A guide to stanning Ace of Angels
Years Active: 2012-present
Label: FNC Entertainment
Members:
•Yuna
•Hyejeong
•Seolhyun
•Chanmi
Former Members:
•Mina
•Choa
•Youkyung
•Jimin
Fandom Name: Elvis
Associated Acts:
•AOA Cream
•AOA Black
•AOA White
AOA (Korean: 에이오에이; an acronym for Ace of Angels) is a South Korean girl group formed by FNC Entertainment. Originally, AOA debuted as an eight-member girlband that consisted of Choa, Jimin, Yuna, Youkyung, Hyejeong, Mina, Seolhyun and Chanmi. AOA is currently promoting as a four-member girl group. Member Choa officially left in June 2017, while Youkyung left from the group in October 2016 following termination of her contract and would be a guest member in any future AOA Black activities. Mina left the group on 13 May 2019 following the termination of her contract due to her personal wishes of pursuing a solo career and on July 4, 2020, it was announced Jimin left AOA and the entertainment industry. The group officially debuted by having their debut music stage on August 9, 2012, on M Countdown.
AOA started off as a 'transformer' concept, which would appear alternately as a band (with members playing instruments) or as a dance group. Explaining the concept of their debut, FNC revealed that seven members are "full angels": Seolhyunari (Seolhyun), Choaya (Choa), Hyejeong.Linus (Hyejeong), Chanmi T.T (Chanmi), Yunaria (Yuna), Minaring (Mina), and leader Jiminel (Jimin), while Youkyoung (or "Y") is listed as a "half-angel/half-mortal" as she is only a member when the group promotes as a band.
former members
Seo Yuna
Stage Name: Yuna (유나)
Birth Name: Seo Yu Na (서유나)
Angel Name: Yunaria
Position: Main Vocalist, Keyboardist
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA Black
Birthday: December 30, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Drama Series:
• Big Picture House | (bigpicturemart / 2019) - Nam Ga-Young
• Love Formula 11M | (Naver / 2019) - So-Jin
• Two Hearts | (Naver / 2019) - Jo Ah Ra
• Single Wife | (Drama X / 2017) - Hwang Hyo Rim
• My Old Friend | (Naver / 2016) - Eun-jae
• Hot and Sweet | (Naver / 2016) - Joon-young
• Click Your Heart | (Naver / 2016) - Ro Woon's Sasaeng Fan (Guest Role)
• Prince’s Prince | (KBS / 2015) - Park Yu-Na
Yuna Facts:
– She was born in Busan, South Korea.
– She has a younger sister.
– Her younger sister Yu-ri made her debut in 2014 with the girl group Berry Good, under the stage name “Seoyul”.
– She has been playing the piano since she was 7 years old.
– She went to Seoul from Busan alone, after getting consent from her parents. She stayed at her uncle’s, practiced singing and went to auditions.
– She can play the keyboard.
– Her favorite type of music is ballads.
– She played the lead in the Japanese musical “Summer Snow”.
– She also played the lead in the musical “One More”.
– Yuna is registered in KOMCA under Lyrics & Composition with the name E.NA.
– She also did the background vocals for Heart Shaker, Chillax and Stuck by Twice, Dalla Dalla by Itzy and Alright by Apink.
Discography:
OSTs
– I'm OK (Marry Him If You Dare OST Part 2 - 2013)
– Everything (Hot and Sweet OST - 2016)
– Hot and Sweet (Hot and Sweet OST - 2016)
– Another You (My Only Love Song OST - 2017)
– If You Were Me (A Korean Odysseys OST Part 5 - 2018)
– Drip-Drip (Melting Me Softly OST Part 5 - 2019)
– My Diamond (Woman of 9.9 Billion OST Part 6 - 2019)
– Comfort (Big Picture House OST Part 1 - 2020)
Collaborations:
– Fade Out (FTISLAND ft. Yuna)
Other:
– Yuna on King of Masked Singer:
• You’re Different
• Everyday With You
Shin Hyejeong
Stage Name: Hyejeong (혜정)
Birth Name: Shin Hye Jeong (신혜정)
Angel Name: Hyejeong.Linus
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Center
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White
Birthday:August 10, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
Drama Series:
• Perfume (KBS2 / 2019) - Son Mi-Yoo
• The Good Witch | (SBS / 2018) - Joo Ye-Bin
• The Blade and Petal | (KBS2 / 2013) - Dal-Ki
• Cheongdamdong Alice | (SBS / 2012-2013) - Han Se-Jin (Se-Gyung's younger sister)
• A Gentleman’s Dignity | (SBS / 2012) - Na Jong-Seok's daughter (ep.3)
Hyejeong Facts:
– She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– She’s an only child.
