Luna (singer)

This article is about the South Korean idol-singer and dancer from f(x). For the South Korean idol-singer from T-ara, see Park Hyomin. For the South Korean actress, see Park Sun-young (actress).
Luna

Luna at The Lightning Man's Secret VIP premiere in February 2016
Native name 박선영
Born Park Sun-young[1]
(1993-08-12) August 12, 1993
Seoul, South Korea
Other names Luna
Education Chung-Ang University
Occupation
Years active 2006–present
Religion Christian

Musical career

Genres
Instruments Vocal
Years active 2009–present
Labels S.M. Entertainment
Associated acts
Website luna.smtown.com
Luna
Hangul 루나
Revised Romanization Runa
McCune–Reischauer Runa
Birth name
Hangul 박선영
Hanja 朴善英[2]
Revised Romanization Bak Seon-yeong
McCune–Reischauer Pak Sŏn-yŏng
This is a Korean name; the family name is Park.

Park Sun-young (born August 12, 1993), better known by her stage name Luna, is a South Korean singer, actress and presenter. She is the main vocalist and lead dancer of South Korean girl group f(x). Luna made her solo debut with the EP Free Somebody on May 31, 2016.

Career

2006–10: Career beginings and f(x)

Main article: f(x) (band)

In 2006, S.M. Entertainment recruited Luna after seeing her performing on an SBS television program, "Truth Game."[3] Luna later debuted as the main vocalist and lead dancer of South Korean girl group f(x) in September 2009. Aside from f(x)'s activities, Luna also made several solo appearances. In 2010, Luna appeared as the regular member of Star King for a long time and earned a Newcomer Award from the SBS Entertainment Awards for her appearance and effort.[4] Later in the year, Luna recorded the song "Let's Go" alongside labelmates Sungmin, Seohyun and Jonghyun, for the purpose of increasing public participation in the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit.[5] She released a duet with Super Junior's Yesung "And I Love You" for the soundtrack of KBS2 drama The President and a solo single "Beautiful Day" which served as the OST for drama Please Marry Me.

2011–15: Solo activities

In 2011, Luna was reported to making her musical debut and would take on the character Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. In April, Luna started hosting music program The Show from MTV Korea along with Secret's Hyoseong.[6] Luna was casted in the TV Chosun drama entitled Saving Mrs. Go Bong-shil as Seo In-young, a college student and youngest daughter of the title character, which was first aired in December 2011. It was her drama debut alongside SS501's Kim Kyu Jong.[7]

In 2012, Luna appeared on Immortal Songs 2 as a contestant, performing Magma's "I Can't Know." She won the first place award for her performance. In the same year, Luna released a duet with Girls' Generation's Sunny for SBS drama To The Beautiful You soundtrack and solo single "It's Okay" for SBS drama Cheongdam Alice's OST. The following year, Luna returned to musical performances by taking on the role Gabriella Montez for the Korean version of High School Musical on Stage!. She also recorded duets with Super Junior members Ryeowook for the musical, and Kyuhyun for The Croods soundtrack, as well as solo single "U+Me" which was used as the theme song for the game Softmax TalesWeaver.

In 2014, Luna was also chosen to feature on "Dream Drive," the debut single of global co-ed project team Play The Siren. In March, Luna was confirmed to be one of the hosts for MBC Music's new survival b-boy competition program Dance Battle Korea. She will also be starring as Diana in S.M. Entertainment's first hologram musical School OZ, alongside labelmates Changmin, Key, Suho, Xiumin and Seulgi.

