1. Overview
Park Yoon-ha (박윤하Korean; born April 17, 1999), also known as Park Yun-ha, is a South Korean singer. She rose to prominence after reaching the TOP 6 in the fourth season of the South Korean reality television competition show K-pop Star 4, which aired from 2014 to 2015 on SBS. Following her success on the show, Park Yoon-ha signed an exclusive contract with Jellyfish Entertainment in July 2015. She has since participated in various label projects, including the annual Jelly Christmas albums and the Jelly Box music channel project. In addition to collaborations, she has released several solo singles and contributed to original soundtracks, demonstrating her versatile vocal abilities.
2. Life and Education
Park Yoon-ha was born on April 17, 1999, in South Korea. Her early life and education laid the foundation for her musical journey.
2.1. Early Life and Education
Park Yoon-ha attended Younghoon Elementary School and later graduated from Chadwick International School Songdo. Following her secondary education, she pursued higher studies in music, enrolling at Berklee College of Music. This academic background in music has contributed to her development as a singer.
3. Career
Park Yoon-ha's career began with her participation in a popular reality television competition, which led to her signing with a major entertainment agency and subsequently engaging in various musical activities as a solo artist and collaborator.
3.1. K-pop Star 4
In 2014, Park Yoon-ha successfully auditioned for the fourth season of K-pop Star, a prominent South Korean reality television competition show. The season aired on SBS from November 23, 2014, to April 19, 2015. Throughout her journey on the show, Park Yoon-ha delivered several notable stage performances, showcasing her clear and delicate voice. She advanced through multiple rounds, eventually reaching the TOP 6. Her performances included:
| Episode # | Song - Original Artist | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 그대 내 품에 (Holding You in My Arms) - Yoo Jae-ha | Elimination Candidate | Top 8 Finals (March 1 & 8) |
| 17 | One Last Cry - Brian McKnight | Top 6 | Top 6 Finals (March 15) |
| 18 | 가시나무 (Thorn Bush) - Poet and Village Elder | Eliminated | Top 4 Finals (March 22) |
She was eliminated on March 22, 2015, after reaching the TOP 6.
3.2. Jellyfish Entertainment Activities
In July 2015, following her appearance on K-pop Star 4, Park Yoon-ha signed an exclusive contract with Jellyfish Entertainment. The agency announced her signing, stating that despite her young age, she possessed a clear and delicate voice and significant musical potential. They committed to providing her full support to develop her skills, respecting her unique musical color and direction, and helping her grow into a great artist by combining her playing and singing abilities.
As part of Jellyfish Entertainment, Park Yoon-ha participated in several label-wide projects. On December 15, 2015, she was featured on the Jelly Christmas 2015 - 4랑 single album, which included the song "Love in the Air" (사랑난로Korean). This project featured other Jellyfish artists such as Seo In-guk, VIXX, and former Jewelry member Park Jung-ah. The single charted at number 14 on the digital Gaon Chart.
On June 8, 2016, Park Yoon-ha took part in Jellyfish Entertainment's new music channel project, Jelly Box. For this project, she released the single "Summer Night's Picnic" (여름밤피크닉Korean) in collaboration with Yoo Seung-woo. She also participated in the Jelly Christmas 2016 winter project. The title track, "Falling" (니가 내려와Korean), was digitally released on December 13, 2016, featuring label mates including Seo In-guk, VIXX, Gugudan, Park Jung-ah, Kim Gyu-sun, Kim Ye-won, and Jiyul.
3.3. Collaborations
Park Yoon-ha has engaged in several collaborations with other artists, expanding her musical reach. In May 2015, she was featured on Kim Sung-kyu's single "Reply" (답가Korean) from his second solo album, 27. This single achieved a chart position of 29 on the Gaon Music Chart.
Her collaboration with Jung Seung-hwan on "I Have to Forget You" (슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해Korean) for the K-pop Star 4 OST reached number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart in 2015. She also collaborated with Yoo Seung-woo on "Summer Night's Picnic" (여름밤피크닉Korean) in 2016 as part of the Jelly Box project. Additionally, she participated in the Jelly Christmas series with other Jellyfish Entertainment artists.
3.4. Solo Activities
As a solo artist, Park Yoon-ha has released several singles. In 2018, she released three solo singles: "Find Me" (나를 찾아줘Korean) on February 9, "Lost Winter" (지는 겨울Korean) on April 6, and "Can't Help It" (어쩔 수 없어Korean) on June 14. These were non-album singles. In 2017, she also contributed the song "One by One" (하루에 하나씩Korean) to The Legend of the Blue Sea OST Part.9.
4. Discography
Park Yoon-ha's discography includes solo singles, collaborations, and contributions to various albums and soundtracks.
