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가수 최예나

Choi Ye-na

최예나

  • Solo · Female
  • Dance
  • Pop
  • Debuted 2022
  • Active

가수 최예나 — Photo: K-POPIT 케이팝잇 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Debut
202201.17
Birthday
09.291999
Genre
Dance · Pop

Basic info

Choi Ye-na is a singer, formerly of IZ*ONE, who made a solo debut in 2022 with 〈SMILEY〉. Representative songs include 〈SMILEY〉, 〈Hate Rodrigo〉, and 〈네모네모〉.

Debut
January 17, 2022 · Debut song SMILEY
Debut agency
Yuehua Entertainment
Current agency
Birthday
September 29, 1999
Years active
2022–
Genre
Dance · Pop
Real name
최예나
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

걸어온 길

Placed 4th on 《Produce 48》 in 2018 and debuted in IZ*ONE. After the group's activities ended in April 2021, was active in variety shows.

Made a solo debut in January 2022 with the 1st mini album 《SMILEY》. Known for bright, playful dance-pop.

Took 1st place on a music show with 〈SMILEY〉. Released the singles 〈Love War〉 and 〈Hate Rodrigo〉 in 2023, and 〈네모네모〉 in September 2024 was also loved.

Released the 4th mini album 《Blooming Wings》 in 2025 and the 5th mini album 《Love Catcher》 in March 2026. Also releases singles in Japan.

Signature songs

  1. SMILEY 2022 YouTube Spotify
  2. SMARTPHONE 2022 YouTube Spotify
  3. Hate Rodrigo 2023 YouTube Spotify
  4. Good Morning 2024 YouTube Spotify
  5. 네모네모 2024 YouTube Spotify
  6. 캐치 캐치 2026 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2022.01 SMILEY1st mini albumSolo debut album
  2. 2022.08 SMARTPHONE2nd mini album
  3. 2023.01 Love War1st single album
  4. 2023.06 Hate XX2nd single album
  5. 2024.01 Good Morning3rd mini album
  6. 2024.09 네모네모3rd single album
  7. 2025.07 Blooming Wings4th mini album〈착하다는 말이 제일 싫어〉 title
  8. 2026.03 Love Catcher5th mini album

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Major awards

  • 2022 Asia Artist Awards, Best Musician Award
  • 2023 Circle Chart Music Awards, New Icon of the Year
  • 2025 KBS 《Music Bank》 1st Place (착하다는 말이 제일 싫어)
  • 2025 Asia Artist Awards, Best Musician Award (Solo)

Key records and stories

  • Placed 4th on Mnet 《Produce 48》 in 2018 and debuted in IZ*ONE.
  • Took 1st place on Mnet 《M Countdown》 with 〈SMILEY〉 in February 2022.
  • The 〈Hate Rodrigo〉 music video was made private two days after release over copyright infringement concerns, and was re-uploaded with some scenes removed.
  • Took part in Jin of BTS's 〈Loser〉 in 2025.
  • The older brother is the actor Choi Seong-min, formerly of Co-Ed School.
  • Released the Japanese single 〈STAR!〉, featuring Hatsune Miku, in 2025.

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