Narsha
Park Hyo-jin (Korean: 박효진; born December 28, 1981), better known by her stage name Narsha, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. Her stage name, Narsha, is derived from the term na-reu-sha, which means 'to fly up' in Middle Korean and was given to her by a former manager.[3]
Narsha | |
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| 박효진 | |
Narsha at the Expo in July 2012 | |
| Born | Bak Hyo-jin (박효진)[1] December 28, 1981[2] Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | Narsha |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse(s) | Hwang Tae-gyeong (m. 2016)[1] |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | APOP |
| Member of | Brown Eyed Girls |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 박효진 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 朴效真 |
| Revised Romanization | Bak Hyo-jin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Park Hyo-chin |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 나르샤 |
| Revised Romanization | Nareusya |
| McCune–Reischauer | Narŭsya |
Career
Debut with Brown Eyed Girls
She became a member of Brown Eyed Girls after a suggestion by JeA, who had been her friend since their high-school years.[4] The four members held several small size concerts, and considered names like "Crescendo" or "Dark Angel" before officially debuting as "Brown Eyed Girls".[5] After more than 3 years of training in singing and holding several small size concerts, the Brown Eyed Girls released their debut album Your Story in South Korea in February 2006, with the ballad track, "Come Closer" as their single.
M&N
After Brown Eyed Girls' Kill Bill activities in 2013, the first BEG unit was announced. Miryo and Narsha formed M&N.[6] The original name was '언니둘' (Two Sisters)[7] and it was suggested that if JeA were to join them, they would switch their name to '언니들' (The Sisters).[citation needed]
M&N was introduced as a hip hop group as both Miryo and Narsha are avid fans of the Hip Hop genre, however their first digital single fell under the easy listening genre. The group has released a digital single named "Tonight" in both Korean and English.[8]
Solo activities
Entertainer
During 2009, her popularity began to increase after she started appearing on many entertainment programs, including Heroes and Invincible Youth, on which she gained the nickname "Adult-dol" (성인돌).[2][9] She became a DJ on Pump up the Volume (볼륨을 높여요) on KBS Cool FM, from 8 pm until 10 pm but due to Brown Eyed Girls' overseas promotions Narsha decided to leave the show, with her last broadcast on December 28, 2010.[10][11]
She made her debut as an MC through OnStyle's fashion program, Style Show Fil on June 16, 2011. Narsha made her acting debut through MBC's drama series Lights and Shadows playing the role of singer aspirant Hye-bin,[12] followed by Ohlala Couple as Moosan, the goddess of love.[13] In 2012, she also provided the voice for the main antagonist The White Wolf in the Korean version of Christmas movie Niko: Santa Air Wing's Adventure. She has also made a name as a smartphone director, as well as a musical actress.[citation needed]
Solo artist
Narsha announced her intention to make her solo debut in early 2010. Her first solo single, "I'm In Love", was released digitally on July 1, 2010, as a preview for her upcoming album. Her first solo studio album, the eponymous NARSHA, was released on July 8, 2010. The title song "Bbi Ri Bba Bba" charted on Gaon's Top 100 digital sales, most streamed and downloaded songs for 2010.[14] The album contained a preview for "Mamma Mia", a collaboration with, at the time, fellow Nega Network group Sunny Hill, which was released fully on August 20. The album was also worked on by many composers who had contributed musically to Brown Eyed Girls' third album, Sound-G.
She was then featured on fellow member Miryo's track "Leggo", taken from her 2012 debut EP. The two later formed a duo called "M&N" and had already released a single, titled "Tonight" in 2013. Aside from this, she also lend her vocals for some drama's soundtrack. Narsha also appeared as a fixed member for the cast of Immortal Songs 2, however due to her musical schedules she had to leave the show at the end of 2013.
