# Ailee

Ailee is an American singer and songwriter based in South Korea, known for her powerful vocals and versatility across K-pop, R&B, and ballad genres.  She has achieved significant digital sales success in South Korea, with multiple singles charting within the top five of the Gaon Digital Chart.

Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/south-korea/ailee

## Core facts
- Category: Soloist
- Entertainment scene: South Korea
- Active since: 2012
- Genre: K-Pop, Ballad, R&B

## Audience
- Estimated fandom size: 2M
- Female share: 60%
- Core audience: Millennials – Gen Z
- Top market: South Korea
- Top market: Japan
- Top market: United States
- Top market: Indonesia
- Top market: Philippines
- Top market: Thailand

## Highlights
- Milestone: Top market South Korea — 35% of fandom
- Partnerships: Powerful vocalist with emotional delivery appeals to wellness and empowerment-focused brands.
- Milestone: Broad public appeal through ballads and drama soundtracks suggests authentic, quality-focused positioning.

## Frequently asked

### Who is Ailee?
Ailee is a Soloist from South Korea, debuted in 2012.

### How many fans does Ailee have?
Ailee has approximately 2 million global fans, making them a Rising tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index.

### What markets is Ailee popular in?
Ailee's strongest markets are South Korea, Japan, United States, out of 13 markets tracked on Cultiq.

### What genres does Ailee perform?
Ailee performs K-Pop, Ballad, R&B, primarily within the Soloist ecosystem.

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