Yebin (singer)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Yebin (singer)

Role / Field:

South Korean singer-songwriter known for DIA and her solo career.

Born:

1997-07-13

Century / Era:

1997s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Baek Ye-bin (Korean: 백예빈; born July 13, 1997), better known mononymously as Yebin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and composer. She is best known for being a member of the South Korean girl group DIA, and for finishing second in the survival show The Unit, making her a member of Uni.T. Baek Ye-bin was born on July 13, 1997, in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea. She grew up with her parents and her younger brother, Baek Jin-woo. Her father is a mathematics teacher, and her mother owns a salon in Chuncheon. The salon is named 'DIAHAIR'.

Career & Major Achievements

Yebin previously studied at Chuncheon Girls High School, along with Binnie of Oh My Girl, but later moved to Seocho High School. Yebin was a trainee of Ensoul Entertainment, where she was slated to debut with girl group Project A, along with fellow members Jenny and Eunchae. Yebin enrolled in Calip Dance Academy, along with fellow member Huihyeon. Yebin was once a school uniform model along with B1A4 members. In January 2015, MBK Entertainment announced its plans to debut a new girl group, originally with a strategy to have possible candidates compete on a reality survival program.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Once the idea was scrapped, however, the company decided to select its members internally and the final line-up was revealed with seven members: Seung-hee, Cathy, Eunice, Jenny, Eun-jin, Chae-yeon and Ye-bin herself. DIA released their debut album, Do It Amazing on September 14, 2015, with the lead single "Somehow" (왠지; Waenji). Their first official public appearance was on the same day where the group performed a showcase at the Ilchi Art Hall in Seoul. They made their official debut stage on Mnet's M! Countdown on September 17, 2015.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1997 (1997-07-13): Birth of Yebin (singer) — South Korean singer-songwriter known for DIA and her solo career.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In January 2015, MBK Entertainment announced its plans to debut a new girl group, originally with a strategy to have possible candidates compete on a reality survival program.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yebin (singer)

True or False: “Yebin debuted as a member of the girl group Project A before joining DIA.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she was a trainee slated for Project A, her official debut group was DIA in 2015.

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