Kim Na-hyun (), better known by the stage name Effie, is a hyperpop musician from South Korea. She began releasing music independently on SoundCloud in 2019, while still in high school.
Career Effie released her first EP, Neon Genesis, at the age of 18, after being inspired by the music of Drain Gang. Effie, and the release of this EP, have been associated with the birth of South Korea's "sad girl movement". Effie released her debut album E on March 28, 2025. The title of the album pays homage to Ecco2k's album of the same name.
In August 2025, she released the EP Pullup to Busan 4 More Hyper Summer It’s Gonna Be a Fuckin Movie, which was met with critical acclaim. Pitchfork gave the EP a 7.6/10, saying Effie's performance "oozes personality". Jon Caramanica of the New York Times ranked the EP as the best album of 2025.
Discography
Studio albums
E (2025)
Extended plays
Neon Genesis (2021) Pullup to Busan 4 More Hyper Summer It’s Gonna Be a Fuckin Movie (2025)
Accolades Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Korean Music Awards 2026 Musician of the Year Effie Album of the Year Pullup to Busan 4 More Hyper Summer It's Gonna Be a Fuckin Movie Best Hip-Hop Album Best Hip-Hop Song "Can I Sip" (담배) Best Electronic Album E Best Electronic Song "Open Ur Eyes"
Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement NME 2026 The NME 100 Placed
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