Shim Hye-won(Korean:심혜원;born March 20, 2004), better known by her stage nameBelle(), is a singer-songwriter. She is a member of the South Korean girl groupKiss of Life.

Belle
Belle in February 2024
Born
Shim Hye-won

(2004-03-20)March 20, 2004(age 20)
Other namesAnnabelle Shim[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
RelativesShim Shin[ko](father)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2021–present
LabelsS2
Member ofKiss of Life
Korean name
Hangul
심혜원
Revised RomanizationSim Hyewon
McCune–ReischauerSim Hyewŏn
Stage name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationBel
McCune–ReischauerPel

Early life

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Belle was born on March 20, 2004, as Shim Hye-won, inSeattle,Washington.[2]Her family consists of her fatherShim Shin[ko],a prominent singer in South Korea during the 90s, her mother, and an older brother.[3]

Career

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Pre-debut

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As a child, Belle made a few television appearances alongside her father, includingSBS'Global Junior Showin 2012.[4][5]

From the age of 17, she began composing her own music which she uploaded onSoundCloudandInstagram.[6]She joinedSM Entertainment's Song Camp and later worked as a songwriter, taking part in composing and writing songs for artists such asLe Sserafim,Purple Kiss,andMiyeon.[7][8]She is also credited for the background vocals of songs such as Le Sserafim's "Unforgiven"andMark's "Child".[9][10]

2023–present: Debut with Kiss of Life

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On May 16, 2023, S2 Entertainment announced that Belle would debut in a new 4-member girl group calledKiss of Life,which planned to debut in July.[11]On July 5, the group officially made their debut with the release of theirself-titled EPwhich included a solo song "Countdown" sung by Belle.[12]On July 14, she received the "Proud Korean Grand Prize" composer award at the 2023 Korea Best Brand Awards.[13]

On June 19, 2024, "See The Light", the original soundtrack forMy Sweet Mobsterwhich was sung by Belle, was released.[14]

Discography

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Soundtrack appearances

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List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.

[15]
"See the Light" 2024 169 My Sweet MobsterOST

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.

[15]
"Countdown (Belle Solo)" 2023 199 Kiss of Life

Non-commercial releases

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List of non-commercial songs, showing title and year released
Title Year Ref.
"Higher"
prod. Ish Hokhmah, hongsamman
2022 [1]
"Venus"
prod. Ish Hokhmah

Songwriting credits

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All song credits are adapted from theKorea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[16]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist
"Find You" 2021 Purple Kiss LULUPOP Project 'Find You'
"Kitty" Kid Milli Cliché
"Into You" DaDaBoo Non-album single
"Softly" 2022 Miyeon My
"Charging"
"True Vibe" Soulbysel SOULBYSEL Complication 02
"Unforgiven" 2023 Le Sserafim Unforgiven
"Shhh" Kiss of Life Kiss of Life
"Countdown"
"My 808" Born to Be XX
"Says It"
"Te Quiero" 2024 Sticky
"Sky Walking" Miyeon Non-album release
"Swan"[17] STF Original Vol. 2.5
"Get Loud" Kiss of Life Lose Yourself
"Hypnotize" Viviz Voyage

Filmography

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Television show

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Year Title Role Ref.
2024 King of Mask Singer asWhen Flowers Bloom Spring Comes [18]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Korea Best Brand Awards 2023 Composer "Unforgiven" Won [19][20]