– It is said that she was very shy as a child, and is still shy today, but is more open and talkative once you get to know her.
– She became more confident after she became a cheerleader and a promotional model in high school.
– Hyejeong’s mom signed her up for a supermodel pageant where Hyejeong succeeded at up until the third preliminary round. However, during that contest she was discovered by FNC Entertainment’s casting director, so she joined the company as a trainee (in August 2010).
– She was one of the cast members on the first season of The Romantic & Idol, she paired up with MBLAQ’s Mir and 2PM’s Jun.K on the show.
– She enjoys doing yoga.
– She is good at cooking Kimchi
– According to the other members, she has the best body and is the sexiest in the group.
– Hyejeong starred in FT Island’s “I Wish” MV.
Discography:
OSTs
– Only You (Girls' Generation 1979 OST Part 1 - 2017) Spotify
Other:
– Hyejeong on King of Masked Singer:
• Blue Jane On the Street
• 8282
Kim Seolhyun
Stage Name: Seolhyun (설현)
Birth Name: Kim Seol Hyun (김설현)
Angel Name: Seolhyunari
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center, Face of the Group
Sub-Unit: AOA White
Birthday: January 3, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Movies:
The Great Battle (2018) - Baek-Ha
Memoir of a Murderer (2017) - Eun-Hee
* Gangnam Blues (2015) - Kang Sun-Hye
Drama Series:
• My Country | (JTBC / 2019) - Han Hee-Jae]
• Orange Marmalade | (KBS2 / 2015) - Baek Ma-Ri
• Ugly Alert | (SBS / 2013) - Kong Na-Ri
• Seo-Young, My Daughter | (KBS2 / 2012) - Seo Eun-Soo
• Click Your Heart | (Naver / 2016) - Neoz High Goddess (Support Role)
Awards:
• Star Award- 2018 (55th) Daejong Film Awards - October 22, 2018
• Popularity Actress Award ("Orange Marmalade") - 2015 KBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2015
• Popularity Award - 2015 (36th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26, 2015
Seolhyun Facts:
– She was born in Bucheon, South Korea.
– She has an older sister.
– She wanted to become a singer since her school days when she was a part of a school club band that also taught her how to dance.
– Then she was admitted into an arts-focused high school.
– She has been playing piano since childhood.
– She was a promotional model for one of her teachers while in junior high.
– Her friend advised her to compete in the Smart Uniform Model contest, where she met the current FNC Entertainment manager.
– Seolhyun favorite sport is swimming.
– She filmed more than 15 commercials in 2016.
– She starred in FT Island’s “Severely” MV.
Kim Chanmi
Stage Name: Chanmi (찬미)
Birth Name: Kim Chan Mi (김찬미)
Angel Name: Chanmi T.T
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White
Birthday: June 19, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Fandom Name: Gumis
Drama Series:
• Love Formula 11M | (Naver / 2019) - Ji-Yoon
• Click Your Heart | (Naver / 2016) - Ro Woon's Sasaeng Fan (Guest Role)
• What’s Up With These Kids?! | (2016) - Geum Hye-ra
• My Father is Strange | (2017) - Drama Staff (Guest Role)
• Sky Castle | (JTBC/Netflix / 2018) - Cameo as Herself (ep. 3-4)
Chanmi Facts:
– She was born in Gumi, South Korea, but at the age of 6, her family moved to Daegu, South Korea.
– She has an older sister and a younger sister.
– When she was a kid, she had lots of energy, so her mom sent her to a dancing school.
– She wasscouted while she was dancing during a basketball game in the 2nd year of middle school.
– In 2014, she made it into the final round of MBC Music’s Idol Dance Battle D-Style.
– Chanmi is involved in a personal performance project called “Look at Mi” (a dance performance project).
