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Kim Yeon-ji
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Kim Yeon-ji

Kim Yeon-ji (김연지) is the lead vocalist of SeeYa, the female ballad trio that dominated Korean charts in the late 2000s. Her dynamic vocal range anchored the group through three studio albums and a sweep of 2007 awards, including Best Female Group at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and wins at the Golden Disk Awards and MKMF Awards for hit single Love's Greetings. After SeeYa disbanded in 2011, she transitioned into musical theater while continuing to release solo material. She graduated from Kyung Hee University's Postmodern Music Department in 2013 with an unusually high GPA for an entertainment figure, submitting a thesis focused on the songs she had performed during her group career.

Now signed to MAJOR9, she co-wrote the lyrics for SeeYa's 2026 comeback single "Nevertheless, We" (그럼에도, 우리) and serves as an executive at SeeYa Co., Ltd. Twenty years after her debut, she remains one of the most technically precise vocalists to come out of 2nd generation K-pop.

1 articles5 creditsDebut: February 24, 2006South Korean

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Discography

2026
Nevertheless, WeSingle
Lead Vocalist, LyricistSeeYaSeeYa Co., Ltd.
2010
Let's Meet AgainSingle
Solo Artist
2008
RomanticizeMini Album
2007
Lovely Sweet HeartAlbum
2006
The First MindAlbum

Fans Also Ask

Who is Kim Yeon-ji from SeeYa?
Kim Yeon-ji (김연지, born October 30, 1986) is a South Korean singer and the lead vocalist of K-pop ballad trio SeeYa. Her wide vocal range anchored the group from their 2006 debut through their 2011 disbandment. She reunited with SeeYa in March 2026 for their 20th anniversary comeback.
What solo music has Kim Yeon-ji released?
Kim Yeon-ji made her solo debut in February 2010 with the digital single Let's Meet Again. She later switched to trot music around 2020 and signed with MAJOR9. She co-wrote lyrics for SeeYa's 2026 comeback single Nevertheless, We, released on March 30, 2026.
What awards did SeeYa win?
SeeYa won Best Female Group at the 2007 Mnet Asian Music Awards and took awards at the Golden Disk Awards and MKMF for their hit single Love's Greetings. Their 2007 album Lovely Sweet Heart sold over 81,000 copies, ranking fifth among all Korean albums that year.
What is Kim Yeon-ji doing in 2026?
Kim Yeon-ji is active as a solo artist under MAJOR9 and has reunited with SeeYa for their 20th anniversary activities. She serves as an executive at SeeYa Co., Ltd., the independent company all three members founded, and co-wrote the comeback single Nevertheless, We released in March 2026.
Where did Kim Yeon-ji study?
Kim Yeon-ji enrolled in the Postmodern Music Department at Kyung Hee University in 2008 and graduated in 2013 with an unusually high GPA, submitting a portfolio of musical arrangements and a thesis on her collaborative recordings. The department's focus on jazz, blues, and cross-cultural music influenced her trot pivot later in her career.

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