Zia (singer)

Zia
Native name	박지혜
Born	Baek Ji Hye July 21, 1986 Seoul, South Korea
Occupation	Singer
Musical career
Genres	K-pop Ballad
Years active	2007–present
Labels	* Taewon Entertainment (2007–2009) LOEN Entertainment (2009–present)
Associated acts	Huh Gak KCM SeeYa 4men K.Will LOEN Tree

Zia
Hangul	박지혜
Revised Romanization	Bak Ji-hye
McCune–Reischauer	Pak Chi-hye

Baek Ji Hye (Korean: 박지혜, born July 21, 1986), better known by her stage name Zia (Korean: 지아), is a South Korean singer.^[1]

History

Pre-Debut

Zia's first foray into the music industry was when she participated in the 2003 'BoA-jjang Contest' where she placed first overall.^[1] In 2005, she was featured on KCM's song '물론' for his second album.^[2] Later on that year, she released a song for the soundtrack of the Korean movie, Shadowless Sword.^[3]

2007-2008: Debut

Zia released her debut album Voice of Heaven through the agency Taewon Entertainment in July 2007. Her leading single was the ballad 물끄러미, which was greeted with great success. Her follow-up singles included 내마음별과같이 (Feat. KCM) and 수호천사. In November, she was featured in the compilation album titled Violin. Other well known artists featured on the album included Seeya, KCM, and Song SeungHeon.

In the beginning of 2008, she was asked to participate in Cho Young Soo's All Star album series. SG Wannabe were also featured on the album. Her second full album, Road Movie was released in July, and was again met with much critical acclaim. The leading single for the album was titled 'I Love You, I'm Sorry' and the music video featured actor Shin Hyun Jun.^[4] He also participated in the music videos for the album's other two singles, 난 행복해 and 뭉클.

2009-2010: Transfer to LOEN

After releasing her mini album titled Orchestra, Zia left her agency and was signed to LOEN Entertainment. She released a digital single and another mini album in December, with the first single, 'Have a Drink', being banned for those under the age of 19 because of reference to alcohol consumption. Despite the ban, the song was still met with much success.

Zia started 2010 by releasing another digital single, titled 'Bad Habit'. She began going out and promoting again with the release of the mini album Difference, with the music video of the lead single, 'Just Laugh', including the actor Shin Hak Yun.^[5] After the success of 'Just Laugh', she finished up the year by releasing a collaborative single with the ballad group 4men and another mini album.

2011-Present

After participating in the soundtracks for the popular TV shows Can You Hear My Heart and Can't Lose, Zia prepared for the release of her second full album, Avancer. The song 'Hope it's With You' was released as a digital single before the album's release as a hype song. After finishing up promotions for the album, she released a digital single that was a response to her previous song, 'Have a Drink'.

Zia spent most of 2012 out of the spotlight, with her only activities being a song for the Dr. Jin soundtrack and a collaboration with fellow ballad singer Huh Gak. Their single, 'I Need You' managed to secure a number one spot despite lack of promotions.^[6] She also participated in her label's artist album Loen Tree Summer Story. Her track was a duet with label mates Sunny Hill.^[7]

Discography

Full Albums

Album Information	Track Listing
Road Movie (로드무비)[4] Release Date: July 14, 2008 Company: Taewon Entertainment Distribution: CJ E&M Music	01. 난 행복해 02. 나 어떡해 03. 사랑해 미안해 04. 먼발치 05. 그대만 보여요 (featuring T.O.P of Big Bang) 06. 사랑만 알아서 07. 엄마 미안해요 08. 웃어줄래 09. 뭉클 10. 신촌에서 홍대까지 11. 별 12. 우두커니 13. 가까스로 14. 고백 15. 낡은 옷 16. 사랑해 미안해 (piano version)
Avancer[8] Release Date: September 30, 2011 Company: LOEN Entertainment Distribution: LOEN Entertainment	01. 내가 이렇지 (featuring Ha Dong-kyun) 02. 누가 거짓말했나요 03. 이건 내 노래 04. 헤어진 첫날 05. 사랑을 적어요 (with Mir of MBLAQ) 06. 집에 있을 거에요 07. 스물네 시간 (with Park Jung-ah) 08. 딱 한번만 더 09. 그대이길 바래요 (with K.Will)
11 Days Have Passed (11일이 지나고)[9] Release Date: January 13, 2014 January 29, 2014 (repackaged edition)[10] Company: LOEN Entertainment (Collabodadi) Distribution: LOEN Entertainment	01. 울어본 적 있나요 (Have You Ever Cried) 02. 아프다 아프다 (featuring LE of EXID) 03. 그까짓 사랑 때문에 04. 이별 참 쉽더라 05. 그리운 날에 06. 이별했다 07. 거짓말 08. 그런 줄 알았어 09. 이별남녀 (with Seo In-guk) 10. 사랑했었다면 (with Lee Hae-ri of Davichi) 11. 나 이런 여자예요 (featuring Yezi of Fiestar) Repackaged Edition: Such a Woman 01. 나 이런 여자예요 (Such a Woman) (with Yezi and Cheska of Fiestar) 02. 울어본 적 있나요 (Have You Ever Cried) 03. 아프다 아프다 (featuring LE of EXID) 04. 그까짓 사랑 때문에 05. 이별 참 쉽더라 06. 그리운 날에 07. 이별했다 08. 거짓말 09. 그런 줄 알았어 10. 이별남녀 (with Seo In-guk) 11. 사랑했었다면 (with Lee Hae-ri of Davichi) 12. 나 이런 여자예요 (Such a Woman) (CD version)

