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South Korean singer
A.K.A.
Jo Young-jin, Jo Youngjin, Jo Young Jin, Cho Young-jin, Cho Youngjin, 조용진, 조 용진, Young-jin Jo, Youngjin Jo, Young Jin Jo, Young-jin Cho, Youngjin Cho, Young Jin Cho, 알리
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20 November 1984
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Biography
Introduction
Cho Yong-jin (Korean: 조용진), known professionally as Ali (stylized as ALi), is a South Korean singer-songwriter. Her stage name is based on the famous boxer Muhammad Ali. Following her debut in 2009, she was primarily recognized for her time as a contestant on the KBS program Immortal Songs 2.
Career
ALi debuted as a singer in 2009, and gained fame for her appearances on music shows, most notably Immortal Songs 2 on KBS2. She also worked as a professor in applied musical arts at the Seoul Technical Arts College.
ALi released her first album SOULri in December 2011,two years after her official debut. One released track, "Na Young", garnered immediate controversy as it referenced a sexual assault case that had become publicly known in South Korea. Many detractors criticized the song for being insensitive to the subject of its lyrics. ALi later addressed this controversy by revealing that she herself was a survivor of sexual assault. Following the release of her album, she held her first independent concert. She was also a vocalist on several Leessang songs, including "Ballerino" and "I'm Not Laughing".
Discography
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details | Track listing |
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| Soul-Ri: A Village With Soul (영혼이 있는 마을) |
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| ALi 'Immortal Classic' (Remake) |
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Extended Plays
| Title | Album details | Track listing |
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| After The Love Has Gone |
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| Eraser (지우개) |
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| Turning Point |
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| White Hole |
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Singles
| Date | Song Title |
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| October 10, 2009 | 365 Days (365일) |
| May 24, 2010 | Hey Mr. (Hey 미스터) |
| April 13, 2011 | I Tried Everything (별 짓 다해봤는데) |
| September 29, 2011 | Rice Bowl (밥그릇) |
| November 29, 2011 | I'll Be Damned (뭐 이런게 다 있어) |
| October 14, 2011 | If I Confess, You'll be Surprised (내가 고백을 하면 깜짝 놀랄거야) |
| December 13, 2011 | Don't Act Countrified (촌스럽게 굴지마) (feat. Jun Hyung of Beast) |
| January 11, 2013 | Selfish (이기적이야) |
| January 30, 2013 | Eraser/Ziugae (지우개) |
| February 26, 2013 | Rainy Gomoryeong (비 내리는 고모령) (feat. Double K & Yankie) |
| March 19, 2014 | Because Of Me (나 때문에) |
| April 14, 2014 | Tears Keep Falling (자꾸 눈물이 납니다) |
| June 4, 2014 | What Is LUV (feat Loco) |
| July 15, 2014 | Let Me Say First (여자가 먼저) |
| October 10, 2014 | Songs Can't Lie (노래는 거짓말을 못해요) |
| November 12, 2014 | PUNG PUNG (펑펑) |
| January 13, 2015 | Goodbye Mr. Kim (잘가요 Mr.Kim) (feat. LE of EXID) |
| September 24, 2014 | Shining Is Blue (feat. Yoo Jun-sang) |
Soundtracks
- [05.01.2009] Rage (울컥) - Terroir OST
- [15.12.2009] A Dream Come True (돌멩이의 꿈)(feat RP-T) - Telecinema Project / A Dream Comes True OST
- [06.04.2009] Come On, Antique! & Cake Paradise (with Kim C) - Antique OST
- [22.03.2012] Hurt - Rooftop Prince OST
- [21.08.2012] Carry On - Faith OST
