Euna Kim
American rapper (born 1994)
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Euna Kim (Korean: 유나킴; born October 27, 1994), is an American retired singer and rapper, previously based in South Korea.[1] She appeared as a contestant on the South Korean survival reality shows Superstar K 3 (2011), Unpretty Rapstar 3 (2016), and The Unit (2017).[2]
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Euna Kim 유나킴 | |
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Euna Kim in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 27, 1994 New York, United States |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–2021 |
| Label | Maroo Entertainment |
Career
Kim began her singing career in 2011 as a contestant on the television talent show Superstar K 3, after which she joined YG Entertainment.[3] She was meant to debut as a member of a new girl group, but she left the label in 2013 before debuting.[4]
Kim made her solo debut in 2014 with the single "Without You Now" featuring Yoon Mi-rae, Tiger JK, and Bizzy.[5] In 2015, she joined the short-lived girl group The Ark, which later disbanded in 2016 after releasing one song.[1]
In 2016, Kim participated in the rap competition show Unpretty Rapstar 3. Later that year, she signed with Maroo Entertainment.[6] In 2017, she competed in the survival reality show The Unit, finishing in 10th place. In 2018, Kim and former The Ark member Jeon Min-ju formed the duo KHAN and released the single, "I'm Your Girl?".[7] The duo also participated in Season 1 of Vocal Play.
Although Maroo had quietly removed KHAN from the artist section on their official site in 2019, Kim did not confirm the duo's disbandment until March 2020, in a response to a comment on her personal Instagram.[8][unreliable source?] In a 2021 interview, Kim revealed that KHAN was originally supposed to have had a comeback almost immediately following their debut in 2018. However, their comeback was continually pushed back due to various songwriters struggling to create a "hit song" that matched Maroo's vision for the group's comeback concept. These delays led to the group being put on an indefinite hiatus by the company - which ultimately led to their disbandment.[9]
On May 24, 2021, Kim announced her retirement from the entertainment industry through her personal Instagram.[10][unreliable source?]
Personal life
After retiring from the entertainment industry and Korea entirely, Kim has become a Christian missionary.[11]
Relationship and marriage
On May 24, 2021, Kim posted on her personal Instagram that she has moved back permanently to the United States, is planning on getting married.[10] She married her non-celebrity fiancé in November 2021.[12]
June 11, 2023, Euna gave birth to a little boy they named "Reuel".[13]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Sales |
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| KOR [14] | |||
| "Without you now" (이젠 너 없이도) feat. Yoon Mi-rae, Tiger JK, Bizzy |
2014 | 9 |
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| "Good Bye Rain" (비별) with Jeon Min-ju, feat. Vromance's Hyun-kyu |
35 |
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| "Love Therapy" (러브테라피) with Cosmic Girls' Exy, feat. Zia |
2017 | — | N/a |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | |||
Filmography
Reality show
| Year | Title | TV Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Superstar K3 | Mnet | Eliminated in casting audition round |
| 2016 | Unpretty Rapstar 3 | Mnet | Eliminated in episode 8 |
| 2017–2018 | The Unit | KBS | Eliminated in final round |
