Kim Yu-bin

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Yu-bin?

Subject:

Kim Yu-bin

Known for:

South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actress known for Wonder Girls and solo career.

Born:

1988-10-04

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Yu-bin (Korean: 김유빈; born October 4, 1988), referred to as Yubin, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and actress. Kim is a founder and CEO of the entertainment agency RRR Entertainment. She initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean girl group Wonder Girls, formed in 2007 by JYP and active with the group until disbanded in 2017. She made her solo debut in 2018 with the single "Lady". Kim Yu-bin was born in Gwangju, on October 4, 1988.

Career & Major Achievements

She lived in Korea until high school, attending Anyang High School for a while before moving to San Jose, California, where she studied at and graduated from Leland High School. Kim graduated from Myongji University with a degree in Film and Music. She was originally set to debut as a member of Five Girls under Good Entertainment, along with G.NA, After School's Uee, Secret's Jun Hyo-seong, and Spica's Yang Ji-won. However, the group disbanded shortly before their scheduled debut in 2007 due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles and the members all left for separate South Korean entertainment companies. Kim made her debut as a new member of the Wonder Girls on September 7, 2007.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She was introduced as the main rapper of the group, replacing Hyuna. Although she is known mostly as the rapper of the Wonder Girls, Kim occasionally acts as an additional vocalist to the group. Examples of which include, "This Time" and "Wishing on a Star". Aside from performing with the group, she has appeared in several music videos including labelmate 2PM's "10 Out of 10" and Shinhwa's "Once in a Life Time". Kim has also featured in several different artists' singles, i.e. Shinhwa's Andy Lee, Lee Min-woo, Kim Bum-soo, and Chun G. In 2008, she made a short cameo in MBC's popular sitcom, Here He Comes.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-10-04): Birth of Kim Yu-bin — South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actress known for Wonder Girls and solo career.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — She initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean girl group Wonder Girls, formed in 2007 by JYP and active with the group until disbanded in 2017.
3. 2008: 2008 Milestone — In 2008, she made a short cameo in MBC's popular sitcom, Here He Comes.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — She made her solo debut in 2018 with the single "Lady".

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Yu-bin

True or False: “Kim Yu-bin's first single album, City Woman, was released in 2017.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her debut solo single album, City Woman, was actually released on June 5, 2018.

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