Ailee (에일리) is a South Korean-American singer–songwriter under A2Z Entertainment. Based in South Korea, she debuted on February 8, 2012 with the single "Heaven".
On January 7, 2017, she made her American debut with the single "Fall Back" under the stage name A.Leean.
Career
2019: Departure from YMC, Butterfly, new agency
On March 25, it was revealed that Ailee's exclusive contract with YMC Entertainment had expired on February 28 following unsuccessful renewal negotiations. However, Ailee explained that she would continue to work with YMC on her new album Butterfly, which was released on July 2, and will leave the label once album promotions have ended.[5]
On September 10, Ailee announced that she will managed by her own one-man agency called Rocket3 Entertainment.[4] In November, Ailee revealed that she is preparing to enter the American market and will be releasing the seasonal track "Sweater" on December 12.[6]
2020: Good Girl and I'm
From May 14 to July 2, she appeared on Mnet's reality survival show Good Girl.
On September 28, Rocket3 confirmed that Ailee would be making a comeback on October 6 with the mini album I'm.[7]
2021: THE L1VE, Amy
On July 22, 2021, Ailee was revealed as the first artist to join THE L1VE, a new label founded by Ravi.[2]
It was confirmed on October 14 that she would be returning with her third studio album Amy on October 27.[8]
2022: I'm Lovin' Amy, change of agency
On March 7, 2022, Ailee released her first English studio album I'm Lovin' Amy.[9]
On July 29, THE L1VE announced her departure from the label.[3] On July 31, A2Z Entertainment announced that Ailee had signed on with the agency.[1]
2025: (Me)moir
On February 21, Ailee posted a mood photo with the caption "Coming Soon".[10] On February 24, the scheduler was released, announcing her 7th mini album, (Me)moir, which is set to be released on March 20, 2025.[11]
Personal life
Relationship
On March 19, 2024, A2Z Entertainment shared that Ailee is in a relationship with a non-celebrity boyfriend. Moreover, the couple plan on getting married the following year.[12] On May 14, her boyfriend was revealed to be businessman and former actor Choi Si Hun, who is best known for partaking on the reality dating show Single's Inferno.[13]
On November 19, A2Z Entertainment announced that the couple will be getting married on April 20, 2025.[14]
Discography
Korean
Studio albums
Mini albums
- Invitation (2012)
- A's Doll House (2013)
- Magazine (2014)
- A New Empire (2016)
- I'm (2020)
- Lovin' (2021)
- (Me)moir (2025)
Single albums
- "Ra Ta Ta" (2023)
Digital singles
- "Heaven" (2012)
- "Singing Got Better" (2014)
- "Johnny" (2015)
- "If You" (2016)
- "Reminiscing" (2017)
- "Sweater" (2019)
- "Starting Now" (2021)
- "Cyworld BGM 2021" (2021)
- "I'll Hold You" (2023)
- "One Day" (2024)
- "Love That Only Heaven Allows" (2024)
- "The Boss" (2024)
- "Stronger" (2024)
- "Psalms 150 Project, Vol. 7" (2024)
Collaborations
- "Hitman Project #1 : A Tribute To The Hitman, David Foster" (2012)
- "Deux 20th Anniversary Tribute Album Part.2" (with Maboos, Chakun, Feeldog) (2013)
- "Higher" (2013)
- "Re;code Episode V" (with 2LSON) (2014)
- "A Real Man" (with Swings) (2014)
- "WS Duet Project No.4 Kiss" (with Realslow) (2015)
- "Q&A" (with SEVENTEEN) (2015)
- "Thirst" (with Mad Clown) (2018)
- "What About You" (with Ravi) (2020)
- "Me Me We" (with Newkidd, Ravi) (2020)
- "Solo Christmas" (with Whee In) (2021)
OSTs
- "Dream High 2 OST Part.4" ("Super Star" with Hyolyn & Jiyeon) (2012)
- "Full House Take 2 OST Part.1" (2012)
- "Queen of Ambition OST Part.2" (2013)
- "Secret Love OST Part.5" (2013)
- "Triangle OST Part.1" (2014)
- "You Are My Destiny OST Part.6" (2014)
- "Shine or Go Crazy OST Part.1" (2015)
- "Come Back Mister OST Part.4" (2016)
- "Entertainer OST Part.7" (with Truedy) (2016)
- "Goblin OST Part.9" ("I Will Go To You Like The First Snow") (2017)
- "Flower Ever After OST Part.3" (2018)
- "Dunia: Into a New World OST Part.1" (2018)
- "Memories of the Alhambra OST Part.3" ("Is You") (2018)
