Jang Jae-in (Korean: 장재인, born June 6, 1991), also known as Jang Jane, is a South Korean singer-songwriter known for her unique voice. Jang became well known after she finished third in the South Korean reality television series Superstar K 2 in 2010.
Life and career
Early life
Jang was born in Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, on June 6, 1991.[1] She began writing songs at 15.[citation needed] She was an outstanding student but chose to drop out of high school to pursue a music career.[citation needed] Her original first name was So-min, but she changed her name to Jaein (which means "talented person" in Korean).[citation needed] At 16, she moved to Seoul and spent time busking on the streets of Hongdae[citation needed]. After entering Howon University (music major), Jaein performed regularly in several live clubs in Hongdae.[citation needed], In 2020 her first studio albumThe Quest of Anxiety was released.
Career Beginnings: Superstar K2
In 2010, Jang appeared on Superstar K2,[2] placing third. She led the online poll for four consecutive weeks before entering the Top 3 Week (in which she was eliminated) with second most online votes behind John Park.[3]
In 2013, she was officially diagnosed with stress-related dystonia, she received medication and Pilates therapy.
