Yerin (entertainer)

Quick Facts: Who was Yerin (entertainer)?

Subject:

Yerin (entertainer)

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for her work with GFriend and subsequent solo career.

Born:

1996-08-19

Century / Era:

1996s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jung Ye-rin (Korean: 정예린; born August 19, 1996), known mononymously as Yerin (예린), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group GFriend and is currently active as a soloist. Yerin was born on August 19, 1996, in Incheon. She attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in 2015. In January 2015, Yerin officially debuted as a member of GFriend with their first extended play, Season of Glass.

Career & Major Achievements

She made her acting debut two months later playing a supporting role in the web drama Midnight's Girl. On April 13, 2015, she appeared in Super Junior Heechul and TRAX Jungmo unit M&D's music video "I Wish". In January 2016, Yerin was chosen as a new MC for SBS MTV's music program The Show, alongside Zhou Mi. On October 17, 2016, she featured the song "Future Boyfriend" with El Camino. In 2017, Yerin collaborated with Cao Lu and Kisum on the single "Spring Again".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Later that year, she participated in SBS's reality-documentary show Law of the Jungle, featuring in the episodes in Komodo. In June 2021, Yerin signed with Sublime Artist Agency as a solo artist and actress. In February 2022, Yerin hosted an entertainment show of MBN "Catch Job" with broadcaster Cho Woo-Jong. In May 2022, Yerin made her solo debut with the extended play Aria. She is set to be an MC in MBC's Crazy Encounter Season 4.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1996 (1996-08-19): Birth of Yerin (entertainer) — South Korean singer and actress known for her work with GFriend and subsequent solo career.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — She attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in 2015.
3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In January 2016, Yerin was chosen as a new MC for SBS MTV's music program The Show, alongside Zhou Mi.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, Yerin collaborated with Cao Lu and Kisum on the single "Spring Again".
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In June 2021, Yerin signed with Sublime Artist Agency as a solo artist and actress.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In February 2022, Yerin hosted an entertainment show of MBN "Catch Job" with broadcaster Cho Woo-Jong.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yerin (entertainer)

True or False: “Yerin debuted as a member of GFriend in 2015, which was the year she graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While Yerin graduated in 2015, her official debut with GFriend's first extended play, Season of Glass, occurred in January 2015.

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