Song Qian (宋茜) also known as Victoria, is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actress. She is the leader of the South Korean girl group f(x) and currently based in China. Victoria is one of the three members of f(x) not born in Korea, the others being Amber and Krystal. Song is one of the most recognized celebrities of Chinese origin active in South Korea.[1]
Career
Early Life
Song Qian (宋茜) was born in Qingdao, Shandong, China on February 2, 1987. From a young age she was interested dance. After graduating high school she left her hometown, enrolled in the Beijing Dance Academy and moved to Beijing to focus on the art, especially Chinese traditional dance.
2007-2008: Pre-Debut
In September 2007, she won first place in a dance competition and was scouted by SM Entertainment.[2] She passed her audition for SM Entertainment and began preparing for her modeling career in South Korea. Around this time she moved to Seoul to be a trainee full-time in preparation for debut. She possesses native fluency in Mandarin and has conversational fluency with the Korean language.
Song's first media appearance was for a Spris commercial in early 2008 with South Korean singer-actor Lee Jun-ki. In April 2008, Song modeled for Samsung in a music video with Korean actor-singer Rain. In May 2008, she appeared in Shinee's music video Replay.
2009: f(x) Debut
In August 2009, Song was introduced as the leader of quintet dance group, f(x).
2010
In 2010, Song won the 'Popularity Award' at the MBC Entertainment Awards.
On June 2010, it was announced Song was to be a cast member to We Got Married, pairing up with Nichkhun of 2PM (Thailand). Khuntoria was the couple's name in "We Got Married".
Song was a new member of G7 in Invincible Youth Season 1 replacing Sunny, Kwon Yuri from Girls' Generation and 4minute's Hyuna.
Song has guest-starred on the Korean comedy show Running Man on episode 8 at the Seoul Museum of History, Gyeonghui Palace.[3]
2011
On December 31st, Victoria together with her We Got Married partner 2PM Nichkhun MC-ed the 2011 MBC Gayo Daejun Festival.
2012
In January 2012, Victoria began playing a principal role in When Love Walked In, a Taiwanese drama.
2019
She left SM Entertainment on September 5, 2019, when her contract expired.[4]
Videography
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Eternity" | Kangta | Lead |
| "Any Dream" | Rain | Lead | |
| "Replay" | SHINee | Lead | |
| "U" | Super Junior M | Lead | |
| 2010 | "Let You Go" | TRAX | Lead |
| "Breaka Shaka" | Kangta | Lead | |
| 2011 | "Blind" | TRAX | Lead |
Filmography
Variety television series
| Year | Network | Title | Episode | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | YStar | "Hello f(x)" | EP 1 - Ep 4 | 2010-04-17 - 2010-05-08 | |
| 2010 - Present | SBS | Star King | Recurring | 2010-03-27 - | |
| 2010 | KBS | Invincible Youth | EP33 - EP58 | 2010-06-18 - 2010-12-24 | |
| 2010 - 2011 | MBC | f(x)'s KOALA | EP1 - EP4, EP7 - EP15 | 2010-10-02 - 2011-01-08 | |
| 2010 – 2011 | MBC | We Got Married | EP38 - EP101 | 2010-06-26 - 2011-09-17 | Main article: Khuntoria |
Television dramas
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | GTV | When Love Walked In | Shen Ya Yin | Leading role |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | I AM. | Herself | Documentary of SMTown in New York |
Commercials and advertisements
- 2008: Samsung 6 Series LCD TV
- 2008: Samsung’s Anycall“Any Dream” - Rain
- 2008: SPRIS Clothing Brand - Lee Jun Ki[5]
- 2008: Smart S Line school uniforms - SHINee
- 2009: Korea Seoul Tour
- 2009: LG Cyon Chocolate Phone - f(x)
- 2009: K-Swiss - f(x)
- 2010: Love living rabbit costumes (H2) - f(x), SHINee & Zhang Liyin
- 2010: LG Optimus Z - f(x)
- 2010: Calvin Klein Jeans - Sulli & Krystal
- 2010: Elite's School Uniform - f(x), Infinite
- 2010: Crown Bakery - f(x)
- 2010: Cnkia Chicken - f(x)
- 2010: Ottogi Noodle - f(x)
- 2011: Video game MMORPG "Gran Age" - f(x)
- 2011: Estee Lauder's Pure Colour Lipstick
- 2011: Smoothie King drinks - Sulli
