Gummy is a South Korean singer. Debuting on stage in 2003, she quickly gained popularity. The artist was born into a family that had nothing to do with art. She managed to make a breakthrough, even went beyond the borders of her country.
Family and childhood Gummy
Park Ji-young, better known as Gummy, was born on April 8, 1981. The girl's family lived in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Park's father worked in a seaweed sauce factory. The girl's grandfather also worked all his life in the field of food production. He is a sailor, engaged in catching and growing shrimp.
The upbringing and living conditions in the family corresponded to a simple origin. The girl attended a regular school, was not spoiled for attention.
Going to engage in creative activities, Park Ji-young decided to take a pseudonym. More attention is paid to the sonorous name of the artist. The girl chose "Gummy" for herself, which means "spider" in South Korean.
The beginning of the creative activity of Park Chi-young
In adolescence, the girl became interested in music. She had a good ear, as well as good vocal abilities. She did her best to get on stage. At first it was small performances.
In 2003, the girl managed to interest the representatives of YG Entertainment. She signed her first contract, released her debut album. Starting steps to popularity were successful. The first album "Like Them" was released in 2003, but did not bring much success.
Rise of popularity at the start of Gummy's career
Already in 2004, Gummy released her second work. It was the album "It's Different" that changed the turn in the singer's career. The first single, "Memory Loss", from this album quickly became a hit. This composition brought the singer not only public recognition, but also the first prizes. Gummy was awarded the Golden Disk Awards for this song. "Memory Loss" also won Best Digital Popularity at the M.net KM Music Festival.
Gummy showed the world the next studio album only on May 12, 2008. The singer explained such a break by the need to seriously work on a new brainchild. She set a new release date several times and canceled the announcement again. As a result, according to the artist, the disc "Comfort" turned out to be completely deliberate, containing high-quality music.
The singer put emphasis on her own professional growth. The single "I'm Sorry", which became the main one in this album, was recorded by Gummy together with the leader of the group Big Bang. The rapper, along with the lead singer of 2NE1, also starred in the video for this song. Gummy didn't fail. Just a week after the release, the song took a leading position in 5 charts at once.
Park Ji Young's return to the stage after another hiatus
After the success of her third album, For The Bloom, the singer again took time out. The next creative activity of the artist was outlined only in 2010.
The singer's record company announced its intention to release a new album. This time it was a mini format version. In support of the record "Loveless" Gummy shot several clips. The song "There Is No Love", which the audience always demanded at concerts, made its way to the hits.
Singer Gummy's Japan Orientation
In 2011, Gummy decided to start promoting in Japan. Prior to that, she lived in the country for several years, studying the language and culture of the country. In October 2011, the singer presented the audience with a video for her hit "I'm Sorry" in Japanese. Assistance in recording the song and video was once again provided by Big Bang's TOP.
Gummy celebrated its first anniversary on stage in 2013. 10 years have passed since the beginning of active creative activity. The artist did not arrange lavish celebrations, limiting herself to meeting with fans. In the same year, the contract with YG Entertainment ended. The singer decided not to continue cooperation. Instead, she signed with C-JeS Entertainment.
Popular Soundtrack Japanese New Album
In the same year, Gummy recorded the soundtrack for the Korean TV series The Wind Blows This Winter. The audience liked the song. The song "Snow Flower" quickly became a hit.
At the same time, Gummy recorded her second Japanese album Fate(s). This record featured a duet with the lead singer of BIGBANG. The album was promoted by a famous Japanese producer who worked with many local stars.
New works for cinema
In 2014, Gummy decided to continue working on soundtracks. She recorded a song for a serial action movie. In 2016, the singer recorded the soundtrack for the drama Descendants of the Sun. This song brought her success. The composition topped the iTunes charts not only in many Asian countries, but also in Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
The song was also highly acclaimed in the US. In the same year, Gummy recorded another soundtrack. This time was the drama Love in the Moonlight. The composition was again on top. In the media, the singer was dubbed the "Queen of the OST".
Personal life of the singer
For the singer, 2013 was a turning point in all respects. It was at this time that she met actor Jo Jong Suk. They quickly found a common language, a romantic relationship began. In 2018, information appeared about the upcoming wedding of the couple. The ceremony was modest, closed, gathered only the closest. In 2020, a child appeared in a young family.
