As One Profile

As One (애즈원) is duo group composed of Lee MinYoung and Crystal Chae (Chae DaHee). Crystal was born in the US and Lee MinYoung, while born in Seoul, South Korea moved to Los Angeles at 8 months old. They were noticed by sunbae R&B group Solid in 1998; the girls sang at a local church. Solid introduced the girls’ to Rock Records’ CEO and the girls were signed.

Their first album “Day By Day” was released in 1999 and featured their hit “너만은 모르길-For You Not To Know”. Currently the group has released 5 albums, 7 mini albums, 12 singles and various collaborations and drama OST’s.

 

Members:

Lee MinYoung (이민영)

Birthday: December 15, 1978

Facts:

Born in South Korea but moved to US at 8 months old

Fans called MinYoung’s vocals “mellow” while fellow member Crystal’s were “bubbly”

Attended Fairfax High School

Has an older brother

Raised as a Christian

 

Crystal Chae/Chae DaHee (크리스탈/채다희)

Birthday: April 29, 1980

Facts:

Born and raised in Los Angeles

Fans called Crystal’s vocals “bubbly” while fellow member MinYoung’s were “mellow”

Has acted on US television show E.R and the movie Poseidon

Has an older brother and older sister

Raised as a Buddhist