Raina (레이나) is a Korean Pop singer. She is a member of the girl group After School and the sub units Orange Caramel and A.S BLUE.
History
Before Debut
Raina was a JYP Entertainment trainee before joining Pledis Entertainment. Before debut Raina was a barista at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a Korean cafe. She also previously auditioned for Mnet’s Superstar K and was a student at the SM Academy.
Raina is considered to be one of the best vocalists among other idol girl groups in South Korea.
2009
Raina officially debuted with the group for the release of their second single, Because of You, which attained #1 on Gaon Chart and won the "triple crown" on SBS Inkigayo.
2010-2012
She debuted with After School sub-unit Orange Caramel on June 18, 2010 on KBS Music Bank with the song "Magic Girl".
She released her first solo single for the "My Shining Girl" OST in February 2012. Raina has written lyrics for Orange Caramel's "Still..." and "Standing in This Place". Raina also wrote the lyrics for After School's "Love Love Love" and "Timeless".
Korean Discography
Singles
- [2009.11.25] Neo Ttaemune (너 때문에; Because of You)
- [2010.03.25] Bang!
- [2010.12.07] Hazel Eyes (Happy Pledis)
- [2011.07.20] Wonder Boy (A.S BLUE)
- [2012.06.20] Flashback
- [2013.06.13] Cheot Sarang (첫 사랑; First Love)
- [2014.01.01] Shh
Digital Singles
- [2009.12.22] Nun Naerineun Maeul (눈 내리는 마을) (After School, Brown Eyed Girls, K.Will, Kan Mi Youn, Tei, SUKI, An Young Min)
- [2010.01.22] Neo Ttaemune (Remix) (너 때문에; Because of You)
Japanese Discography
Singles
- [2011.11.23] Diva
- [2012.01.25] Rambling Girls /Because of you
- [2012.06.13] Lady Luck / Dilly Dally
- [2013.10.02] Heaven
Digital Singles
- [2012.02.29] Just in Time (Reckochoku Digital Single)
- [2013.09.18] Heaven (Reckochoku Digital Single)
Works
Music Videos
- [2012.02.29] My Shining Girl OST Part.2 (자체발광 그녀)
Collaborations
- [2011.06.29] Kan Jong Wook - Haruga Jinado
Magazines
Cover girl
- [2012.23.06] CECI
Trivia
- Raina attended Howon University and is a close friend of 2AM's Jo Kwon.
- Attended Howon University.
- Previously auditioned for Mnet’s Superstar K.
- Was a barista at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
- Was introduced by Pledis through an intro clip in which she sang Destiny’s Child “Stand Up For Love”.
- Wrote the lyrics of Orange Caramel’s “Still…”.
- Wrote the lyrics of Orange Caramel’s “Standing in This Place”.
- Wrote the lyrics of After School’s “Love Love Love”.
- Featured in Kan Jong Wook’s “Even After A Day”.
- Made a guest appearance on “Immortal Song 2”.
Gallery
Honorary Titles
Honorary titles | ||
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Preceded by |
Leader of Orange Caramel |
Succeeded by |
External links
After School | |
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Members | Nana |
Former Members | So Young, Bekah, Kahi, Juyeon, Jung-A, UEE, Lizzy, Raina, E-Young, Ka Eun |
Albums | 01 ,02, 03, 04, 05 |
Korean Singles | 01 ,02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 |
Japanese Singles | 01 ,02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Related Units | Orange Caramel, A.S. RED, A.S. BLUE, Unit ver. 2 |
Orange Caramel | |
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Members | Raina (L), Nana, Lizzy |
Korean Albums | 01, 02, 03 |
Korean Singles | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Japanese Albums | 01 |
Japanese Singles | 01, 02, 03 |
Related Units | After School (group), A.S. RED, A.S. BLUE, Unit ver. 2 |