AREUM

Na A-reum (Korean: 나아름, born May 22, 2000) commonly known by mononym Areum (Hangul: 아름), is a South Korean singer based in South Korea. Known for placing third in the first season of MNET's survival reality program PRODUCE, she debuted in girl group ST✹R. After their disbandment, Areum debuted in November of 2020 for the second time, in the SM girl group æspa.

Early Life
Born on 22nd May, Areum lived with her single mother in South Korea. After performing in her school's talent show, which was judged by an SM scouter, Areum was scouted in February of 2014 and joined SM the next month. Areum dropped out of school 2 months into her training after getting low grades on her exams due to absence from multiple lessons. After being scolded by her mother, Areum re-entered school with high grades.

Pre-Debut
Areum was part of SM Rookies pre-debut, and with other SM Rookies members was seen on Disney Channel Korea's The Mickey Mouse Club as a Mouseketeer in summer of 2015 until December of 2015.

Produce
Areum was sent on her own as a representative of SM Entertainment on PRODUCE. Areum gave her first performance to the trainers with a vocal performance of 'THE RED SHOES' by IU. She was given a grade of D, however, was re-evaluated to B. She was known for her immense improvement, and ranked third with 858,469 votes, 5,000 votes away from being in the second position. Areum debuted as part of ST✹R.

Disappearance from Media & Announcement of Hiatus
After the disbandment of ST✹R, Areum personally announced that she would be taking a hiatus to focus on her mental wellbeing, and she did not want to force her debut and would wait calmly and for the perfect opportunity. Her exact words were "Don't wait up!". Areum officially came out of hiatus on 1st January, 2020, exactly 3 years after the disbandment of ST✹R.

Debut in æspa
3 years and 11 months after the disbandment of ST✹R, Areum debuted in æspa, with digital single 'BLACK MAMBA'. She is the main vocalist.