Cha Ji-yeon (차지연)

Basic info

Cha Ji-yeon is a musical actress and singer known for musicals such as 〈서편제〉 and 〈Dreamgirls〉. Representative songs include 〈그대는 어디에〉 and 〈My Show〉.

Debut: 2011 · Debut song 그대는 어디에
Birthday: February 22, 1982
Years active: 2011–
Genre: Ballad · Pop
Real name: 차지연
Debut reference: Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

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Born in Daejeon and studied in the Department of Theater at Seoul Institute of the Arts. Stood on stage in 2006 as Rafiki in the musical 〈The Lion King〉.

Won the New Artist Award at the 2010 Korea Musical Awards and Best Actress at The Musical Awards in 2011 for 〈서편제〉.

Released the first digital single in 2011, 〈그대는 어디에〉, written by Yim Jae-beum. A version featuring Yim Jae-beum was also released in June of that year.

Won consecutive rounds as 'Cats Girl' on MBC 〈King of Mask Singer〉 in 2015-2016. In 2016 released the 〈옥중화〉 OST 〈그대를 그대만을〉 and the SM 「STATION」 EDM song 〈My Show〉.

Signature songs

그대는 어디에 2011 YouTube Spotify
그대를 그대만을 2016 YouTube Spotify
My Show 2016 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

2011 그대는 어디에Digital singleFirst single, written and composed by Yim Jae-beum
2016.05 옥중화 OST Part.1OST〈그대를 그대만을〉
2016.07 My ShowDigital singleSM STATION, collaboration with London Noise

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Major awards

2010 Korea Musical Awards, New Artist Award (서편제)
2011 The Musical Awards, Best Actress (서편제)
2017 Yegreen Musical Awards, Best Actress (Mata Hari)
2021 SBS Drama Awards, Supporting Role Award (Taxi Driver)
2022 Korea Musical Awards, Best Actress (Red Book)

Key records and stories

Made a stage debut in 2006 as Rafiki in the musical 〈The Lion King〉.
Released the first digital single in 2011, 〈그대는 어디에〉, written by Yim Jae-beum.
Released the EDM song 〈My Show〉 in 2016 under SM 「STATION」.
Received the SBS Drama Awards Supporting Role Award for 〈Taxi Driver〉 in 2021.
〈My Show〉 is the first EDM song attempted.
Played Elphaba in 〈Wicked〉 and Effie in 〈Dreamgirls〉.
Appeared in the drama 〈Taxi Driver〉 in 2021 and also took part in the drama's OST.