Yunah
ILLIT' Yunah in February 2024
Yunah in February 2024
Born
Noh Yun-ah

(2004-01-15) January 15, 2004 (age 20)
OccupationSinger
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2024–present
LabelsBelift Lab
Member ofILLIT
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
노윤아
Hanja
Revised RomanizationNo Yun-a
McCune–ReischauerNo Yuna
Signature

Noh Yun-ah (Korean: 노윤아; born January 15, 2004), known mononymously as Yunah, is a South Korean singer under Belift Lab. She is best known for finishing 6th in JTBC's girl group survival show R U Next?, representing Belift Lab, and becoming a member of the South Korean girl group ILLIT.[1]

Life and career

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Early life

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Yunah was born on January 15, 2004,[2] in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do. She has a brother who is younger than her by three years (born in 2007). Her mom is a gourmet.[3] Yunah graduated from Chungju Geumneung Elementary School and Chungju Buk Girls’ Middle School.[4]

2018–2023: Career beginnings, R U Next?

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Yunah trained at Stardium Entertainment on January 1, 2018, and stayed until May 31, 2019.[5] In 2019, Yunah moved to Source Music as a trainee and stayed until 2021. Based on her internship period at Source Music, many fans predict that Yunah practiced with Le Sserafim members.[6] On June 1, 2023, JTBC and Belift Lab announced that they had begun filming for the new survival program R U Next?, which aims to create the agency's next global girl group.[7] From June 30 to September 1, 2023, Yunah became a contestant on R U Next? as a trainee of Belift Lab and also the contestant with the longest training period (5 years).[8][9] On the finale episode, she eventually placed sixth and thus joined the show's final debut lineup, ILLIT.[10] Yunah is the oldest member of the group.[11]

2024–present: Debut with ILLIT

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On March 25, 2024, Yunah officially debuted as a member of the group ILLIT with the release of their first extended play (EP) "Super Real Me".[12][13] ILLIT’s "Super Real Me" debuts at No.93 on Billboard 200[14][15], and continues to soar high with its first mini-album release. Their debut single, "Magnetic" topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart[16] and joined at No.91 on Billboard Hot 100[17]

ILLIT rose to fame with the success of their following singles "Magnetic" and "Lucky Girl Syndrome".[18] Their first extended play (EP) "Super Real Me" was the first best-selling Rookie Group on the Circle Chart in 2024 (until April 30) with 672,020 copies.[19]

Public image

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In the Korean Business Research Institute's monthly "Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings", Yunah placed 10th in April[20][21], and 7th in the May[22][23] issue.

Endorsements

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On March 14, 2024, Acne Studios presented the SS24 campaign starring the K-pop girl group ILLIT. The campaign captured the five-member girl group Yunah, Minju, Wonhee, Moka, and Iroha in a soft-focused dreamy setting showcasing the latest key garments and accessories from the SS24 collection.[24][25][26] ILLIT sat front row at the label’s latest Paris Fashion Week and just scored a starring role in its Acne Studios SS24 series.[27]

On March 28th 2024, Yunah with Illit was selected as the new Y Brand model of KT Y.[28] On May 1 2024, Yunah became the new ambassador for Bioderma and appeared in a promotional campaign for their Photoderm Aqua Fluid and Sebium H2O.[29][30][31][32] In May 28, 2024, Yunah with Illit became the a new model for an American footwear company Crocs.[33]

Filmography

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Reality shows

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Reality shows appearances
Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 R U Next? Reality competition show that determined the members of Illit [34]

Web shows

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Web shows appearances
Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 I'll Like It! Pre-debut reality show; 6 episodes [35]
2024 ILLIT Ready Pre-debut reality show; 4 episodes [36]
Super Real ILLIT Documentary of the group's debut preparations [37]

Hosting

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
April 5, 2024 Music Bank Special MC with Lee Chae-min [38]

Commercials

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Company Year Title Director Promoting Region Notes Ref.
Acne Studios 2024 "Acne Studios SS24 Campaign" N/A AcneStudios SS24 South Korea ILLIT, new K-pop obsession, and Acne Studios campaign stars [39][40][41]
Bioderma Korea "바이오더마 I 아일릿의 수분 첫사랑, 바이오더마 하이드라비오" Bioderma French dermo-cosmetic brand Bioderma selects girl group ILLIT as model [42][43]
KT Corporation "아일릿의 일상은 모두 Y로 끝😊 [와~이로운 혜택 Y]" Y brand KT selects 'ILLIT' as Y brand model [44][45]
Crocs "크록스와 아일릿, 그 사랑스러운 만남" ILLIT x CROCS​ KOREA CROCS​ KOREA selects 'ILLIT' as the model [46][47]

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Live performances

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Event Date Venue City Country Performed song(s) Ref.
Rakuten GirlsAward 2024 May 3, 2024 Yoyogi National Gymnasium Shibuya Japan "My World", "Magnetic", and "Lucky Girl Syndrome" [49][50][51]
KCON JAPAN 2024 May 12, 2024 Zozo Marine Stadium Makuhari Messe Chiba "Magnetic", "Lucky Girl Syndrome", and "What Is Love?" (orig. TWICE) [52]
K-WAVE CONCERT INKIGAYO June 2, 2024 Inspire Arena Incheon South Korea "Magnetic", "Lucky Girl Syndrome" [53]
Weverse Con Festival 2024 June 15, 2024 Inspire Entertainment Resort "Magnetic", "Midnight Fiction", "Lucky Girl Syndrome", and "When We Disco" with J. Y. Park (orig. J. Y. Park and Sunmi) [54]

Accolades

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Listicles

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Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Teen Vogue 2024 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024 Placed [55]

References

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