Park Ye-eun

Park Ye-eun (born May 26, 1989), professionally known as Yeeun, Yenny, or Ha:tfelt, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and composer known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group Wonder Girls. In July 2014, she made her debut as solo artist under the name Ha:tfelt with released her solo EP Me?. In early 2017, Wonder Girls officially disbanded due to contract expiration.[1] Following the disbandment, Yeeun signed with Amoeba Culture to continue her career as solo artist.[2]

Park Ye-eun
Park in July 2016
Park in July 2016
Background information
Also known as
  • Ha:tfelt
  • Yenny
Born (1989-05-26) May 26, 1989
Goyang, South Korea
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2007–present
Labels
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
박예은
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak Ye-eun
McCune–ReischauerPak Yeŭn
Stage name
Hangul
핫펠트
Revised RomanizationHatpelteu
McCune–ReischauerHatp'elt'ŭ

Career

2007–2013: Career beginnings

In January 2007, Park was revealed as the fifth member of Wonder Girls. The group officially debuted on MBC's Show! Music Core on February 10, 2007. She composed the songs "Saying I Love You" and "For Wonderful", and performed them live in one of Wonder Girls' US concerts.[3] She also composed "G.N.O (Girl's Night Out)" from their sophomore album and Wonder World.

Park Ye-Eun at Architecture 101 VIP preview.

In 2012, Park wrote a song for the Korean drama series Dream High 2, which was released on February 14, 2012. She later made a cameo appearance on the drama to perform the song.[4][5]

2014–present: Solo debut

On July 31, 2014, Park made her debut as solo artist under the pseudonym HA:TFELT (an amalgamation of the words "hot" and "heartfelt;" the British pronunciation of “heartfelt") with her debut EP Me?.[6] The album was included in Billboard's list of the 10 best K-pop albums of 2014.[7]

On January 26, 2017, it was announced that Wonder Girls were to disband after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations with some of its members, including Yeeun herself, who parted ways with JYP Entertainment. The group released their final single "Draw Me", co-written by Yeeun, on February 10. The song also served as a celebration of the group's 10th anniversary since debut.[1]

In April 2017, Park signed with Amoeba Culture, becoming the label's first female solo artist in eleven years.[2]

She subsequently released two soundtrack singles for the Korean travel series Cross Country: "Thru The Sky" and "Cross Country," a collaboration track with Kim Bo-hyung and Suran. In May, Yeeun was credited as a songwriter on "Only You" from former labelmate Twice's EP Signal.

On October 12, 2017, Park released her first single, Meine ("mine" in German), consisting of two songs: "I Wander" featuring Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and "Read Me" featuring PUNCHNELLO.[8]

On April 18, 2018, her second single album, Deine ("yours" in German), was released. The single consists of two songs: "Pluhmm" and "Cigar".[9]

On August 1, 2019, Park's single "Happy Now" was released, featuring Moonbyul of Mamamoo.[10]

On April 23, 2020, Park released her first full-length album, 1719, along with music videos for the three leading singles ("Life Sucks," "Sweet Sensation," and "Satellite").

On July 14, 2021, Park released her new digital single "Summertime", featuring Keem Hyo-eun.[11]

On April 19, 2022, Park released her new single album Left, consisting of four songs.[12]

In November 2022, Park was announced, will hold a solo concert ORANGE Friday' at Shinhan pLay Square Live Hall in Seoul on the 18th.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
1719
Track listing
  1. "Life Sucks"
  2. "Piercing" (피어싱) (feat. THAMA)
  3. "I Wander" (새 신발) (feat. Gaeko)
  4. "Pluhmm" (위로가 돼요)
  5. "Read Me" (나란 책) (Guitar ver.)
  6. "Cigar"
  7. "Make Love"
  8. "Satellite" (feat. Ash Island)
  9. "Sweet Sensation" (feat. SOLE)
  10. "Solitude"
  11. "3mins" (3분만) (feat. Choiza)
  12. "Bluebird"
  13. "Sky Gray"
  14. "How to Love"

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]
Me? 6

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[16]
Meine
  • Released: October 12, 2017
  • Label: Amoeba Culture
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "I Wander" (새 신발) (feat. Gaeko)
  2. "Read Me" (나란 책) (feat. Punchnello)
Deine
  • Released: April 18, 2018
  • Label: Amoeba Culture
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Pluhmm" (위로가 돼요)
  2. "Cigar"
Left
  • Released: April 19, 2022
  • Label: Amoeba Culture
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Left"
  2. "Every Love"
  3. "Fine!"
  4. "Tempo"
49

