Narsha

Narsha
박효진
Narsha at the Expo in July 2012
Born
Bak Hyo-jin (박효진)

(1981-12-28) December 28, 1981 (age 41)
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesNarsha
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Spouse(s)
Hwang Tae-gyeong
(m. 2016)

Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2006–present
LabelsAPOP
Member ofBrown Eyed Girls
Korean name
Hangul
박효진
Hanja
朴效真
Revised RomanizationBak Hyo-jin
McCune–ReischauerPark Hyo-chin
Stage name
Hangul
나르샤
Revised RomanizationNareusya
McCune–ReischauerNarŭsya

Park Hyo-jin (Korean박효진; born December 28, 1981), better known by her stage name Narsha, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. Her stage name, Narsha, is derived from the term na-reu-sha, which means 'to fly up' in Middle Korean and was given to her by a former manager.

Career

Debut with Brown Eyed Girls

She became a member of Brown Eyed Girls after a suggestion by JeA, who had been her friend since their high-school years. The four members held several small size concerts, and considered names like "Crescendo" or "Dark Angel" before officially debuting as "Brown Eyed Girls". After more than 3 years of training in singing and holding several small size concerts, the Brown Eyed Girls released their debut album Your Story in South Korea in February 2006, with the ballad track, "Come Closer" as their single.

M&N

After Brown Eyed Girls' Kill Bill activities in 2013, the first BEG unit was announced. Miryo and Narsha formed M&N. The original name was '언니둘' (Two Sisters) and it was suggested that if JeA were to join them, they would switch their name to '언니들' (The Sisters).[citation needed]

M&N was introduced as a hip hop group as both Miryo and Narsha are avid fans of the Hip Hop genre, however their first digital single fell under the easy listening genre. The group has released a digital single named "Tonight" in both Korean and English.

Solo activities

Narsha at the press conference of musical The Memory

Entertainer

During 2009, her popularity began to increase after she started appearing on many entertainment programs, including Heroes and Invincible Youth, on which she gained the nickname "Adult-dol" (성인돌). She became a DJ on Pump up the Volume (볼륨을 높여요) on KBS Cool FM, from 8 pm until 10 pm but due to Brown Eyed Girls' overseas promotions Narsha decided to leave the show, with her last broadcast on December 28, 2010.

She made her debut as an MC through OnStyle's fashion program, Style Show Fil on June 16, 2011. Narsha made her acting debut through MBC's drama series Lights and Shadows playing the role of singer aspirant Hye-bin, followed by Ohlala Couple as Moosan, the goddess of love. In 2012, she also provided the voice for the main antagonist The White Wolf in the Korean version of Christmas movie Niko: Santa Air Wing's Adventure. She has also made a name as a smartphone director, as well as a musical actress.[citation needed]

Solo artist

Narsha announced her intention to make her solo debut in early 2010. Her first solo single, "I'm In Love", was released digitally on July 1, 2010, as a preview for her upcoming album. Her first solo studio album, the eponymous NARSHA, was released on July 8, 2010. The title song "Bbi Ri Bba Bba" charted on Gaon's Top 100 digital sales, most streamed and downloaded songs for 2010. The album contained a preview for "Mamma Mia", a collaboration with, at the time, fellow Nega Network group Sunny Hill, which was released fully on August 20. The album was also worked on by many composers who had contributed musically to Brown Eyed Girls' third album, Sound-G.

She was then featured on fellow member Miryo's track "Leggo", taken from her 2012 debut EP. The two later formed a duo called "M&N" and had already released a single, titled "Tonight" in 2013. Aside from this, she also lend her vocals for some drama's soundtrack. Narsha also appeared as a fixed member for the cast of Immortal Songs 2, however due to her musical schedules she had to leave the show at the end of 2013.

In February 2022, she renewed her contract with Steit Entertainment.

