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Chunja (춘자) | |
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Birth name | Hong Su-yeon (홍수연) |
Born | 5 April 1976 |
Genres | R&B, pop, rock, soul, dance |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2004-present |
Hong Su-yeon (born 5 April 1976 [1] ), better known by her stage name Chunja, is a South Korean singer known for her androgynous appearance. [2] She debuted in 2004. [3] She won the 2006 M-Net award for best single, as well as the 2004 award for best new artist.
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She grew up in a South Korean town named Sanbon.