Solar (singer)

Solar
Solar in September 2017
Native name 김용선
Born Kim Yong-sun
(1991-02-21) February 21, 1991
Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2014–present
Labels Rainbow Bridge World
Associated acts Mamamoo
Korean name
Hangul 김용선
Hanja 金容仙
Revised Romanization Gim Yong-seon
McCune–Reischauer Kim Yongsŏn
Stage name
Hangul 솔라
Revised Romanization Solla
McCune–Reischauer Solla

Kim Yong-sun (Hangul: 김용선, born February 21, 1991),[1] better known by the mononym Solar (Hangul: 솔라), is a South Korean singer and actress, signed under Rainbow Bridge World. She is the leader and main vocalist of Mamamoo.[2]

Biography

Kim Yong-sun was born in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea,[3] where she lived with her parents and elder sister, Yong-hee. She graduated from Modern K Music Academy University.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[4]		 US World
[5]
솔라감성 Part.6 —— N/A
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[6]
As lead artist
"Lived Like A Fool" (바보처럼 살았군요) 2015 43
  • KOR: 68,433+[7]
 Non-albums singles
"Only Longing Grows" (그리움만 쌓이네) 69
  • KOR: 56,223+[8]
"In My Dreams" (꿈에) 2016 72
  • KOR: 29,325+[9]
"Happy People" (행복을 주는 사람) 2017 49
"Autumn Letter" (가을 편지) — N/A
"Alone People" (외로운 사람들) —
"Nada Sou Sou" (눈물이 주룩주룩) 2018 — N/A 솔라감성 Part.6
Collaborations
"Coffee & Tea" with Eddy Kim 2015 53 Dokkun Project Part.4
"Angel" with Wheein 2016 26 Memory
"Mellow" (꿀이 떨어져) with Hwang Chi-yeul 48 Fall In, Girl Volume.2
"Honey Bee" with Luna and Hani 2017 38 Non-album singles
"Charm Of Life" with Heechul, Shindong, Eunhyuk — N/A
Soundtrack appearances
"Star" (별) with Kim Min-jae 2015 68 Twenty Again OST
"Like Yesterday" (어제처럼) with Moonbyul 54 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man OST
As featured artist
"Love Again" Yang Da-il feat. Solar 2016 — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Songwriting and production credits

Year Artist Song Role Album
2015 Mamamoo "Um Oh Ah Yeh" Lyricist Pink Funky
2016 "Taller Than You" Melting
"You're the Best"
"Friday Night"
"My Hometown" Lyricist & Composer
"Recipe"
"Draw & Draw & Draw" Lyricist Memory
"Décalcomanie"
"Angel"
"I Won't Let Go"
2017 "Yes I Am" Purple
"Aze Gag" Lyricist & Composer
2018 "From Winter To Spring" Yellow Flower
"Star Wind Flower Sun"

Filmography

Television series

Year Network Title Role
2015
MBC Every1
 Imaginary Cat[19] Jung Soo-in (Episode 2 and 5)

Variety shows

Year Network Title Notes
2016
MBC
 We Got Married Episodes 316–348 with Eric Nam[20]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2016 16th MBC Entertainment Awards Female Rookie Award in Variety Show We Got Married Nominated
Best Couple (with Eric Nam) Won

References

  1. ↑ "My Name, 마마무 (1)" (in Korean). Ten Asia.
  2. ↑ "마마무 그룹명 무슨뜻? 아이유 존경하는 '4인조 걸그룹'" (in Korean). Wow TV.
  3. ↑ "솔라 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  4. ↑ "Gaon Weekly Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
    • "솔라감성 Part.6 (2018)". April 22–28, 2018.
  5. ↑ "World Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2018. (Subscription required (help)).
    • "솔라감성 Part.6 (2018)". April 21–27, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  7. ↑ Cumulative sales of "Lived Like A Fool":
    • "2015년 44주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
    • "2015년 45주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  8. ↑ Cumulative sales of "Only Longing Grows":
    • "2015년 51주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
    • "2015년 52주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  9. ↑ "2016년 29주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  10. ↑ "2017년 08주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  11. ↑ "2017년 42주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  12. ↑ Cumulative sales of "Coffee & Tea":
    • "2015년 23주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
    • "2015년 24주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  13. ↑ Cumulative sales of "Angel":
    • "2016년 36주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
    • "2016년 37주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  14. ↑ "2016년 49주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  15. ↑ "2017년 01월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  16. ↑ Cumulative sales of "Star":
    • "2015년 41주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
    • "2015년 42주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  17. ↑ "2015년 49주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  18. ↑ "2016년 14주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  19. ↑ "Imaginary Cat" (in Korean). MBC Plus. Archived from the original on 2017-09-20.
  20. ↑ "'우결'의 여행은 진리다" (in Korean). Korea Daily.
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