Wheein
Wheein in 2019
Born
Jung Whee-in

(1995-04-17) April 17, 1995 (age 28)
Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • songwriter
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present
Labels
Member ofMamamoo
Korean name
Hangul
정휘인
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeong Hwi-in
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Hwiin
Stage name
Hangul
휘인
Revised RomanizationHwiin
McCune–ReischauerHwiin

Jung Whee-in (Korean: 정휘인; born April 17, 1995),[1] known mononymously as Wheein, is a South Korean singer. She rose to prominence in 2014, as a member of the Korean girl group Mamamoo.[2] In 2017, her song "Anymore" with Jung Key, topped the Gaon Charts. In April 2018, she made her debut as a solo artist with her digital single "Easy", peaking at number three in South Korea. In September 2019, Wheein released her first single album Soar.[3]

In 2021, Wheein released her debut EP Redd, which peaked inside the top ten in Korea. In the same year she left RBW, and signed to The L1ve. In 2022, she released her second EP Whee, which reached number four on the Circle Album Chart.

Early life

Jung Whee-in was born in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea,[4] where she lived with her grandmother as an only child. She graduated from Wonkwang Information Arts High School.[5]

Career

In June 2014, Wheein officially debuted as a member of Mamamoo, serving as one of the group's vocalists, when they released their debut single "Mr. Ambiguous" and EP Hello.[6] She had first appeared in the group's first R&B collaboration "Don't Be Happy", alongside member Solar and featuring Korean singer Bumkey, that January.[7] On April 17, 2018, Wheein debuted as a solo artist, releasing her first single, "Easy."[8] On September 4, 2019, she released her first single album Soar, with the single "Good Bye."[3] Wheein's first physical release, Soar peaked at number four on the Gaon Album Chart, selling over 23,000 copies in 2019.[9] The single "Good Bye" debuted Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at position 24.[10]

Wheein's debut EP Redd, was released on April 13, 2021. It debuted at number seven on the Gaon Album Chart, making it her second top-ten debut on the chart.[11] The EP was the 13th best-selling album of April 2021, with over 72,000 copies sold.[12] Lead single "Water Color" debuted and peaked at number 70 on the Gaon Digital Chart[13] and 15 on the Billboard World Digital Songs Sales chart.[14] On April 23, the English version of "Water Color" was released as a digital single.[15]

On June 11, 2021, Wheein decided not to renew her exclusive contract with RBW, but instead signed a deal with the company allowing her to promote with Mamamoo for at least 2 more years.[16] On August 31, she signed an exclusive contract with Ravi's label, The L1ve.[17]

On January 16, 2022, Wheein released her second EP Whee, which is her first release under The L1ve.[18]

On January 3, 2024, Wheein announced her debut solo world tour, Whee In The Mood [Beyond], set to commence in Seoul on February 24–25.[19]

Discography

See also: Mamamoo discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20]
In the Mood 10

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20]
Redd
  • Released: April 13, 2021
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 7
Whee
  • Released: January 16, 2022[22]
  • Label: The L1ve
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 4

Single albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[24]
Soar
  • Released: September 4, 2019[3]
  • Label: RBW
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 4

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13] 		KOR
Billb.
[25] 		US World
[14]
"Narcissus" (나르시스) (with Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo) 2016 140 — — — SM Station
"Angel" (with Solar) 26 — — Memory
"Da Ra Da" (다라다) (with Jeff Bernat & B.O.) 2017 80 — — Purple
"Easy" (featuring Sik-K) 2018 36 — — — Soar
"Loving One Person" (with Hwasa and Kim Hyun-chul) 2019 — — — 10th – Preview
"Good Bye" (헤어지자) 3 10 24 Soar
"Water Color" 2021 70 — 15 Redd
"Solo Christmas" (홀로 크리스마스) (with Ailee) 90 — — Non-album single
"Make Me Happy" (오묘해) 2022 65 72 — Whee
"D-Day" 141 — — Non-album singles
"Bye" (with Ravi)[28] —[A] — —
"In the Mood" 2023 —[B] — — In the Mood
"Wheee" 2024 —[C] — — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13]
"Under Age's Song"
(Phantom featuring Wheein) 		2014 — — Phantom Power
"The Sunlight Hurts" (햇살이 아파)
(Standing Egg featuring Wheein, YoonDak Obroject) 		61 Like
"Domino"
(CNBLUE featuring Wheein) 		2015 — 2gether
"Please Just Go" (그냥가요)
(Louie featuring Wheein) 		25 Non-album single
"Ex Girl"
(Monsta X featuring Wheein) 		2016 118 The Clan Pt. 1 Lost
"Hey!" (야!)
(Sandeul featuring Wheein) 		— Stay As You Are
"Anymore" (부담이 돼)
(Jung Key featuring Wheein) 		2017 1 Empty
"Holy-Day"
(Jung Min-hyuk featuring Wheein) 		— — Non-album single
"Love or Like"
(Standing Egg featuring Wheein) 		— Dramatic
"Miss U"
(Jude featuring Wheein) 		2018 — Non-album single
"Tears Drops"
(DinDin featuring Wheein) 		2019 —
"4:44"
(Park Bom featuring Wheein) 		84 Blue Rose
"do do do do" (돼버릴거야)
Prod. Giriboy (DinDin featuring Wheein) 		2020 — Non-album single
"Diet"
(Peakboy featuring Wheein) 		—
"눈이 오면 mmm"
(Basick featuring Wheein) 		—
"AM PM"
Prod. Gray (Jay B featuring Wheein) 		2021 — SOMO:Fume
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13] 		KOR
Hot
[25]
"Shadow" (그림자) 2017 31 — Yellow OST
"With My Tears" (내 눈물모아) 2020 18 13 — Hospital Playlist OST
"Shine On You" (그렇게 넌 내게 빛나) 172 — Record of Youth OST
"I Wish" (바라고 바라) 2021 —[D] — The Red Sleeve OST
"Ice Cream Love" —[E] — One Ordinary Day OST
"You, You" (너, 너) 2022 13 80 Nth Room OST
"In Your Days" (너의 하루 끝에) —[F] — Thirty-Nine OST
"Melody" — — Gongzza OST[G]
"The Only One Have to Forget" — — EXchange2 OST
"Cheers!" — — Work Later, Drink Now 2 OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[13]
"Moderato" (featuring Hash Swan) 2016 —[H] Memory
"25" 2019 183 N/A White Wind
"Trash" (featuring pH-1) 2021 —[I] Redd
"Ohoo" (오후) —[J]
"Butterfly" (featuring G.Soul) —[K]
"Springtime" (봄이 너에게) —[L]
"No Thanks" —[M]
"Pink Cloud" 2022 —[N] Whee
"Letter Filled with Light" —[O]
"Deserve (Interlude)" —[P]
"Pastel" (파스텔) —[Q]
"Paraglide" —[R]
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[46]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2016 Mamamoo "My Hometown" (고향이) Melting Yes No
Mamamoo (feat. Hash Swan) "Moderato"[a] Memory Yes
2017 Jung Min-hyuk (feat. Wheein) "Holy-Day" Non-album single No
2019 Mamamoo "25"[b] White Wind
2020 Jvde Milez (feat. Wheein) (prod. Nod) "Miss U" MilezAway
2021 Wheein (feat. pH-1) "Trash" Redd No Yes
Wheein "Ohoo" Yes No
"Springtime" (봄이 너에게) Yes
2022 "Letter Filled with Light" Whee No
2023 "Here I Am" In the mood

