Heize
Jang Da-hye , better known by her stage name Heize, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter and composer signed to Stone Music Entertainment. After making her debut in 2014 with the EP Heize, she gained attention after appearing on the second season of South Korean reality show Unpretty Rapstar.
Career
2014–present: Solo debut and first full-length album
Heize made her debut in 2014 with her EP Heize, which included a total of six songs.Heize took part in Mnet's reality rap show Unpretty Rapstar but was eliminated in the semi-finals. Nevertheless, her appearance brought her attention as a singer.
Heize released her second EP And July in 2016, and it eventually peaked at 34 at the Gaon Music Chart. The two singles "And July" and "Shut Up & Groove" peaked at 8 and 27, respectively, on the Korean national chart. "Shut Up & Groove" also charted on Billboard US World chart.
Heize released her digital single "Star" in December 2016, and it achieved an "All-Kill" after reaching number one in all Korean music real-time charts upon release. Her third extended play, /// and its lead singles "Don't Know You" and "You, Clouds, Rain" were successful and achieved "All-Kill" after reaching number one in all Korean music real-time charts and charted at number one on Gaon Digital Chart.
Heize released her fourth EP, Wind, on March 8, 2018. It was well received, with the lead singles topping the charts.
Heize released her first full-length studio album, She's Fine, on March 19, 2019. The album contains 11 songs and features appearances from Simon Dominic, Colde, Sunwoo Jung-a, Jooyoung, Nafla and DAVII. She reportedly chose the title of the album because she "wanted to tell people that it's all fine." Billboard ranked the album as number 11 on its list of the "25 Best K-pop Albums of 2019", commenting, "Satin-soft sensitivity wraps the album in warm comfort, drawing one into Heize's heart and proving why she is one of the most colorful and exciting artists of her generation."
On July 7, 2019, Heize released the single "We Don't Talk Together" featuring Korean rapper Giriboy. Produced by Suga, the alt R&B song is co-written by Heize and is about how a former couple has grown far apart from one another." The song reached number two on the South Korean Gaon Digital Chart.
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
Collaborations
Other charted songs
Soundtrack appearances
Music videos
Filmography
Variety shows
Radios
Awards and nominations
[Gaon Chart Music Awards]
[Genie Music Awards]
Golden Disc Awards
Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
2018 | Digital Daesang | "You, Clouds, Rain" | |
2018 | Digital Bonsang | "You, Clouds, Rain" | |
2018 | Global Popularity Award | Heize | |
2019 | Digital Bonsang | "Jenga" | |
2019 | Popularity Award | Heize |
[Melon Music Awards]
Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
2017 | Artist of the Year | Heize | |
2017 | Top 10 Artists | Heize | |
2017 | Kakao Hot Star Award | Heize | |
2018 | Top 10 Artists | Heize | |
2018 | Best Rap / Hip Hop Award | "Jenga" | |
2018 | Best OST | "Would Be Better" | |
2019 | Top 10 Artists | Heize | |
2019 | Artist of the Year | Heize | |
2019 | Best R&B/Soul | "We Don't Talk Together" |
[Mnet [Asian Music Awards]]
Seoul Music Awards
Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
2018 | Bonsang Award | Heize | |
2018 | Popularity Award | Heize | |
2018 | Hallyu Special Award | Heize | |
2019 | Bonsang Award | Heize | |
2019 | Popularity Award | Heize | |
2019 | Hallyu Special Award | Heize |
Other
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
2017 | 2nd Sports DongA Awards | 올해의 연금상 | Heize | |
2018 | Best Ballad | "Jenga" | ||
2019 | 16th Korean Music Awards | Best Pop Song | "Jenga" | |
2019 | 4th BreakTudo Awards | K-pop Solo Artist | Heize |