4.1. Singles
The following are solo single albums released by Park Yoon-ha:
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| As lead artist | |||
| "Sad Fate" (슬픈 인연Korean) | 2014 | 83 | K-pop Star 4 OST |
| "One Last Cry" | 2015 | ||
| "Find Me" (나를 찾아줘Korean) | 2018 | ||
| Non-album singles | |||
| "Lost Winter" (지는 겨울Korean) | |||
| "Can't Help It" (어쩔 수 없어Korean) | |||
4.2. Collaborations
This section lists collaborative albums and singles released with other artists:
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| "I Have to Forget You" (슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해Korean) with Jung Seung-hwan | 2015 | 1 | K-pop Star 4 OST |
| "Love in the Air" (사랑난로Korean) with Seo In-guk, Park Jung-ah, VIXX | 14 | Jelly Christmas 2015 - 4랑 | |
| "Summer Night's Picnic" (여름밤피크닉Korean) with Yoo Seung-woo | 2016 | ||
| Jelly Box | |||
| "Falling" (니가 내려와Korean) with Seo In-guk, VIXX, Gugudan, Park Jung-ah, Kim Gyu-sun, Kim Ye-won and Jiyul | 34 | Jelly Christmas 2016 |
4.3. Participated Albums
This list includes albums featuring songs where Park Yoon-ha participated as a guest artist or contributed to original soundtracks:
| Release Date | Artist | Song Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015.05.11 | Kim Sung-kyu | Reply (Feat. Park Yoon-ha) | 27 |
| 2017.01.06 | Park Yoon-ha | 하루에 하나씩 (One by One) | The Legend of the Blue Sea OST Part.9 |
4.4. K-pop Star 4 Soundtracks
Music released and featured during her participation in the K-pop Star 4 competition:
| Release Date | Artist | Song Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014.12.11 | Park Yoon-ha | 슬픈 인연 (Sad Fate) (Original: Nami) | K-pop Star Season 4 - Casting Audition Part.1 |
| 2015.01.18 | Jung Seung-hwan, Park Yoon-ha | 슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해 (I Have to Forget You in Sadness) (Original: Lee Hyun-woo) | K-pop Star Season 4 `Sad Fate` |
| 2015.03.01 | Park Yoon-ha | 그대 내 품에 (Holding You in My Arms) (Original: Yoo Jae-ha) | K-pop Star Season 4 TOP10 Part.1 |
| 2015.03.15 | Park Yoon-ha | One Last Cry (Original: Brian McKnight) | K-pop Star Season 4 TOP8 |
| 2015.03.22 | Park Yoon-ha | 가시나무 (Thorn Bush) (Original: Poet and Village Elder) | K-pop Star Season 4 TOP6 |
5. Broadcast Appearances
Park Yoon-ha has appeared on various television programs, primarily as a contestant in competition shows.
5.1. Variety Shows
Her major variety show appearance was as a contestant on K-pop Star 4.
| Year | Network | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SBS | K-pop Star 4 | Contestant |
6. Other Activities
Beyond her official music releases, Park Yoon-ha has been involved in music videos and live performances.
6.1. Music Videos
Park Yoon-ha has appeared in music videos for her solo songs and collaborative projects:
| Year | Artist | Music Video | Album | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Park Yoon-ha | Park Yoon-ha | Can't Help It | Jellyfish Entertainment |
| 2018 | Park Yoon-ha | Park Yoon-ha | Can't Help It | Jellyfish Entertainment |
| 2018 | Park Yoon-ha | Park Yoon-ha | Can't Help It | Jellyfish Entertainment |
| 2015 | Seo In-guk, VIXX, Park Jung-ah, Park Yoon-ha | Seo In-guk, VIXX, Park Jung-ah, Park Yoon-ha | Jelly Christmas 2015 - 4랑 | Jellyfish Entertainment |
| 2015 | Kim Sung-kyu | 27 - Kim Sung-kyu (Reply) | Reply | Woollim Entertainment |
6.2. Live Performances and Covers
Park Yoon-ha has performed various cover songs and original pieces on broadcasts and live stages, particularly during her time on K-pop Star 4:
| Broadcast Date | Song Title | Program | Network | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014.11.23 | Park Yoon-ha <원하고 원망하죠> (Want and Resent) (Original: As One) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2014.12.07 | Park Yoon-ha <슬픈 인연> (Sad Fate) (Original: Nami) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.01.04 | Park Yoon-ha, Gidaon <그대 내게 다시> (You Again to Me) (Original: Byun Jin-sub) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.01.18 | Jung Seung-hwan, Park Yoon-ha <슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해> (I Have to Forget You in Sadness) (Original: Lee Hyun-woo) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.02.01 | Park Yoon-ha <안되나요> (Can't I) (Original: Wheesung) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.02.15 | Park Yoon-ha <여전히 아름다운지> (Still Beautiful) (Original: Toy) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.03.01 | Park Yoon-ha <그대 내 품에> (Holding You in My Arms) (Original: Yoo Jae-ha) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.03.15 | Park Yoon-ha | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.03.22 | Park Yoon-ha <가시나무> (Thorn Bush) (Original: Poet and Village Elder) | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
| 2015.04.12 | K-pop Star Theme Song | K-pop Star 4 | SBS | Naver TV |
7. External links
- [http://www.jelly-fish.co.kr/sub/artist_singer02.php?prof_id=10&num=5#a1 Park Yoon-ha] at Jellyfish Entertainment