The multi-talented Ailee is one of the birthday celebrants in the K-pop industry today (May 30)! As "Korea's Beyoncé" turns 33 today, it's an incredible time to get to know her more. So, we filled this article with facts and other information about her.
Ailee Facts and Profile: Real Name, Nationality, More!
Based in South Korea, Ailee is a Korean-American singer and songwriter currently signed with the Korean entertainment agency THE L1VE (which was founded by VIXX Ravi). She made her solo debut in February 2012 with her first single "Heaven," which instantly gained her massive fame.
The female soloist also made her debut in Japan in September 2013 with the Japanese version of "Heaven" (under Warner Music Japan). She then debuted in the United States in January 2017 under the stage name A.Leean and with her first English single "Fall Back" (through WestSide Entertainment).
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While the K-pop star is professionally known as Ailee or A.Leean, her real Korean name is Lee Ye Jin, while her English name is Amy Lee.
The female soloist is one of the few K-pop idols with dual citizenship. She was born to Korean parents in Denver, Colorado, hence, she holds both Korean and American citizenship.
Age: 33
Birthday: May 30, 1989
Height: 5'5" (164cm)
Weight: 55kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Ailee's Life the United States Prior to Debut in South Korea
As mentioned above Ailee was born in Denver, Colorado, but she grew up in New Jersey. She attended Palisades Park High School before transferring to a school in Leonia. She then continued her education in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, and after her graduation, she majored in communications at Pace University.
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However, Ailee dropped out to pursue a career in music. And, so signed with Muzo Entertainment, an independent agency in New York City and New Jersey. As an artist under the company, she collaborated with numerous artists, including Philadelphia-based rapper Decipher and Johnnyphlo.
In 2010, Ailee traveled to Korea to audition for YMC Entertainment. She sang Big Mama's "Resignation" during the audition, and managed to be accepted as a trainee. She made her solo debut two years later, and the rest is history.
Ailee Net Worth - How Rich is Korea's Beyoncé?
Since she debuted as a soloist, Ailee has released four studio albums (including one English album), six Korean extended plays, and 26 singles (six of which landed inside the top 5 on the Gaon Digital Chart).
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From 2015 through 2019, Ailee had a series of concerts in South Korea, in California, in Taipei, in the United States, and in Taiwan.
According to Idol Net Worth, Ailee's net worth, so far, is estimated to be $12 million. Her successful career in South Korea is attributed to her huge net worth.
Ailee MBTI Type
Ailee's MBTI is ESFP, also known as the "Entertainer." This type of person is enthusiastic and energetic, ensuring the atmosphere around them is never boring. Also, they are friendly and active individuals.
Moreover, an ESFP person works well in a free/open environment, and shows her dislike and likes very clearly. On top of that, they are free spirit artists.
In the K-pop industry, it is said that only 3% of idols have the ESFP personality type.
More Ailee Facts
- Ailee started singing seriously when she was 16 years old
- Her dream is to build her own school
- Her favorite K-pop artists are BoA, Lee Hyori, 2NE1, 2PM, and 2AM
- She is the first artist to sign with VIXX Ravi's THE L1VE
- Her hobbies include cooking, singing, and lurking on Facebook
- Her favorite food is Korean barbeque/ galbi
- She can play various instruments like piano, flute, and drums
- She is friends with Eric Nam, Jimin (former AOA member), and SEVENTEEN Woozi
- Her first Korean OST is for "Dream High 2" with former SISTAR Hyolyn and T-ara Jiyeon
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Written by Maria Scott
