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Raina
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Nickname

Rina, Aina

Born

May 7, 1989 (age 24)

Origin

Ulsan, South Korea

Genre

Korean Pop

Occupation

Singer, dancer, model, rapper, lyricist, MC

Years Active

2009 - present

Labels

Pledis Entertainment

Associated Acts

After School (group)
Orange Caramel
A.S BLUE

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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

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

Digital Singles

  • [2012.02.29] Just in Time (Reckochoku Digital Single)
  • [2013.09.18] Heaven (Reckochoku Digital Single)

Works

Music Videos

Collaborations

  • [2011.06.29] Kan Jong Wook - Haruga Jinado

Magazines

Cover girl

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  • [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

Preceded by
First

Leader of Orange Caramel
2010-present

Succeeded by
Incumbent

External links

After School
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
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
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