AleXa (알렉사; formerly as Alex Christine) is an American singer under ZB Label.
She made her solo debut on October 21, 2019 with the single "Bomb".
Career
2016–2017: Rising Legends Season 1 and 2
In 2016, she participated in audition competition program Rising Legends, presented by Soompi and JYP Entertainment. She won under the dancers category and received a one-on-one audition with JYPE.
In 2017, she participated in Rising Legends: Season 2, eventually becoming the event's grand prize winner which included a five-day trip to Seoul and a chance to audition for Cube Entertainment.[2] A Viki original series titled Legendary: Making of a K-Pop Star which follows her journey to South Korea for the K-pop experience premiered on January 11, 2018.[3]
2018–2019: Produce 48 and solo debut
In May 2018, she participated in Produce 48, representing ZB Label (a subsidiary under Zanybros).[4] She was eliminated in episode 5 and finished in 82nd place.
On October 1, 2019, Alex (now going under the name AleXa) released a teaser video on her Instagram for her then upcoming solo debut.[5] She officially made her solo debut on October 21, 2019 with the digital single album "Bomb".
2020: Fandom name and Do Or Die
She announced that her fandom will be called A.I Trooper on January 16, 2020.[1]
On February 21, ZB Label revealed that Alexa was currently preparing for her first comeback in March.[6] On February 25, she released the music video for the pre-release track "A.I. Trooper". The single "Do Or Die" was released on March 6.[7]
On March 3, it was reported that AleXa had signed with talent agency ICM Partners for her U.S activities.[8]
Her first EP Do Or Die was released on April 1 and includes her previously released singles and the new track "Kitty Run". The EP was distributed worldwide through Avex Entertainment Inc..[9]
Personal life
Education
She is a graduated student of Jenks High School and had attended Tulsa Community College.[10]
Discography
KoreanEPs
Digital singles
Collaborations
OSTs
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EnglishDigital singles
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Filmography
Documentaries
- Legendary: Making of a K-Pop Star (Viki, 2018)
Reality shows
- Produce 48 (Mnet, 2018) - contestant
Variety shows
- Trip? Trap! (YouTube, 2020)
Music video appearances
- Produce 48 - "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" (2018)
- MAMAMOO - "Gogobebe" (2019)
- ONEWE - "End of Spring" (2020)
Trivia
- Her mother is from Korean descent and her father, American-Russian descent.[10]