Ailee, the Korean-American Female Diva
Grew up in a foreign country for years did not make Ailee forget about her roots. She is determined to make her debut in South Korea despite already recognized in America through the unexpected relation with TV producer Maury which led her to perform Rihanna’s Unfaithful for the first time on the national television. Her figure as the internet sensation remained the same when the citizens of her motherland praised her for being the country’s pride.
In this article, Byeol Korea will explain all about Ailee, starting by her personal profile and fun facts, the list of her discography, filmography, awards, and nominations, and concert and tours, her YouTube channel, her appearance on Singer and Trainee, her debut in America, her rumored plastic surgery, and her Instagram Feed, fashion style, and latest news. So, stay tuned!
Full Profile of Ailee
- Stage Name: Ailee
- Korean Name: Lee Ye Jin
- English Name: Amy Lee
- Nickname: Korean Beyonce
- Date of Birth: Denver, Colorado, United States of America, May 30, 1989
- Age: 31 (Korean age) / 30 (International age)
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Chinese Astrology: Snake
- Religion: Christian
- Height: 164.5 cm
- Weight: 52 kg
- Blood Type: O
- Education: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Pace University, with a major in communications (dropped out in order to pursue music career)
- Twitter: @itzailee
- Instagram: @aileeonline
- Talent Agency: YMC Entertainment
Fun Facts You Have to Know About Ailee
- Ailee grew up in New Jersey, USA.
- Ailee started singing seriously when she was 16 and acting since she was 7.
- Ailee moved to South Korea in 2010 to attend a music audition of Jin-A Entertainment, the agency lead by singer Tae Jin-ah. She sang If I Got You and automatically passed the audition.
- Before she signed with YMC Entertainment, Ailee had two YouTube accounts called “mzamyx3” and “aileemusic”.
- Contrary to her image as a confident singer, Ailee was originally never believed herself to be a good singer.
- Ailee’s best friend is f(x)’s Amber. She is also the close friend of Eric Nam, AOA’s Jimin, INFINITE’s Dongwoo, and Seventeen’s Woozi.
- Ailee’s hobbies are singing, cooking, and lurking on Facebook.
- Ailee’s favorite color is pink.
- Ailee picked Big Bang’s Taeyang as her ideal type. She likes generous people with a good sense of humor and values fitness and health.
- Besides vocal, Ailee is also able to play several instruments, such as the piano, flute, and drums.
- Ailee’s dream is to establish Ailee school.
- Ailee was chosen to perform the national anthem Aegukga on the opening day of the Korean professional baseball season in 2012.