References

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  1. ^abcShim, Annabelle (Belle)."Soundcloud profile: Belle, Annabelle Shim, Seoul, Republic of Korea".Soundcloud.Archivedfrom the original on April 9, 2024.RetrievedApril 9,2024.
  2. ^"K-Pop Rising Stars Kiss of Life Want Their Sold-Out Kiss Road Tour to Feel 'Raw' and 'Wild, Hot and Sexy' (Exclusive)".People.Retrieved2025-02-26.
  3. ^Dong, Sun-hwa (July 27, 2023) [July 26, 2023]."Children of 1980-90s pop stars venture into K-pop".The Korea Times.Archivedfrom the original on February 28, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 28,2024.
  4. ^"Các nàng biểu diễn thiên phú đều di truyền tự ba ba? Kiểm kê 5 vị “Tinh nhị đại” KPOP nữ đoàn thành viên "[Did they inherit their singing talent from their dads? 5 "second generation" KPOP girl group members].ETtoday(in Chinese). June 15, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on September 17, 2024.RetrievedSeptember 17,2024.
  5. ^Kim, Ye-eun (April 5, 2024).'붕어빵' 나왔던 심신 tử 근황... "배우 시도했지만" (뜬다방)[The child of Shim Shin who appeared on "Bungeoppang"... "I tried to act, but I couldn't" (Come out)].Xports News[ko](in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on September 17, 2024.RetrievedSeptember 18,2024– viaNate News.
  6. ^Hwang, Hye-jin (December 13, 2023).키스오브라이프 벨 "Phụ 심신, 가수 데뷔 반대한 적 없어...존경스럽죠" [EN:인터뷰②][Kiss of Life Belle "My father and mother never opposed my debut as a singer...I respect them" [EN:Interview②].].Newsen(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on April 9, 2024.RetrievedApril 9,2024.
  7. ^Ko, Seung-ah (June 7, 2023).심신 딸, 걸그룹 키스 오브 라이프로 데뷔...르세라핌 곡 작업도 참여[Shim Shin's daughter debuts with girl group Kiss of Life...Participated in the work of Le Sserafim's song.].News1[ko](in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on July 8, 2023.RetrievedJuly 8,2023– viaNaver.
  8. ^Son, Jin-ah (May 31, 2023).KISS OF LIFE 벨, 하이틴 영화 속 주인공...프로필 오픈[KISS OF LIFE Belle, the teen movie star...open profile].MK Sports(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on March 10, 2024.RetrievedMarch 10,2024.
  9. ^Lee, Su-hyeon (June 7, 2023).키스오브라이프 벨=가수 심신 딸...메인보컬로 데뷔[Kiss of Life Belle=Singer Shim Shin's daughter... Debut as the main vocalist.].Top Star News(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on August 7, 2023.RetrievedJuly 8,2023.
  10. ^Cho, Yong-jun (August 25, 2023)."[FanTalk] Kiss of Life scores '99 percent' of its goal in month since debut".Korea JoongAng Daily.Archivedfrom the original on March 18, 2024.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
  11. ^Lee, Jung-hyuk (May 16, 2023).키스 오브 라이프(KIOF), 두 번째 멤버 '벨' 공개...도시 속 '맨발의 소녀'[Kiss of Life (KIOF) Unveils Second Member 'Belle'...The 'Barefoot Girl' in the City].The Chosun Ilbo(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on March 10, 2024.RetrievedMarch 10,2024.
  12. ^Jo, Hye-jin (July 5, 2023).키스오브라이프, 오늘(5일) 핫 데뷔[Kiss Of Life Makes Hot Debut Today (5th)].Xports News[ko](in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on July 6, 2023.RetrievedMarch 10,2024– viaNaver News.
  13. ^Myung, Hee-sook (July 18, 2023).'심신 딸' 키스오브라이프 벨, '자랑스런 한국인대상' 작곡가 부문 수상.Xports News[ko](in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2024.RetrievedMarch 18,2024– viaNaver.
  14. ^Son, Bong-seok (June 19, 2024).키스오브라이프 벨, 엄태구X한선화 '놀아주는 여자' OST '씨 더 라이트' 가창[Kiss of Life Belle, sang Um Tae-gu X Han Sun-hwa's "A woman who plays with her" OST "See the Light".].Sports Kyunghyang(in Korean).RetrievedJuly 16,2024– viaNaver.
  15. ^abPeak chart positions on theCircle Download Chart:
  16. ^"Songs Registered Under BELLE (10029049 )".Korea Music Copyright Association(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on July 8, 2023.RetrievedDecember 22,2023.
  17. ^"Credits / STAGE FIGHTER(STF) Original Vo. 2.5 / Various Artists".October 15, 2024.Archivedfrom the original on October 27, 2024.RetrievedOctober 27,2024.
  18. ^Lee, Seul-bi (March 25, 2024).'KIOF' 벨 "Phụ 심신과 K-POP 만들어가는 지금이 영광스러워"['KIOF' Belle "It's wonderful to be making K-POP with Shim Shin" ].Sports Donga(in Korean). Archived fromthe originalon March 27, 2024.RetrievedMarch 27,2024.
  19. ^'심신 딸' 키스오브라이프 벨, 자랑스런 한국인대상서 작곡가 부문 수상['Daughter of Shim Shin' Kiss of Life Belle Wins Proud Korean Award for Songwriter].ChosunBiz(in Korean).The Chosun Ilbo.July 18, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on March 8, 2024.RetrievedMarch 8,2024.
  20. ^Park, Seo-hyun (July 18, 2023).키스오브라이프 벨, phụ 심신에 물려받은 음악 DNA..작곡가 상 수상[Kiss of Life's Belle gets musical DNA from her father, wins composer award].Herald Pop(in Korean).Herald Corporation.Archivedfrom the original on July 23, 2023.RetrievedMarch 8,2024– viaNaver.
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