In March 2015, Luna was announced to be acting in the web drama entitled Jumping Girl, alongside Block B members U-Kwon and B-Bomb. This would be her first time playing the female lead in an acting project.[8] Subsequently, Luna was also casted as the main female lead in the children's movie Thunderman's Secret.[9] In the same year, Luna participated on MBC's King of Masked Singer and received praises of her performance.[10] She released a digital single "Don't Cry For Me," a remake of Lee Eun Ha's hit song from 1986; to thank the fans and viewers for supporting her during her run in the program.[11] Luna also took part in the Anh Chi Hwan special for Immortal Song 2, and showcased her powerful singing ability with her cover of the classic hit "Salt Doll."[12]

It was announced in July, 2015, that Luna would star as Nina in the Korean production of the Broadway musical In The Heights,[13] which began in September of that year and came to a close in November. At the end of the year, Luna collaborated with Ailee, Apink's Eunji & Mamamoo's Solar at SBS Gayo Daejun to perform a cover of Jinju's "I'm Okay" for "Limited Edition I - Diva Together" section of the show.[14]

2016–present: Solo debut

In April, 2016, Luna was appointed as a fixed presenter of OnStyle TV's "Get it Beauty" program.[15]

On May 17, 2016, it was rumoured that Luna would debut as a solo artist with a mini album in mid June,[16] which was confirmed on May 26.[17] On May 31, 2016, Luna made her solo debut with the mini album and title track, Free Somebody, complete with 6 songs.

Throughout August 2016, Luna reprised her role as Nina in the Tokyo shows of In The Heights. On September 12, it was confirmed that Luna is to star in the Korean production of the musical "Five Course Love", playing five characters; Barbie, Sofia, Gretchen, Rosalinda and Kitty. The production is set to begin in November, 2016, and will continue until February 2017.

Personal life

Luna was born as Park Sun-Young in Seoul, South Korea on August 12, 1993.[18] She has an older brother and a twin sister.

In October 2011, it was confirmed that Luna had been accepted at Chung-Ang University's Institute of the Arts as theater majors through a special rolling admissions screening process.[19]

Discography

Luna performing at the 2010 KBS Gayo Daejun

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20]		 TW
[21]		 US
World
[22]
Free Somebody 5 1 3 KOR: 10,318+[23]

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[24]		 US
World
[25]
"Don't Cry for Me" 2015 — — — Non-album single
"Wave"
(with R3hab, Amber and Xavi&Gi)		 2016 — 5 — SM Station
"Free Somebody" 57 8 Free Somebody
"Heartbeat"
(with Amber, featuring Ferry Corsten & Kago Pengchi)		 2016 — — — Heartbeat
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
"Get Down"
(Shinee feat. Luna)		 2009 — 2009, Year of Us
"Ten Years"
(Donghae & Eunhyuk feat. Luna)		 2014 — Ride Me
"Dream Drive"
(Play the Siren feat. Luna)		 — Dream Drive
"It Was Love"
(Zico feat. Luna)		 2016 5 Break Up 2 Make Up
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Gaon Chart
[28]		 KOR
Billboard K-Pop
[29]
"Hard but Easy"
(with Krystal)		 2009 — — Invincible Lee Pyung Kang OST
"Spread its Wings"
(with Krystal and Amber)		 2010 — — Master of Study OST
"Calling Out"
(with Krystal)		 — — Cinderella's Sister OST
"Beautiful Day" — — Please Marry Me OST
"And I Love You"
(with Yesung)		 — — President OST
"It's Me"
(with Sunny)		 2012 25 16 To the Beautiful You OST
"It's Okay" — — Cheongdam-dong Alice OST
"U+Me" 2013 — — TalesWeaver Episode 3 OST
"Start of Something New"
(with Ryeowook)		 — — High School Musical on Stage!
"Shine Your Way"
(with Kyuhyun)		 — — The Croods OST
"Healing Love"
(with Choi(LU:KUSS))		 2015 — — Kill Me, Heal Me OST
"Only You" — — The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 OST
"I Will Survive"
(with Solar, Ailee and Eunji)		 — — 2015 Gayo Daejun Limited Edition
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Luna performing at the M Super Concert 2012

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2015 The Lightning Man's Secret Han-na Lead Role[30]

Television drama

Year Title Network Role Notes
2011-12 Saving Mrs. Go Bong-shil[31] TV Chosun Seo In-young
2015 Jumping Girl Nam Sang-ah web drama

