Introduction
Baek Ye-rin (Hangul: 백예린; born June 26, 1997), otherwise credited as Yerin Baek or simply Yerin is a South Korean singer-songwriter. She debuted in 2012 as a member of 15&. She debuted as a solo artist on November 30, 2015 with the extended play titled Frank.
Biography
Ye-rin was born on June 26, 1997 at Jung-gu, Daejeon. During her training period, she spent two years living in New York where her family lives now. She is fluent in English. She graduated from Hanlim School of Performing Arts in February 2016, alongside group member Park Ji-min and Kim Yu-gyeom of Got7.
Career
2007–12: Pre-debut
In a 2007 episode of the SBS variety show Amazing Contest Star King, Ye-rin performed "Listen" by Beyoncé and became known as a "contemporary R&B genius". After her Star King appearance, Ye-rin decided to audition for JYP Entertainment. She performed "Listen" in the audition day, and later won the second place honors, behind only 2PM's Jang Woo-young. She spent five years (2007-2012) training in South Korea and the United States, and was called a "genius girl" for her vocal talent, skills in using the piano and fluency in the English language.
2012: Debut with 15&
On September 27, 2012, JYP revealed Baek Ye-rin will debut as part of a duo along with Park Ji-min called 15&. On October 7, the duo later debuted with their first single, "I Dream" on Seoul Broadcasting System's Inkigayo.
2015–present: Solo debut
In November 2015, Baek Ye-rin debuted as a solo artist with her first solo extended play, Frank. "Across the Universe" was used as the lead single. She named her album title as a tribute to Amy Winehouse, whose debut album shared the same name. The lead song's lyrics were inspired from the film, The Martian.
Baek Ye-rin released a digital single titled Bye Bye My Blue on June 20, 2016. The single contains three songs including lead single "Bye Bye My Blue". She also released a holiday single titled Love You on Christmas on December 7. The single contains two songs including lead single "Love You on Christmas" and B-side single "November Song".
Discography
Extended plays
- Frank (2015)
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (digital downloads) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "우주를 건너 (Across the Universe)" | 2015 | 7 |
| Frank |
| "Bye Bye My Blue" | 2016 | 3 |
| Bye Bye My Blue |
| "Love You on Christmas" | 22 |
| Non album-singles | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (digital downloads) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "It's Only You" (Taecyeon of 2PM featuring Baek Ye-rin) | 2014 | — |
| Genesis of 2PM (Limited Edition Ver. B) |
| "문득 (Suddenly)" (with Jun. K of 2PM & Jo Kwon) | — |
| JYP Nation Korea 2014 - One Mic | |
| "Excited" (Olltii featuring Baek Ye-rin) | 2015 | — |
| Graduation |
| "On & On" (Yuk Jidam featuring Baek Ye-rin) | 20 |
| Unpretty Rapstar Semi Final 2 | |
| "チョコレート (Chocolate)" (Taecyeon of 2PM featuring Baek Ye-rin) | — |
| 2PM of 2PM (Limited Edition Ver. B) | |
| "Me You" (San E featuring Baek Ye-rin) | 2 |
| The Boy Who Cried Wolf | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (digital downloads) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "Blue" | 2015 | 34 |
| Frank |
| "As I Am" | 32 |
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| "혼자 두지 마 (Don't Leave Me Alone)" | 37 |
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| "잠들고 싶어 (zZ)" | 46 |
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| "That's Why" | 50 |
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| "그의 바다 (His Ocean)" | 2016 | 25 |
| Bye Bye My Blue |
| "Zero" | 35 |
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| "November Song" | — |
| Love You on Christmas | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Filmography
Reality and variety shows
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Star King | SBS | Guest auditionee | |
| 2015 | Running Man | SBS | Guest |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | | Bonsang Award | 우주를 건너 (Across the Universe) | Nominated |
| Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Hallyu Special Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| | Best Vocal Performance – Female | 우주를 건너 (Across the Universe) | Nominated | |
| 2017 | | Bonsang Award | Bye Bye My Blue | Nominated |
| Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Hallyu Special Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| | Song of the Year – June | Bye Bye My Blue | Pending |