Minkyeung (민경; formerly known as Roa) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actress and model under KPLUS. She is a former member of PRISTIN, its sub-unit PRISTIN V, and HINAPIA.
Career
2016: Produce 101
In 2016, Minkyung participated in Mnet's survival television show, Produce 101, along with other five trainees from Pledis Entertainment. She was eliminated in episode 8 after ranking 42nd.[1]
2017–2019: PRISTIN
In early 2017, Pledis announced Minkyung, under the stage name Roa, as a member of PRISTIN. The group debuted on March 21 with the mini album Hi! PRISTIN and its title track, "Wee Woo".
In 2018, the agency formed PRISTIN's first sub-unit, PRISTIN V, which included Roa. They debuted on May 28 with the single album "Like a V".
On May 24, 2019, it was announced that PRISTIN was officially disbanding after almost two years of inactivity. It was also announced that 7 out of 10 members had not renewed their contracts with Pledis, Roa being one of them.[2]
2019–2020: HINAPIA
On October 20, 2019, it was confirmed by OSR Entertainment that she, alongside former PRISTIN members Yaebin, Eunwoo and Gyeongwon, had all signed with the agency and were preparing for debut as a new girl group together called HINAPIA, alongside one more trainee. During this time she started going by Minkyeung as her stage name. The group debuted on November 3, with the digital single album "New Start" and its title track "Drip".[3][4]
On August 21, 2020, it was announced by OSR Entertainment that, because of the agencys difficult situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the members had agreed to terminating their contracts and disbanding the group after only 9 months.[5] Through her social media accounts, Minkyeung published a letter thanking fans for the support she had received, and also the company for believing in the team until the very end. She also asked fans to continue supporting both her and the other members in their future individual activities.[6]
After the disbandment of HINAPIA, Minkyeung mostly focused on modelling. She worked with some brands, such as The Izzat Newyork.[7]
2022: New agency
On October 24, 2022, Minkyeung signed an exclusive contract with KPLUS to promote as an actress and model.[8]
Writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[9]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | |||
| PLEDIS Girlz | "We" | "We" | Writing |
| 2017 | |||
| PRISTIN | "Black Widow" | Hi! PRISTIN | Writing |
| "Running" | |||
| "We Like" | Schxxl Out | ||
| "Aloha" | Writing Composing | ||
| "You're My Boy" | |||
Filmography
Reality shows
- Produce 101 (Mnet, 2016) - contestant
- Girls Frontier (2024) - mentor
Music video appearances
- Orange Caramel - "My Copycat" (2014)
- NU'EST - "Daybreak" (2016)
Trivia
- She is featured in Han Dong Geuns cover of the OST song "Falling Slowly".[10]
- She is friends with Jane of MOMOLAND.[11]
Gallery
Promotional
(KPLUS) (1)
(KPLUS) (2)
Pictorial
References
- ↑ Produce 101: Episodes 1-8
- ↑ Soompi: PRISTIN Officially Disbands + Pledis Releases Statement
- ↑ Soompi: Former PRISTIN Members Confirmed To Be Debuting In New 5-Member Girl Group This Year
- ↑ @OSRent_ on Twitter (October 28, 2019)
- ↑ Soompi: HINAPIA Announces Official Disbandment And Termination Of Members' Contracts
- ↑ @chaeminky on Twitter (August 21, 2020)
- ↑ @minkyeung_729 on Instagram (November 12, 2020)
- ↑ Soompi: Former PRISTIN And HINAPIA Member Kim Minkyeung Signs Exclusive Contract With KPLUS + Starts Career As An Actress
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10012721 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Allkpop: Han Dong Geun Covers OST 'Falling Slowly' feat. Kang Min Kyung
- ↑ @minkyeung_729 on Instagram (November 10, 2020)
Official links
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