Kim Eana (Korean: 김이나; born April 27, 1979)[1] is a South Korean lyricist. She is best known for writing the lyrics to hit K-pop songs, including "Abracadabra" performed by Brown Eyed Girls, and "Good Day" performed by IU.[2] She has been active since 2003.[3]
Kim is a lyricist, and has also participated in the promotional and music video aspects of the careers of the artists she has worked with.[4]
Since 2015, she has hosted Two Yoo Project Sugar Man, a variety show focused on song production. From 2017 to 2018, she also served as a panelist for reality show Heart Signal.
Style
Kim's work often straddles the line between typical love songs found in popular music and broader tones of social critique or commentary on the entertainment industry.[5] There have been instances when she has offered possible interpretations to her works through social media websites. She said in an interview that her inspirations to write songs are Tablo (from Epik High) and G-Dragon (from Big Bang).[6]
Philanthropy
On March 8, 2022, Kim donated ₩10 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help those affected by the massive wildfires that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk, and also spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.[7]
Songwriting credits
Name of song, featured performers, original release, and year of release
^Kang Nae-ri (March 8, 2022). "이동휘·우원재·김이나, 산불 성금 천만 원씩 기부(공식)" [Lee Dong-hwi, Woo Won-jae, and Kim In-a donate 10 million won each for forest fires (official)] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Soo-in (April 14, 2023). "하트시그널4' 3년 만 돌아온다‥윤종신 이상민 김이나 합류" [‘Heart Signal 4’ returns after 3 years… Yoon Jong-shin, Lee Sang-min and Kim E-ana join] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kang Hyo-jin (October 21, 2021). "'싱어게인2' 윤도현 합류, 이선희→송민호 심사위원 라인업 확정[공식]" ['Singer Gain 2' Yoon Do-hyun joins, Lee Seon-hee → Song Min-ho Jury lineup confirmed] (in Korean). SPOTV news. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Myung-mi (March 30, 2022). '청춘스타' 4월28일 첫방송, 이승환 윤종신→강승윤 노제 출격 ['Youth Star' First Broadcast on April 28 with Lee Seung-hwan, Yoon Jong-shin → Kang Seung-yoon, No:ze]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
^Park Ah-reum (October 13, 2022). "김이나X한해X허영지X설채현 '펫미픽미' MC 라인업[공식]" [Ina Kim X Hanhae X Heo Young-ji X Seol Chae-hyun 'Pet Me Pick Me' MC Lineup [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^Choi Na-young (December 9, 2021). "김이나♥︎조영철→야옹이♥︎전선욱, 파격 예능 동반출격('쌍쌍 인비테이셔널')" [Ina Kim ♥︎ Jo Young-cheol → Meow ♥ ︎ Jeon Seon-wook, scramble for a special entertainment together ('Ssangsou Invitational')] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021 – via Naver.
^Ha Ji-won (April 27, 2022). "티빙, '결혼과 이혼 사이' 5월 20일 공개…김구라xMC그리 출연 [공식입장]" [Teabing, 'Between Marriage and Divorce' released on May 20th... Gura Kim x MC Gree Appearance [Official Position]] (in Korean). Export News. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022 – via Naver.
^Oh Ji-won (May 23, 2022). "마녀사냥' 7년 만의 귀환…신동엽·김이나·코드쿤스트·비비 MC 발탁" ['Witch Hunt' returns after 7 years... Shin Dong-yeop, Kim Ina, Code Kunst, and BB were selected as MCs] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022 – via Naver.
^Cha Sang-yeop (December 30, 2022). "MBC연예대상' 전현무 대상… '나혼산' 올해의 예능프로그램(종합)" ['MBC Entertainment Awards' Jeon Hyun-moo Grand Prize... 'Nahonsan' Entertainment Program of the Year (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Money S. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022 – via Naver.
