Kim Young-sook (Hangul: 김영숙; born 17 November 1979), better known as Maya (Hangul: 마야) is a South Korean pop rock singer and actress.[1] She debuted in 2003 with the album, Born To Do It, which included the hit single "Azalea."[2]
Maya | |
|---|---|
 Maya in 2019 | |
| Born | 17 November 1979 South Korea |
| Alma mater | Seoul Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김영숙 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Yeong-suk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yŏngsuk |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 마야 |
| Revised Romanization | Ma-ya |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ma-ya |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [3] | |||
| Born To Do It |
|
46 |
|
| Rock Star |
|
9 |
|
| Girls Generation (소녀시대) |
|
7 |
|
| Road To Myself |
|
12 |
|
| Maya Four |
|
23 |
|
Filmography
editTelevision
edit- Bodyguard (KBS2, 2003)
- Nursery Story (MBC, 2003)
- Magic (SBS, 2004)
- Family's Honor (SBS, 2008)
- Blossom Sisters (MBC, 2010)
- Dream of the Emperor (KBS1, 2012)
- Ugly Alert (SBS, 2013)
Film
edit- What Is Natural? (2003)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5th Mnet Asian Music Awards[9] | Best New Female Artist | Azalea | Won |
| 18th Golden Disk Awards | Best Pop Award | Won | ||
| 14th Seoul Music Awards | Best New Artist | Won | ||
| KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Bodyguard | Won | |
| 2009 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Special Planning Drama | Family's Honor | Nominated |
| 2010 | MBC Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Dandelion Family | Nominated |
State honors
edit| Country | Year | Honor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea[note 1] | 2010 | Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation | [13] |
Notes
edit- ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[10][11] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Maya (마야)". KBS World Radio. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "가수 마야, 근황은? '복면가왕 나와주세요'". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 27 November 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "K-Pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "February 2003 K-Pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 23 March 2005. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "July 2004 K-Pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 12 November 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "2005 Total K-Pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "December 2006 K-Pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "April 2008 K-Pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 11 February 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "MAMA 2003 Winners' Profile & MV". Mwave. Archived from the original on 29 October 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (18 October 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ Yeo, Yer-im (25 October 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ^ Lee, Sang-won (25 October 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ "대중문화예술상 2010년" [2010 Popular Culture and Arts Awards]. Korea Creative Content Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
External links
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