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Juniel
Juniel in November 2017
Juniel in November 2017
Background information
Birth nameChoi Jun-hee (최준희)[1]
Born(1993-09-03)3 September 1993(age 31)
OriginSeoul,South Korea
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2011–present
Labels
Formerly of
  • Romantic J
  • Poetic Narrator
Korean name
Hangul
최서아
Hanja
Thôi thụy nga
Revised RomanizationChoe Seoa
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Sŏa
Birth name
Hangul
최준희
Hanja
Thôi tuấn hi
Revised RomanizationChoe Junhui
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Chunhŭi

Choi Seo-ah(Korean:최서아;[1]born 3 September 1993[2]), better known by her stage nameJuniel(주니엘) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. She began her career in Japan in 2011 before debuting in South Korea in 2012.[3]In addition to her output as a solo artist, Juniel has released music as a member of the duos Romantic J (withLee Jong-hyun),[4]and Poetic Narrator (with Doko).[5]

Life and career

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1993–2010: Early life and career beginnings

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Juniel was born Choi Jun-hee on 3 September 1993, inSeoul,South Korea.[2][6]She started playing the guitar as a child,[7]and, at the age of 16, she wrote her first song, "Boy", which was later included on her first Japanese EP.[8]Initially a trainee at Good Entertainment, Juniel later joinedFNC Entertainmentwhen she was in middle school.[9]She attended theSchool of Performing Arts Seoulfor high school and studied abroad in Japan, where she won the Japanese audition programNiji Iro Supernova,beating out many other singers and songwriters from the country.[9][10]

2011:Ready Go,Dream & Hope,and label change

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Juniel released her first Japanese EP, titledReady Go,on 29 April 2011.[11]Her second EP,Dream & Hope,was released on 12 July 2011.[12]In November, Juniel underwent a label change toWarner Music Japanand made her major label debut with the single "Forever".[13]She promoted the single with a solo concert on 12 November at Space Shower TV The Diner, a concert venue inShibuya.[14]

2012: South Korean debut,My First June,and1&1

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Juniel released her second Japanese single, "Sakura ~Todokanu Omoi~" (さくら～とどかぬ tưởng い～), on 15 February 2012.[15]

On 22 May, Juniel released her first Korean song, a duet withJung Yong-hwa,titled "Fool" (바보).[16]On 7 June, she released her debut Korean EP,My First June,which includes the lead single "Illa Illa" (일라 일라).[17]Her self-composed songs, which were previously released in Japan, were also included on the EP.[18]"Illa Illa" was later chosen as the theme song for the character Im Mae-ari, played byYoon Jin-yi,in the Korean drama seriesA Gentleman's Dignity.[19]Juniel made a cameo appearance on the series as a street performer in Hongdae.[20]

Juniel's second EP,1&1,was released on 20 November 2012.[21]1&1peaked at number four on theGaon Album Chart,selling a total of 3,097 copies. The music video for its lead single, "Bad Man", was released on the same day,[22]peaking at number four on both the Gaon andBillboardKorea K-Pop Hot 100charts. Other songs included on the album are Korean remakes of "Boy", "Oh Happy Day", "Cat Day" and a new song co-written and co-composed by Juniel titled, "Happy Ending".[21]

2013:Juni,Fall in L,DOKKUN PROJECTandRomantic J

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Juniel received the Rookie Award at the 27thGolden Disk Awardson 15 January 2013, inKuala Lumpur,Malaysia,[23]and was invited to perform atMIDEMfestival's Happy Hour Business Party inCannes,France, on 27 January 2013.[24]She released her debut Japanese studio albumJunion 6 March 2013, which consists of eleven self-composed songs and a Japanese version of the duet "Babo" withCNBLUE'sJung Yong-hwa.[25]

A month later, her third extended play titledFall in Lreleased on 25 April 2013.[26]The EP is composed of four songs: the lead track "Gwiyeoun Namja" (귀여운 남자; "Pretty Boy" ), "Date" (데이트), "Jamkkodae" (잠꼬대; "Sleep Talking" ) and "My Lips".[27]On the same day of its release, "Gwiyeoun Namja" topped several Korean real-time music charts.[28]On 2 May 2013, Juniel was appointed honorary ambassador for teenagers at the 2013 Teenage Family Month Ceremony.[29]

On 18 July, Juniel released a digital single titled "Love You More Than Ever" featuringHanhaefromPHANTOMas a part of producer Kim Do Hoon's 'DOKKUN PROJECT'.[30] The song immediately topped the online Korean music charts such as Bugs, Soribada & Naver Music after its release.[31]

On 9 December, Juniel andCNBLUE'sLee Jonghyunformed a duet and released a winter special digital album called 'Romantic J' with the song titled "Love Falls".[32] The song was inspired by the movie "Music and Lyrics",whereLee Jonghyunis the music composer and Juniel as the lyricist.[32]