- [30.07.2013] In My Dream - Empire Of Gold OST
- [14.02.2014] The Vow (서약) - Golden Rainbow OST
- [08.07.2014] Flower Through The Rock (돌 틈 꽃) - The Gunman In Joseon OST
- [25.03.2015] I Love You, I’m Sorry (사랑한다 미안해) - Angry Mom OST
- [23.05.2015] The Two Of Us (우리 둘) - The Producers OST
Features and Collaborations
| Year | Artist | Song Title | Album |
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| 2005 | Leessang ft ALi | I'm Not Laughing (내가 웃는게 아니야) | Library of Soul (3rd Album) [13.10.2005] |
| Never Never Say Goodbye | |||
| 2006 | TBNY ft ALi | White Snow Again (흰눈이 다시) | Masquerade [06.04.2006] |
| 2007 | L.E.O (Leo Kekoa) ft ALi | Rhythm Of Life | Ill Skill (1st Album) [13.02.2007] |
| Beige ft ALi | Secret (비밀) | Vol. 1 – Something Like Beige [11.04.2007] Let’s Singing (Repackaged) [13.07.2007] | |
| Leessang ft ALi | In The Rain (빗속에서) | VA - 옛사랑 2 (The Story Of Musicians) [17.04.2007] | |
| Ballerino (발레리노) | Black Sun (4th Album) [17.05.2007] | ||
| Like a Movie (영화처럼) | |||
| If I Have To Live (살아야 한다면) | |||
| I'm Not Laughing (내가 웃는게 아니야) (Remix) | |||
| Leessang ft RADO, ALi | Dead Phone | ||
| 2008 | P-Type ft ALi | Music City | The Vintage (2nd Album) [27.11.2008] |
| 2009 | L.E.O (Leo Kekoa) ft ALi | A.N.G.E.L | Black Belt / 검은띠 (2nd Album) [12.02.2009] |
| Smokie J ft. Swings, ALi | Heartbreaker (Bounce) | Smokie J Present The Konextion2 [18.06.2009] | |
| 흘러 ft. ALi, RADO | Perhaps Stars (아마도 별) | Big Brotha – Rapper Big Mack Tribute Album [28.09.2009] | |
| 2010 | Bobby Kim ft ALi, Kwon Jung Yeol (10 cm) | Empty | Heart & Soul (3rd Album) [23.04.2010] |
| Double K ft ALi | Seoul | Vol.2 - Ink Music [06.05.2010] | |
| Black Tears (검은 눈물) | |||
| Park Seung Hwa (박승화) ft ALi | Even If You Spew It Up (너를 토하고 토해내도) | 너를 토하고 토해내도 (Single) [29.07.2010] | |
| Navi, 탐탐 (Tom Tom) & ALi | The Unwritten Legend (전설속의 누군가처럼) | 20th Anniversary Shin Seung Hun (Best Collection & Tribute Album) [01.11.2010] | |
| 2012 | POETREE ft ALi | Overnight (하루아침에) | 사랑해, 희망없이 (Loving You, Without Hope) [25.01.2012] |
| Kim Jang Hoon ft ALi | Spring Rain (봄비) | Spring Rain (봄비) (Single) [22.03.2012] | |
| 2013 | P-Type ft. ALi & MC Meta | Die Hard (다이하드) | Die Hard (다이하드) (Digital Single) [22.03.2014] |
| C-Clown ft ALi | It Was Like That Then / Do You Remember? (녹음실 영상) | Do You Remember? (녹음실 영상) (Digital Single) [02.04.2013] C-Clown - 'Shaking Heart' (3rd Mini Album) [18.04.2013] | |
| Kim Jin Pyo (김진표) ft ALi | Missing (실종) | JP7 (7th Album) [10.10.2013] | |
| ALi & Im Jae Bum | I Love You (아이러브유) | I Love You (아이러브유) (Digital Single) [23.12.2013] | |
| 2014 | Jo Kwan Woo & ALi | Step (한걸음) | Friday Night (9th Album) [21.11.2014] |
| Wheesung & ALi | As If Nothing Happened (아무일 없었다는 듯) | Wheesung Duet Project No. 3 (Digital Single) [29.12.2014] | |
| 2015 | ChunLee & ALi | Say Say Say | 츈리 특선 'Say Say Say' (Digital Single) [30.10.2015] |
| ABC (feat ALi) | I'll Write You A Letter (편지할게요) | 편지할게요 (Digital Single) [13.11.2015] |
Filmography
TV show
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2011 | Immortal Songs 2 | KBS2 | Contestant |
| 2012 | Immortal Songs 2 | KBS2 | Contestant |
| 2013 | Immortal Songs 2 | KBS2 | Contestant |
| You Hee-Yeol's Sketchbook | KBS2 | Guest - Ep 176 | |
| Hello Counselor | KBS2 | Guest - Ep 155 | |
| 2014 | Immortal Songs 2 | KBS2 | Contestant |
| Mnet 100 Second War | Mnet | Contestant | |
| 2015 | You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook | KBS2 | Guest - Ep 253 |
| Immortal Songs 2 | KBS2 | Contestant | |
| 2016 | King of Mask Singer | MBC | Contestant (Episodes 79–80, 82, 84, 86) |