Kan Mi-youn (born February 2, 1982) is a South Korean singer, actress,
radio host, model, fashion designer, and businesswoman. Kan joined the
South Korean girl group Baby V.O.X. in October 1997, which went on to
become one of the most popular girl groups of that time. Kan went on
to become a solo artist after the group disbanded in February 2006.Kan
Mi-youn debuted in October 1997 as a new member of the first
generation girl group Baby V.O.X, replacing ex-member Cha Yu-Mi, who
was injured on stage during a performance. Kan was given the title of
'princess' by her fellow members and fans, and was known for her cute
and comical traits. Kan was considered the main, and best, vocalist of
the group, due to her ability to hit high notes.Following the release
of Baby V.O.X's third studio album, Come Come Come Baby, the lead
single, Get Up, reached number one on Korea's pop charts, securing
their spot as one of Korea's top pop music groups. The group gained a
vast loyal fan base in Korea, China, Thailand and other Asian
markets.Despite garnering a large fan base, Kan was a frequent target
of anti-fans. The most shocking incident was in 1999, when Kan was
targeted for murder by a fan of the Korean boy group H.O.T. Kan was
rumored to be dating H.O.T member Moon Hee Joon, which attracted many
anti-fans and negative press. She received an envelope containing
razor blades and a letter threatening to murder her.
radio host, model, fashion designer, and businesswoman. Kan joined the
South Korean girl group Baby V.O.X. in October 1997, which went on to
become one of the most popular girl groups of that time. Kan went on
to become a solo artist after the group disbanded in February 2006.Kan
Mi-youn debuted in October 1997 as a new member of the first
generation girl group Baby V.O.X, replacing ex-member Cha Yu-Mi, who
was injured on stage during a performance. Kan was given the title of
'princess' by her fellow members and fans, and was known for her cute
and comical traits. Kan was considered the main, and best, vocalist of
the group, due to her ability to hit high notes.Following the release
of Baby V.O.X's third studio album, Come Come Come Baby, the lead
single, Get Up, reached number one on Korea's pop charts, securing
their spot as one of Korea's top pop music groups. The group gained a
vast loyal fan base in Korea, China, Thailand and other Asian
markets.Despite garnering a large fan base, Kan was a frequent target
of anti-fans. The most shocking incident was in 1999, when Kan was
targeted for murder by a fan of the Korean boy group H.O.T. Kan was
rumored to be dating H.O.T member Moon Hee Joon, which attracted many
anti-fans and negative press. She received an envelope containing
razor blades and a letter threatening to murder her.
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