Discography:
OSTs:
– One More Chance (Love Formula 11M OST Part 1 - 2019)
Other:
– Call You Bae Cover (ft. RoWoon of SF9)
– Coming of Age Ceremony Cover (with Joy of Red Velvet and Hayoung of Apink
– Coming of Age Ceremony and Abracadabra Cover (with Hani of EXID and Yura of Girl's Day
– Chanmi on King of Masked Singer:
• Tell Me You Love Me
• Holiday
Kwon Mina
Stage Name: Mina (민아)
Birth Name: Kwon Min A (권민아)
Angel Name: Minaring
Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Bassist
Birthday: September 21, 1993
Sub-Unit: AOA Black
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Drama Series:
• Queen of Mystery | (KBS2 / 2018) - Shin Na-Ra
• Hospital Ship | (MBC / 2017) - Yoo A-Rim
• All About My Mom | (KBS2 / 2015-2016) - Ko Aeng-Doo
• Modern Farmer | (SBS / 2014) - Lee Soo-Yeon
• Grandpas Over Flowers Investigation Team | (tvN / 2014) - Han Seol-Hee (ep.3)
• Click Your Heart | (Naver / 2016) - Mina
• Wonderful Days | (KBS2 / 2014) - Cha Hae-Won (young)
• Wind Bell | (Viki / 2019) - Yeo-jin
Awards:
• Hallyu Star Award ("Hospital Ship”) - 2017 (10th) Korea Drama Awards - October 2, 2017
Mina Facts:
– She is originally from Busan, then her family moved to Seoul.
– She has an older sister.
– She was a famous ulzzang.
– She auditioned for FNC Entertainment in 2009.
– Her family was very supportive of her following her dreams, so they moved from Busan to Seoul in order to increase the possibility of her becoming a singer.
– Her favorite school subjects were Math and Music.
– She can play the bass.
– Her favorite artist is the Japanese band Mr. Children.
– On May 13, 2019, it was announced that Mina left AOA after deciding not to renew her contract with FNC Entertainment.
Park Choa
Stage Name: Choa
Birth Name: Park Cho Ah (박초아)
Angel Name: Choaya
Position: Main Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist
Sub-Unit: AOA Black
Birthday: March 6, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Choa facts:
– She was born in Incheon, South Korea.
– She has an older sister and a younger sister.
– She has dreamed of becoming a singer ever since she was a kid.
– When she was in high school, she would practice singing alone at night.
– She failed her auditions many times but she didn’t give up.
– She had the opportunity to become a member of AOA when she accidentally bumped into Juniel in public and was advised by her to audition under FNC Entertainment.
– She can play the guitar.
– Her parents opposed her dream to become a singer but then gave her the permission.
– She left AOA on 22 June 2017, explaining that she left due to insomnia and depression.
Discography:
Digital Singles:
– Flame (2015)
Collaborations:
– Don’t Be Shy (Primary ft. Choa,Iron)
OSTs:
– High School Musical OST (2013)
– Bride of the Century OST Part.3 (2014)
Other:
– Choa on King of Masked Singer
• Beautiful Restriction
• Happy Me
– Choa on JTBC’s ‘Sugarman’
– Choa on Duet Song Festival
• I Can’t
• Dear Friend
Seo Younkyung
Stage Name: Youkyung
Birth Name: Seo You Kyoung (서유경)
Angel Name: Y (Half Angel)
Position: Drummer
Sub-Unit: AOA Black
Birthday: March 15, 1993
Zodiac Sign:Pisces
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Youkyoung facts:
Her angel name is Y.First made her debut as a member of Sponge Band in 2010 under the stage name Gaon. She had a rap part in their debut song "Can't Hear You".Considered a "half-angel" due to not promoting with the group's dance unit.Youkyung has a younger sister.Was admitted into Yewon Arts University as a Practical Music Major in 2013. She graduated in 2018. She composed one of her school performances, called Sorry."Moya" was her last release overall and "Wanna Be" was her last release an AOA member. Her last televised music performance was AOA Black's special stage at the MBC Gayo Daejun's in 2014. Between then and her departure, FNC did not include her in AOA's other music promotions nor debuted her in Japan with the other members, and appeared in few other activities. Despite public criticism of the group leaving her out and acting like a 7-membered group instead of 8, this absence was never addressed by FNC or other members.Appeared in the reality shows "Cheongdamdong 111" and "Open Up AOA".Videos of her drum tutorials/covers are uploaded to the Youtube channel You’s Drum.She is currently the drummer for the band P.AZIT.
AOA Cream
AOA Cream (AOA 크림) is a subunit of the girl group AOA. They debuted on February 12, 2016 with the single "I'm Jelly Baby".
