JeA

Kim Hyo-jin (; born September 18, 1981), better known by her stage name JeA , is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She is best known as the leader of South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. As a solo artist, she has contributed numerous songs to various soundtracks.

Career

Brown Eyed Girls

JeA is the one responsible for the creation of Brown Eyed Girls and was actively involved in the selection of the other members besides herself. The four members – JeA, Narsha, Gain and Miryo – performed several small shows under the name "Crescendo" before officially debuting as Brown Eyed Girls in 2006. JeA is the leader and main vocalist of the group.

Solo career JeA released her first solo album, Just JeA, in 2013. She is the last of the members of Brown Eyed Girls to release a solo album. Aside from being a singer, she's also a composer and producer. She started composing for her group with their second album and later on wrote songs for other artists. She expanded her resume by trying her hand on producing with the Brown Eyed Girls and her solo album.

On August 4, 2021, Mystic Story's contract with JeA expired. In November 2022, JeA signed with Green Snake E&M.

Song writing JeA is an avid songwriter, and has written many songs for herself, Brown Eyed Girls and other artists.

List of songs written by JeA Year Artist Title Lyrics Composition 2006 Brown Eyed Girls "Far Away (feat. MC Mong)" 2007 "" 2009 "" Gain, Jo Kwon "I Happen to Love You" 2010 Miryo, JeA "Love Is..." 2011 Brown Eyed Girls "" 2012 "" B1A4 "Be My Girl (Jinyoung solo)" 2013 JeA " (feat. Jeong Yeop)" Gain, "" Ailee "" Brown Eyed Girls "After Club" "" "KILL BILL" M&N "" 2014 Sunny Hill "Paradise (feat. JeA)" 2015 Laboum "Fantasy" Brown Eyed Girls "Light" "Fractal" 2016 JeA "" "" "You o'clock" 2019 "Dear. Rude (Feat. Cheetah)" "Newself (With JINBO)" April "Feeling" 2020 Brown Eyed Girls "" 2021 Weeekly ""

Discography

Extended plays Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Just JeA Released: January 4, 2013 Label: Nega Network Format: CD, Digital download 4 KOR: 3,787

Singles

KOR: 576,100 "Let's Hug" 2012 5 5 KOR: 1,465,699 Just JeA "While You're Sleeping" 2013 28 36 KOR: 189,596 "Flower" — —

KOR: 24,651 Apgujeong Boangwan Project (single) "Bad Girl" 2016 94 KOR: 29,389 "Winter, It's You" — You o'clock (single) "You're Different" 2017 — "Only Without Me" — — "An Ordinary Christmas" — — "Dear. Rude" 2019 — — Newself (single) "Greedyy" 2020 — — "With A Song" — — As featured artist "Do You Know" (Duet version) 2009 Someday "La La Land" 2010 22 Part 2: Art of Business

Soundtrack appearances Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album Padam Padam OST "Because of You" 2012 23 KOR: 472,527 In the Wind

Filmography Television shows Year Title Notes 2016 Produce 101 Trainer King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Bangkok Friends Fan" (episodes 69 and 70) Girl Spirit Episode 8 2019 Hon-Life: Satisfaction Project Cast Studio Vibes MC 2020 My Life's Traveling Cut Cast With Lee Chang-min, Lee Chi-hyun, Won Mi-yeon 2021 Godiva Show Contestant Dinga Dinga Host 2022 Queen of Ssireum Participant Dream Maker: Search For the Next Global Pop Group Korean Guest Mentor