Who is WENDY (웬디)?

WENDY (웬디) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a member of the K-pop girl group Red Velvet and a former member of the project group Station Young. The artist was born on February 21, 1998 in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, South Korea. Her real name is Son Seung Wan.

Early Life & Career Beginnings

WENDY began her career when she took part in the SM Global Audition in Canada in 2012. After being selected, she moved to South Korea and trained under SM Entertainment. She made her debut as a member of the project group Station Young in 2015 with the release of their digital single “You and I”. In 2016, WENDY joined the five-member girl group Red Velvet and released their debut album Ice Cream Cake. Since then, she has been actively involved in both her solo projects as well as with the group.

Music Career & Success

In 2019, WENDY released her first solo extended play Like Water which consists of six tracks. The EP peaked at number two on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and was certified Platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). The lead single “Return” also peaked at number two on Gaon Digital Chart and was an instant hit amongst music fans around the world. The same year, WENDY released her second EP titled Like Sunset which also peaked at number two on Gaon Album Chart.

Acting Ventures

Apart from music, WENDY has also made appearances in various television series such as About Time (2018), Delicious Rendezvous (2019), and My Unfamiliar Family (2020). She has also made cameo appearances in films like My First First Love (2019) and Hotel Del Luna (2019).

Discography & Awards

WENDY has released two extended plays till date – Like Water (2019) and Like Sunset (2020). She has also been awarded numerous awards for her contribution to music including Best OST Award at the 18th Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2018 for “My Time” from the soundtrack of KBS drama series Descendants of the Sun. Additionally, she won Best Female Solo Artist at the 27th Seoul Music Awards in 2020.