In February 2022, she renewed her contract with Steit Entertainment.[15]
Filmography
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Invincible Youth | KBS2 | Fixed cast |
| 2010 | Waving The Korean Flag | SBS | Fixed Cast. South Africa FIFA World Cup Show. |
| 2009–2010 | Star Golden Bell | KBS | Regular cast |
| 2009–2010 | Intimate Note | SBS | Fixed Cast for Season 3 |
| 2010–2011 | Heroes | SBS | Fixed Cast |
| 2010, 2014 | Happy Together | KBS | Guest with Gain [Ep. 136], Guest with Jackie Chan Super Junior Siwon [Ep. 353] |
| 2011 | Idol Brain Competition Special (Lunar New Year Special) | KBS | Guest |
| 2011 | Style Show Fiㄹ | Onstyle | MC |
| 2012 | SNL Korea | tvN | Host of the December 15 episode, with JeA, Miryo and Gain |
| 2013–2014 | Immortal Songs 2 | KBS | Known for a being a singer that have shown many different types of performances and have earned high praises. |
| 2014 | Celebrity Lives in Our House | MBC every1 | Celebrity for the 1st and 2nd episode of the show. The show changes celebrity every now and then. |
| 2013 | Infinite Challenge | MBC | Guest for episode 361, 362 for the program's Christmas special 'Introducing Lonely Friends'. |
| 2014–present | SNL Korea | tvN | Fixed crew for Season 5, 6 |
| 2014 | Running Man | SBS | Guest [Ep. 198], [Ep. 221] |
| 2015 | Some Guy Some Girl | SBS | Cast |
| Match Made in Heaven | MBC every1 | Cast | |
| Hello Counselor | KBS | Guest, Ep. 249 (with Brown Eyed Girls) | |
| 2017 | Radio Star | MBC | Guest, Ep. 534 (with Lee Hyori, Kahi & Chae Ri-na) |
| King of Mask Singer | Contestant as "Carrot Girl" (Episodes 125–126)[16][17] | ||
| 2021 | Birth of a Rich Man | JTBC2 | Host with Lee Sang-min[18] |
Television drama
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lights and Shadows | MBC | Lee Hye-bin/Lee Jung-ja |
| 2012 | Ohlala Couple | KBS2 | Moosan Goddess |
| 2013 | Pure Love | KBS2 | Ha Soo Bin zul (ep 7 cameo) |
| 2014 | There Is A Blue Bird: Cinderella Syndrome | TV Chosun | Shin-ae |
| 2014 | The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War | KBS2 | Hyun-jin (20s Special "Wife Is the Boss") |
| 2014 | Emergency Couple | tvN | Female patient (cameo, episode 19) |
| 2014 | A Witch's Love | tvN | Shaman (guest, episodes 1–4) |
| 2014 | MBC Drama Festival: 4Teen | MBC | Sunglasses lady |
| 2015 | Save the Family | KBS1 | Jung Hee-jin |
Movies
| Year | Title | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Guest Who Did Not Receive the Invitation | Smartphone Movie | Director | Received the Special Award in the 1st International Olleh Smartphone Film Festival |
| 2012 | Nico 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble: A Christmas Adventure | Animation | White Wolf Dubbing | |
| 2013 | Bug | Smartphone Movie | Director. Screenplay. Writer. (Movie plot is reality story based on the hardships Narsha faced when growing up) | Received the Special Award in the 3rd International Olleh Smartphone Film Festival |
Web series
Musical theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | When a Man Loves | Female Lead |
Radio programme
| Year | Network | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KBS Cool FM | Volume Up | |
| 2019–present | SBS Love FM | Narsha's Abracadabra |
Discography
Extended plays
- Narsha (2010)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (Digital) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [21] | ||||
| As lead artist | ||||
| "I'm in Love" (with Sungha Jung) | 2010 | 6 |
| Narsha |
| "Bbi Ri Bba Bba" (삐리빠빠) | 6 |
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| "Mamma Mia" (맘마미아) (with Sunny Hill) | 6 |
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| "Tonight" (오늘밤) (as M&N with Miryo) | 2013 | 19 |
| Non-album single |
| As featured artist | ||||
| "Be My 1004" (iM feat. Narsha) | 2007 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Snow's Gift" (눈의 선물) (Lee Jae-hoon feat. Narsha) | 2009 | — | First Whisper | |
| "Living in My Heart" (가슴에 살아) (Untouchable feat. Narsha) | 2010 | 6 |
