Shin Yeon Ah is a South Korean singer, professor and member of BIG MAMA (빅마마). She graduated from Inha University with a bachelor's degree in French Language and Literature and later obtained a master's degree in Popular Music Production Management from Dankook University.

Before debuting, she participated in an audition organized by M-boat Entertainment Group and YG Entertainment that lasted almost 2 years. The agencies wanted to form a new group that was based purely on vocals instead of looks or dancing abilities. Originally, singer Gummy was supposed to be part of this new group, but at the last minute, it was decided that she would debut as a solo artist.

She made her debut in February 2003 as the group's leader and lead vocalist with their first studio album, "Like the Bible". Their powerful vocals and polished techniques immediately drew the attention of the media and the public, who praised their music.

The group disbanded in 2012 but made a comeback in 2022 with the release of the album "Born" and is currently active. She is currently a professor at Howon University as the Dean of the university's K-pop department, which was established in 2019.

She is the creator of the girl group AZER (아째르) formed by Howon University students and she prepared and conducted all the courses and also participated in the chorus sessions directly for their debut song "Elegante".

BIG MAMA is currently managed by Kakao Entertainment (카카오엔터테인먼트).

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography