f(x)

f(x)



f(x) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2009. The quintet consists of Victoria, Amber, Luna, Sulli, and Krystal. The name is a play on the mathematical notation for function. The group made their debut on September 5, 2009 with release of the digital single "LA chA TA". f(x) released their first EP Nu ABO in 2010 to growing popularity. f(x) released their first studio album Pinocchio in 2011. The lead single off the album "Pinocchio (Danger)" gained their first music program win and was their first song to win the triple crown.

They released their second Korean EP Electric Shock on June 10, 2012. Electric Shock reached the #1 spot on both the US and Canadian iTunes electronic albums chart soon after its release. The lead single off their EP gained significant popularity and acclaim, domestically sweeping digital charts.


Members



Victoria



Stage Name: Victoria
Nick Name: Pororia
Birthday: February 2nd, 1987
Position: Leader, Vocalist, Main Dancer
Height: 168 cm
Real Name: Song Qian
Birthplace: Qingdao, Shandong
Nationality: Chinese
Blood Type: A
Label: SM ENtertainment
Hobbies: Traditional dance, Jazz dance, Korean

Facts

1. Another interest other than music:
- Coffee.

2. Favorite Pets (w/reason):
- Dogs, because its loyalty.

3. What makes you get rid of stress?
- Eating.

4. What magic would you like to have (w/reason)?
- Make myself invisible.

5.Favorite Song:
- LA chA TA

6. Desktop:
- Self Camera Photos

7. What do you like in China, something that interests you?
- FOOD.

8. Idol (w/reason) :
- Faye Wong

9. Ideal Man:
- Appearance: tall, of course
- Fashion style: T-shirt and jeans
- Occupation: Art direction
- Others: Speaks same language as me, non-smoker, filial piety

10. If you come to China, the first thing that you have to do:
- Go home.

• Victoria Song is a Chinese singer, dancer, actress, model, and the leader of the five-member South Korean girl group f(x).

• Victoria is one of the three members of f(x) not born in Korea, the others being Amber and Krystal. Song is one of the most recognized celebrities of Chinese origin active in South Korea.

• Victoria Song was born in Qingdao, Shandong. She left her hometown at a very young age to study Chinese traditional dance at the Beijing Dance Academy. After her high school graduation, she was accepted to the Beijing Dance Academy and majored in Chinese ethnic dance.

• In September 2007, Song was spotted by a SM agent at a Beijing dance competition and later joined the company.

• Victoria was scouted at a dance competition in Beijing on September 2007. She passed her audition for SM Entertainment and began preparing for her modeling career in South Korea.

• Victoria's first media appearance was for a Spris commercial in early 2008 with South Korean singer-actor Lee Jun Ki.

• In April 2008, Song modeled for Samsung in a music video with Korean actor-singer Rain.

• In May 2008, she appeared in Shinee's music video Replay.

• In August 2009, Victoria was introduced as the leader of quintet dance group, f(x).

• On June 2010, it was announced Victoria was to be a cast member to “We Got Married”, pairing up with Nichkhun of 2PM. ‘Khuntoria’ was the couple's name in "We Got Married."

• Victoria was a new member of G7 in Invincible Youth Season 1 replacing Sunny, Yuri from Girls' Generation and 4minute's Hyuna.

• Victoria has guest-starred on the Korean comedy show Running Man on episode 8 at the Seoul Museum of History, Gyeonghui Palace.

• In 2010, Victoria won the 'Popularity Award' at the MBC Entertainment Awards.

•On December 31st, Victoria together with her We Got Married partner 2PM Nichkhun MC-ed the 2011 MBC Gayo Daejun Festival.

• In January 2012, Victoria began playing a principal role in When Love Walked In, a Taiwanese drama.

Luna



Birth name: Park Sunyoung
Born: August 12, 1993 (age 18)
Seoul, South Korea
Genres: Contemporary R&B, dance-pop, electro-pop
Occupations: Singer, dancer, Actress
Years active: 2009–present
Labels: SM Entertainment (South Korea)
f(x), SM Town

Park Sun-young (Hangul: 박선영), better known by her stage name Luna (Hangul: 루나), born on August 12, 1993, is a South Korean singer, dancer and model. She is best known for being a part of the quintet pop girl band f(x), under the label of SM Entertainment in South Korea and Avex Trax in Japan.

Personal Life

Luna was born as Park Sun-Young in Seoul, South Korea on August 12, 1993. It is said that if Luna's sister joined f(x) her voice would be sweet and soft.

In October 2011, it was confirmed that she has been accepted at Chung-Ang University's Institute of the Arts as theater majors through a special rolling admissions screening process.

Career

In 2006, SM Entertainment, an entertainment agency based in South Korea, recruited Luna after seeing her performing on a SBS's television program, "Truth Game". After training for more than three years, she became a member of a quintent pop idol girl group, f(x), under the label of her agency. On September 1, 2009, f(x)'s first single "La Cha Ta" (stylized as "LA chA TA") was digitally released. The group's first broadcast performance of "La Cha Ta" was held at MBC's music show Show! Music Core on September 5, 2009. Since then, f(x), has released three digital singles and a mini-album, Nu ABO, and have won numerous awards. The group participated in the SMTown Live '10 World Tour alongside their label-mates in Seoul, Shanghai and Los Angeles. f(x) has also appeared in their own reality shows like Hello f(x) and f(x)'s Koala. They have also endorsed some commercial products like an LG Cyon cell phone, 'Lollipop', and clothing brands like K-Swiss. On November 24, 2010, Avex Entertainment, released a statement that f(x) was now signed to their agency for future releases in China, Japan and Taiwan.

Other Activities

In 2010, Luna won the 'Variety New Star Award' at the SBS Entertainment Awards for 'Star King'.

In October 2010, Luna was one of the twenty idols from different South Korean groups that recorded the song, "Let's Go", for the purpose of increasing public participation in the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. She provided vocals along with labelmates Sungmin, Seohyun and Jonghyun.

Also, Luna appeared as the regular member of Star King for a long time and earned an Award from SBS for her appearance and effort.[citation needed]

On April 15, 2011, Luna started hosting a music program called The Show from MTV Korea along with Secret's Hyosung.

Luna was cast in CSTV's drama entitl Saving Ahjumma Go Bong Sil as Seo In Young, a college student and youngest daughter of Go Bong Sil. It was her drama debut alongside SS501's Kim Kyu Jong. It was first aired in December 2011.

Soundtracks

Luna has recorded quite a few tracks for OSTs of various dramas. In late 2009, Luna and Krystal Jung contributed to the soundtrack of television series, Invincible Lee Pyung Kang, with a duet, "Hard but Easy". In early 2010, Krystal, Luna and Amber also recorded the song "Spread Its Wings" for the soundtrack of the KBS's drama, God of Study.[citation needed] Krystal and Luna again recorded a duet song for the KBS's drama Cinderella's Sister original soundtrack, called "Calling Out". In late 2010, Luna released a single title, "Beautiful Day", as part of the soundtrack for KBS's drama, Please Marry Me. On December 23, 2010, a duet collaboration between Luna and Super Junior's Yesung was released, titled “And I Love You“, for the second original soundtrack of KBS's President.

Amber



Stage Name: Amber (엠버)
Birth Name: Amber Josephine Liu (류이윈) (劉逸雲)
Nicknames: Tom Tom Boy
Group Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Date of Birth: September 18, 1992 (age 19)
Hometown and Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality: Taiwanese- American
Bloodtype: B
Religion: Christianity
Language: Korean (Somewhat Fluent), English (Fluent), Chinese (Somewhat Fluent), Japanese (Basic)
Label: SM Entertainment
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
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TV Shows
*Invincible Youth
*We Got Married (Episode 53 ~ Cameo)
*Immortal Song (17 March 2012 ~ with Taemin)

