Kim Ji-sook (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ji-sook (singer)?

Subject:

Kim Ji-sook (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for her time in the girl group Rainbow.

Born:

1990-07-18

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ji-sook (Korean: 김지숙; born July 18, 1990), known mononymously as Jisook, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Rainbow. Kim graduated from Changhyeon High School. She was active in a rock band during high school and won the top prize for singing at the Suwon General Arts Festival. At a practical music academy, she joined Rainbow at recommendation of Kim Sung-hee, a former member of Kara.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim graduated from Hanyang Women's University, also Kim Sung-hee's alma mater. On November 12, 2009, Rainbow released their first music video "Gossip Girl", alongside their EP of the same name. On January 12, 2012, Kim debuted as a member of the Rainbow subunit Rainbow Pixie alongside groupmates Seungah and Hyunyoung with "Hoi Hoi". In June 2012, Kim released "Shall We Fall in Love?" for the soundtrack of I Love Lee Taly with Min Hoon-ki. Kim was the 2015 Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency (now Gyeonggi Provincial Southern Provincial Police Agency) Public Relations Ambassador.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On October 27, 2016, it was confirmed that Rainbow would disband on November 12 with the end of the members' contracts. On February 15, 2017, Dmost Entertainment announced that Kim had signed with them. In August 2017, Kim made her solo debut with Baesisi, the title track of the same name featuring BTOB's Jung Il-hoon. In January 2019, DMOST stated that Kim was to make a comeback the next month. In November 2019, Rainbow reformed on the group's tenth anniversary.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-07-18): Birth of Kim Ji-sook (singer) — South Korean singer and actress known for her time in the girl group Rainbow.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — On November 12, 2009, Rainbow released their first music video "Gossip Girl", alongside their EP of the same name.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — On January 12, 2012, Kim debuted as a member of the Rainbow subunit Rainbow Pixie alongside groupmates Seungah and Hyunyoung with "Hoi Hoi".
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Kim was the 2015 Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency (now Gyeonggi Provincial Southern Provincial Police Agency) Public Relations Ambassador.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — On October 27, 2016, it was confirmed that Rainbow would disband on November 12 with the end of the members' contracts.
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — On February 15, 2017, Dmost Entertainment announced that Kim had signed with them.
7. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In January 2019, DMOST stated that Kim was to make a comeback the next month.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ji-sook (singer)

True or False: “Kim Ji-sook's mother passed away immediately after she achieved peak fame with Rainbow.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her mother passed away in 2012 while Kim was actively promoting, but the text notes her mother had hidden the severity of the illness.

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