Wheein

Early life

Jung Whee-in was born in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea,[4] where she lived with her grandmother as an only child. She graduated from Wonkwang Information Arts High School.[5]

Career

In June 2014, Wheein officially debuted as a member of Mamamoo, serving as one of the group's main vocalists, when they released their debut single "Mr. Ambiguous" and EP Hello.[6] She had first appeared in the group's first R&B collaboration, "Don't Be Happy", alongside member Solar and featuring Korean singer Bumkey, that January.[7]

On April 17, 2018, Wheein debuted as a solo artist, releasing her first single, "Easy."[8] On September 4, 2019, she released her first single album, Soar, with the single "Good Bye."[3] Wheein's first physical release, Soar peaked at number four on the Gaon Album Chart, selling over 23,000 copies in 2019.[9] The single "Good Bye" debuted Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at position 24.[10]

Wheein's debut EP, Redd, was released on April 13, 2021. It debuted at number seven on the Gaon Album Chart, making it her second top-ten debut on the chart.[11] The EP was the 13th best-selling album of April 2021, with over 72,000 copies sold.[12] Lead single "Water Color" debuted and peaked at number 70 on the Gaon Digital Chart[13] and 15 on the Billboard World Digital Songs Sales chart.[14] On April 23, the English version of "Water Color" was released as a digital single.[15]

On June 11, 2021, Wheein decided not to renew her exclusive contract with RBW, but signed a deal with the company allowing her to promote with Mamamoo for at least 2 more years.[16]

On August 31, 2021, Wheein signed an exclusive contract with Ravi's label, The L1ve.[17]

On January 16, 2022, Wheein released her second EP, Whee, which is her first release under The L1ve.[18]

Discography

See also: Mamamoo discography

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales

KOR

[11]

Redd

Released: April 13, 2021[19]

Label: RBW

Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

7

KOR: 76,761[12]

Whee

Released: January 16, 2022[20]

Label: The L1ve

Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

Track listing

4 TBA

Single album

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales

KOR

[21]

Soar

Released: September 4, 2019[3]

Label: RBW

Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

Track listing

4

KOR: 23,279[9]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title Year Peak chart positions Album

KOR

[13] KOR

Hot

[22] US World

[14]

"Easy" (featuring Sik-K) 2018 36 — — Soar

"Good Bye" (헤어지자) 2019 3 10 24

"Water Color" 2021 70 — 15 Redd

"Make Me Happy" (오묘해) 2022 65 72 — Whee

"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Collaborations

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album

KOR

[13]

"Narcissus" (나르시스)

(with Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo) 2016 140 N/A SM Station

"Angel"

(with Solar) 26

KOR: 80,597+[23]

Memory

"Da Ra Da" (다라다)

(with Jeff Bernat & B.O.) 2017 80

KOR: 74,940+[24]

Purple

"Loving One Person"

(with Hwasa and Kim Hyun-chul) 2019 — N/A 10th – preview

"Solo Christmas" (홀로 크리스마스)

(with Ailee) 2021 90 Non-album single

"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album

KOR

[13]

"Under Age's Song"

(Phantom featuring Wheein) 2014 — N/A Phantom Power

"The Sunlight Hurts" (햇살이 아파)

(Standing Egg featuring Wheein, YoonDak Obroject) 61

KOR: 24,384+[25]

Like

"Domino"

(CNBLUE featuring Wheein) 2015 —

KOR: 14,693+[26]

2gether

"Please Just Go" (그냥가요)

(Louie featuring Wheein) 25

KOR: 116,652+[27]

Non-album single

"Ex Girl"

(Monsta X featuring Wheein) 2016 118

KOR: 23,301[28]

The Clan Pt. 1 Lost

"Hey!" (야!)

