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Early life
Jung Whee-in was born in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea,[4] where she lived with her grandmother as an only child. She graduated from Wonkwang Information Arts High School.[5]
Career
In June 2014, Wheein officially debuted as a member of Mamamoo, serving as one of the group's main vocalists, when they released their debut single "Mr. Ambiguous" and EP Hello.[6] She had first appeared in the group's first R&B collaboration, "Don't Be Happy", alongside member Solar and featuring Korean singer Bumkey, that January.[7]
On April 17, 2018, Wheein debuted as a solo artist, releasing her first single, "Easy."[8] On September 4, 2019, she released her first single album, Soar, with the single "Good Bye."[3] Wheein's first physical release, Soar peaked at number four on the Gaon Album Chart, selling over 23,000 copies in 2019.[9] The single "Good Bye" debuted Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at position 24.[10]
Wheein's debut EP, Redd, was released on April 13, 2021. It debuted at number seven on the Gaon Album Chart, making it her second top-ten debut on the chart.[11] The EP was the 13th best-selling album of April 2021, with over 72,000 copies sold.[12] Lead single "Water Color" debuted and peaked at number 70 on the Gaon Digital Chart[13] and 15 on the Billboard World Digital Songs Sales chart.[14] On April 23, the English version of "Water Color" was released as a digital single.[15]
On June 11, 2021, Wheein decided not to renew her exclusive contract with RBW, but signed a deal with the company allowing her to promote with Mamamoo for at least 2 more years.[16]
On August 31, 2021, Wheein signed an exclusive contract with Ravi's label, The L1ve.[17]
On January 16, 2022, Wheein released her second EP, Whee, which is her first release under The L1ve.[18]
Discography
See also: Mamamoo discography
Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[11]
Redd
Released: April 13, 2021[19]
Label: RBW
Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
7
KOR: 76,761[12]
Whee
Released: January 16, 2022[20]
Label: The L1ve
Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
4 TBA
Single album
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[21]
Soar
Released: September 4, 2019[3]
Label: RBW
Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
4
KOR: 23,279[9]
Singles
As lead artist
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[13] KOR
Hot
[22] US World
[14]
"Easy" (featuring Sik-K) 2018 36 — — Soar
"Good Bye" (헤어지자) 2019 3 10 24
"Water Color" 2021 70 — 15 Redd
"Make Me Happy" (오묘해) 2022 65 72 — Whee
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Collaborations
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13]
"Narcissus" (나르시스)
(with Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo) 2016 140 N/A SM Station
"Angel"
(with Solar) 26
KOR: 80,597+[23]
Memory
"Da Ra Da" (다라다)
(with Jeff Bernat & B.O.) 2017 80
KOR: 74,940+[24]
Purple
"Loving One Person"
(with Hwasa and Kim Hyun-chul) 2019 — N/A 10th – preview
"Solo Christmas" (홀로 크리스마스)
(with Ailee) 2021 90 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
As featured artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13]
"Under Age's Song"
(Phantom featuring Wheein) 2014 — N/A Phantom Power
"The Sunlight Hurts" (햇살이 아파)
(Standing Egg featuring Wheein, YoonDak Obroject) 61
KOR: 24,384+[25]
Like
"Domino"
(CNBLUE featuring Wheein) 2015 —
KOR: 14,693+[26]
2gether
"Please Just Go" (그냥가요)
(Louie featuring Wheein) 25
KOR: 116,652+[27]
Non-album single
"Ex Girl"
(Monsta X featuring Wheein) 2016 118
KOR: 23,301[28]
The Clan Pt. 1 Lost
"Hey!" (야!)
