Zhang Liyin was originally recruited into DR Music back in 2003-2004, but left the company by signing a contract with SM Entertainment instead. She debuted on September 9, 2006 after nearly 3 years of training.
| 2006 |
- Debuted September 9 with the single “Timeless”, featuring former TVXQ member, Xiah Junsu.
- Won first ever award on SBS Inkigayo for “Timeless”.
- Won Rookie of the Month award from Cyworld, for the month of September.
- Won Best New Solo Artist award from Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), for “Timeless”.
- Performed in China for the first time.
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| 2007 |
- Performed follow-up single “Y (Why…)” on Korean music shows.
- Performed in Beijing, China for the first time.
- Performed “Timeless” with Xiah Junsu for the last time.
- Performed at first SMTOWN concert, held in Seoul on June 30 and July 1.
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| 2008 |
- Released first full album, I Will.
- Held first ever album showcase, hosted by pre-debut Super Junior-M member, Zhou Mi.
- Appeared on first TV variety show, Jiangsu TV’s Super Star, followed by appearances on Hunan TV’s Yue Ce Yue Kai Xin, and Guangdong’s Star.
- Won the ‘Female Newcomer with the Most Potential’ award from Music King Awards.
- Won Best Mainland Newcomer at the Fujian Southeast Music Ranking.
- Won Most Popular Female Singer at the Tencent Star Ceremony.
- Won Most ‘Attention Grabbing’ Newcomer at the Top Chinese Music Awards.
- Performed “TRI-ANGLE” and “I Will” at the Taipei stop in TVXQ’s concert tour.
- Performed at SMTOWN concerts in Seoul and Shanghai.
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| 2009 |
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| 2010 |
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| 2011 |
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| 2012 |
- Performed at SMTOWN concerts in Taiwan and Seoul.
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| 2013 |
- Performed at SMTOWN concert in Beijing.
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| 2014 |
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| 2017 |
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| 2018 |
- Released a duet single, “Lonely”, with Chinese singer Henry Huo.
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| 2019 |
- Released the song, “The Answer”, an interlude song for the Chinese television drama The Remedy.
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