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가수 나윤선

Youn Sun Nah

나윤선

  • Solo · Female
  • Soul
  • Debuted 1994
  • Active

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Debut
1994
Birthday
08.281969
Genre
Soul

Basic info

Youn Sun Nah is a South Korean jazz singer who has been active mainly in France and Germany. Representative albums include 《Voyage》, 《Same Girl》, and 《Lento》.

Debut
1994
Birthday
August 28, 1969
Years active
1994–
Genre
Soul
Real name
나윤선
Debut reference
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걸어온 길

Studied French literature at university. Made a stage debut in 1994 in Hakjeon's musical 〈지하철 1호선〉.

Went to Paris in 1995 and studied jazz and chanson. Released the first jazz album 《Reflet》 in 2001.

Signed with Germany's ACT in 2008 and released 《Voyage》. Became known in Europe with 《Same Girl》 in 2010.

Released the 13th album 《Lost Pieces》, with every track self-written, in February 2026. Continues to perform in Korea and abroad.

Signature songs

  1. My Favorite Things 2010 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2001.06 RefletFull-length albumFirst jazz album
  2. 2003.12 Down by LoveFull-length albumKorean Music Awards crossover award
  3. 2008.09 VoyageFull-length albumFirst album on ACT
  4. 2010.08 Same GirlFull-length album
  5. 2013.03 LentoFull-length album
  6. 2019.03 ImmersionFull-length album
  7. 2026.02 Lost PiecesFull-length album13th album, all tracks self-written

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Major awards

  • 2004 Korean Music Awards, Best Crossover Album (Down by Love)
  • 2009 Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France)
  • 2011 ECHO JAZZ, International Female Singer Award
  • 2014 Sejong Culture Award

Key records and stories

  • Made a stage debut in 1994 in the musical 〈지하철 1호선〉.
  • Went to France in 1995 and studied jazz and chanson.
  • Signed with the German jazz label ACT in 2008.
  • Received the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France) in 2009.
  • The father is Na Yeong-su, a conductor who served as head of the National Chorus of Korea.
  • Was promoted a rank to Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France) in 2019.

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