Facts;
* She has an older sister.
* Favourite color is red.
* Favourite bands are Linkin Park, Taking Back Sunday.
* She likes Cookies, Chips, Chocolate, Sweets, Hats.
* She is close friend with Nicole from Kara.
* Her roommate is Luna.
* Thinks the right side of her face looks boyish and her left side looks cute.
* Has the smallest face in F(x).
* Knows how to sew.
* In her childhood, Amber was in church band.
* Likes cat more than dog.
* Works out when she gets stressed out.
* Has insomnia.
* She is not gonna wear wedding dress at her wedding.
* She likes wearing inappropriate clothing.
* Favorite Pets are Rabbits, it’s very cute.
* What makes you get rid of stress? - Screaming out loud.
* What magic would you like to have? - Moving thing with the magic so that I can move anything.
* Favorite Song: - SHINee’s “Nuna is very Pretty” / Taking back Sunday “What’s it Feel Like To Be A Ghost”
* Desktop: - Kid family photos
* What do you like in China, something that interests you? - Great Wall and the history about China (or the Great Wall).
* Idol:- Michael Jackson. his performance and dance on stage are unbelievable.
* Ideal Man:
- Appearance: just the way he is
- Fashion style: comfortable way
- Occupation: the one who works like us
* If you come to China, the first thing that you have to do: - Enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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Amber, is a Taiwanese American singer active in South Korea. She is a member of SM Entertainment's pop girl group f(x). Aside from her rapping skills, she is also known as the girl with a boyish image, different from the usual sweet and girly image of other Korean girl groups.

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f(x)
Amber was cast from SM Entertainment's Los Angeles global audition in 2008, where she and one male was selected to be a trainee for SM Entertainment. After a year and a half of training, she debuted under the f(x) in September 2009. They released 5 Korean album [Chu~(2009), NU ABO (2010), Pinocchio (2011), Hot Summer (2011), Electric Shock (2012)] and 1 Japanese album [Hot Summer (2012)].

Collaborations
Label mate Girls' Generation (SNSD) had their first concert Into The New World on December 19 and 20, 2009 in Seoul, Korea. One of its members, Yuri, performed a cover of Ciara's song "1, 2 step" and featured Amber as a rapper and dancer. On June 2010, SM Entertainment released Taiwanese singer and actor Danson Tang's new music video called "I'm Back", which features Amber doing the rap part in both English and Korean, which was released in his third studio album The First Second.

Aside from featured songs, Amber also worked with fellow group mates Luna and Krystal for the OST of KBS drama God of Study, in a song called "Spread Its Wings".

On November 19 and 20, 2011, Super Junior had their opening stops in Seoul, Korea for Super Show 4 World Tour. Amber was featured on Super Junior-M's Henry's solo which is a rearranged version of Justin Bieber's "Baby" with Amber doing the rap part along with Henry. Also, Amber together with her group mates Victoria and Sulli performed Oops!! with Shindong, Donghae, Eunhyuk and Leeteuk.

Also, on March 17, 2012, she appeared as a guest on Immortal Song 2 to support fellow labelmate, SHINee's Taemin as they performed Wrongful Meeting as Taemin sang and Amber rapped.

Solo Work
Amber has been confirmed to be part of the new cast of the second season of Invincible Youth, a South Korean variety show. Amber has been confirmed to be leaving Invincible Youth 2. as stated will be focusing on their group activities - Amber will be focusing on the Japan debut and Korean comeback.

Amber also "accidentally" appeared in "We Got Married" (episode 53~Khuntoria). Amber was being "playful" to her "Mom (Victoria)" and "Dad (Nichkhun)".

Sulli



Birth Name: Choi Jin Ri (최진리)
Other Names: Sulli, Ssul, Sulliver, One Million Dollar Smile
Date of Birth: March 29, 1994 (18 years)
Place of Birth: Yangsan, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Origin: Busan, South Korea
Occupations: Actress, Dancer, Singer, Model, MC
Years Active: 2005–present
Company: SM Entertainment (South Korea)

Choi Jinri (born March 29, 1994), better known by her stage name Sulli is a Korean actress, singer, dancer, and MC. She made her debut as a child actress in 2005. She is a member of the five-member girl group f(x), formed by SM Entertainment in 2009 and an MC of SBS’s program Inkigayo from 2010-02-07 until now.