Variety programs

Year Title Network Role Notes
2006 Truth Game SBS Guest
  • January 17
  • Pre-debut
2010 Idol Star Trot Faceoff[32] MBC Contestant
  • September 22, 2010[33]
  • Duet with Onew
  • Milk Couple
2010 Idol Star Athletics Championships MBC
  • September 25 & 26
  • Won Gold Medal for Women High Jump
2010 1000 Songs Challenge SBS
  • September 22
  • Diary of Female High School Special
  • With IU
2010-2011 Star King SBS Frequent Guest
  • March 27 (2010) (Episode 159)
  • May 22 & 29 (2010) (Episode 165 & 166)
  • June 26 (2010) (Episode 169)
  • July 17, 24 & 31 (2010) (Episode 172, 173 & 174)
  • August 14, 21 & 28 (2010) (Episode 176, 177 & 178)
  • September 4, 11 & 25 (2010) (Episode 179, 180 & 182)
  • October 9 (2010) (Episode 184)
  • January 29 (2011) (Episode 200)
  • February 5 (2011) (Episode 201)
  • June 18 & 25 (2011) (Episode 220 & 221)
  • July 2 (2011) (Episode 222)
2011 Idol Star 7080 Best Singer MBC Contestant
Idol Star Athletics Championships MBC
  • February 5 & 6
  • Won Gold Medal for Women High Jump
Enjoy Today[34] MBC
  • February 4 - February 20
  • 3rd Music Project - Enjoy Rock[35]
The Show[6] SBS MTV Host
Come to Play MBC Guest
  • March 14
  • Diary of Female High School Special
  • With IU & Jiyeon
Strong Heart SBS
  • March 29
On Your Command Sir! KBS
  • May 14
Fun Quiz Club SBS
  • May 16
Running Man SBS
  • August 7
  • Episode 55
2012 Idol Star Athletics Championships MBC Contestant
Taxi tvN Guest
Immortal Songs 2[36][37] KBS2 Contestant
  • August 8 - October 13
2014 Dance Battle Korea MBC Music Host
  • April 15 -
2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships MBC Contestant
  • February 19
  • Won Gold Medal for Women High Jump
King of Mask Singer MBC
  • April 5 - April 12: 1st Generation Mask King
  • April 19 - April 26: 2nd Generation Mask King
  • May 3 - May 10: Eliminated by Third Generation challenger
Radio Star MBC Guest
  • May 27
  • Episode 427
Global Request Show: A Song For You KBS Special Host, Season 4 (Episode 4 & 5)
  • August 24 - September 4
Two Yoo Project JTBC Contestant
  • November 24
Immortal Songs 2 KBS2
  • November 28
2016 Duet Song Festival MBC Contestant
  • April 8
King of Mask Singer MBC Judge
  • August 7

Musical theatre

Year Title Role
2011 Legally Blonde[38] Elle Woods
Coyote Ugly[39] Violet Sanford
2013 High School Musical on Stage! Gabriella Montez
2014 School OZ Hologram Musical Diana
2015-2016 In the Heights Nina Rosario

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2010 SBS Entertainment Awards Best Newcomer in a Variety Show Star King Won

