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Park Min-jun, better known by his stage name Aoora, is a South Korean singer and composer.[1] He initially gained prominence as a member of the K-pop group AA (Double A), which debuted in 2011 under Wellmade Star Entertainment. In 2023, he participated in the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss Season 17.
AOORA | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1986 Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Honours | Global creator of the year by Filmfare ME |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Aoora |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 아우라 |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 아우라 |
| Revised Romanization | Aura |
| McCune–Reischauer | Aura |
Following the breakup of AA in 2014[citation needed], Aoora pursued a solo career, establishing himself with a discography that includes pop, R&B, and electronic dance music. His song "Because I'm Crazy" was well received.[2]
In September 2023, Aoora and fellow K-pop artist DJ Fridayy performed multiple concerts in India as part of a cultural celebration commemorating the fifthieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea.[3] As a result, Aoora gained attention for highlighting Indo-Korean collaborations and inclusivity in his music.[4][5][3]
Career
editAoora started his career as a K-pop idol in the boy band AA. His solo career as a music producer started in 2014.[citation needed] In May 2016, he withdrew from AA.[6] In 2023, he started his musical journey in India. He became the first Korean to be part of India’s reality show Big boss season 17. He also appeared on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 11 in January 2024.[7]
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | First love again | [8] | ||
| 2023–2024 | Bigg Boss 17 | Wild-Card Contestant | 10th place (Evicted on Day 84) |
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| 2024 | Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 11 | Himself | Guest |
Discography
editSingles
edit| Song | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Body Party | 2014 | [9] |
| Vanilla Sky | 2014 | |
| Morning Noon Evening | 2015 | |
| Moonlight Bloom | 2016 | |
| Slay | 2017 | |
| Blue Ocean | 2018 | |
| Harder | 2018 | |
| Twerk | 2020 | |
| Firework | 2022 | |
| Jimmy Jimmy K-Pop Version | 2023 | |
| Auva Auva K-Pop Version | 2023 | |
| Holi Re Rasiya | 2024 | |
| Oi Nasoni | 2024 | |
| Seoul | 2024 | |
| Thi Thi Thara (Kuttanadan Dreams) | 2024 |
References
edit- ^ "Aoora Drops Fun and Exciting New Single Album "Twerk"". Allkpop. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ Gogoi, Monami; ThePrint (2024-04-27). "Bihu gets a K-pop twist. Aoora's song with Assamese singer Nilotpal Bora is a daring mix". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ a b "Meet Aoora, mashup extraordinaire blending Indian and Korean rhythms". The Week. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "Who is K-Pop singer Aoora and why was he singing Woh Kisna Hai in Mathura?". www.dailyo.in. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "Aoora's India Diaries: A look at the Kpop star's tryst with all things 'desi'". Lifestyle Asia India. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "AA's Aoora Withdraws From Group To Pursue Solo Activities". Soompi. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "K-pop singer Aoora enters 'Bigg Boss 17' as wild card, gets welcomed by Salman Khan". India Today. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ jaemintbh (2018-08-03). "AOORA Profile (Updated!)". Kpop Profiles. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE | K-Pop Sensation Aoora Is Coming Up With A New Album And It Has An India Connect". Times Now. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2024-08-11.