Hwangbo
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Hwangbo | |
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Years active | 1999 | –2010
Labels | Shimty Company |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 황보혜정 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Hwangbo Hye-jeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Hwangbo Hyejŏng |
Hwangbo Hye-jeong (
Career
1999: Pre-debut
While working in a pasta restaurant, Hwangbo was discovered by producer and comedian Lee Sang-min. Before her debut, she was an apprentice to Lee Sang-min while she was part of the band Bros in 1999.
2000–2006: Debut
In 2000, Hwangbo debuted as part of the female group
2007–2010: Solo career
Three years after Chakra's fourth studio album, her solo debut album, titled Lady in Black, was released in March 2007. The success of "Sorry For The Tears" marked a change in her public image. The solo debut album consisted of thirteen songs that demonstrated her talent and skill in singing.[according to whom?]
In May 2008, Hwangbo joined the
On 18 August 2009, she released an extended play mini-album EP, titled R2song, in South Korea, which included her previous hits. The track "R2song" was released on 7 August 2009 for the first time in the United Kingdom, ranking No. 1 on the main European charts. This was the first time that an Asian singer achieved this position in Europe, which was considered a feat by the Asian media. Eventually, three other versions of "R2song", mixed by the producer Postino, were released. The main single was successful in Korea, ranking No. 1 on the "Mnet" account and No. 11 on the "K-Chart" singles list, in addition to entering the top 20 and top 10 on several popularity charts. It was also cataloged by the best DJs in Europe as the No. 1 dance theme. After all this adulation and popularity, Hwangbo was called a "sexy superstar".[by whom?]
She hosted several television programs such as Nodaji, Finding Delicious, and Human Mentor. In 2008 and 2009, she was a member of the first season of .
A year after the release of "R2song", the digital single "I'm Still Beautiful" was released in late October 2010. The song topped several popularity charts in Canada.
2011–2013: Acting
In 2011, Hwangbo appeared in the Seoul Broadcasting System comedy Oh My God, playing the role of a charismatic wife, demonstrating extraordinary charm and attracting a vast audience.[citation needed] In November, she participated in the musical Nun Feeling, which lasted about three months and was praised for strong singing power.[by whom?] In 2012, she participated in the Maeil Broadcasting Network drama Can Love become Money, playing a leading role and getting a good evaluation.[by whom?] Hwangbo participated in the third season of Infinity Girls, after which she moved away from the entertainment industry.
2014–2016: Entrepreneur
On 21 March 2014, she established the personal clothing store BO! GO! and a private "muah puntual" coffee shop was opened in the Mapo area in Seoul.[citation needed]
2016–present: Return
Hwangbo returned to the entertainment industry after a sabbatical of 3 years. She continues working as a model, participating at the Seoul Fashion Week. Since 2017, she has appeared as a recurring guest on various shows such as the Knowing Bros. In August 2018, she paired up with Nam Bo-ra in Secret Unnies.[citation needed]
Charity work
Hwangbo is part of "Compassion", a charity group, since 2007. She actively helps people seeking refuge in Seoul, and directs money to the Revival Project.[citation needed]
Personal life
Hwangbo actively participates in community activities. On 5 February 2011, Hwangbo entered the restaurant business with her trusted friend and colleague, Shim Tae Yoon.[citation needed] She is currently the co-owner of the branch, Shimsontang, in the Mapo district, situated in the northwest of Seoul, South Korea.[citation needed] In 2014, she launched BO! GO!, an online fashion clothing store, a coffee shop and pub.[citation needed]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [12] | |||
Lady in Black |
Track listing
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— | — |
"—" denotes release did not chart. |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR
[13] | |||
"Sorry for the Tears" | 2007 | — | Lady in Black |
"Getting Hot" (뜨거워져) | 2008 | Non-album singles | |
"Words I Can't Believe" (믿을 수 없는 말) | 2009 | ||
"R2Song" (아리송) | R2Song single album | ||
"Still Beautiful" | 2010 | 64 | Non-album single |
Chart data not available prior to 2010. |
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2003 | Love Impossible | Seong Hye-mi | [14] |
Television dramas
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2004 | Between Miss and Ma'am (아가씨와 아줌마 사이) | Hye-jeong | [6] |
2011 | Oh My God (오 마이 갓) | New wife | [15] |
2012 | Can Love Become Money (사랑도 돈이 되나요) | Gwak Seong-ran | [7] |
Television variety shows
