Kwon Jin-ah

Biography

Kwon Jin-ah (Korean: 권진아; 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.

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!×Pink!31 March 2022 · EPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Silly Silly Love3:342Pink!2:543Just Like This4:03" 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×The Flag2 March 2023 · EPSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 5 tracks1Nighttide3:192Raise Up The Flag3:443These days2:544As I Dream2:455Butterfly4:03" 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×Love Me Love Me10 August 2023 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Love Me Love Me3:26" 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×The Dreamest25 April 2025 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Turning Page3:552How Have You Been4:293Let Me Go4:414Just for Today2:505stillmissu4:356Naughty Train2:537Wonderland3:568Love & Hate3:469Dear My Childhood4:1610With All My Love4:07 with 10 tracks.