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Shim Hye-won (Korean: 심혜원; born March 20, 2004), better known by her stage name Belle (Korean: 벨), is an American singer-songwriter.[3][4] She is a member of the South Korean girl group Kiss of Life.
Belle | |
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Born | Shim Hye-won March 20, 2004 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Other names | Annabelle Shim[1] |
Occupations |
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Relatives | Shim Shin (father) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2021–present |
Labels | S2 |
Member of | Kiss of Life |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 심혜원 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Shim Hye-won |
McCune–Reischauer | Sim Hyewŏn |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 벨 |
Revised Romanization | Bel |
McCune–Reischauer | Pel |
Belle was born on March 20, 2004, as Shim Hye-won, in Seattle, Washington. Her family consists of her father Shim Shin, a prominent singer in South Korea during the 90s, her mother, and an older brother.[5][6] After living in Seattle for 8 years, the family moved back to South Korea.[4][7]
As a child, Belle made a few television appearances alongside her father, including SBS' Global Junior Show in 2012[8][9] and Channel A's Star Family Song in 2013.[10]
From the age of 17, she began composing her own music which she uploaded on Soundcloud and Instagram.[11][7] She joined SM Entertainment's Song Camp and later worked as a songwriter, taking part in composing and writing songs for artists such as Le Sserafim, Purple Kiss, and Miyeon.[12][13] She is also credited for the background vocals of songs such as Le Sserafim's "Unforgiven" and Mark's "Child".[14][15]
On May 16, 2023, S2 Entertainment announced that Belle would debut in a new 4-member girl group called Kiss of Life, which planned to debut in July.[16] On July 5, the group officially made their debut with the release of their self-titled EP which included a solo song "Countdown" sung by Belle.[17] On July 14, she received the "Proud Korean Grand Prize" composer award at the 2023 Korea Best Brand Awards.[18]
On June 19, 2024, "See The Light", the original soundtrack for My Sweet Mobster which was sung by Belle, was released.[19]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR Down. [20] | |||
"See the Light" | 2024 | 169 | My Sweet Mobster OST |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR Down. [20] | |||
"Countdown (Belle Solo)" | 2023 | 199 | Kiss of Life |
Title | Year | Ref. |
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"Higher" prod. Ish Hokhmah, hongsamman |
2022 | [2] |
"Venus" prod. Ish Hokhmah |
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[21]
Title | Year | Artist | Album | Composer | Lyricist |
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"Find You" | 2021 | Purple Kiss | LULUPOP Project 'Find You' | ||
"Kitty" | Kid Milli | Cliché | |||
"Into You" | DaDaBoo | Non-album single | |||
"Softly" | 2022 | Miyeon | My | ||
"Charging" | |||||
"True Vibe" | Soulbysel | SOULBYSEL Complication 02 | |||
"Unforgiven" | 2023 | Le Sserafim | Unforgiven | ||
"Shhh" | Kiss of Life | Kiss of Life | |||
"Countdown" | |||||
"My 808" | Born to Be XX | ||||
"Says It" | |||||
"Te Quiero" | 2024 | Sticky | |||
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2012 | Global Junior Show | Guest | [22][23] |
2013 | Star Family Song | [10] | |
2024 | King of Mask Singer | as When Flowers Bloom Spring Comes | [24] |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Korea Best Brand Awards | 2023 | Composer | "Unforgiven" | Won | [25][26] |
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