Anda (singer)

In this Korean name, the family name is Won.
Anda
Anda in March 2016
Born
Won Min-ji

(1991-02-05) February 5, 1991 (age 33)
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesAndamiro
EducationSungkyunkwan University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Agents
Children1
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
Korean name
Hangul
원민지
Hanja
Revised RomanizationWon Min-ji
McCune–ReischauerWŏn Minchi
Stage name
Hangul
안다
Revised RomanizationAnda
McCune–ReischauerAnda

Won Min-ji (Korean: 원민지; born February 5, 1991),[1] better known by her stage name Anda (안다) and formerly Andamiro (안다미로), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She debuted in 2012.[2]

Life and career

Early life

From a young age, Anda wanted to become a singer. [citation needed]

Initially, Anda failed the entrance examination for university. The following year, she tried again and passed the entrance examination for the Performing Arts Department at Sungkyunkwan University. [citation needed]

2012: Debut

In 2012, Anda debuted as Andamiro under Trophy Entertainment with the dance single "Don't Ask" featuring Yang Dong-geun. It earned her the nickname, "Korea's Lady Gaga".[3]

2015: Comeback with "Mastering", "It's Goin' Down" and "Touch"

In 2015, Anda released a dance single called "Mastering" under Emperor Entertainment Korea. "Mastering" is a medium-tempo song with an EDM beat and an urban R&B style produced by Choi Joon-young.

"It's Goin' Down" is a hip-hop genre song and is a collaboration with The Quiett.

In June, Anda released the single "Touch" and the music video was inspired by Fiona Apple's music video for her song "Criminal".[4][unreliable source][5][unreliable source]

2017–present: Label changes and What You Waiting For

In August 2017, Anda signed an exclusive contract with Esteem Entertainment[6] before eventually signing to YG Entertainment's subsidiary YGX, in July 2018.[7]

On March 6, 2019, Anda released her first digital single and also the first single under YGX titled "What You Waiting For", on which she collaborated with YG Entertainment's producer R.Tee.[8]

On December 31, 2021, Anda announced that she departed YG Entertainment and was planning to find a new label. A few days later, it was announced that she signed with Sublime Artist Agency.[9]

On October 28, 2024, THE EYE Entertainment announced that Anda had joined the company.[10]

Personal life

On May 3, 2024, Anda made an announcement on Instagram, revealing she married the previous winter and was expecting a child. The singer has been out of the limelight ever since she parted ways with YG Entertainment subsidiary YGX.[11] On June 10, 2024, Anda announced via Instagram that she gave birth to a son on June 4.[12]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak positions
KOR
[13]
Hypnotize
Track listing
  1. Hypnotize
  2. Fever
  3. I Don't Care Feat. Dani B. & Jonathan Carey
  4. Good Luck To You
  5. Dr. Feelgood (주치의)
  6. Don't Ask (말고) Feat. YDG
  7. Hypnotize (English Ver.)
  8. Hypnotize (Areia Balkan Ver.)
  9. Hypnotize (Club Extended Mix Ver.)
  10. Hypnotize (Club Extended Mix English Ver.)
 75
Do Worry Be Happy (with Primary)
  • Released: April 3, 2018
  • Label: Amoeba Culture
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. The open boat Feat. colde
  2. Zeppelin
  3. Dressroom
  4. Moonlight (월명야 月明夜) feat. Xin Seha
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
[14]
As lead artist
"Don't Ask" (말고) (as Andamiro) (feat. YDG) 2012 — Hypnotize
"Hypnotize (Spanish Ver.)" (as Andamiro) 2013 — Non-album singles
"Waiting" (as Andamiro) (feat. Double K) —
"Mastering" (S대는 갔을텐데) 2015 —
"It's Goin' Down" (with The Quiett) —
"Touch" —
"Taxi" 2016 —
"Like Family" (가족같은) —
"Dressroom" (with Primary) 2018 — Do Worry Be Happy
"Zeppelin" (with Primary) —
"The open boat" (with Primary) (feat. Colde) —
"Moonlight" (월명야 (月明夜)) (with Primary) (feat. Xin Seha) —
"What You Waiting For" (뭘기다리고있어) (with R. Tee) 2019 — Non-album singles
"Dawn" 2024 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
 KOR
Hot.
[15]
"Nobody Knows" (아무도 모르게) 2017 — — Saimdang, Memoir of Colors OST Part 9
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role
2017 Saimdang, Memoir of Colors Anna

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Artistock Game Contestant failed to Top 20

Video appearances

Year Title Notes
2015 MAXIM Korea Magazine Photoshoot
2015 Glance TV ICONIC LIVE

References

  1. ^ "안다, K2 모델로 발탁… 현빈과 함께 호흡 '기대감UP'". Korea Herald Business (in Korean). February 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  2. ^ "ANDAMIRO (안다미로)". KBS World Radio. Archived from the original on October 28, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  3. ^ "Anda (Korea's Lady Gaga) on Purplesta". Archived from the original on January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  4. ^ "ANDA releases risque 'Touch' MV featuring girl-on-girl action". Archived from the original on June 7, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "K-Pop Singer Anda Continues To Push Her Sound And Style To The Limit On 'Touch'". Archived from the original on September 15, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  6. ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon. 가수 안다, 에스팀 전속계약…장윤주-한혜진과 한솥밥 [공식입장] [Singer Anda, exclusive contract with ESteem... Jang Yoon-ju - Han Hye-jin and Hansotbap [Official position]] (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Park, So-young (July 21, 2018). "[단독] YG 양현석, 안다와 가수 계약..승리 신곡 MV에 여주 투입". Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 19.02.26 R.Tee x ANDA". YGX (in Korean). February 26, 2019. Archived from the original on August 9, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  9. ^ Kim, Soo-young (January 3, 2022). "승리·양현석이 찜했던 안다, YG 떠났다…"새로운 출발"". The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 3, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2022 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Park, So-jin (October 29, 2024). "YG 출신 가수 안다, THE EYE Entertainment와 전속계약 체결" [YG singer Anda signs exclusive contract with THE EYE Entertainment] (in Korean). MBN. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 26, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  14. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  15. ^ "It's Me – Korea K-Pop Hot 100 (September 8, 2012". Billboard Charts. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
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