Arin (singer)

Choi Ye-won (Korean: 최예원; born June 18, 1999),[1] known professionally as Arin, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of South Korean girl group Oh My Girl.[2]

In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Arin
Arin in September 2019
Born
Choi Ye-won

(1999-06-18) June 18, 1999
Busan, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
  • presenter
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsWM
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoi Yewon
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Yewŏn
Stage name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationA-rin
McCune–ReischauerArin

Early life

Arin attended Dongduk Middle School and Seoul Performing Arts School.

Career

2015–2019: Debut with Oh My Girl and other activities
See also: Oh My Girl

On April 20, 2015, Arin debuted as a member of Oh My Girl.[3][4] She first performed their debut single on SBS MTV's The Show on April 21.[5][6] On April 2, 2018, Arin debuted in Oh My Girl's first sub-unit, Oh My Girl Banhana.[7] On September 7, 2019, it was announced that Arin would be appearing on XtvN's The Ultimate Watchlist 2.[8] In August 2019, it was confirmed that Arin would be taking part in Queendom.[9]

2020–present: Solo activities

On March 10, 2020, Arin was cast as Oh Na-ri in Naver TV's web series The World of My 17.[10]

On July 20, 2020, Arin was announced as the new host for Music Bank with Choi Soo-bin of TXT.[11] Their last broadcast from the role was on October 1, 2021.[12]

In March 2021, it was announced that Arin was cast in Netflix's series Ghost Story 2.[13]

Philanthropy

On June 18, 2021, it was announced that Arin donated ₩30 million to The Beautiful Foundation in honor of her 22nd birthday. Her donations will be used for supporting young adults who are living alone and have been discharged from child care facilities and foster care.[14]

Endorsements

On March 5, 2020, Arin became the brand model for South Korean clothing brand BYC.[15]

Discography
Main article: Oh My Girl discography

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Seoul Ghost Story Netflix Film [13][16]

Television series
Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Soul Marriage Jin Cho-yeon [17]

Web series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 The World of My 17 Oh Na-ri [10]

Television show
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Queendom Contestant With Oh My Girl's member [18]
The Ultimate Watchlist (Season 2) Cast member [19]

Hosting
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020–2021 Music Bank Co-host With Soobin [11]
2020 2020 KBS Song Festival Backstage MC [20]
2021 2021 KBS Song Festival With Soobin, Wonyoung and Sunghoon [21]

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
KBS Entertainment Awards 2020 Rookie Award in Show/Variety Category Music Bank Nominated
Best Couple Award Arin with Soobin
Music Bank		 Won [22]

References
  1. "Oh My Girl - Profile & Gallery". WM Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  2. "WM profiles". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "B1A4 여동생 그룹, 티저 공개에 서버 다운…'인형 아냐?'". Naver (in Korean). March 26, 2015. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  4. "B1A4 여동생 걸그룹 팀명, '오마이걸'로 최종 확정". Naver (in Korean). March 30, 2015. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  5. "'B1A4 여동생' 오마이걸, 男心향해 큐피드 화살 정조준(종합)". Naver (in Korean). April 20, 2015. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  6. "오마이걸, 아이돌 홍수 속 모두의 '마이 걸'이 될 수 있을까(종합)". Naver (in Korean). April 20, 2015. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  7. "[단독] 오마이걸, 4월2일 컴백 확정.."신곡 MV 촬영 중"". Naver (in Korean). March 22, 2018. Archived from the original on October 26, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
  8. "'최신유행프로그램2' 시대별 패션 짚은 '겟잇날티'에시청자들 공감 폭발". hankyung.com. December 1, 2019. Archived from the original on July 25, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  9. "[SC현장]"진짜 1위는 누구?"…'퀸덤' 마마무→박봄, 걸그룹 챔피언 가린다(종합)". Naver (in Korean). August 26, 2019. Archived from the original on October 26, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  10. Park Pan-seok (March 10, 2020). "'소녀의세계' 아린X황보름별X도아X권현빈 출연 확정..웹드라마 4월 공개" ['Girl's World' Arin X Hwang Bo-reum Byul X Do-a X Kwon Hyun-bin confirmed to appear in 'Girl's World' Web drama released in April] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  11. Kim Min-ji (July 20, 2020). "'뮤직뱅크' 측 "오마이걸 아린·투바투 수빈 새 MC 확정...24일 첫 진행"[공식입장]" ['Music Bank' side "Oh My Girl Arin, Tubatu Subin's new MCs confirmed...First on the 24th" [Official position]] (in Korean). X-sports News. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  12. Seo Ji-hyun (October 1, 2021). "'뮤직뱅크' NCT 127, 이무진 꺾고 1위...수빈x아린 마지막 인사(종합)" ['Music Bank' NCT 127 beats Lee Moo-jin to take 1st place...Soo-bin x Arin's Last Greetings (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  13. Hwang Hye-jin (March 17, 2021). "오마이걸 아린 측 "도시괴담2' 캐스팅 확정"(공식)" [Oh My Girl Arin side "Casting confirmed for Urban Ghost 2" (official)] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  14. Park Seo-yeon (June 18, 2021). "오마이걸 아린, 생일 맞아 3000만원 기부.."만 18세 보호종료아동 지원"[공식]" [Oh My Girl's Arin, donated 30 million won on her birthday.."Support for 18-year-old children who have ended protection" [Official]] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  15. Hwang Hye-jin (March 5, 2020). "오마이걸 아린, BYC 새 뮤즈 발탁 "상큼한 이미지 부합"" [Oh My Girl's Arin, BYC's new muse "consistent with a fresh image"] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  16. Kim Na-yeon (March 29, 2022). "셔누·주학년·아린 스크린 데뷔..'서울괴담', 4월 27일 개봉[무비타이밍]" [Shownu, Hakyeon Joo, and Arin screen debut... 'Seoul Ghost Story', released on April 27 [Movie Timing]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved March 29, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. Kim Na-young (March 21, 2022). "유인수·오마이걸 아린, 홍자매 신작 tvN '환혼' 합류 (공식)" [Yoo In-soo, Oh My Girl Arin, and the Hong sisters join tvN's new drama 'Welcome' (official)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved March 21, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. Kim Young-rok (August 26, 2019). "[SC현장]"진짜 1위는 누구?"...'퀸덤' 마마무→박봄, 걸그룹 챔피언 가린다(종합)" [[SC scene] "Who is the real number one?"...'Queendom' Mamamoo → Park Bom, girl group champions are chosen (comprehensive)] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  19. Lee Min-ji (August 3, 2019). "'최신유행 프로그램' 9월 시즌 2로 컴백, 정이랑→강율 크루 합류(공식)" ['Trendy Program' comeback with season 2 in September, Jung Rang → Kangyul joins crew (official)] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  20. "Interview with 2B2U & 9800 (2020 KBS Song Festival) I KBS WORLD TV 201218". KBS WORLD TV. December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  21. "Backstage Interview - ENHYPEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (2021 KBS Song Festival) I KBS WORLD TV 211217". KBS WORLD TV. December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  22. Jeon Woo-young (December 24, 2020). "2020 KBS 연예대상' 최앙락 팽현숙·수빈 아린·윤주만 김예린 베스트커플상 수상". anewsa (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
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