✨ Meet Kwon Eun‑bi – Solo Star & “Waterbomb Goddess” of K‑Pop ✨

📅 Born: September 27, 1995 in Geumcheon‑gu, Seoul, South Korea
🎓 Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul (Practical Dance), later studied Broadcasting at Dong-ah Institute of Media & Arts

🎤 Career Highlights:

Debut as Kazoo with girl group Ye-A in 2014

Gained fame in Produce 48, ranking 7th and debuting as leader of IZ*ONE (2018–2021)

First IZ*ONE member to launch solo career: debuted with mini‑album Open (Aug 24, 2021), lead single “Door” co‑written by Eun‑bi


🔥 Influential Solo Journey:

Followed up with “Color” (2022), “Lethality”, “The Flash” (2023), digital singles “Sabotage” (2024), “Snowfall” (Jan 2025), and “Hello Stranger” (Apr 2025)

Became a media phenomenon after Waterbomb Seoul performances: viral “Underwater” stage earned her the nickname “Waterbomb Goddess”, crowned Summer Queen by fans & outlets


🎙 Beyond Music:

Hosted SBS Power FM’s Young Street radio show (until August 2024)

Mentored on Mnet’s Great Seoul Invasion (2022) and participated in survival show GIRL’S RE:VERSE (2023), forming girl group FE:VERSE


🏆 Notable Achievements:

First IZ*ONE member to go solo, strong solo presence with award nominations (Golden Disc, MAMA, Seoul Music Awards)

Completed successful solo concerts: her 2023 show titled Queen reaffirmed her evolving dominance in live performance


💬 Life & Influence:

Known for perseverance: convinced her parents to support her artistic training while working part‑time at Paris Baguette and a bakery in her teens

Viral fame enabled meaningful rewards: she recently bought a car for her parents and purchased her own home, highlighting her gratitude and success journey

Sparks wider debate on idol image: fans raised concerns over her endorsement by a controversial video game and allegations of harassment during a festival, framing public scrutiny around her bold image choices

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