Filmography

Variety shows

Year Title Notes
2009–2010 Invincible Youth Fixed cast
2010 Waving The Korean Flag Fixed Cast. South Africa FIFA World Cup Show.
2009–2010 Star Golden Bell Regular cast
2009–2010 Intimate Note Fixed Cast for Season 3
2010–2011 Heroes Fixed Cast
2011 Style Show Fiㄹ MC
2012 SNL Korea Host of the December 15 episode, with JeA, Miryo and Gain
2013–2014 Immortal Songs 2 Known for a being a singer that have shown many different types of performances and have earned high praises.
2014 Celebrity Lives in Our House Celebrity for the 1st and 2nd episode of the show. The show changes celebrity every now and then.
2014–2017 SNL Korea Fixed crew for Season 5, 6
2015 Some Guy Some Girl Cast
Match Made in Heaven Cast
2017 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Carrot Girl" (Episodes 125–126)
2021 Birth of a Rich Man Host with Lee Sang-min
2023 Big Brother Era Regular Member

Television drama

Year Title Network Role
2012 Lights and Shadows MBC Lee Hye-bin/Lee Jung-ja
2012 Ohlala Couple KBS2 Moosan Goddess
2013 Pure Love KBS2 Ha Soo Bin zul (ep 7 cameo)
2014 There Is A Blue Bird: Cinderella Syndrome TV Chosun Shin-ae
2014 The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War KBS2 Hyun-jin (20s Special "Wife Is the Boss")
2014 Emergency Couple tvN Female patient (cameo, episode 19)
2014 A Witch's Love tvN Shaman (guest, episodes 1–4)
2014 MBC Drama Festival: 4Teen MBC Sunglasses lady
2015 Save the Family KBS1 Jung Hee-jin

Movies

Year Title Type Role Notes
2011 The Guest Who Did Not Receive the Invitation Smartphone Movie Director Received the Special Award in the 1st International Olleh Smartphone Film Festival
2012 Nico 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble: A Christmas Adventure Animation White Wolf Dubbing
2013 Bug Smartphone Movie Director. Screenplay. Writer. (Movie plot is reality story based on the hardships Narsha faced when growing up) Received the Special Award in the 3rd International Olleh Smartphone Film Festival

Web series

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2021 Fantastic Nightmare season 1 Yes24 director

Musical theatre

Year Title Role
2013 When a Man Loves Female Lead

Radio programme

Year Network Title Ref.
2010 KBS Cool FM Volume Up
2019–present SBS Love FM Narsha's Abracadabra

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(Digital)
Album
KOR
As lead artist
"I'm in Love"
(with Sungha Jung)
2010 6
  • KOR: 1,074,722
Narsha
"Bbi Ri Bba Bba" (삐리빠빠) 6
  • KOR: 1,489,583
"Mamma Mia" (맘마미아)
(with Sunny Hill)
6
  • KOR: 1,064,728
"Tonight" (오늘밤)
(as M&N with Miryo)
2013 19
  • KOR: 147,511
Non-album single
"BLUSH"
(feat. Babylon)
2023 TBA BLUSH
As featured artist
"Be My 1004"
(iM feat. Narsha)
2007 Non-album single
"Snow's Gift" (눈의 선물)
(Lee Jae-hoon feat. Narsha)
2009 First Whisper
"Living in My Heart" (가슴에 살아)
(Untouchable feat. Narsha)
2010 6
  • KOR: 1,724,989
2nd Mini Album
"La La Land" (랄라랜드)
(Cho PD feat. Narsha & JeA)
22 Part 2: Art of Business
"Bullshit" (지랄)
(Humming Urban Stereo feat. Narsha)
2014 70
  • KOR: 39,404
Reform

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(Digital)
Album
KOR
"I Love You"
(feat. Miryo)
2009 My Fair Lady OST
"A Girl That You Know" (아는 여자) 2011 35
  • KOR: 290,564
The Thorn Birds OST

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