(Sandeul featuring Wheein) —

KOR: 22,709+[29]

Stay As You Are

"Anymore" (부담이 돼)

(Jung Key featuring Wheein) 2017 1

KOR: 1,073,117+[30]

Empty

"Holy-Day"

(Jung Min-hyuk featuring Wheein) — N/A Non-album single

"Love or Like"

(Standing Egg featuring Wheein) — Dramatic

"Miss U"

(Jude featuring Wheein) 2018 — Non-album single

"Tears Drops"

(DinDin featuring Wheein) 2019 —

"4:44"

(Park Bom featuring Wheein) 84 Blue Rose

"do do do do" (돼버릴거야)

Prod. Giriboy (DinDin featuring Wheein) 2020 — Non-album single

"Diet"

(Peakboy featuring Wheein) —

"눈이 오면 mmm"

(Basick featuring Wheein) —

"AM PM"

Prod. Gray (Jay B featuring Wheein) 2021 — SOMO:FUME

"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album

KOR

[13] KOR

Hot

[22]

"Shadow" (그림자) 2017 31 —

KOR: 135,640+[31]

Yellow OST Part.1

"With My Tears" (내 눈물모아) 2020 18 13 N/A Hospital Playlist OST Part.8

"Shine On You" (그렇게 넌 내게 빛나) 172 — Record of Youth OST Part.4

"I Wish" (바라고 바라) 2021 —[a] — The Red Sleeve OST Part. 1

"Ice Cream Love" —[b] — One Ordinary Day OST Part. 1

"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album

KOR

[13]

"Moderato" (featuring Hash Swan) 2016 —[c]

KOR: 25,748

Memory

"25" 2019 183 N/A White Wind

"Trash" (featuring pH-1) 2021 —[d] Redd

"Ohoo" (오후) —[e]

"Butterfly" (featuring G.Soul) —[f]

"Springtime" (봄이 너에게) —[g]

"No Thanks" —[h]

"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[32]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music

2016 Mamamoo "My Hometown" (고향이) Melting Yes No

Mamamoo (feat. Hash Swan) "Moderato" [i] Memory Yes

2017 Jung Min-hyuk (feat. Wheein) "Holy-Day" Non-album single No

2019 Mamamoo "25" [j] White Wind

2020 Jvde Milez (feat. Wheein) (prod. Nod) "Miss U" MilezAway

2021 Wheein (feat. pH-1) "Trash" Redd No Yes

Wheein "Ohoo" Yes No

"Springtime" (봄이 너에게) Yes

2022 "Letter Filled with Light" Whee No

Filmography

See also: Mamamoo § Filmography

Variety shows

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.

2015 100 People, 100 Songs

JTBC

Contestant Episode 29-30 (with Hwasa)

Duet Song Festival

MBC

Pilot 1 (Chuseok Special)

2016 Duet Song Festival

MBC

Pilot 2 (Lunar New Year Special)

King of Mask Singer

MBC

Episode 55–56 (As 'Like a Half Moon') [33]

Singing Battle

KBS

Episode 8–9 (with Solar)

2017 Duet Song Festival

MBC

Episode 35–36 [34]

2018 Secret Unnie

JTBC

Cast member Episode 2–6 [35]

2021 Come Back Home

KBS2

Guest Episode 1 (with Hwasa) [36]

Music videos

Year Title Director Ref.

2018 "Easy" Hong Won Ki (Zanybros) [37]

2019 "25" Park Woo Sang (RBW) [38]

"Good Bye" (헤어지자) Hong Won Ki, Hor Jin Hyung

(Zanybros) [39]

2021 "Water Color" Hobin (a HOBIN film) [40]

2022 "Make Me Happy" (오묘해) Sungwhi (nvrmnd) [41]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, edition, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

Edition Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.

1st APAN Music Awards 2020 Idol Champ Global Pick – Solo Wheein Nominated [42]

7th APAN Star Awards Best OST Award "With My Tears" Nominated [43]

9th Gaon Chart Music Awards 2019 Artist of the Year – Digital Music (September) "Good bye" Nominated

30th Seoul Music Awards 2020 OST Award "With My Tears" Nominated