Wednesday, May 18, 2011

G.NA Profile


Gina Choi (Hangul: 최지나), better known by her stage name G.NA, is a Canadian-born South KoreanCube Entertainment, born on September 13, 1987. She released her first mini-album, Draw G's First Breath, on July 14, 2010. She graduated from Fraser Heights Secondary School. singer under
G.NA
Birth name 최지나 (Choi Ji-Na)
Born September 13, 1987 (age 23)(1987-09-13)
Edmonton, Alberta. Raised in Surrey, British Columbia
Genres K-pop, dance, R&B
Occupations Singer
Years active 2010–present (2010)
Labels Cube Entertainment
Associated acts 오소녀 (Five Girls)
Website playgna.com

Pre-debut

G.NA was originally set to debut as the leader of girl group Five Girls (오소녀) under Good Entertainment, along with Wonder Girls’ Yubin, After School’s UEE, Secret’s Hyosung and former T-ara member and actress Yang Jiwon. However, the group disbanded shortly before their scheduled debut in 2007 due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles and the members all left for separate Korean entertainment companies.
When publicty pictures of G.NA were released, there was a great deal of public scrutiny involving her breast size. The singer claimed to never having plastic surgery and that she is a natural D-cup.
During her trainee days under Cube Entertainment, she was featured in 2PM's "10 Out of 10 Points" debut music video. and was Hyuna's backup dancer in her solo song "Change".

Modeling

G.NA walked her very first runway as a model for Lie Sang Bong’s 2011/12 F/W collection Seoul Fashion Week at Seoul’s SETEC Center on March 30th 2011. G.NA wore the line, Lie Sang Bong Fashion Show which was done under the theme of ‘natural beauty’, and it features a mix of both modern and Asian influences.

Discography

Albums

  • 2011: Black & White

EPs

 

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Gaon
2010
"What I Want To Do When I Have a Lover" (with Rain) 13 Draw G's First Breath
"I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better" (with Yong Jun Hyung) 2
"Kiss Me" 24 Playful Kiss OST
"Say You Love Me" (with Hyuna) 14 Together Forever
2011
"Nice to Meet You" (with Wheesung) 29 Black & White
"Black & White" 1

Awards

Years Awards
2010
  • Cyworld Digital Music Awards : Rookie Of The Month (August)
  • 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards : New Generation Popular Music Teen Singer Award
2011
  • Gaon Chart Awards : Best Rookie Award
w/ B2st [Yoon Doo Joon & JunHyung



 w/ UKiss

 



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