AOA (Ace of Angels – 에이오에이)
AOA (에이오에이; an acronym for Ace of Angels) is a South Korean girl group formed by FNC Entertainment in July 2012. AOA debuted in 2012 with the release of their single album Angel's Story promoting as a dance group and a band (AOA Black). AOA is currently composed of three members: Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Chanmi.
AOA found their nationwide success in 2014 after the release of the fifth-single-album "Miniskirt" which peaked at #11 on the Gaon Digital Chart and #8 on Billboard K-Pop Hot 100. "Miniskirt" garnered nationwide attention throughout South Korea becoming the group's first hit song and eventually leading them to their first music show win on Inkigayo. The following month, AOA released the single-album "Short Hair" which peaked at #4 on Gaon Weekly Album Chart and #5 on the Digital Chart. The music video ranked eighth on Billboard's "Most Viewed K-pop Videos Around the World".
As AOA rised in popularity, the group released the first Japanese single, a Japanese-langugae version of their hit song "Miniskirt" on October 1 under Universal Music Japan. Later that month, it was announced that the group would be having another comeback with a Catwoman concept which would be known as Like a Cat. Like a Cat was a huge success peaking at #5 on the Gaon Digital Chart and #1 on Gaon Social Chart for six consecutive weeks. On November 19, AOA took their second music show win for the hit song on Show Champion. By the end of the year, AOA's nationwide success due to their consecutive hit songs ranked on top 5 of best-selling girl groups of the year on Gaon.
On June 22, 2015, AOA made a comeback with the release of the mini-album "Heart Attack". The comeback was a huge success peaking #2 on Gaon Digital Chart and in music chart's year-end digital chart. "Heart Attack" placed in the top 20 with over one million downloads by the end of the year. In May 2016, AOA released the fourth mini-album "Good Luck" with the lead single being the same name. The song peaked at #2 on Gaon Digital Chart and the album solder over 40,000 units. In January 2017, AOA released their first Korean full-length album Angel's Knock with their double titled tracks "Excuse Me" and "Bing Bing". "Excuse Me" peaked at #33 on the Gaon Chart and achieved three music show wins with the song during promotions. By the end of promotions, AOA announced plans for their first headlining Korean concert.
AOA released their sixth mini-album NEW MOON with the title track "Come See Me" on November 26, 2019. FNC announced on January 1, 2021 that Yuna's exclusive contract with the company has ended and she would withdraw.
Stage Name: Yuna (유나)
Birth Name: Seo Yu Na (서유나)
Angel Name: Yunaria
Position: Main Vocalist, Keyboardist
Birthday: December 30, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA Black
Instagram: @yn_s_1230
Stage Name: Seolhyun (설현)
Birth Name: Kim Seol Hyun (김설현)
Angel Name: Seolhyunari
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center, Face of the Group
Birthday: January 3, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Sub-Unit: AOA White
Instagram: @sh_9513
Stage Name: Mina (민아)
Birth Name: Kwon Min A (권민아)
Angel Name: Minaring
Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Bassist
Birthday: September 21, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 158.5 cm (5’1”)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Sub-Unit: AOA Black
Instagram: @kvwowv
Stage Name: Jimin (지민)
Birth Name: Shin Ji Min (신지민)
Angel Name: Jiminel
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist, Lead Guitarist
Birthday: January 8, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Sub-Unit: AOA Black
Instagram: @jiminbaby_18
Stage Name: Hyejeong (혜정)
Birth Name: Shin Hye Jeong (신혜정)
Angel Name: Hyejeong.Linus
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Center
Birthday: August 10, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 172 cm (5’8’’)
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White
Instagram: @dongdong810
Stage Name: Choa
Birth Name: Park Cho Ah (박초아)
Birthday: March 6, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 42 kg (92 lbs)
Blood type: O
Instagram: queenchoa_
YouTube: 초아 CHOA
Stage Name: Chanmi (찬미)
Birth Name: Kim Chan Mi (김찬미)
Angel Name: Chanmi T.T
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: June 19, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White
Instagram: @chanmi_96a
[MV] AOA(에이오에이) _ Good Luck(굿럭)
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