Members:
•Yuna - main vocalist
•Hyejeong - lead vocalist, lead dancer
•Chanmi - main rapper, main dancer, sub vocalist, maknae
Other:
•Between Us: AOA in Da Nang (variety show)
•“I’m Jelly Baby” promotions
•Weekly Idol
•I'm Jelly Baby (Queendom Performance)
AOA Black
AOA Black (AOA 블랙) is a sub-unit of the girl group AOA. They debuted on July 26, 2013 with the single Moya.
They also perform as the band-half of AOA in "Angels' Story" and "Wanna Be", notably having performed band versions of “Elvis” and "Get Out". Their debut song "Moya" was the first AOA song to reach No. 1 on music charts.
Members:
•Yuna
Former Members:
•Mina
•Choa
•Youkyung
•Jimin
Other:
•Promotions and Performances
AOA White
AOA White is the dance unit of the Korean girl group AOA. The unit has not made their official debut yet.
Members:
•Hyejeong
•Seolhyun
•Chanmi
Other:
•Chanmi’s “LOOK AT MI” dance project
•AOA White covering dances on ASC
ElvisGet OutConfusedMiniskirtMiniskirt (Extended Cut)Short HairShort Hair (Silhouette ver.)Like a CatHeart AttackHeart Attack (Sparkling ver.)Good LuckExcuse MeBing BingBingle BangleCome See Me
Japanese Releases
MiniskirtLike a CatHeart AttackOh BoyGood LuckGive Me the Love feat. Takanori Nishikawa (T.M. Revolution)Wow War Tonight
AOA Cream
I’m Jelly Baby
AOA Black
Elvis (Band ver.)Moya
Dance/Choreography Versions
Like a CatHeart AttackHeart Attack (Japanese ver.)Oh BoyI’m Jelly BabyGive Me the LoveWow War Tonight
Solos:
Choa~ Flame
~ Don’t Be Shy (PRIMARY ft. Choa)
Mr. Mr. - SNSD (Choa, Jimin, Hyejeong, Chanmi)Genie - SNSDGee - SNSDI Believe - Shin Sunghoon (My Sassy Girl OST) (Yuna)Empire State of Mind - Alicia Keys (Choa, Yuna, Hyejeong)I’m Sorry - CNBLUE (Yuna)Tell Me - Wonder GirlsTell Me & Nobody - Wonder Girls (Seolhyun, Hani, Tzuyu)Chandlier - SIA (Choa, Solji, Ailee, Seungyeon, Seungeun)Chandlier - SIA (Yuna, Hongki)Gentleman - PSY (Choa, Jimin, Hyejeong, Chanmi)Coming of Age Ceremony - Park Jiyoon (Chanmi, Joy, Hanyoung)To My Boyfriend (Seolhyun, Hani, Tzuyu)Boy in Luv - BTSBo$$ - Fifth HarmonyThe Day Was Beautiful - Kassy (Yuna, Seoyul)Bloom - Gain (Hyejeong)Boy With Luv - BTS (Yuna, Seoyul)2002 - Anne Marie (Yuna)Fallin’ Out - Keyshia Cole (Choa, Yuna, Hyejeong, Seolhyun, ChanmiLast Christmas (Jimin, Choa)Just the Way You Are & Payphone (AOA Black)Just the Way You Are - Bruno MarsSomeone Like You - Adele (Yuna)We Don’t Talk Anymore -Charlie Puth (Yuna, Inseung)You’re My Everything - Gummy (Choa)Mama Do - Pixie Lott (Yuna)Price Tag - Jessie J (Choa, Yuna)I’ll Give You the Love I Have Left - Sandeul (Choa, Solar, SoljiLong Time Gone - Dixie Chicks (Jimin)Bom - Bol4 (Yuna, Seoyul)Senorita - Shawn Mendes ft. Camila Canello (Yuna, Seoyul)Pink Lipstick - Loveholic (Hyejeong, Bomi, Wheein)Bang Bang Bang - Big BangEgotistic - MamamooOOPS - Little Mix (feat. Charlie Puth) (Yuna, Seoyul)Instagram - Dean (Hyejeong, Minnie)Photograph - Ed Sheeran (Yuna, Seoyul)Snowman - SIA (Yuna, Seoyul)Call You Bae - Jimin (ft. XIUMIN) (Chanmi, Rowoon of SF9)Lost Stars - Kiera Knightley (Yuna)Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi (Yuna, Seoyul)Consequences - Camila Cabello (Yuna)
