Kwon Jin-ah (; born July 18, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and guitarist. She began her music career after winning third place on SBS' K-pop Star 3 in 2014 and subsequently signing to Antenna Music. She debuted in 2016, with the studio album One Strange Night.
Career 2013–2015: K-pop Star 3 and pre-debut activities
In 2013, Kwon became a contestant on K-pop Star 3 and placed third in the competition. On May 13, 2014, it was announced that she had signed an exclusive contract with Antenna Music. On June 19, she released her first OST, "I Only See You", for the SBS drama You're All Surrounded. Later that year, she featured on the song "She Said" from Yoo Hee-yeol's Da Capo album. In 2015, she and RM from BTS featured in the song "U" on Primary's album, 2.
2016–present: Debut In July 2015, Antenna Music announced that Kwon's debut album was nearing completion, with an expected release date in September 2015. It was pushed back, however, due to her experiencing an emotional slump at the time.
On July 18, 2016, she released the duet single "For Now" with fellow Antenna signee and K-pop Star 3 finalist Sam Kim. The pair promoted as a duo, opening for Charlie Puth's concert in Seoul the following month and performing together at the Asia Song Festival in October.
On 19 September 2016, Kwon made her solo debut with the full-length studio album One Strange Night. It featured songwriting and production contributions from You Hee-yeol, Sunwoojunga, Cha Cha Malone, Ra.D, D.ear and Yun Seok-cheol. Kwon wrote lyrics and music for three songs on the album: "Zig Zag", "Smack" and "20"; with "Zig Zag" being completely self-produced and recorded in her bedroom at home. The album's lead single, "The End", debuted at 17 on the Gaon Digital Chart and charted within the top 100 for more than four months.
On March 24, 2022, Antenna released a video introducing Kwon's new single "Pink!" via SNS on the 24th, and announced their comeback on March 31, 2022.
In May 2022, tickets for Kwon's solo concert "The Dreamer" were sold out, which was held from June 3 to 5, 2022.
In October 2022, Kwon released her new digital single "Stupid Love", released on October 13.
In February 2023, the agency announced that Kwon will make a comeback with EP "The Flag" which is scheduled to be released on March 2, and will also hold solo concerts on April 1 and 2. In July 29–30, Kwon held her first fan concert since her debut called "Love Me" in which she performed covers and several of her songs including unreleased and to be released songs. In August 10, Kwon released her self-composed single "Love Me Love Me" which is intended to be a bright and refreshing song. In September 15, Antenna announced Kwon's official fun club "JinahON" recruitment followed by a pop up store to commemorate the release of her single and founding of her fan club. In September 22, Kwon appeared in Tiny Desk Korea. In October 21, Antenna announced Kwon's first solo international concert in Taipei, Taiwan to be held on 26 November. In November 1, Hyundai Korea released a song called "Wish" featuring Kwon Jinah, Kyuhyun, and Sam Kim.
On January 9, 2024, Kwon won the female vocal category at the 2024 Korea First Brand Awards. In March 4, Kwon started taking pre-orders for the limited edition LP of her EP Our Way. In March 15–17, Kwon held her largest solo concert called "Floriography" at SK Olympic Handball Stadium. In May 26, Kwon appeared in a program called Song Stealer, where it features musicians reinterpreting other contestant's songs. Kwon also joined her fellow agency artists for an Antenna and Samsung Collaboration of a Gift Funding Song. In June 17, Kwon is one of the featured artists for Antenna and Jeju Air collaboration. In September 5, Antenna announced Kwon's departure from the agency after 10 years. On December 13–15, Kwon held her first year-end and sold-out concert called "This Winter".
On February 14, 2025, Kwon signs and established a one-person agency called "Another Label". On April 25, 2025, Kwon released her third full-length album in six years called The Dreamest with 10 tracks.
