Nana (singer)

Im Jin-ah (born September 14, 1991), known by her stage name Nana, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of girl group After School and its subgroup Orange Caramel.

Early life

Nana was born on September 14, 1991. She graduated from Ochang High School in Cheongju, and was a participant in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest. Nana is a licensed makeup artist and also has membership in the Makeup Artists Association.

Career

2009–2013: Debut with After School and Orange Caramel

In November 2009, Nana and Raina debuted in After School as third generation members. They debuted with the group for the release of their second single, "Because of You". In June 2010, Nana, along with After School members Raina and Lizzy formed a sub-unit called Orange Caramel. Nana's first solo song, "Close Your Eyes", was included on Orange Caramel's single album, "Shanghai Romance". Nana was a member of After School's temporary sub-unit A.S. Red with Kahi, Uee, and Jungah, and promoted "In The Night Sky" in 2011. In 2012, Nana had a solo song included on After School's Flashback maxi-single, titled "Eyeline". In 2012, she joined K-pop stars Hyolyn, Hyuna, Hyoseong, and Nicole to form a super group called Dazzling Red. They performed a charity single called "This Person".