- 2011: Cafe Real/Jardin Coffee
- 2011: Caribbean Bay CF - Nichkhun & 2PM
- 2012: IPKN Cosmetics
- 2012: & by P&D - f(x)
- 2012: LG - f(x), Super Junior
Appearances non-series
| Date | Channel | Title | Role | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-12 | KBS2 | Invincible Baseball Team | Herself | |
| 2009-10-03 | KBS | Chuseok Special KBS Love Sharing Concert | Herself | f(x) |
| 2009-10-26 | SBS | Finding Green, Yellow, Gold | Herself | f(x) |
| 2010-01-31 | SBS | Kim Jung Eun’s Chocolate | Herself | f(x) |
| 2010-05-08 | KBS | Star Golden Bell | Herself | f(x) |
| 2010-06-16 | MBC | Golden Fishery Radio Star | Herself | f(x) |
| 2010-06-23 | MBC | Golden Fishery Radio Star | Herself | f(x) |
| 2010-06-24 | MBC | Music Travel LaLaLa | Herself | f(x) |
| 2010-07-31 | MBC | Infinity Challenge | Herself | f(x) |
| 2010-08-15 | SBS | Kim Jung Eun’s Chocolate | Herself | Luna, Sulli, Krystal |
| 2010-08-29 | SBS | Running Man | Herself | |
| 2010-09-02 | MBC | 7-Day Miracle | Herself | Luna, Sulli, Krystal |
| 2010-09-25 | 上海艺术人文频道 | 韩国印象 | Herself | |
| 2010-09-30 | MBC | Love Chaser | Herself | |
| 2010-10-23 | 上海艺术人文频道 | 韩国印象 | Herself | |
| 2010-11-14 | KBS | Let's Go Dream Team | Herself | Krystal |
| 2010-12-14 | SBS | Strong Heart | Herself | |
| 2010-12-19 | KBS | Night Star | Herself | |
| 2010-12-21 | SBS | Strong Heart | Herself | |
| 2011-01-07 | MBC | Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star | Herself | |
| 2011-02-03 | CCTV-13 | New Year Special - Korea section | Herself | |
| 2011-02-03 | SBS | Star Couple Challenge | Herself | Sulli |
| 2011-02-04 | KBS2 | Idol Brain Battle | Herself | Luna, Sulli, Krystal |
| 2011-06-24 | Fashion N | Actress House | Herself | f(x) |
| 2011-07-17 | SBS | Kim Yuna’s Kiss and Cry | Herself | Amber, Sulli, Krystal |
| 2011-09-12 | SBS | Star Couple | Herself | 이재윤 / Lee Jae Yoon |
| 2011-09-13 | SBS | Hallyu Olympic | Herself | |
| 2011-09-29 | KBS2 | Happy Together | Herself | |
| 2011-10-03 | SBS | Couple Best | Herself | Yesung |
| 2011-11-23 | SBS | Couple Best | Herself | Ryeowook |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Beijing Dance Competition "Hua Ling" | First prize | won |
| Beijing Dance Competition "Hua Yao Xin Niang" | Second prize | won | |
| 2010 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Popularity Award | won |
| 2012 | MBC ‘Idol Star Olympics‘ - Female Fencing | Gold Medal | won |
Profile
- Stage Name: Victoria (빅토리아)
- Birth Name: Song Qian (宋茜)
- Name Meaning(s):
- Nickname(s): Vic (main), Vic-umma, Qian, Vivivic
- Birth date: February 2, 1987
- Horoscope: Aquarius
- Blood type: A
- Birth place: Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Current residence: Shanghai, China
- Roommates (during f(x)): Amber[6]
- Family: Mother, Father
- Body statistics: 168 cm (5‘6″) (height), 45 kg (99 lbs) (weight)
- Education: Beijing Dance Academy (graduate)
- Languages: Mandarin, Korean
- Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual
- Instruments: Yangqin[7]
- Hobbies: Cooking Food, Going to Potlucks, Shopping, Trying new clothes[8]
- Likes:
- Dislikes:
- Personality: Optimistic, Caring
Discography
- "Victoria" (2020)
Filmography
Trivia
- Her mother studied fashion design
Gallery
References
- ↑ "쑨웨이, “'생애 첫 해외활동, 한국이라 더 기뻐요'"
- ↑ South China Post Interview
- ↑ Lee Joon, Victoria, and Park Joon Gyu on Running Man next "allkpop". August 30, 2010..
- ↑ https://kpopsingers.com/victoria-fx-profile-bio-facts/
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ f(x) Members Play Instruments
- ↑ Jimmy Choo Interview
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|---|---|
| Victoria • Amber • Luna • Krystal Sulli (†) | |
| Full Albums | Pinocchio • Pink Tape • Red Light • 4 Walls |
| Mini Albums | Nu ABO • Electric Shock |
| Repackages | Hot Summer |
| Digital Singles | LA chA TA • Chocolate Love • 12:25 (Wish List) • All Mine |
| Single Albums | Chu~♡ |
| Singles | Summer Special Pinocchio / Hot Summer • 4 Walls / COWBOY |