Early Life

Sulli was born on 29 March 1994 in the City of Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, Republic of South Korea. But since childhood she was a citizen of Busan. Her real name is Choi Jin Ri. Jinri itself means it is the truth. Sulli is the only daughter of her family, she has two older brothers. Since she was a little girl, her mother entered her to attend acting school. Sulli first came to Seoul in 2004 (4th grade), and in 2005, Sulli began acting professionally as little Princess Sunhwa in the SBS drama The Ballad of Seodong and some later became a cameo in another SBS drama, Love Needs a Miracle. From the dramatic play Sulli had a dream to become a singer, she then followed and escaped SM audition casting system by singing songs from the S.E.S titled Chingu (Friend). From there she became an SM’s trainee and lived in Seoul alone without their parents.

Education

Sulli attended Jungbu Elementary (중부초등학교) and then went to Chungdam Middle School (청담중학교). She is currently studying at the School of Performing Arts Seoul, while focusing on acting. Sulli is the icon of her school's homepage website.

Acting Career

Sulli began acting professionally at the age of 11, when she was back selected to play young Princess Sun-hwa in the SBS television drama, The Ballad of Seo-dong. A few months later, she made a cameo appearance in Love Needs a Miracle, another SBS television drama. In 2006, she made a small supporting appearance as the childhood crush of TVXQ's Micky in the theatrical drama Vacation. Sulli later landed a minor role in Punch Lady and The Flower Girl is Here (2007) and also BABO (2008).

On April 26, 2012, Sulli along labelmate, SHINee's Choi Minho was confirmed to play the leading role for SM Entertainment's new drama, To The Beautiful You, a korean version of Hana Kimi. The drama will be directed by 2009 popular drama Boys Over Flowers's director, Jun Ki Sang and set to be aired in August on SBS.


Krystal



Birth name: Krystal Jung / Jung Soo-Jung
Also known as: Krystal, Krys, Maknae
Born: October 24, 1994 (age 17)
San Francisco, California, USA
Genres: K-pop, dance
Occupations: Singer, dancer, actress, model
Instruments: Lead Vocal
Years active: 2000 – present
Labels: SM Entertainment
Associated acts: f(x), SM Town, Jessica Jung
Homepage: me2day.net/fx krystal

Krystal Jung (Korean name: Jung Soo-jung; born October 24, 1994), better known mononymously as Krystal, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and actress.
Discovered by SM Entertainment in 2000, she began filming for commercials and music videos by 2002.
She is currently a member of the Korean quintet girl group f(x), formed by SM Entertainment in 2009.

Early life:

Krystal was born in San Francisco, California, where her family from South Korea settled in the 1980s.
During a family trip to South Korea in early 2000, when Krystal was five years old, she and her sister Jessica Jung were spotted by a talent agency SM Entertainment, which earned her a cameo appearance in Shinhwa's "Wedding March" music video.
The agency saw potential in both Krystal and her sister and offered them singing and dancing lessons, opting to professionally train them in a singing career.
However, the offer was turned down by her parents, reasoning that Krystal was too young. Therefore, her parents at first only allowed her older sister to join the agency.
In 2002, Krystal began appearing in television commercials. She first appeared in a Lotte commercial with Korean actress Han Ga-in. In 2006, her parents allowed her to join SM Entertainment, and the agency enrolled her in dance classes, including hip hop and jazz.

Education:

She went to some schools in California before moving.
She then attended an international school, Korea Kent Foreign School,
and is currently attending Hanlim Multi Art School, a high school specializing in entertainment and arts.

Music career:

A teaser trailer of f(x) was released via YouTube on August 24, 2009.
The group's debut digital single "LA chA TA" was released on September 1, followed by a 40-second teaser of the corresponding music video revealed on YouTube.
On September 5, f(x) had their first broadcast performance on MBC's music show Music Core.

Television career:

In 2010, Krystal appeared on Let's Go Dream Team 2, where she broke a high jump record that had been set on the show 10 years ago. She now holds the women's high jump record of 1.95m.
In 2010, she was given a minor role in the TV sitcom More Charming by the Day.
In 2011, she competed on Seoul Broadcasting System's skating reality show Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry.
During the episode that aired on August 14, 2011, Krystal and her skating partner Lee Dong Hun won the competition, earning them the opportunity to skate at Kim Yuna's ‘Samsung Galaxy★Hauzen All That Skate Summer 2011‘ ice show.
Krystal also appeared in High Kick! Season 3, a Korean television series, portraying the role of Ahn Soojung in the third season of the popular daily series.