Birth name: Go Yoon-ha (고윤하)

Birthday: April 29, 1988

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Korean agency: Stam Entertainment

Japanese label: Epic Records (Sony Music Japan)

Younha is a South Korean singer who built her career across both the K-pop and J-pop markets. She started performing professionally at just sixteen, which kicked off what would become a solid run in Japan—she's released eight singles and two albums there, earning the nickname "Oricon comet" for her chart success. Her music has regularly been picked up for anime and drama soundtracks.

People often compare her to BoA since they're both Korean artists who found major success in Japan, but their styles are pretty different. Younha's approach stands apart, even if the comparison comes up a lot in fan discussions.