Who is Chung Ha?

Chung Ha is a South Korean singer and dancer who debuted in 2016 as a member of the group IOI. She has since gone on to launch a successful solo career, releasing hit songs and collaborating with some of South Korea's top artists. Her single “Gotta Go” was certified platinum in 2019, making her the first female solo artist to achieve this feat since 2018.

Early Life and Career

Chung Ha was born on February 9th, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea. Her real name is Ha Chun-hwa. She first gained recognition after appearing on the reality show Produce 101 in 2016. After finishing fourth in the competition, she officially debuted as a member of girl group IOI. The group released several hit singles before disbanding in 2017. In 2018, Chung Ha launched her solo career with the single “Why Don’t You Know”. The song was an instant success, charting at number two on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.

Music and Collaborations

Chung Ha has released several hit singles over the course of her career, including “Gotta Go” and “Snapping”. She has also collaborated with various other artists, including Zico, Pentagon, Sik-K and Nucksal. Her collaboration with Zico, titled “Flower”, peaked at number three on the Korean Gaon Chart.

Awards

Chung Ha has received numerous awards throughout her career, including Best Female Solo Artist at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards and New Artist of the Year at the 2019 Melon Music Awards. She was also nominated for Best Female Solo Artist at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

Personal Life

Outside of her music career, Chung Ha enjoys playing video games and watching movies. She also loves animals and has two pet cats.