Filmography

See also: Mamamoo § Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 100 People, 100 Songs Contestant Episode 29–30 (with Hwasa)
Duet Song Festival Pilot 1 (Chuseok Special)
2016 Duet Song Festival Pilot 2 (Lunar New Year Special)
King of Mask Singer Episode 55–56 (As 'Like a Half Moon') [47]
Singing Battle Episode 8–9 (with Solar)
2017 Duet Song Festival Episode 35–36 [48]
2018 Secret Unnie Cast member Episode 2–6 [49]

Radio shows

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2022 Dream Radio MBC FM4U Special DJ March 14–20, 2022 [50]

Music videos

Title Year Director Ref.
"Easy" 2018 Hong Won Ki (Zanybros) [51]
"25" 2019 Park Woo Sang (RBW) [52]
"Good Bye" (헤어지자) Hong Won Ki, Hor Jin Hyung
(Zanybros) 		[53]
"Water Color" 2021 Hobin (a HOBIN film) [54]
"Make Me Happy" (오묘해) 2022 Sungwhi (nvrmnd) [55]
"In The Mood" 2023 Lee Jeongyeon
(Desert Beagle) 		[56]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, edition, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
APAN Music Awards 2020 Idol Champ Global Pick – Solo Wheein Nominated [57]
APAN Star Awards Best OST Award "With My Tears" Nominated [58]
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2019 Artist of the Year – Digital Music (September) "Good bye" Nominated [citation needed]
Seoul Music Awards 2020 OST Award "With My Tears" Nominated [citation needed]
2022 "You,You" Nominated [59]

Notes

  1. ^ Song was released under Mamamoo, but is a solo track performed by Wheein
  2. ^ Song was released under Mamamoo, but is a solo track performed by Wheein
  1. ^ "BYE" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 69 on the Circle Download Chart.[29]
  2. ^ "In the Mood" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 32 on the component Circle Download chart.[30]
  3. ^ "Whee" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart but entered the component Circle Download Chart at number 41.[31]
  4. ^ "I Wish" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 70 on the Gaon Download Chart.[39]
  5. ^ "Ice Cream Love" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 88 on the Gaon Download Chart.[40]
  6. ^ "In Your Days" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 54 on the Gaon Download Chart.[41]
  7. ^ Movie.
  8. ^ "Moderato" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 42 on the component Download Chart.[42]
  9. ^ "Trash" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 47 on the Gaon Download Chart.[44]
  10. ^ "Ohoo" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 48 on the Gaon Download Chart.[44]
  11. ^ "Butterfly" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 49 on the Gaon Download Chart.[44]
  12. ^ "Springtime" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 50 on the Gaon Download Chart.[44]
  13. ^ "No Thanks" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 51 on the Gaon Download Chart.[44]
  14. ^ "Pink Cloud" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 59 on the Gaon Download Chart.[45]
  15. ^ "Letter Filled with Light" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 62 on the Gaon Download Chart.[45]
  16. ^ "Deserve (Interlude)" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 101 on the Gaon Download Chart.[45]
  17. ^ "Pastel" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 75 on the Gaon Download Chart.[45]
  18. ^ "Paraglide" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 80 on the Gaon Download Chart.[45]

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  27. ^ Cumulative sale of "Da Ra Da":
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  33. ^ "2015년 39주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  34. ^ Cumulative sales of "Please Just Go":
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