References

  1. ↑ "SM Town Live '10 World Tour in Shanghai "Artistes Confirmation"(Park Sun Young)" (in Chinese). sh.piao.com.cn(中國票務在綫). Retrieved 2015-01-08.
  2. ↑ ChallengeCN (2012-10-25), 【中字】121003 維他命 - f(x) Luna Cut [[121003] Vitamin Air - f (x) Luna Cut] (in Chinese), retrieved 2016-05-31
  3. ↑ "How f(x) members Luna and Krystal Got Noticed by SM". allkpop. September 2, 2009. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Kang Ho Dong wins Daesang at the 2010 SBS Entertainment Awards + other winners". allkpop. 2010. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  5. ↑ "20 idol singers unite to sing the G20 Seoul Summit theme song". allkpop. September 30, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
  6. 1 2 Check out the first broadcast of MTV’s "The Show" music program!. Allkpop. April 15, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  7. ↑ SS501 member Kim Kyu Jong takes on a role in new drama, 'Saving Ajumma Go Bong Sil'. allkpop'. December 7, 2011. Retrieved on July 8, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Block B's U-Kwon, B-Bomb, and f(x)'s Luna to Star in New Web Drama". Soompi. 2015-03-05. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  9. ↑ "[단독] f(x) 루나, 어린이 영화 '번개맨의 비밀' 여주인공 캐스팅" [[Alone] f(x) Luna, children's film 'Thunderman's Secret' heroine casting]. 네이트뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-05-31.
  10. ↑ "Mysterious Gold Lacquer Singer Unable to Hold Back Tears as Identity Is Revealed on "King of Mask Singer"". Soompi. 2015-05-10. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  11. ↑ Don King Javier (2015-05-11). "f(x)'s Luna releases "Don't Cry For Me" digital single". Kpop Fighting!. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  12. ↑ "Luna Will Be Reappearing on "Immortal Song"". Soompi. 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  13. ↑ "All-Star Idol Cast Revealed For Korean Production Of Broadway Musical 'In The Heights' Including SHINee's Key, INFINITE's Dongwoo". KpopStarz. 2015-07-11. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
  14. ↑ "SBS on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  15. ↑ "Luna films her first episode as the 'Get It Beauty' MC | allkpop.com". Retrieved 2016-09-24.
  16. ↑ "루나 '솔로전쟁' 가세" [Luna to join 'Solo War']. Naver TV (in Korean). Naver Corp. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  17. ↑ "f(x) 루나, 솔로 데뷔…31일 'Free Somebody' 발표 [공식입장]" [f(x) Luna, 31 days ... solo debut 'Free Somebody' announced [official position]]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-05-31.
  18. ↑ Russell, Mark (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  19. ↑ "루나 중앙대 수시합격 '12학번 새내기 됐다' - 손에 잡히는 뉴스 눈에 보이는 뉴스 - 뉴스엔" [Luna became Chung-Ang Class of '12 Freshman]. Newsen.com (in Korean). 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  20. ↑ Gaon Weekly Album Chart
  21. ↑ "Weekly Top 20: 20160708-20160714 (Week 28)". G-Music. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  22. ↑ Billboard World Albums
  23. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Free Somebody":
  24. ↑ Gaon Digital Chart
  25. ↑ Billboard World Digital Songs
  26. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Free Somebody":
  27. ↑ Cumulative sales of "It Was Love":
  28. ↑ "It's Me - 2012년 35주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  29. ↑ "It's Me - Korea K-Pop Hot 100 (September 8, 2012". Billboard Charts.
  30. ↑ Kim, Yang-soo. "f(x) 루나, '번개맨'으로 첫 스크린 도전장" [f(x) Luna, the first challenge is to film The Lightning Man's Secret]. Naver (in Korean). Naver Corp. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  31. ↑ f(x)'s Luna displaying her acting skills for 'Saving Ahjumma Go Bong Sil'. Allkpop. January 23, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  32. ↑ "SHINee's Onew duet with f(x)'s Luna for Idol Star Trot Face Off". Allkpop.
  33. ↑ "Which idol group members will be most frequently seen this Chuseok weekend?". allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  34. ↑ "No More Tears for f(x)'s Luna". Soompi. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
  35. ↑ "f(x)'s Luna bursts into tears from harsh criticism on MBC "Enjoy Today"". Allkpop. February 4, 2011.
  36. ↑ f(x)'s Luna Joins "Immortal Song" | Soompi. Soompi. July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  37. ↑ f(x)’s Luna to depart ‘Immortal Song 2′, B1A4 to make a guest appearance. Soompi. September 19, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  38. ↑ f(x)'s Luna prepares for her musical debut through "Legally Blonde". Allkpop. January 31, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  39. ↑ f(x)'s Luna, Jang Hee Young & Yoo Ha Na triple cast for 'Coyote Ugly' the musical. Allkpop. June 11, 2011. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
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