2014–2015:I Think I'm in Loveand collaboration

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FNC Entertainment has confirmed Juniel's comeback, on 29 September with her title trackI Think I'm in Love.It has been over one year and five months since her last comeback with Pretty Boy.[33]

In April 2015, Juniel collaborated withTeen Top'sNielfor release a duet called "Spring Love".[34]Niel & Juniel had their debut stage on Mnet'sM! Countdownon 16 April 2015.[35]

On 21 August, Juniel made a comeback with her second digital single "Sorry" on Music Bank.[36]

2016–present: Label change and Poetic Narrator

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On 20 January 2016, FNC Entertainment announced that Juniel would not be continuing her contract. The agency stated that "Juniel's contract expires at the end of the month. Both parties discussed whether or not to renew the contract, and in accordance with Juniel's own intention, we′ve decided not to renew the contract."[37][38]On 22 February, a C9 Entertainment representative said that they've recently signed a contract with Juniel.[39][40]

In 2020, she formed the duo Poetic Narrator with musician/producer Doko, and announced that she would be going by her given name, Seo Ah.[41]They released their mini-album,Poetic Licenseon 23 January.

On 28 December 2021, C9 Entertainment announced that Juniel would not be renewing her contract.[42]

On June 11, 2022, Juniel signs a contract with K Tigers Entertainment.[43]

Discography

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Main article:Juniel discography

Studio albums

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  • Juni(2013)

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Result
2010 Japan Niji Iro Supernova Winner[10] Won
2012 Cyworld Digital Music Awards Rookie of the Month (June) ( "Fool" )[44] Won
14thMnet Asian Music Awards Artist of the Year[45] Nominated
Best New Female Artist[46] Nominated
19th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards Rookie Singer Award[47] Won
4thMelon Music Awards Rookie Award[48] Nominated
T-Store Best Song Award ( "illa illa" )[49] Nominated
The 27thGolden Disk Awards Digital Bonsang ( "illa illa" )[50] Nominated
Popularity Award[51] Nominated
New Rising Star Award[52] Won
The 22nd High1Seoul Music Awards Rookie Award[53] Nominated
Popularity Award[54] Nominated

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012 A Gentleman's Dignity Street performer Episode 13
Cameo appearance[55]
2013/14 Cheongdam-dong 111 herself reality show

Endorsements

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Fanclub

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  • Official Fanclub Name:Banila 바닐라.[59]Combination of Bbanini (her first guitar) and 'illa illa' (her debut song)
  • Announced on:26 December 2012

Equipment

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Juniel is often shown in videos playing a 6 string acoustic Taylor 214ce, made in Taylor's Tecate factory (Mexico), on 7 September 2011. It was the 110th guitar made in the factory that day.

Concerts

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  • 10th-anniversary concert 'Junniversary' (2022)[60]

