Minkyeung (민경; formerly known as Roa) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actress and model under KPLUS. She is a former member of PRISTIN, its sub-unit PRISTIN V, and HINAPIA.
Career[]
2016: Produce 101[]
In 2016, Minkyung participated in Mnet's survival television show, Produce 101, along with other five trainees from her agency, Pledis Entertainment. She was eliminated in episode 8 after ranking 42nd place.[1]
2017–2019: PRISTIN[]
In 2017, Pledis announced Minkyung, under the stage name Roa, 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 the agency 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, Roa being one of them.[2]
2019–2020: HINAPIA[]
On October 20, 2019, it was confirmed by OSR Entertainment that she, alongside former PRISTIN members Yaebin, 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, Minkyeung published a letter thanking fans for the support she has received, and also the company for believe in the team until the very end. She also asked the fans to continue supporting both her and the other members in their future individual activities.[6]
Since the disbandment of HINAPIA, Minkyeung has been focusing on modelling. She has worked with some brands, such as The Izzat Newyork.[7]
2022: New agency[]
On October 24, 2022, Minkyeung signed an exclusive contract with KPLUS to promote as an actress and model.[8]
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[9]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | |||
| PLEDIS Girlz | "We" | "We" | Writing |
| 2017 | |||
| PRISTIN | "Black Widow" | Hi! PRISTIN | Writing |
| "Running" | |||
| "We Like" | Schxxl Out | ||
| "Aloha" | Writing Composing | ||
| "You're My Boy" | |||
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Produce 101 (Mnet, 2016) - contestant
- Girls Frontier (2024) - mentor
Music video appearances[]
- Orange Caramel - "My Copycat" (2014)
- NU'EST - "Daybreak" (2016)
Trivia[]
- She is featured in Han Dong Geun cover's of the OST song of "Falling Slowly".[10]
- She is friends with Jane (of MOMOLAND).[11]
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
(KPLUS) (1)
(KPLUS) (2)
Pictorial[]
References[]
Official links[]
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