Arin
Arin in August 2023
Born
Choi Ye-won

(1999-06-18) June 18, 1999 (age 24)
Busan, South Korea
Alma materSchool of Performing Arts Seoul
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • presenter
Years active2015–present
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsWM
Member of
Websitewment.co.kr (Oh My Girl)
Korean name
Hangul
최예원
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoi Ye-won
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Yewŏn
Stage name
Hangul
아린
Revised RomanizationA-rin
McCune–ReischauerArin
Websitewment.co.kr (Arin)

Choi Ye-won (Korean: 최예원; born June 18, 1999), known professionally as Arin (Korean: 아린),[1] is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of South Korean girl group Oh My Girl.[2]

Early life

Arin attended Dongduk Middle School and School of Performing Arts Seoul.[3]

Career

2015–2019: Debut with Oh My Girl and other activities

See also: Oh My Girl
Arin in July 2015

On April 20, 2015, Arin debuted as a member of Oh My Girl.[4][5] She first performed their debut single on SBS MTV's The Show on April 21.[6][7] On April 2, 2018, Arin debuted in Oh My Girl's first sub-unit, Oh My Girl Banhana.[8] On September 7, 2019, it was announced that Arin would be appearing on XtvN's The Ultimate Watchlist 2.[9] In August 2019, it was confirmed that Arin would be taking part in Queendom.[10]

2020–present: Solo activities

On March 10, 2020, Arin was cast as Oh Na-ri in Naver TV's web series The World of My 17.[11]

On July 20, 2020, Arin was announced as the new host for Music Bank with Choi Soo-bin of TXT.[12] Their last broadcast from the role was on October 1, 2021.[13]

In March 2021, it was announced that Arin had been cast in the Netflix anthology movie Urban Myths.[14]

Arin during 2022 Dream Concert in Seoul Olympic Stadium

In June 2022, she was cast in a supporting role in the tvN hit fantasy period drama Alchemy of Souls.[15]

On May 15, 2023, SPOTV News reported that Arin would be starring in tvN's short-form drama Summer Love Machine Blues.[16][17]

Philanthropy

In December 2020, Arin secretly donated ₩6 million to her hometown Busan Elderly Welfare Center.[18]

On June 18, 2021, it was announced that Arin donated ₩30 million to The Beautiful Foundation in honor of her 22nd birthday. Her donations were used to support young adults living alone and who have been discharged from child care facilities and foster care.[19] In December 2021, she collaborated with Clarins and World Vision International in order to deliver Christmas gift boxes to low-income families.[20]

On May 16, 2022, Arin donated ₩20 million to The Beautiful Foundation on Coming-of-Age Day.[21] Four days later, she teamed up with Clarins to plant 1,459 trees in Jamwon Hangang Riverside Park in honor of World Bee Day.[22] On August 11, Arin donated ₩20 million to help those affected by the 2022 South Korean floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[23] In December, Arin donated 25,000 bricks worth ₩21 million to Busan Briquette Bank.[18]

Endorsements

On March 5, 2020, Arin became the brand model for South Korean clothing brand BYC.[24] In July 2020, she became a global brand muse for the French beauty brand Clarins.[25] In 2021, she became an advertising model for Kumbokju's cham soju.[26] In June 2022, she was selected to participate in Pepsi's promotional single "Blue & Black", a collaboration song between Oh My Girl's Hyojung and Arin, Ive's Wonyoung and Leeseo, and Cravity's Serim and Jungmo.[27] The following month, she was selected as a promotional model for Busan's bid to host the upcoming world's fair Expo 2030.[28] In August 2023, she was selected as an advertising model for the South Korean mobile MMORPG Luna: Moonlight Chronicles.[29]

Discography

Main article: Oh My Girl discography

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
Down.
[30]
"Blue & Black"[a]
(with Wonyoung, Leeseo, Hyojung, Serim & Jungmo) 		2022 35 Non-album single

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Urban Myths Ji-hyun Netflix Film [14][31]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–2023 Alchemy of Souls Jin Cho-yeon Part 1–2 [32]
2023 Summer, Lovemachine, Blues Yoo Deu-rim tvN x TVING short drama [33]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 The World of My 17 Oh Na-ri Season 1 [11]
2024 S Line Hyeon-heup [34]

Television show

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Queendom Contestant with Oh My Girl members [35]
The Ultimate Watchlist Cast member Season 2 [36]

Hosting

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020–2021 Music Bank Co-host With Soobin [12]
2020 2020 KBS Song Festival Backstage MC [37]
2021 2021 KBS Song Festival with Soobin, Wonyoung and Sunghoon [38]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Model Awards[b] 2022 Rising Star Award, Actress Alchemy of Souls Won [40]
KBS Entertainment Awards 2020 Rookie Award in Show/Variety Category Music Bank Nominated [41]
Best Couple Award Music Bank (with Soobin)
Won

Notes

  1. ^ "Blue & Black" was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Pepsi.
  2. ^ Asia Model Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes Asia's top models and celebrities.[39]

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