Park Hyo-jin (Korean: 박효진; born December 28, 1981), better known by her stage name Narsha, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. Her stage name, Narsha, is derived from the term na-reu-sha, which means 'to fly up' in Middle Korean and was given to her by a former manager.[3]
She became a member of Brown Eyed Girls after a suggestion by JeA, who had been her friend since their high-school years.[4] The four members held several small size concerts, and considered names like "Crescendo" or "Dark Angel" before officially debuting as "Brown Eyed Girls".[5] After more than 3 years of training in singing and holding several small size concerts, the Brown Eyed Girls released their debut album Your Story in South Korea in February 2006, with the ballad track, "Come Closer" as their single.
M&N
After Brown Eyed Girls' Kill Bill activities in 2013, the first BEG unit was announced. Miryo and Narsha formed M&N.[6] The original name was '언니둘' (Two Sisters)[7] and it was suggested that if JeA were to join them, they would switch their name to '언니들' (The Sisters).[citation needed]
M&N was introduced as a hip hop group as both Miryo and Narsha are avid fans of the Hip Hop genre, however their first digital single fell under the easy listening genre. The group has released a digital single named "Tonight" in both Korean and English.[8]
Solo activities
Narsha at the press conference of musical The Memory
Entertainer
During 2009, her popularity began to increase after she started appearing on many entertainment programs, including Heroes and Invincible Youth, on which she gained the nickname "Adult-dol" (성인돌).[2][9] She became a DJ on Pump up the Volume (볼륨을 높여요) on KBS Cool FM, from 8 pm until 10 pm but due to Brown Eyed Girls' overseas promotions Narsha decided to leave the show, with her last broadcast on December 28, 2010.[10][11]
She made her debut as an MC through OnStyle's fashion program, Style Show Fil on June 16, 2011. Narsha made her acting debut through MBC's drama series Lights and Shadows playing the role of singer aspirant Hye-bin,[12] followed by Ohlala Couple as Moosan, the goddess of love.[13] In 2012, she also provided the voice for the main antagonist The White Wolf in the Korean version of Christmas movie Niko: Santa Air Wing's Adventure. She has also made a name as a smartphone director, as well as a musical actress.[citation needed]
Solo artist
Narsha announced her intention to make her solo debut in early 2010. Her first solo single, "I'm In Love", was released digitally on July 1, 2010, as a preview for her upcoming album. Her first solo studio album, the eponymous NARSHA, was released on July 8, 2010. The title song "Bbi Ri Bba Bba" charted on Gaon's Top 100 digital sales, most streamed and downloaded songs for 2010.[14] The album contained a preview for "Mamma Mia", a collaboration with, at the time, fellow Nega Network group Sunny Hill, which was released fully on August 20. The album was also worked on by many composers who had contributed musically to Brown Eyed Girls' third album, Sound-G.
She was then featured on fellow member Miryo's track "Leggo", taken from her 2012 debut EP. The two later formed a duo called "M&N" and had already released a single, titled "Tonight" in 2013. Aside from this, she also lend her vocals for some drama's soundtrack. Narsha also appeared as a fixed member for the cast of Immortal Songs 2, however due to her musical schedules she had to leave the show at the end of 2013.
In February 2022, she renewed her contract with Steit Entertainment.[15]
^ ab"아이돌 완전정복-걸그룹 ⑨ 브라운아이드걸스" (in Korean). Korea JoongAng Daily. July 23, 2010. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
^Yoon Sung-yeol (February 21, 2022). "나르샤, 현 소속사 스타잇 엔터테인먼트와 재계약 "두터운 신뢰" [공식]" [Narsha, renewed contract with her current agency Steit Entertainment, "Tough trust" [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim, So-yeon (September 1, 2023). "오빠시대', 메인 포스터 공개…지현우→구창모, 8090 추억 소환" ['Big Brother Era' Releases Main Poster...Ji Hyun Woo→Koo Chang Mo Recall 8090 Memories] (in Korean). Star Today Maeil Business. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Naver.
^Ahn Ha-na (September 10, 2021). "브라운아이드걸스 나르샤, 19금 공연으로 첫 연출 도전" [Brown Eyed Girls Narsha, first directing challenge with the 19th performance]. MBN (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Na-young (September 24, 2021). "나르샤, 19금쇼 '와일드 와일드' 연출 "유흥 아닌 문화처럼 다가갔으면" [Narsha directs the 19th gold show ‘Wild Wild’]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via Naver.
^ ab"Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
As lead artist:
"I'm in Love" charting: "2010년 29주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
"Bbi Ri Bba Bba" charting: "2010년 30주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
"Mamma Mia" charting: "2010년 36주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
"Tonight" charting: "2013년 47주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
As featured artist:
"Living in My Heart" charting: "2010년 7주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
"La La Land" charting: "2010년 26주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
"Bullshit" charting: "2014년 22주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
Soundtrack appearances:
"A Girl That You Know" charting: "2011년 16주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
