Choi Sung-hee (born February 28, 1980), known professionally as Bada, is a South Korean singer, composer and musical actress. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group S.E.S. in 1997. After S.E.S. disbanded in December 2002, she released her first solo studio album, A Day of Renew, in October 2003.
Bada Net Worth
- As of 2020, Bada net worth is estimated around $1 million USD.
- She also earns a very good amount of money from her photo shoots and advertisers.
- Her primary source of income is her singing career.
- Her exact salary is not known.
Bada Boyfriend & Dating
- As of 2020, Bada is engaged.
- On January 13, 2017, her agency confirmed that she will marry a franchise restaurant owner nine years her junior.
- Her wedding was held in Seoul on March 23, 2017.
- Her previous dating history is not known.
Bada Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurements
- As of 2020, Bada age is 40 years old.
- She stands on a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
- She weighs around 49 kg or 108 lbs.
- Her body measurements are 34-26-38 inches.
- She wears a bra size of 32 B.
- She has brown eyes and has blonde hair color.
- She wears a shoe size of 7 UK.
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Bada Quick Facts
| Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Choi Sung-hee |
| Nicknames | Bada, Sea |
| Birth Date | October 11, 1979 |
| Age | 40 years old (As of 2020) |
| Korean Name | Hangul 배우희 |
| Profession | Singer, Composer, Actress |
| Famous For | Acting |
| Birthplace | Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Currently Resides | South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Skin | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Blood Group | AB |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height | In Feet: 5′8″ |
| Weight | Kilograms: 49 kg |
| Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 34-26-38 inches |
| Bra Cup Size | 32 B |
| Body Type | Hourglass |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 7 [UK] |
| Dress Size | 2 [US] |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Choi Sae-wol Mother: Not Known |
| Relationships | |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Previous Dating | Not Known |
| Boyfriend/ Dating | Name Not Known |
| Fiance | Yes |
| Children | None |
| Education | |
| Education | Dankook University |
| Favourites | |
| Favorite musician | The Pussycats Dolls, Beyonce, Rain (Bi), and Lee Hyo Ri |
| Favorite color | Orange |
| Favorite animal | Harp seal |
| Favorite food | Granola bar |
| Favorite drink | Apple juice |
| Love to Do | Cooking, watching movies, fashion, and selcas |
| Specialties | Rapping, dancing, choreography, and singing |
| Net Worth | |
| Net Worth | $1 Million USD (As of 2020) |
| Online Contacts | |
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Bada Early Life & Education
- Choi Sung-hee was born February 28, 1980 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
- Her father is Choi Sae-wol, a trot singer with a background in Korean pansori.
- Due to financial struggle during her childhood, especially after her father fell ill, she lived in a container home provided by a local church for nine years until her debut.
- In a recent series of lectures for youth, she has addressed her beginning and has encouraged students to not let their background become an obstacle in obtaining their dreams.
- Bada was scouted by Lee Soo-man and entered SM Entertainment.
- She debuted as the leader and lead vocal of S.E.S., the first successful female K-pop idol group.
- As per her education, Bada studied theater at Dankook University.
Bada Career
- In 1997, she made her debut with S.E.S.
- She signed an exclusive contract with WoongJin entertainment, in 2013.
- In 2004, her second album Aurora was released and has sold approximately 23,000 copies.
- In 2006, her third album, Made in Sea, was a big success.
- In 2007, Bada was cast in the role of Denise in the Korean version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tell Me on a Sunday.
- Her widely praised portrayal of Esmeralda gained her acceptance as a musical actress and won her the Best Newcomer Actress award, in 2008.
- In 2009, Bada released her fourth album called See the Sea which featured both Korean rap group Untouchable and 2PM’s Ok Taecyeon.
- She played Peggy Sawyer in Broadway on 42nd Street, in 2010.
- She briefly took on the role of Mozart’s wife, Constanze, in Mozart, in 2012.
- In July 2017, she became the vocal mentor for survival show Idol School.
Bada Facts
- In 2010, she was cast as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.
- During Legally Blonde, her mother died.
- In 2013, she was cast as Marguerite in the first Korean adaptation of Frank Wildhorn’s The Scarlet Pimpernel.
- That same year, Bada appeared as a vocalist for the song “City Life” on American electronic musician Brian Transeau’s electronic dance music album A Song Across Wires.
- She returned as Esmeralda in the 2013 production of Notre-Dame de Paris.
- She then signed on to depict Carmen in the first Korean production of the musical Carme.