(Sandeul featuring Wheein) —
KOR: 22,709+[29]
Stay As You Are
"Anymore" (부담이 돼)
(Jung Key featuring Wheein) 2017 1
KOR: 1,073,117+[30]
Empty
"Holy-Day"
(Jung Min-hyuk featuring Wheein) — N/A Non-album single
"Love or Like"
(Standing Egg featuring Wheein) — Dramatic
"Miss U"
(Jude featuring Wheein) 2018 — Non-album single
"Tears Drops"
(DinDin featuring Wheein) 2019 —
"4:44"
(Park Bom featuring Wheein) 84 Blue Rose
"do do do do" (돼버릴거야)
Prod. Giriboy (DinDin featuring Wheein) 2020 — Non-album single
"Diet"
(Peakboy featuring Wheein) —
"눈이 오면 mmm"
(Basick featuring Wheein) —
"AM PM"
Prod. Gray (Jay B featuring Wheein) 2021 — SOMO:FUME
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Soundtrack appearances
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13] KOR
Hot
[22]
"Shadow" (그림자) 2017 31 —
KOR: 135,640+[31]
Yellow OST Part.1
"With My Tears" (내 눈물모아) 2020 18 13 N/A Hospital Playlist OST Part.8
"Shine On You" (그렇게 넌 내게 빛나) 172 — Record of Youth OST Part.4
"I Wish" (바라고 바라) 2021 —[a] — The Red Sleeve OST Part. 1
"Ice Cream Love" —[b] — One Ordinary Day OST Part. 1
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13]
"Moderato" (featuring Hash Swan) 2016 —[c]
KOR: 25,748
Memory
"25" 2019 183 N/A White Wind
"Trash" (featuring pH-1) 2021 —[d] Redd
"Ohoo" (오후) —[e]
"Butterfly" (featuring G.Soul) —[f]
"Springtime" (봄이 너에게) —[g]
"No Thanks" —[h]
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Composition credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[32]
Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2016 Mamamoo "My Hometown" (고향이) Melting Yes No
Mamamoo (feat. Hash Swan) "Moderato" [i] Memory Yes
2017 Jung Min-hyuk (feat. Wheein) "Holy-Day" Non-album single No
2019 Mamamoo "25" [j] White Wind
2020 Jvde Milez (feat. Wheein) (prod. Nod) "Miss U" MilezAway
2021 Wheein (feat. pH-1) "Trash" Redd No Yes
Wheein "Ohoo" Yes No
"Springtime" (봄이 너에게) Yes
2022 "Letter Filled with Light" Whee No
Filmography
See also: Mamamoo § Filmography
Variety shows
Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2015 100 People, 100 Songs
JTBC
Contestant Episode 29-30 (with Hwasa)
Duet Song Festival
MBC
Pilot 1 (Chuseok Special)
2016 Duet Song Festival
MBC
Pilot 2 (Lunar New Year Special)
King of Mask Singer
MBC
Episode 55–56 (As 'Like a Half Moon') [33]
Singing Battle
KBS
Episode 8–9 (with Solar)
2017 Duet Song Festival
MBC
Episode 35–36 [34]
2018 Secret Unnie
JTBC
Cast member Episode 2–6 [35]
2021 Come Back Home
KBS2
Guest Episode 1 (with Hwasa) [36]
Music videos
Year Title Director Ref.
2018 "Easy" Hong Won Ki (Zanybros) [37]
2019 "25" Park Woo Sang (RBW) [38]
"Good Bye" (헤어지자) Hong Won Ki, Hor Jin Hyung
(Zanybros) [39]
2021 "Water Color" Hobin (a HOBIN film) [40]
2022 "Make Me Happy" (오묘해) Sungwhi (nvrmnd) [41]
Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, edition, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Edition Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
1st APAN Music Awards 2020 Idol Champ Global Pick – Solo Wheein Nominated [42]
7th APAN Star Awards Best OST Award "With My Tears" Nominated [43]
9th Gaon Chart Music Awards 2019 Artist of the Year – Digital Music (September) "Good bye" Nominated
30th Seoul Music Awards 2020 OST Award "With My Tears" Nominated