Yaebin (예빈; formerly known as Rena) is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter. She is a former member of PRISTIN, its sub-unit PRISTIN V, and HINAPIA.
Career[]
2016: Produce 101[]
In 2016, Yaebin participated in Mnet's survival television show, Produce 101, along with other five trainees from her agency, Pledis Entertainment. She was eliminated in episode 10 after ranking 29th place.[1]
2017–2019: PRISTIN[]
In 2017, Pledis announced Yaebin, under the stage name Rena, as a member of PRISTIN, which debuted on March 21, 2017 with the mini album Hi! PRISTIN and its title track, "Wee Woo".
In 2018, the agency formed PRISTIN's first sub-unit, PRISTIN V, with her being one of its members. They debuted on May 28 with the single album, "Like a V".
On May 24, 2019, it was announced by Pledis that PRISTIN was officially disbanding after almost two years without activity. It was also announced that 7 out of 10 members had not renewed their contracts with the agency, Rena being one of them.[2]
2019–2020: HINAPIA[]
On October 20, 2019, it was confirmed by OSR Entertainment that she, alongside former PRISTIN members Minkyeung, Eunwoo and Gyeongwon, have all signed with the agency and are preparing for debuting in a new girl group together called HINAPIA alongside one more trainee. The group debuted on November 3, with the digital single album "New Start" and its title track "Drip".[3][4]
On August 21, 2020, it was announced by OSR Entertainment that, due to the company's difficult situation after the COVID-19 pandemic, the members agreed to terminate their contracts and disbanding the group after only 9 months.[5] Through her social media accounts, Yaebin published a letter thanking fans for the support she has received since she was a member of PRISTIN, until now, and asked them to continue supporting both her and the other members in their future individual activities.[6]
Discography[]
Features[]
- Youth Library - "너를 그린 밤" (2020)
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[7]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | |||
| PRISTIN | "Black Widow" | Hi! PRISTIN | Composing |
| "Running" | Writing | ||
| "You're My Boy" | Schxxl Out | ||
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Show Me the Money 4 (Mnet, 2015) - contestant
- Produce 101 (Mnet, 2016) - contestant
Music video appearances[]
- Orange Caramel - "My Copycat" (2014)
- SEVENTEEN - "Mansae" (2015)
Trivia[]
- She lived in the Philippines for a few years.[citation needed]
- She speaks English.[citation needed]
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Pictorial[]
References[]
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