Extended Plays

Album Information	Track Listing
Voice of Heaven[11] Release Date: July 16, 2007 Company: Taewon Entertainment Distribution: CJ E&M Music	01. 물끄러미 02. 내마음별과같이 (featuring KCM) 03. 수호천사 04. 사랑은창밖의빗물같아요 05. 물론 06. 물끄러미 (piano version)
Orchestra[12] Release Date: April 2, 2009 Company: Happy Entertainment, Poibos Co. Ltd. Distribution: LOEN Entertainment	01. 그런다면서 02. 터질 것 같아 03. 사랑끄트머리 (featuring Jang Geun-lee) 04. 사랑에 미쳐서 05. 문자로 이별하는 일 06. 전할 수 없는 말
Atelier[13] Release Date: December 28, 2009 Company: LOEN Entertainment Distribution: LOEN Entertainment	01. 잊으면 안돼 02. 그녀처럼 03. 그 날 이후부터 04. 사랑해 줘요 05. 술 한잔 해요
Difference[14] Release Date: August 6, 2010 Company: LOEN Entertainment Distribution: LOEN Entertainment	01. 웃음만.. 02. 시간아 부탁할게 (featuring Yeon-ji of SeeYa) 03. 불감 04. 믿고 싶어 05. 잘 가..지 마 06. 사랑을 가르쳐 주세요 (featuring K.Will)
Falling Tears in Winter (겨울에 내리는 눈물)[15] Release Date: December 23, 2010 Company: LOEN Entertainment Distribution: LOEN Entertainment	01. 돈이 많이 생기면 02. 왜 내가 아파 03. 가지 말아요 04. 감기 때문에 05. 몇 월 며칠 몇 시 (featuring Mighty Mouth)
ANEMONE[16] Release Date: December 10, 2012 Company: LOEN Entertainment Distribution: LOEN Entertainment	01. 방문을 잠그고 02. 일 년째 03. 눈물이 툭 (featuring Kyung of Block B) 04. 나를 잊어도 05. I Need You (duet with Huh Gak)

Singles and Features

Album Information	Track Listing
Violin[17] Release Date: November 19, 2007 Company: Taewon Entertainment Note: Tracklist only includes songs Zia participated in.	01. 바이올린 02. 그립습니다 03. 인형 05. 바이올린 (Piano Ver.) 06. 그립습니다 (Piano Ver.)
Like the First Time (Cho Young Soo All Star 2nd Album Part 3)[18] Release Date: March 12, 2008 Company: Next Star Entertainment	02. 버릇처럼 (Feat. Mino)
Have a Drink (술 한잔 해요)[19] Release Date: December 11, 2009 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 술 한잔 해요
Bad Habit (나쁜 버릇)[20] Release Date: March 26, 2010 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 나쁜 버릇
Crying, Calling (울고, 불고...)[20] Release Date: October 19, 2010 Company: Loen Entertainment Note: Collaboration with 4men	01. 울고, 불고...
Can You Hear My Heart OST Part 1[21] Release Date: April 15, 2011 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 들리나요 (Can You Hear Me?)
Can't Lose OST Part 1[22] Release Date: August 24, 2011 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 그리고 사랑해 (And I Love You)
Hope it's With You (그대이길 바래요)[22] Release Date: October 19, 2010 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 그대이길 바래요 (With K.Will) 02. 사랑을 적어요 (With Mir Of MBLAQ)
Depressed (속상해서)[23] Release Date: December 27, 2011 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 속상해서 (술 한잔 해요 Part.2)
Dr. Jin OST Part 2[24] Release Date: June 1, 2012 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 그대가 올까요 (Will You Come)
I Need You[25] Release Date: August 21, 2012 Company: Loen Entertainment Note: Duet with Huh Gak	01. I Need You
Tears Falling Down[26] Release November 16, 2012 Company: Loen Entertainment	01. 눈물이 툭 (Feat. Park Kyung Of Block B)

Awards

2008 - 15th Republic of Korea Entertainment Arts Awards (Best Ballad Singer) 2013 - 4th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards - [Artist of the Year (Song)]: ZiA - Loved You (With Seo In Guk) 2015 - 21st Republic of Korea Entertainment Arts Awards (Best Ballad Singer)

External links

• Official website
• Official Twitter
• Official Facebook Page
• Cyworld

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