Viki (singer)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Viki (singer)

Role / Field:

South Korean singer and actress known by the stage name Viki.

Born:

1988-03-28

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Kang Eun-hye (Korean: 강은혜; born March 28, 1988), better known by her stage name Viki, or Baek Da-eun is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Dal Shabet. Viki was born on 28 March 1988. She attended Dongduk Women's University and studied Bachelor of Music and Entertainment.

Career & Major Achievements

Viki made her debut through the release of Supa Dupa Diva with Dal Shabet on January 3, 2011. Promotions for "Supa Dupa Diva" began on January 6, 2011, on Mnet's M! However, in May 2012, it was announced that Viki would be leaving the group to continue her career as a solo artist. She was replaced by Bae Woo-hee.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After leaving the group, Viki made her film debut in 2014 in the film A Pharisee, Nice Sister-In-Law in 2015 and erotic films P.S. Girls and Challenge Game in 2016. Viki signed with MBK Entertainment under her new name Baek Da-eun, but left the company in 2016. After appearing in several erotic films, Viki revealed in 2015 that she was tricked by her acting agency to do said films. She later sued the agency and found out that the agency was operating illegally.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-03-28): Birth of Viki (singer) — South Korean singer and actress known by the stage name Viki.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Viki made her debut through the release of Supa Dupa Diva with Dal Shabet on January 3, 2011.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — However, in May 2012, it was announced that Viki would be leaving the group to continue her career as a solo artist.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — After leaving the group, Viki made her film debut in 2014 in the film A Pharisee, Nice Sister-In-Law in 2015 and erotic films P.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — After appearing in several erotic films, Viki revealed in 2015 that she was tricked by her acting agency to do said films.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Viki signed with MBK Entertainment under her new name Baek Da-eun, but left the company in 2016.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Viki (singer)

True or False: “Viki's initial debut with Dal Shabet was in 2011, marking her immediate success as a pop star.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she debuted in 2011, the text indicates that her subsequent career path involved significant struggles and revelations regarding exploitation.

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