong Jong-hyun) Her Lovely Heels Won
2016 9th Korea Drama Award Hallyu Star Award Hello, My Twenties! Won
2021 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention Show Me the Ghost Won

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Han Seung-yeon para niños

kids search engine
Han Seung-yeon Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.