From the first episode of MBC’s I Am a Singer, a popular survival show in Korea where seven musicians perform and compete to stay in the competition, Lena Park (Park Jung Hyun), also known as the “Nation’s Fairy,” has won the hearts of the audience with her mind-blowing voice and adorable charm. And while Lena is most noted for her exceptional voice, she has shown to offer so much more.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, the R&B star attended UCLA prior to her debut as a singer in Korea and was an exceptional student who never had anything but a 4.0 on her transcript. Upon moving to Korea, she produced album after album and slowly gained recognition as a powerhouse vocalist. However, a 2010 video of Lena singing the national anthem in a graduation garment had many confused.  When did this happen? Well, after releasing her 9th album, Lena wanted to graduate from college, so she returned to the states to finish her studies, and, on May 16, 2010, graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English and Comparative Literature.

As you can see, Lena Park has more than just a voice that gives goosebumps and brings people to tears; she is a brilliant young woman with incredible motivation and drive. No wonder she is adored by so many; she has the whole package!

Lena’s reign on I Am a Singer came to an end this past Sunday as she made an “honorable” exit (she was ranked as the #1 singer that night) after performing her seventh and final performance on the show. However, she has recently been tapped to become a mentor on the second season of MBC’s Star Audition—the show that made David Oh into a star in Korea. So stay tuned for more Lena!

 

[Photos: MBC; Lena Park's Twitter]