Shim Hye-won (; born March 20, 2004), better known by her stage name Belle (), is an American singer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Kiss of Life.
Early life Belle was born on March 20, 2004, as Shim Hye-won, in Seattle, Washington. Her family consists of her father , a prominent singer in South Korea during the 1990s, her mother, and an older brother.
Career Pre-debut As a child, Belle made a few television appearances alongside her father, including SBS' Global Junior Show in 2012.
From the age of 17, she began composing her own music which she uploaded on SoundCloud and Instagram. She joined SM Entertainment's Song Camp and later worked as a songwriter, taking part in composing and writing songs for artists such as Le Sserafim, Purple Kiss, and Miyeon. She is also credited for the background vocals of songs such as Le Sserafim's "Unforgiven" and Mark's "Child".
2023–present: Debut with Kiss of Life On May 16, 2023, S2 Entertainment announced that Belle would debut in a new 4-member girl group called Kiss of Life, which planned to debut in July. On July 5, the group officially made their debut with the release of their self-titled EP which included a solo song "Countdown" sung by Belle. On July 14, she received the "Proud Korean Grand Prize" composer award at the 2023 Korea Best Brand Awards.
On June 19, 2024, "See the Light", the original soundtrack for My Sweet Mobster which was sung by Belle, was released.
Discography
Singles As a featured artist + List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released, and name of the album Title Year Album "Twilight" 2024 CMYK
Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORDown.Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
"See the Light" 2024 169 My Sweet Mobster OST "I Rise" 2026 116 The Remarried Empress OST
Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORDown. "Countdown (Belle Solo)" 2023 199 Kiss of Life "Whistle" 2025 22 Promise
Non-commercial releases + List of non-commercial songs, showing title and year released Title Year "Higher" 2022 "Venus"
Songwriting credits All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise. + List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist "Find You" 2021 Purple Kiss LULUPOP Project 'Find You'''
! scope="row" | "Kitty" | Kid Milli | Cliché|
! scope="row" | "Into You" | DaDaBoo
! scope="row" | "Softly" | rowspan="3" | 2022 | rowspan="2" | Miyeon | rowspan="2" | My|
! scope="row" | "Charging"
! scope="row" | "True Vibe" | Soulbysel | SOULBYSEL Complication 02|
! scope="row" | "Unforgiven" | rowspan="5" | 2023 | Le Sserafim | Unforgiven|
! scope="row" | "Shhh" | rowspan="5" | Kiss of Life | rowspan="2" | Kiss of Life|
! scope="row" | "Countdown"
! scope="row" | "My 808" | rowspan="2" | Born to Be XX|
! scope="row" | "Says It"
! scope="row" | "Te Quiero" | rowspan="9" | 2024 | Sticky|
! scope="row" | "Sky Walking" | Miyeon
! scope="row" | "Maestro of My Heart" | rowspan="2" | Kiss of Life | STF Original, Vol 1|
! scope="row" | "Get Loud" | Lose Yourself|
! scope="row" | "Swan" | Miyeon | STF Original, Vol. 2.5|
! scope="row" | "Ibam" () | Shim Shin
! scope="row" | "Hypnotize" | Viviz | Voyage|
! scope="row" | "Twilight" | Dress Belle & Big Naughty | rowspan="2" | CMKY|
! scope="row" | "Everything Bout You" | Dress Belle & Loco
! scope="row" | "Focused" (Demo) | rowspan="2" | 2025 | Belle
! scope="row" | "Bam Bam Bam" () | Rescene | The First Night with the Duke OST, Pt. 1''
Filmography Television show Year Title Role 2024 King of Mask Singer as When Flowers Bloom Spring Comes
Awards and nominations
+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Korea Best Brand Awards 2023 Proud Korean Award – Composer "Unforgiven"
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