| 2nd Mini Album |
| "La La Land" (랄라랜드) (Cho PD feat. Narsha & JeA) | 22 | — | Part 2: Art of Business | |
| "Bullshit" (지랄) (Humming Urban Stereo feat. Narsha) | 2014 | 70 |
| Reform |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (Digital) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [21] | ||||
| "I Love You" (feat. Miryo) | 2009 | — | — | My Fair Lady OST |
| "A Girl That You Know" (아는 여자) | 2011 | 35 |
| The Thorn Birds OST |
References
- ^ a b ""남편 만나고 술 끊었다, 이혼 생각 없어" 나르샤가 밝힌 결혼생활" (in Korean). Gugmin Ilbo. October 27, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "아이돌 완전정복-걸그룹 ⑨ 브라운아이드걸스" (in Korean). Korea JoongAng Daily. July 23, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "나르샤 뜻, 외국말인 줄 알았더니 순 우리말... '날아오르셔서'의 뜻" (in Korean). Korea JoongAng Daily. September 21, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "브아걸 재계약, 희망이 보이는 이유" (in Korean). MediaUs. February 5, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ ZE:A Jun Hyeong & Narsha (Brown Eyed Girls) cut(May 09). KBS 2TV Star Golden Bell via YouTube. May 9, 2010. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "브아걸 제아-나르샤-미료, FA 됐다. 내가네트워크와 재계약 안해" (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "'미료-나르샤' M&N "원래 정했던 팀명은 '언니 둘'"" (in Korean). Osen. November 14, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "브아걸 미료-나르샤 유닛활동 첫 곡 '오늘밤' 11일 공개" (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ . KBS World Radio. Archived from the original on July 31, 2013.
- ^ "나르샤, '볼륨' DJ 하차…후임 최강희 '4년만의 복귀'" (in Korean). 서울신문. December 18, 2010. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012.
- ^ "나르샤, '볼륨' 막방에 눈물 "백발 되도 못 잊어" (in Korean). Star News. December 31, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "Brown Eyed Girls Narsha to appear in "Light and Shadow"". Tenasia. February 1, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ ""Ooh La La Couple" Byun Hee-bong and Narsha". Hancinema. August 27, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!".
- ^ Yoon Sung-yeol (February 21, 2022). "나르샤, 현 소속사 스타잇 엔터테인먼트와 재계약 "두터운 신뢰" [공식]" [Narsha, renewed contract with her current agency Steit Entertainment, "Tough trust" [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Son Ye-ji (August 27, 2017). '복면가왕' 당근소녀는 브아걸 나르샤 "팬들 위해 출연". TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ Kim Jin-seok (August 27, 2017). '복면가왕', 당근소녀는 브아걸 나르샤. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ Kim Myung-mi (June 8, 2021). "이상민-나르샤 '부자의 탄생' 메인MC 발탁…12일 첫방송(공식입장)". Naver (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ Ahn Ha-na (September 10, 2021). "브라운아이드걸스 나르샤, 19금 공연으로 첫 연출 도전" [Brown Eyed Girls Narsha, first directing challenge with the 19th performance]. MBN (in Korean). Retrieved September 10, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Na-young (September 24, 2021). "나르샤, 19금쇼 '와일드 와일드' 연출 "유흥 아닌 문화처럼 다가갔으면" [Narsha directs the 19th gold show ‘Wild Wild’]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 10, 2020. As lead artist:
- "I'm in Love" charting: "2010년 29주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- "Bbi Ri Bba Bba" charting: "2010년 30주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- "Mamma Mia" charting: "2010년 36주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- "Tonight" charting: "2013년 47주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- "Living in My Heart" charting: "2010년 7주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- "La La Land" charting: "2010년 26주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- "Bullshit" charting: "2014년 22주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- "A Girl That You Know" charting: "2011년 16주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ a b c d (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "2013년 11월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "2014년 22주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "2011년 04월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2020.
External links
- Narsha on Instagram