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2007 | Make It Beauty (메이크 잇 뷰티) | Host | [16] |
2008-2009 | Infinite Girls Season 1 | Cast member | [9] |
2008 | We Got Married Season 1
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Cast member (with Kim Hyun-joong) | [8] |
2008 | Law of Inflexibility (연애 불변의 법칙) Season 6 | Host | [17] |
2009 | Nodaji (노다지) | Cast member | [18] |
2010-2013 | Infinite Girls Season 3 | Cast member | [10] |
2016 | Human Documentary People Are Good (휴먼다큐 사람이 좋다) | Subject of 4 December episode | [19] |
2018 | Secret Unnie (비밀언니) | Cast member (with Nam Bo-ra) | [20] |
2023 | Tomorrow's Winning Shot (내일은 위닝샷) | Player | [21] |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2022 | Office Cooking | Hwangdo | [22] |
Stage musicals
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2011-2012 | Nun Sensation (넌센세이션) | Sister Robert | [23] |
Radio shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2022–present | Cultwo Show | Regular guest | 14.00-16.00PM KST | [24] |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2008 | Korean Entertainment Arts Awards | Best Dancer-Singer | "Getting Hot" | Won | [25] |
MBC Entertainment Awards | Best Brand Award (with We Got Married cast and crew) | We Got Married | Won | [26] | |
Best Couple Award (with Kim Hyun-joong) | Won | [26] | |||
2009 | Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards | K-pop Division Award | — | Won | [27] |
References
- ^ Woo-bin (18 February 2021). "황보, YG 케이플러스 전속계약…배정남과 한솥밥 [공식]". Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "황보". Daum Encyclopedia (in Korean). Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ Kim, Jin-seok (26 May 2018). "Hwangbo can do without celebrity : Former Chakra singer says she's happy running a cafe and exercising". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "이은 정려원 황보, 10년전 샤크라 시절 공개 '한결같은 미모'[포토엔]". Newsen (in Korean). 14 January 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ "황보, "우울증도 마음 먹기에 달렸다"". No Cut News (in Korean). 9 March 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b "MBC 가정의 달 새형식 시트콤 2편". Yeongnam Ilbo (in Korean). 27 April 2004. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b "미리 보는 '사랑도 돈이 되나요' 5·6회". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 14 March 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b "황보 "'우결' 출연 커플 진짜 사귈 확률 0%"". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 18 July 2008. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b "황보, 무한걸스 새 멤버로 합류!". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 11 April 2008. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b "황보 "송은이, 나한테만 화내…'무한걸스' 없어지고 속 시원"". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 31 October 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ "김현중-황보 6개월만에 '우결' 하차 한라산 이별여행". 이현우. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
- ^ "K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "남남북녀". Naver Movies (in Korean). Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "'오~마이갓!' 황보, 방송에서 '겨털' 면도 장면 공개!". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). 19 October 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "뷰티 전문가들이 공개! 나만의 뷰티 시크릿". Woman Donga (in Korean). 13 August 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "김창렬·황보 '연애불변~' MC 합류". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). 15 April 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "황보, '노다지' 촬영 중 머리부상…검사 결과 '괜찮아'". Asia Business Daily (in Korean). 22 September 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "황보, '휴먼다큐 사람이 좋다'서 TV 떠난 사연 공개". Sports Donga (in Korean). 2 December 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ ""잘 버텼어 아주 기특해"…'비밀언니' 황보, 남보라 향한 한 마디". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 25 August 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ Hyun Jung-min (3 April 2023). "황보·홍수아, '내일은 위닝샷' 합류…테니스 선수 뺨친다" [Hwangbo and Hong Soo-ah join 'Tomorrow's Winning Shot'... look like a tennis player] (in Korean). Sports World. Retrieved 8 April 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Son Jin-ah (16 May 2022). "오피스쿠킹' 따뜻한 웹드…'밥' 매개로 돈독해지는 과정 담아" [Office Cooking’ Warm Webde… Including the process of strengthening through ‘rice] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "송은이·황보 뮤지컬 '넌센세이션' 출연". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). 21 September 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- Sports Chosun. Retrieved 22 July 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "황보". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ a b "강호동, KBS 이어 MBC 방송연예대상도 차지". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 30 December 2008. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ "[포토엔]올블랙 의상 황보, 여신포스 작렬". Newsen (in Korean). 30 November 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
External links
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- Hwangbo on X