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales () KOR
One Strange Night Released: September 19, 2016 Label: Antenna Music Formats: CD, digital download 10 KOR: 1,600 Shape of Me Released: September 19, 2019 Label: Antenna Music Formats: CD, digital download 57 The Dreamest Released: April 25, 2025 Label: Another Formats: CD, digital download 44 KOR: 1,377
Extended plays Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales () KOR The Way For Us Released: February 18, 2021 Label: Antenna Formats: CD, digital download 40 KOR: 4,455Cumulative Sales of The Way For Us:
The Flag Released: March 2, 2023 Label: Antenna Formats: CD, digital download 65 KOR: 2,192
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Sales () Album KORAs lead artist:
Collaborations:
As featured artist:
Soundtrack appearances:
As lead artist "The End" () 2016 17 KOR: 506,059Cumulative sales of "End":
One Strange Night "Fly Away" 2017 33 KOR: 108,199 rowspan="2" "This Winter" () 2018 69 rowspan="15" "Tell Me About Your Day" () 2019 87 Shape of Me "I Got Lucky" () — "6:35 PM" () 87 "Something's Wrong" () 2020 109 "Good Bye" () 2021 110 The Way for Us "I" — rowspan="2" "Walk Home with Me" (Acoustic Ver.) — "Pink!"2022 — rowspan="3" "Stupid Love" () 81 "Pretend to Be (Sleep Mix)" () — "Raise Up the Flag"2023 — The Flag "Love Me Love Me" — rowspan="3" "Excuse" () 2025 127 "Last Love" () 156Collaborations "Duet" 2015 — rowspan="2" "For Now" () 2016 17 KOR: 141,804Cumulative sales of "For Now":
"Should We Start?" () 2019 61 rowspan="8" Fever Music 2019 "Everything Is OK (with Antenna Version)" 2020 — rowspan="2" "Our Christmas Wish for You" () 107 "For You, My Sunshine" () 2021 123 "I Feel Like" () 40 rowspan="4" "Knock" 156 "End of Night" () 2022 — "Happy Hour" 2025 — As featured artist "Don't Forget" () 2014 1 KOR: 586,405Cumulative sales of "Don't Forget":
Winter Wonderland "I'm Still" () 2017 — rowspan="3" Urban Hymns "Say You'll Be Mine" 2019 — We Are Mamas Gun "Teddy Bear" 2020 — Charted soundtrack appearances "Lonely Night" 2020 45 rowspan="2" Hospital Playlist Season 1 OST "What I Want" () 2021 126 Odd Girl Out webtoon OST"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Sales () AlbumKORGaonOther charted songs (as lead artist):
Other charted songs (as featured artist):
KORHot 100As lead artist "See Through" () 2014 10 10 KOR: 353,993Cumulative sales of "See Through":
K-pop Star Season 3 Top 10 Part 1 "24 Hours" 21 48 KOR: 81,614 K-pop Star Season 3 Top 8 "Fields of Gold" 60 72 KOR: 23,710 K-pop Star Season 3 Top 6 "Even After Ten Years" () 23 36 KOR: 54,876 K-pop Star Season 3 Top 4 "Love" 43 72 KOR: 77,105 K-pop Star Season 3 Top 3"You Know..." (다 알면서...) 2016 89 KOR: 25,936One Strange NightAs featured artist"She Said" () 2014 10 rowspan="2" KOR: 291,758Cumulative sales of "She Said":
Da Capo"U" 2015 22 KOR: 143,7052
Soundtrack appearances Title Year Album "I Only See You" () 2014 You're All Surrounded OST Part 4 "With You" () 2016 Don't Dare to Dream OST Part 11 "I Do (Main Song)" 2017 The Lovebirds: Year 1 X Antenna "Everyday (Happy Ver.)" "Behind the Page" ()Flower Ever After OST Part 2 "Consolation" () 2019 Be Melodramatic OST Part 1 "Lonely Night" 2020 Hospital Playlist OST Part 1 "Like a Star" ()Oh My Baby OST Part 4 "Light and Darkness" ()TalesRunner OST Part 2 "What I Want" () 2021 Odd Girl Out webtoon OST "Run to You" The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim OST "When You Believe" () 2022 Nine of Us webtoon OST "Such a Beautiful Thing" () Cheer Up OST Part 7 "Astelle" 2023 MapleStory M OST "You" Agency OST Part 4 "You Are Different"A Secret I Want to Tell OST "Dalangbi"(濛雨)2024Sejak, The Enchanted OST 'How You Feelin"2025'My Perfect Secretary' OST Part 2
Broadcast singles Title Year Album"I Don't Stop" () 2016Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Part 35 "At This Time" () Sing for You – The Second Christmas "Y" 2020 Two You Project Sugar Man 3 Episode 6 "Couple" () You Hee-yul's Sketchbook: 27th Voice "Lonely Night" 2021Begin Again Open Mic Episode 9 "Stalker"
Other appearances Title Year Album "Your Song" () 2016 I Am Sam "We Are" () 2018 Jinah Restaurant Full Course "Change" () 2019 With "Goodnight" 2021 It's Not Your Fault "Rope" () 2022 Five Senses "Wish" 2023Hyundai Motors, 2024 New Year's Countdown
Filmography TV series Year Title Notes 2013–2014 K-pop Star 3 Contestant 2019, 2021 King of Mask Singer Contestant (ep. 191–193, 297–298) 2022 Hangout with Yoo Regular cast (as member of WSG Wannabe)2024Song StealerContestant
Web shows Year Title Notes 2021 Clumsy Antenna Series regular (with Antenna artists)
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.2016 Golden Disc Awards Best New Artist Kwon Jin-ah Melon Music Awards Best Rookie 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Collaboration "I Feel Like" (with Gaeko) 2024Korea First Brand AwardsFemale VocalKwon Jin-ah
Notes
References
External links
Kwon Jin-ah's Youtube channel Kwon Jin-ah's official website Kwon Jin-ah's official fan cafe