References

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  1. ^ab"본명까지 바꿨다…주니엘의 새 출발"[I even changed my real name... Juniel's new start].Sports Dong-A(in Korean). 7 July 2016.Retrieved20 April2024.
  2. ^ab"성년된 주니엘, 20일 첫 대학축제 공연서 4곡 열창"[Juniel, now an adult, passionately sings 4 songs at university festival performance on the 20th].Star News(in Korean). 22 May 2013.Retrieved20 April2024.
  3. ^"주니엘, 일본 정용화 그리고 가수(인터뷰)"[Juniel's keywords: Japan, Jung Yong-hwa and singer (Interview)].Herald Business(in Korean). 25 June 2012.Retrieved20 April2024.
  4. ^"이종현 주니엘 입맞춘다, 아이돌 혼성듀엣 빛볼까"[Lee Jong-hyun and Juniel kiss; Will the co-ed idol duet shine?].Newsen(in Korean). 2 December 2013.Retrieved20 April2024.
  5. ^"주니엘X도코 뭉친 시적화자, 첫 정규 앨범 '수필' 발매 예고"[Juniel and Doko, together as Poetic Narrator, announce the release of first full-length album "Essay" ].Seoul Economic Daily(in Korean). 1 December 2020.Retrieved20 April2024.
  6. ^"주니엘," 일본 사람이냐고요? 토종 한국인이에요 "(인터뷰②)"[Juniel: "Are you Japanese? I'm native Korean" (Interview ②)].My Daily(in Korean). 24 June 2012.Retrieved29 June2012– via Nate.
  7. ^"[스타 인터뷰] 데뷔곡 일라일라 기타소녀 주니엘" 난 지금 하얀색… 내 감성대로 마음껏 칠할래요 ""[[Star Interview] Guitar girl Juniel's debut song "Illa Illa", "My music is white right now... I'll add as much color as I want" ].Sports Hankook(in Korean). 15 June 2012.Retrieved21 June2012.
  8. ^"주니엘" 원래 긴장 안해요..데뷔 무대 신나! ""[Juniel: "I'm not usually nervous. I'm excited about my debut performance!" ].OSEN(in Korean). 16 June 2012.Retrieved29 June2012.
  9. ^ab"[주니엘]2부. FT아일랜드-씨엔블루, 주니엘을 말하다"[[Juniel] Part 2. Talking about FT Island and CNBLUE].Naver Starcast(in Korean). 14 May 2013.Retrieved20 April2024.
  10. ^ab"Juniel tries to make girl rock mark on K-pop scene".The Korea Times.8 June 2012.Retrieved21 June2012.
  11. ^"일본 '니지이로 슈퍼노바' 우승하며 오디션 한류 이끈 주니엘, 일본 데뷔!"[Juniel, who led Korean wave by winning 'Niji Iro Supernova', debuts in Japan!].Kyunghyang Shinmun(in Korean). 29 April 2011.Retrieved21 April2024.
  12. ^"Dream & Hope".Oricon News(in Japanese).Retrieved21 April2024.
  13. ^"'제2의 아이유' 주니엘, 11월 ngày 서 먼저 데뷔 "[Juniel, "the second IU", to debut in Japan in November].Star News(in Korean). 14 September 2011.Retrieved21 April2024.
  14. ^"Ngày 판 '슈퍼스타K' 우승 주니엘, 11월 현지데뷔"[Juniel, who won the Japanese version of 'Superstar K', made his local debut in November].Segye Ilbo(in Korean). 16 September 2011.Retrieved21 April2024.
  15. ^"JUNIEL “さくら ～とどかぬ tưởng い～” ".Warner Music Japan(in Japanese).Retrieved21 April2024.
  16. ^"'FNC신예' 주니엘, 데뷔곡 선공개..정용화 피처링 "[FNC rookie Juniel pre-releases debut song...featuring Jung Yong-hwa].Star News(in Korean). 20 May 2012.Retrieved21 April2024.
  17. ^"주니엘" Hàn 데뷔, 모국이라 더 떨리지만 설레 ""[Juniel "Debuting in Korea, I'm more nervous because it's my home country, but I'm excited" ].Star News(in Korean). 7 June 2012.Retrieved21 April2024.
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  19. ^"Juniel's 'Illa Illa' to be Used as a Theme Song in 'A Gentleman's Dignity'".enewsworld.mnet. Archived fromthe originalon 28 January 2013.Retrieved25 June2012.
  20. ^"Singer Juniel makes a surprise cameo on 'Gentlemen's Class'".eto.co.kr. Archived fromthe originalon 9 November 2013.Retrieved8 July2012.
  21. ^ab"주니엘, '나쁜 사람' 음원 공개와 함께 음원 차트 싹쓸이".obsnews.co.kr. 20 November 2012.Retrieved20 November2012.
  22. ^"Juniel releases" Bad Man "MV + '1&1′ mini album주니엘, '나쁜 사람' 음원 공개와 함께 음원 차트 싹쓸이".Allkpop.Retrieved20 November2012.
  23. ^"주니엘, 신인상 수상" 트로피는 소속사에 보관할래요 "".Nate.Retrieved15 January2013.
  24. ^"Juniel to Perform at the MIDEM Festival's VIP Stage in France".Soompi.18 December 2012.Retrieved18 December2012.
  25. ^"주니엘, ngày 정규 앨범 자작곡으로 채웠다".Nate.Retrieved6 March2013.
  26. ^"Juniel turns into a redhead for her next album!".Allkpop.Retrieved15 April2013.
  27. ^"Juniel Mini Album Vol.3 – Fall in L".yesasia.Retrieved15 April2013.
  28. ^"주니엘, '귀여운 남자'로 음원차트 1위".Retrieved26 April2013.
  29. ^"Juniel Appointed Honorary Ambassador for Teenagers".Archived fromthe originalon 18 May 2013.Retrieved2 May2013.
  30. ^"주니엘, 김도훈 프로젝트 신곡 '감동이 중요해' 공개…팬텀 한해 지원사격".Retrieved19 July2013.
  31. ^"주니엘vs강승윤vs다비치, 3:2:2…음원차트 경쟁".Retrieved19 July2013.
  32. ^ab"씨엔블루(CNBLUE) 이종현-주니엘, 듀엣 입맞춤 'Romantic J' 앨범 발표".2 December 2013.Retrieved12 December2013.
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  56. ^"'Bike Repair Shop' releases teaser for upcoming ad campaign featuring Juniel and Busker Busker ".Allkpop.
  57. ^"[Video] EXO-K and Juniel Film Beverage CF Together".ENewsWorld.19 July 2012. Archived fromthe originalon 13 April 2013.
  58. ^"내몸에 딱! 엘리트 교복".myelite.co.kr.Archived fromthe originalon 15 September 2016.Retrieved19 August2013.
  59. ^"Daum 카페".café.daum.net.
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