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[18]
As lead artist
"Ain't Nobody" 2014 16 Me?
"There Must Be"
(with Joo Hyo)
2015 Non-album single
"I Wander" (새 신발)
(featuring Gaeko)
2017 [lower-alpha 1] 1719
"Pluhmm" (위로가 돼요) 2018
"Happy Now"
(featuring Moonbyul)
2019 Non-album single
"Cigar" 2020 1719
"Satellite"
(featuring Ash Island)
"Sweet Sensation"
"Solitude"
"Life Sucks"
"La Luna" (라 루나) Non-album singles
"Natural Mineral" (나 오늘)
(with Dynamic Duo, snzae, THAMA, SOLE
"Summertime"
(featuring Keem Hyo-eun)
2021 [lower-alpha 2]
"Fine!" 2022 [lower-alpha 3] Left
As featured artist
"Baby I Love You" (환상의 짝꿍)
(H-Eugene featuring Yeeun)
2008 * Baby I Love You
"No Make Up" (화장 지웠어)
(Gaeko featuring Zion.T and Ha:tfelt)
2014 2 Redingray
"Get It?" (알아듣겠지)
(Younha featuring Ha:tfelt and Cheetah)
2016 39 Non-album single
Soundtrack appearances
"Thru The Sky" 2017 Cross Country OST
"Cross Country"
(with Suran, Kim Bo-hyung and Hanna)
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
"*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

Composition Credits

Year Song Artist Album Lyrics Music Arrangement
Credited With Credited With Credited With
2008 "Saying I Love You" Wonder Girls The Wonder Years: Trilogy Yes No Yes No No No
2011 "G.N.O (Girls Night Out)" Wonder Girls Wonder World Yes No Yes Lee Woomin, Fredrik Mats Odesjo No No
"Me In"
by Shin Jung-hyeon
No No No No Yes Lee Woomin
2012 "Hello To Myself" Yeeun Dream High 2 OST Yes No Yes Lee Woomin No No
"Girlfriend" Wonder Girls Wonder Party Yes No Yes Lee Woomin No No
"R.E.A.L" Yes No Yes Lee Woomin, Fredrik Mats Odesjo No No
2013 "So Good" Leo Kekoa So Good Yes Leo Kekoa, Beenzina Yes Fame-J No No
2014 "Iron Girl"
feat. Hyerim
Ha:tfelt Me? Yes Hyerim, Lee Woomin, Kim Seong-hun Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin
"Truth" Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin Yes Woo-Min Lee 'collapsedone'
"Ain't Nobody" Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin Yes Woo-Min Lee 'collapsedone'
"Bond"
feat. Beenzina
Yes Beenzina, Lee Woomin, Monty narman Yes Beenzina, Lee Woomin, Monty narman Yes Beenzina, Lee Woomin, Monty narman
"Wherever Together" Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin Yes Woo-Min Lee 'collapsedone'
"Peter Pan" Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin Yes Woo-Min Lee 'collapsedone'
"Nothing Lasts Forever" Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin Yes Woo-Min Lee 'collapsedone'
"If That Was You" Sunmi Full Moon Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin Yes Lee Woomin
2015 "Baby Don't Play" Wonder Girls Reboot Yes Hong Jisang Yes Hong Jisang Yes Hong Ji-sang
"One Black Night" Yes Choe Seok Yes Choe Seok Yes Hong Ji-sang
"Remember" Yes Hong Jisang Yes Hong Jisang Yes Hong Ji-sang
"Who Am I?" Yubin Unpretty Rapstar 2 Yes Yubin Yes Yubin, Frants No No
"Back And Forth 30 Minutes" Giriboy Sexual Perceptions Yes Giriboy No No No No
"There Must Be" Ha:tfelt nan-album singles Yes Joo Hyo Yes Joo Hyo No No
2016 "Get It?"
feat. Ha:tfelt, Cheetah
Younha nan-album singles Yes Cheetah Yes Lee Woomin, Frants No No
"Sweet & Easy" Wonder Girls Why So Lonely Yes Yubin Yes Yubin, Hong Jisang No No
"Rainy Street"
feat. Ha:tfelt
Babylon Between Us Yes Babylon Yes Babylon, Groovy Room No No
2017 "Read Me"
feat. Punchnello
Ha:tfelt Meine Yes Punchnello Yes Woo-Min Lee 'collapsedone' No No
"Draw Me" Wonder Girls nan-album singles Yes Yubin No No No No
"Set Me Free" Jeong Jinwoon nan-album singles Yes Steve No No No No
"Only You" Twice Signal Yes No No No No No
2018 "It's a Comfort (Pluhmm)" Ha:tfelt Deine Yes No Yes Woomin Lee 'collapsedone' No No
"Cigar" Yes No Yes Padi (pedi), Nutty No No
2020 "Life Sucks" Ha:tfelt 1719 Yes No Yes Woomin Lee 'collapsedone' Fredrik "Fredro" No No
"Piercing"
feat. Thama
Yes No Yes Woomin Lee 'collapsedone' No No
"My Book (Guitar Ver.)" Yes No Yes Woomin Lee 'collapsedone', Lou Page No No
"Make Love" Yes No Yes Padi, Vendy, Nutty No No
"Satellite"
feat. Ash island
Yes Ash island Yes Woomin Lee 'collapsedone' No No
"Sweet Sensation"
feat. Sole
Yes Sole Yes Woomin Lee 'collapsedone' No No
"Solitude" Yes No Yes G.QOO No No
"3 Minutes"
feat. Choiza
Yes Choiza Yes FRANTS No No
"Bluebird" Yes No Yes Godan No No
"Sky Gray" Yes No Yes Woomin Lee “collapsedone” No No
"How to love" Yes No Yes Woomin Lee “collapsedone” No No
"Summertime"
feat.Kim Hyo-eun
Ha:tfelt Summertime Yes Kim Hyo-eun Yes Woomin Lee 'collapsedone' No No
2022 "Left" Ha:tfelt Left Yes No Yes G.QOO No No
"Every Love" Yes No Yes G.QOO No No
"FiNE!" Yes No Yes G.QOO No No
"Tempo" Yes No Yes G.QOO No No

