Zia | |
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Born | Park Ji Hye July 21, 1986 Seoul, South Korea |
Occupation | Singer |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Kakao M |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 박지혜 |
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Revised Romanization | Bak Ji-hye |
McCune–Reischauer | Pak Chi-hye |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 지아 |
Revised Romanization | Jia |
McCune–Reischauer | Chia |
Park Ji Hye (born July 21,1986),better known by her stage name Zia,is a South Korean singer. [1]
Zia's first foray into the music industry was when she participated in the 2003 'BoA-jjang Contest' where she placed first overall. [1] In 2005,she was featured on KCM's song '물론' for his second album. [2] Later on that year,she released a song for the soundtrack of the Korean movie,Shadowless Sword. [3]
Zia released her debut album Voice of Heaven through the agency Taewon Entertainment in July 2007. Her leading single was the ballad 물끄러미,which was greeted with great success. Her follow-up singles included 내마음별과같이(Feat. KCM) and 수호천사. In November,she was featured in the compilation album titled Violin. Other well known artists featured on the album included Seeya,KCM,and Song SeungHeon.
In the beginning of 2008,she was asked to participate in Cho Young Soo's All Star album series. SG Wannabe were also featured on the album. Her second full album,Road Movie was released in July,and was again met with much critical acclaim. The leading single for the album was titled 'I Love You,I'm Sorry' and the music video featured actor Shin Hyun Jun. [4] He also participated in the music videos for the album's other two singles,난행복해and 뭉클.
After releasing her mini album titled Orchestra,Zia left her agency and was signed to LOEN Entertainment. She released a digital single and another mini album in December,with the first single,'Have a Drink',being banned for those under the age of 19 because of reference to alcohol consumption. Despite the ban,the song was still met with much success.
Zia started 2010 by releasing another digital single,titled 'Bad Habit'. She began going out and promoting again with the release of the mini album Difference,with the music video of the lead single,'Just Laugh',including the actor Shin Hak Yun. [5] After the success of 'Just Laugh',she finished up the year by releasing a collaborative single with the ballad group 4men and another mini album.
After participating in the soundtracks for the popular TV shows Listen to My Heart and Can't Lose ,Zia prepared for the release of her second full album,Avancer. The song 'Hope it's With You' was released as a digital single before the album's release as a hype song. After finishing up promotions for the album,she released a digital single that was a response to her previous song,'Have a Drink'.
Zia spent most of 2012 out of the spotlight,with her only activities being a song for the Dr. Jin soundtrack and a collaboration with fellow ballad singer Huh Gak. Their single,'I Need You' managed to secure a number one spot despite lack of promotions. [6] She also participated in her label's artist album Loen Tree Summer Story. Her track was a duet with label mates Sunny Hill. [7]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [8] | |||
Road Movie (로드무비) [4] |
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Avancer [9] |
Track listing
| 10 |
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11 Days Have Passed (11일이 지나고) [11] |
