Former SONAMOO Kim Na Hyun recently surprised K-pop fans following her return to the industry two years since leaving her former agency and group.
What’s next for the idol?
Kim Na Hyun in 2014 to 2021: SONAMOO Debut, Dispute With TS Entertainment
(Photo : Kim Na Hyun (Instagram))
In 2014, Kim Na Hyun, mononymously known as Nahyun, became known in the K-pop scene for debuting in SONAMOO.
Although their start was a bit rocky, the group gained more attention in 2016, thanks to Nahyun, who starred in the K-drama “The Miracle” as the female lead Kwon Shi Ah.
The group’s most popular songs include “I Like U Too Much” and “I (knew it),” released in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
(Photo : Kim Na Hyun (Instagram))
(Photo : Kim Na Hyun (Instagram))
After her successful debut as an actress, Nahyun snagged more projects for the main role, such as “Lemon Car Video” and “I Started Following Romance” in 2019.
Amid a busy year, Nahyun surprised the entertainment scene after announcing that she requested contract termination, along with Su Min, and eventually left the group and the agency after winning the lawsuit in 2020.
She starred in the K-drama “Café Kilimanjaro” in the same year before her hiatus in 2021.
Where Is Ex-SONAMOO Kim Nahyun in 2022? Idol Transforms Into Actress, New Agency
(Photo : Kim Na Hyun (Instagram))
On November 21, former SONAMOO member came back as actress Na Hyun, after signing with IMH Entertainment led by CEO Hong Jin Young, a famous trot singer.
This year, she returned to focus on her acting career, starting with her small-screen comeback in January with, “Don’t Lie, Rahee.”
In March, she also debuted on the big screen with the film, “Idol Recipe.”
(Photo : Kim Na Hyun (Xports News))
With Nahyun’s improved acting skills, viewers are focused on her future performances, especially now that she’s confirmed for the K-drama “Tale Of The Nine-Tailed 1938,” starring Lee Dong Wook, Kim Bum and Kim So Yeon.
Nahyun will appear as Nancho, a supporting role. The drama is set to air in April 2023.
In an interview with bnt Korea magazine, Nahyun answered various questions about her comeback.
Regarding singer Hong Jin Young, the CEO of the agency, she said:
“She takes good care of me. She knows my heart better than anyone else because she is the same woman and an artist. There is something that works even if you don’t say it. Thank you.”
(Photo : Kim Na Hyun (Xports News))
When asked if she had ever experienced a slump, Nahyun said:
“There is nowhere to go down. I think it’s time to go up, so I don’t have a moment to feel a slump.”
Concerning her love life, Nahyun explained her ideal type and said:
“(A person) whom I have a lot to learn and I can respect him.”
(Photo : Kim Na Hyun (Xports News))
In regards to her transition as an idol to an actress, Nahyun replied:
“(Acting) It’s definitely a more sensitive job than a singer. I like being both an idol and an actress, but acting is more fun.
I want to be an actress who flows naturally. I want to be a decent actress without anything standing out in each scene.”
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