- "Arthdal Chronicles OST Part.1" ("The Poem of Destiny") (2019)
- "Chocolate OST Part.5" ("Just Look For You") (2019)
- "Start-Up OST Part.9" ("Blue Bird") (2020)
- "Sisyphus: The Myth OST Part.3" ("My Last Love (In Paradisum)") (2021)
- "Doom at Your Service OST Part.1" ("Breaking Down") (2021)
- "Lovers of the Red Sky OST Part.4" ("When Your Tears Wet My Eyes") (2021)
- "For All The Time OST" (2021)
- "A Way Station OST" ("In Memory") (2021)
- "Under The Oak Tree OST Part.2" ("Nobody Else") (2022)
- "The Forbidden Marriage X Ailee" ("Two Faced") (2022)
- "Welcome To Wedding Hell OST Part.2" ("To The Bride") (2022)
- "The Law Cafe OST Part.3" ("When The Rain Stops") (2022)
- "Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow OST Part.3" ("I'm Sorry") (2023)
- "수상한 작업실 Episode 2" ("I Feel So Alone") (2023)
- "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise OST Part.3" ("Gone") (2023)
- "The Tale of Lady Ok OST Part.2" ("Dansimga") (2024)
Participation releases
- "Unpretty Rapstar Track 6" (with Cheetah) (2015)
- "Fantastic Duo Part.4" (2016)
- "Fantastic Duo Part.5" (with Various Artists) (2016)
- "Hyena on the Keyboard Part.1" (with Various Artists) (2018)
- "Fly Away" (with Shin Seung Hun) (2018)
- "Fall Away" (with Kim Bum Soo) (2018)
- "Jealous" (with Gummy) (2018)
- "Call My Name" (with Jung In & Gummy) (2018)
- "Duty Free" (with Taeil & BewhY) (2018)
- New Festa Episode.4 ("I Will Show You", "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow") (2022)
- Listen-Up Ep.1 ("Kiss Me Happy") (2022)
- "Into My Playlist Pt. 1" ("Dream of a Doll") (2023)
- "Hang Out With Yoo Wintersong - Songs to Sing in Winter Part 1. <Is It Still Beautiful>" (with Park Jin-joo, Lee Mi Joo, Haewon) (2025)
- "Hang Out With Yoo Wintersong - Songs to Sing in Winter Part 2." ("Butterfly" with Various Artists) (2025)
Japanese
Singles
Digital singles
- "Sakura" (2015)
English
Studio albums
- I'm Lovin' Amy (2022)
Digital singles
Concerts
- 2022 Ailee National Concert Tour One More Step (2022)
- 2023 Ailee National Tour 'I Am : Colorful' (2023)[15]
Online concerts
- Colors (2022)
Concert participation
Filmography
Reality shows
- Good Girl (Mnet, 2020) - contestant
Variety shows
- Two Yoo Project - Sugar Man (JTBC, 2016) - guest (ep. 19)
- How Do You Play? (MBC, 2021) - guest (ep. 74)
- New Festa (JTBC, 2022) - guest (eps. 3-4)
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 2)
Gallery
- Main article: Ailee/Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Soompi: Ailee Signs With New Agency After Leaving THE L1VE + Ravi Shows Love For Her Fresh Start
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 (KR) Xport News: 라비, 에일리 영입했다…新레이블 '더 라이브' 첫 아티스트 (공식입장)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Soompi: Ailee To Part Ways With Ravi’s Agency THE L1VE
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 OSEN on V Live: Ailee Officially Under Management of Her Own Company
- ↑ Spotv News: (단독)에일리, YMC엔터와 전속계약 만료…"정규앨범까지 함께"(종합)
- ↑ Soompi: Ailee Announces Plans To Enter The U.S. Market + Release Of Upcoming Track “Sweater”
- ↑ (KR) Newsen: 에일리 10월6일 컴백, 한층 더 짙어진 가을 감성(공식)
- ↑ Soompi: Ailee Announces Comeback With Third Full-Length Album
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 에일리, 3월 7일 영어앨범 'I'M LOVIN' AMY' 기습 컴백
- ↑ @itzailee on X (February 21, 2025)
- ↑ @itzailee on X (February 24, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: Ailee Confirmed To Be In A Relationship + Plans To Get Married Next Year
- ↑ Soompi: Ailee Revealed To Be Dating Choi Si Hun From "Single's Inferno"
- ↑ Soompi: Ailee Announces Marriage Plans With Choi Si Hun From “Single’s Inferno”
- ↑ @itzailee on Twitter (September 4, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: 신승훈·에일리·로시, 전주 온다…10월7일 JB카드 콘서트
- ↑ K-Odyssey: Hallyu festival '2022 Mokkoji Korea' in Uzbekistan to feature EXO KAI and Ailee
Official links
- Website #1 / #2
- Daum Cafe
- Naver Cafe
- TikTok
- Twitch
- YouTube
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