Lim Na-young

Quick Facts: Who was Lim Na-young?

Subject:

Lim Na-young

Known for:

South Korean actress, singer, and rapper known for I.O.I and solo endeavors.

Born:

1995-12-18

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lim Na-young (Korean: 임나영; born December 18, 1995) is a South Korean actress, singer and rapper. She was best known for finishing tenth in Mnet's reality survival show Produce 101 and subsequently became a member and leader of the South Korean girl group I.O.I. She was also a member of Pristin from 2016 to 2019. Lim was born on December 18, 1995. She attended the Muhak Girls' High School and graduated from Dongduk Women's University. From January 22 to April 1, 2016, Lim participated in Mnet's survival television show, Produce 101, which consisted of 101 female trainees from different agencies in South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

Five participants from Pledis Entertainment were eliminated and only Lim and Kyulkyung made it to the final line up of I.O.I. She ranked tenth with a total of 138,726 votes. On May 4, I.O.I made their debut with the extended play, Chrysalis, and its lead single, "Dream Girls". After the disbandment of I.O.I on January 29, 2017, Pledis Entertainment announced that Lim and Kyulkyung would debut as members of Pristin on March 21. On the same day, Pristin released their debut EP, Hi! Pristin, accompanied by the lead single, "Wee Woo".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On May 17, 2018, Pledis Entertainment formed Pristin's subgroup, Pristin V, with Lim being one of its members. They debuted on May 28 with the single album, Like a V. On May 24, 2019, Pristin was officially disbanded and Pledis Entertainment announced that Lim would be departing from the label. On August 22, she signed an exclusive contract with Sublime Artist Agency. Four days later, she was appointed promotional ambassador for tourist destination Insadong. On January 28, 2021, Lim made her acting debut in the mystery drama Flower of Evil, playing the role of young Do Hae-soo.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-12-18): Birth of Lim Na-young — South Korean actress, singer, and rapper known for I.O.I and solo endeavors.
2. 2016: 2016 Milestone — She was also a member of Pristin from 2016 to 2019.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — I on January 29, 2017, Pledis Entertainment announced that Lim and Kyulkyung would debut as members of Pristin on March 21.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — On May 17, 2018, Pledis Entertainment formed Pristin's subgroup, Pristin V, with Lim being one of its members.
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — On May 24, 2019, Pristin was officially disbanded and Pledis Entertainment announced that Lim would be departing from the label.
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — On January 28, 2021, Lim made her acting debut in the mystery drama Flower of Evil, playing the role of young Do Hae-soo.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lim Na-young

True or False: “Lim Na-young's debut group, I.O.I, was formed immediately after her graduation from Dongduk Women's University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she attended the university, her initial breakthrough came through participation in the survival show Produce 101, not directly upon graduation.

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