Sunday (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Sunday (singer)?

Subject:

Sunday (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer known for her early Japanese soloist career and participation in The Grace.

Born:

1987-01-12

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jin Bo-ra (Korean: 진보라; born January 12, 1987), known professionally as Sunday (선데이), is a South Korean singer and musical actress. She debuted in 2004 as a soloist in Japan with the release of two digital singles before eventually joined as a member of South Korean girl group The Grace in 2005. As of 2010, the group's activities was halted and she maintain her career as a musical actress. Sunday began her career as a soloist in Japan with her debut digital single, "リラの片想い" (Rira no Kataomoi), on July 10, 2004. She released her second and last Japanese single, "ウソツキBOY" (Usotsuki Boy) on April 20, 2005.

Career & Major Achievements

Sunday became a member of the South Korean girl group The Grace in 2005. The group officially debuted on April 29, 2005, in China and May 1, 2005, in South Korea. As of 2010, The Grace has been on an indefinite hiatus. In July 2011, Sunday and fellow The Grace member Dana formed the subgroup The Grace Dana & Sunday, releasing "One More Chance" (나 좀 봐줘) on July 11. Their debut performance was on July 8 on KBS Music Bank.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The duo released soundtrack "Now You" (지금 그대) for the drama Hooray for Love (애정만만세) on September 23. The duo also participated in eighth winter compilation album from SM Town 2011 Winter SMTown – The Warmest Gift. The two performed the song "Amazing" physically released on December 13, following released song for "With Coffee Project Part 1" on December 20. After a five-year hiatus from music, Sunday returned with the digital single "Still", a collaboration with DickPunks' Kim Tae-hyun, on November 11, 2016, as a part of SM Entertainment's project SM Station. On January 20, 2021, it was reported that Sunday's exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end in May of the previous year.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-01-12): Birth of Sunday (singer) — South Korean singer known for her early Japanese soloist career and participation in The Grace.
2. 2004: 2004 Milestone — She debuted in 2004 as a soloist in Japan with the release of two digital singles before eventually joined as a member of South Korean girl group The Grace in 2005.
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — She released her second and last Japanese single, "ウソツキBOY" (Usotsuki Boy) on April 20, 2005.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — As of 2010, the group's activities was halted and she maintain her career as a musical actress.
5. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In July 2011, Sunday and fellow The Grace member Dana formed the subgroup The Grace Dana & Sunday, releasing "One More Chance" (나 좀 봐줘) on July 11.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — After a five-year hiatus from music, Sunday returned with the digital single "Still", a collaboration with DickPunks' Kim Tae-hyun, on November 11, 2016, as a part of SM Entertainment's project SM Station.
7. 2021: 2021 Milestone — On January 20, 2021, it was reported that Sunday's exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end in May of the previous year.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Sunday (singer)

True or False: “Sunday's initial debut was solely within the South Korean music industry.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She initially debuted as a soloist in Japan with her digital single 'Rira no Kataomoi' on July 10, 2004.

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