Park Ye-eun
A Wonder Girls member who reinvented herself as the introspective solo artist Ha:tfelt, crafting deeply personal alt-R&B.
Born 1989 (age 37)·South Korean singer·Birthday: May 26·Millennials
Biography
As Yeeun of the Wonder Girls, Park Ye-eun was the group's main keyboardist and a distinct vocal presence, contributing to their retro-pop reign. When the iconic group disbanded, she didn't simply continue as a pop idol. She boldly reinvented herself as Ha:tfelt (a portmanteau of 'Heart' and 'Felt'), an artist defined by raw, personal songwriting and a moody, alternative R&B sound. Her solo debut EP, 'Me?', was a stark departure, tackling themes of identity and anxiety with a sophisticated musical palette. Signing with the hip-hop label Amoeba Culture further cemented her artistic independence. As Ha:tfelt, she commands complete creative control, writing, composing, and producing music that is unflinchingly authentic, proving there is compelling life beyond the K-pop girl group system for those with a singular voice.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Park was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Park Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Park's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a member of Wonder Girls, one of South Korea's most influential girl groups, with the hit 'Tell Me'.
- Released her first solo EP 'Me?' under the artist name Ha:tfelt in 2014, showcasing a mature musical shift.
- Signed with the respected hip-hop and R&B label Amoeba Culture after Wonder Girls' disbandment.
- Composed and wrote the majority of the songs on her solo albums, including '1719' and 'Happy Now'.
Did You Know?
She is a classically trained pianist, which influenced Wonder Girls' later band concept.
Her stage name 'Ha:tfelt' reflects her desire to make music that is genuinely felt.
She contributed lyrics to several Wonder Girls songs, including 'Me, In' and 'One Black Night'.
“I don't want to be defined by a genre; I just make my music.”