Track listing
| 20 |
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Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [8] | |||
Voice of Heaven [13] |
Track listing
| — | — |
Orchestra [14] |
Track listing
| — | |
Atelier [15] |
Track listing
| 4 | |
Difference [16] |
| 9 | |
Falling Tears in Winter (겨울에 내리는 눈물) [17] |
Track listing
| 22 | |
Anemone [18] |
| 12 |
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Falling in Fall [20] |
Track listing
| 14 |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR [22] | |||
"Gazing Blankly" (물끄러미) | 2007 | — | Voice of Heaven |
"My Heart Is Like a Star" (내 마음 별과 같이) with KCM | |||
"Guardian Angel" (수호천사) | |||
"I Love You, I'm Sorry" (사랑해 미안해) | 2008 | Road Movie | |
"I Am Happy" (난 행복해) | |||
"Full-hearted" (뭉클) | |||
"Feel Like Exploding" (터질 것 같아) | 2009 | Orchestra | |
"Have a Drink" (술 한잔 해요) | 5 | Atelier | |
"Like Her" (그녀처럼) | 15 | ||
"Bad Habit" (나쁜 버릇) | 2010 | 6 | Non-album single |
"Just Laugh" (웃음만) | 4 | Difference | |
"Crying, Calling" (울고, 불고) with 4Men | 4 | Falling Tears in Winter | |
"Don't Go" (가지 말아요) | 10 | ||
"Hope It's You" (그대이길 바래요) with K.Will | 2011 | 3 | Avancer |
"The Way I Am" (내가 이렇지) feat. Ha Dong-kyun | 6 | ||
"The First Day After Breaking Up" (헤어진 첫날) | 21 | ||
"Depressed" (속상해서) | 4 | Non-album single | |
"I Need You" with Huh Gak | 2012 | 1 | Anemone |
"Tears Falling Down" (눈물이 툭) with Park Kyung | 9 | ||
"For A Year" (일 년째) | 5 | ||
"With Coffee" with Jang Han-byul | 2013 | 33 | Non-album single |
"If You Loved Me" (사랑했었다면) with Lee Hae-ri | 5 | 11 Days Have Passed | |
"Loved You" (이별남녀) with Seo In-guk | 1 | ||
"To Be Expected" (그런 줄 알았어) | 4 | ||
"Have You Ever Cried?" (울어본 적 있나요) | 2014 | 17 | |
"Pretend to be Okay" (보란 듯이) | 13 | Falling in Fall | |
"Falling in Love" with Hwanhee | 33 | ||
"Rumor" (나쁜 소문) | 22 | Non-album single | |
"Missing You" (혼잣말) with HeartB | 2015 | 28 | Remember |
"It's Raining" (비가 내려와) with Lee Hyun | 42 | Non-album singles | |
"Nostalgic Autumn" (가을타나 봐) with Hong Dae-kwang | 41 | ||
"Tears" (눈물) | 2016 | 51 | |
"Farewell Ridden" (이별쟁이) | 86 | ||
"I Know Myself Well" (내가 나를 잘 아니까) | — | ||
"Have a Drink Today" (술 한잔해요 오늘) | 13 | ||
"Speaking Habit" (말버릇) with KCM | 2017 | 98 | |
"Sad Eyes" (시선 (당신이 싫어요)) | — | ||
"I'll Be Your Light" (별이될게) with DK | — | ||
"Dear My Fool" (바보에게 바보가) | 9 | ||
"A Cup of Memory" (추억 한 잔) with Monday Kiz, feat. Hareem | 2018 | — | |
"Even Though Me" (이런 나라도 괜찮나요) | — | ||
"My December" (나의 12월) | — | ||
"If I Were Also a Man" (나도 남자였다면) | 2019 | — | |
"Half" (니가 길게 혼자면 좋겠어) | 87 | ||
"Become Someone's" (누군가의 무엇이 되어) | 2021 | — | River Where the Moon Rises OST Part 1 |
"Snowflake" (눈꽃) | 153 | The Last Make-Up | |
"Even If I Can't Have You" (가질 수 없어도) | 2022 | — | Kiss Sixth Sense OST Part 2 |
"Drunken Night" (술이 뭐길래) with Huh Gak | 74 | Non-album singles | |
"The Day After" (오늘부터 1일) with Jeongwook Park | 157 | ||
"Tired of Falling in Love" (사랑하기 싫어) | 2023 | 8 | |
"Love..What Is It" (사랑..그게 뭔데) | 22 | ||
"Because You Don't Love Me" (사랑하지 않아서 그랬니) | 57 | ||
"—" denotes release did not chart. |
2008 – 15th Republic of Korea Entertainment Arts Awards (Best Ballad Singer)
2013 – 4th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards – Artist of the Year (Digital Music): ZiA – Loved You (With Seo in Guk)
2015 – 21st Republic of Korea Entertainment Arts Awards (Best Ballad Singer)
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