Get OutConfused (Mirrored)MiniskirtShort HairLike a CatLike a Cat Special Dance PerformanceHeart AttackLuv MeExcuse MeBingle BangleSuper Duper (Mirrored)Come See MeSorry
AOA Cream
I’m Jelly Baby (Mirrored)
Eye Contact Version
ConfusedMiniskirtShort HairShort Hair (Eye Mirror Version)Like a CatHeart AttackI’m Jelly Baby
AOA on Queendom
AOA’s Opening PerformanceQueendom Photoshoot
Episode 1:
» Full Episode:
Episode 1
» Highlights:
Deciding the Order of PerformancesLine Up Information
Episode 2:
» Full Episode:
Episode 2
» Highlights:
› Performance:
Miniskirt Performance (Reactions Included)Miniskirt Performance (Without Reactions)Miniskirt Performance (Mnet Central Cam)
› Others:
Dance PracticeSelf Evaluation ResultsChanmi Solo Practice
Episode 3:
» Full Episode:
Episode 3
» Highlights:
› Performance:
Egotistic Cover (Reactions Included)Egotistic Cover (Without Reactions)
› Others:
Deciding the CoverLemon Challenge
Episode 4:
» Full Episode:
Episode 4
» Highlights:
› Others:
AOA Waiting Room: Behind the ScenesAOA Rehearsal: Behind the Scenes
Episode 5:
» Full Episode:
Episode 5
» Highlights:
› Others:
Vocal Unit: Choosing PartnersPart 2Performance Unit: Choosing the NamePerformance Unit: New Girl Group 'Six Puzzle' Greetings Part 2
Episode 6:
» Full Episode:
Episode 6
» Highlights:
› Performance:
AAA Instagram Cover
› Others:
Workshop BarbecueWorkshop team seat numberingDon Spike’s advice for Hyejeong and MinniePerformance Unit dance practicePart 2Preparing the FoodEnding Speech
Episode 7:
» Full Episode:
Episode 7
» Highlights:
› Performance:
Vocal Unit
Hyejeong & Minnie Instagram Cover (Reactions Included)Hyejeong & Minnie Instagram Cover (Without Reactions)Hyejeong & Minnie Instagram Cover (Full Cam)Hyejeong Fancam
Performance Unit
Solo Performances + Group Performance (Reactions Included)Solo Performances + Group Performance (Without Reactions)Solo Performances (Full Cam)“Power” Group Performance (Full Cam)Chanmi “Strip + Power” Fancam
› Others:
Practicing “Instagram”“Instagram” Waiting Room Behind the Scenes“Instagram” Rehearsal Behind the ScenesQueendom Story: Hyejeong and MinnieSix Puzzle Waiting Room Behind the ScenesSix Puzzle Rehearsal Behind the ScenesPerformance Unit Dance PracticeQueendom Story: Six Puzzle Solo PerformancesQueendom Story: Six Puzzle Group Performance
Episode 8:
» Full Episode:
Episode 8
» Highlights:
› Performance:
I’m Jelly Baby + T4SA + Puss Performance (Reactions Included)I’m Jelly Baby + T4SA + Puss Performance (Without Reactions)I’m Jelly Baby + T4SA + Puss Performance (Full Cam)I’m Jelly Baby (Yuna Fancam)I’m Jelly Baby (Hyejeong Fancam)I’m Jelly Baby (Chanmi Fancam)
› Others:
Queendom Story: I’m Jelly Baby + T4SA + Puss 4th Round ResultsGroupchatChoosing the Songs for the PerformanceQueendom Cushion QuestPart TwoPart ThreeI’m Jelly Baby + T4SA + Puss Practice
Episode 9:
» Full Episode:
Episode 9
» Highlights:
› Others:
1 Minute Preview Hearing PartySpecial Judge Vote Results
Final Ranking
Episode 10:
» Full Episode:
Episode 10
» Highlights:
› Performance:
SorrySorry (Full Cam)Sorry (Yuna Fancam)Sorry (Hyejeong Fancam)Sorry (Seolhyun Fancam)Sorry (Chanmi Fancam)
› Others:
Preparing for the StageDance Practice
Episode 131Episode 154Episode 157Episode 173Episode 204Episode 239 (AOA Cream)