Source: Korea Music Copyright Association and Melon

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Last Godfather Herself Cameo
2012 The Wonder Girls Herself

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Dream High 2 Herself Cameo
2013 Basketball Bong Soon

Variety shows

Year Title Role Notes
2016 King of Mask SingerContestantEpisodes 79–80[26]
2017 Cross CountryCast member[27]
2022 The Black Sheep Game Contestant Episodes 1-4

Musical theatre

Year Title Role Notes
2011–2014 The Three Musketeers Lady Constance Bonacieux Lead role

Awards and nominations

Year presented, name of the award ceremony, award category, nominated work and the result of the nomination
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2015 24th Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Award Ain't Nobody Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
Bonsang Award No Make Up (with Gaeko & Zion.T) Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
12th Korean Music Awards Best Pop Song
Ain't Nobody
Nominated
Female Musician of the Year[28] Won

Notes

  1. "I Wander" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it debuted and peaked at number 86 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[20]
  2. "Summertime" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it debuted and peaked at number 69 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[22]
  3. "Fine!" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it debuted and peaked at number 136 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[23]

References

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  2. Choi, Yuna (April 10, 2017). "원더걸스 예은, 아메바컬쳐와 전속계약 [공식입장 전문]". Sports Donga (스포츠동아). Naver. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  3. 원더걸스, 첫 쇼케이스서 '열정의 신고식' (in Korean). My Daily. February 13, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  4. "Wonder Girls' Ye Eun releases "Hello To Myself" for 'Dream High 2′ OST". 14 February 2012. Allkpop, Star News. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  5. "Wonder Girls Ye Eun's "Hello To Myself" rocks the charts". 28 February 2012. Allkpop, Star News. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
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  7. Benjamin, Jeff; Oak, Jessica (December 11, 2014). "The 10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  8. "HA:TFELT Returns After Wonder Girls Split With 'I Wander' & 'Read Me' Videos". Billboard.
  9. "HA:TFELT Preps Us for the Summer with Deine". The Kraze.
  10. "HA:TFELT reveals teaser for 'Happy Now' single featuring MAMAMOO's Moon Byul".
  11. Park, Hyejin (July 1, 2021). "핫펠트, 7월 '서머타임'으로 컴백…"색다른 서머송, 기대해"". Dispatch. Naver. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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  13. Jeon, Min-jae (November 15, 2022). "핫펠트, 데뷔 15년 만 '단독 콘서트'…게스트는 원더걸스?" [Hatfeld's first solo concert in 15 years since debut... The guest is Wonder Girls?]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2022 via Naver.
  14. "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
  15. Cumulative sales of Me?:
  16. "Left charting".
  17. "Album Chart: 2022 Week 27". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  18. "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
  19. Sales of "Ain't Nobody":
  20. ""I Wander" on Gaon Download Chart (see #86)".
  21. Sales of "I Wander":
  22. ""Summertime" on Gaon Download Chart (see #69)".
  23. ""Fine!" on Gaon Download Chart (see #136)".
  24. Cumulative Sales of "No Make Up":
  25. Sales of "Get It?":
  26. Song, Yoon-jeong (October 9, 2016). "'복면가왕' 디바 정체는 원더걸스 예은…스튜디오 충격 "아무도 몰랐다"" (in Korean). news.nate.com. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
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  28. "Yenny (HA:TFELT), Zion.T, Crush, and more take home awards from the 'Korean Music Awards' | allkpop.com". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
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