
Seo In-young( Hangul :서인영; born on September 3, 1984), also known asElly, is a South Korean singer, dancer, model, television host, and actress. She was a member of girl group Jewelry and featured on the reality showWe Got Marriedwith Crown J. In May 2012, Seo established her own private entertainment company, IY Company.Seo also hosted the beauty programStar Beauty Show(2012).
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On February 26, 2007, Seo In-young released her first solo album,Elly Is So Hot. Despite being known as the 'sexy dancer' of Jewelry , she stated she wanted to move away from her strong dance image and become a softer, elegant and more sensual entertainer. The first single from the album was "I Want You" ("너를 원해"), which was written, composed, and produced by Jung Yeon-joon of Uptown .
The song, which has a mix of Latin and R&B styles, was promoted as a dance remix near the end of her promotional activities.
In February 2008, it was announced that the singer would be participating in the popular MBC variety showWe Got Married. She was paired with Korean urban artist Crown J. The couple was later coined as the 'Ant Couple'. The couple later released a digital single titledToo Much, which was eventually used as the theme song for the show. A club remix version was released on her second solo album.
. The music video of the lead single,Cinderella, was composed by PSY . The song continued her success as solo artist.
Both members left the group after finishing promotional activities for the songSophisticated.
On June 6, 2010, her third album,Lov-Elly, was released. (This was her first release since leaving Jewelry .) The album, which consists of all ballads, showed a soft, but powerful side to the singer.
"Goodbye Romance" experienced enormous chart success and eventually peaked at #1 on the music program M! Countdown , earning the singer her first solo award.
In July 2010, the singer joined the SBS reality showHeroes. She received a lot of negative press for her feisty and headstrong persona.
. It includes the lead singleInto The Rhythm.
In early 2011, the Jongno branch of Cheil Industries named Seo In-young as the creative director of their imports division. She worked with French luxury brand 'Nina Ricci' to design a limited edition handbag line named 'Nine Ricci x Seo In-young'.
On May 6, 2011, Seo In-young released her second single albumWash. The emotional song showcased her exceptionally powerful vocals. The music video was said to be filmed in Thailand, with a concept of multiple emotions, such as an elegant woman underwater and a sad woman in front of a mirror. Star Empire Entertainment released a music video teaser and a behind the scenes video, however, no official music video was released.
On August 20, 2011, the singer participated in the popular television showImmortal Songs 2. The episode, dubbed 'female vocalist special', showcased seven of South Korea's top female vocalists. Seo In-Young's rendition ofJust Like The First Timewon the hearts of viewers and was declared as the best performance of the episode.
On October 4, 2011, two comeback photos of the singer were released ahead of her official comeback. In early November, she pre-released the songLoser. On November 13, 2011, the singer officially released her third album,Brand New Elly, with the lead singleOh My Gosh.
On May 18, 2012, it was announced that Seo In-young would be establishing her own private entertainment company, IY Company. She is no longer associated or under contract with Star Empire Entertainment .
On August 13, 2012, Seo In-young became the main MC of 'SBS E! - Star Beauty Show'. The show focuses on beauty and fashion tips.
The full-length music video was released two days later. The single quickly experienced enormous success, securing the #1 spot on every single Korean music chart, achieving the coveted 'all-kill'.
On October 18, 2012, Seo In-young took to the stage and began promotions on M! Countdown, where she performedANYMOREandLet's Dance.
In early 2013, Seo In-young became a main voice coach forVoice Korea Kids, a spin-off ofThe Voice of Korea. The show aired from January 4, 2013, to February 1, 2013.
Forever Young. The album is considered Seo In-young's return to ballads and contains the promotional single "Let's Break Up."
The single and music video were officially released the following day."Love Me" was instantly met with positive reviews and quickly climbed digital charts.
Year | Program | Category | Result |
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2003 | 2003 Korean Music Awards | Vocalist of the Year | Won |
18th Golden Disk Awards | Best Music Video Director | Won | |
20th Model Awards | Best Dressed (Singer Category) | Won | |
2004 | 11th Republic of Korea Entertainment Art Awards | New Generation Singer | Won |
2005 | KBS Music Awards | Vocalist of the Year | Won |
2008 | 2008 Broadcast Entertainment Awards | Best Fashion Brand | Won |
2008 Broadcast Entertainment Awards | Women's Variety Award | Won | |
6th Design & Style Awards | Fashion Icon of the Year | Won | |
10th Style Icon Awards | Style Icon of the Year (Main Award) | Won | |
2009 | 4th Asia Model Awards | Photogenic Award | Won |
10th Republic of Korea Video Awards | Photogenic Award | Won | |
2010 | Mnet's 20's Choice Awards | Most Influential Star | Won |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2007 | Best Dance Performance | Nominated | |
2008 | Best Female Artist | Nominated | |
2010 | Best Female Solo Artist | Nominated | |
Best Vocal Performance - Solo | Nominated | ||
2011 | Style in Music Award | Won | |
Best Female Artist | Nominated | ||
2012 | Best Dance Performance - Solo | Nominated | |
2013 | Best Dance Performance - Female Solo | Nominated |
Seo In-young's wins on Korea's televised music shows:M! Countdown on Mnet channel.
Year | Date | Song |
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2010 | June 24 | "Goodbye Romance" |
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