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Jeon Somi (전소미), also known simply as Somi, is a South Korean-Canadian-Dutch[2] singer-songwriter under The Black Label. She is a former member of the project girl groups I.O.I, Unnies, Girls Next Door, and former pre-debut member of ITZY.

She made her solo debut on June 13, 2019 with the digital single "Birthday".

Career[]

2015: SIXTEEN[]

In May 2015, she participated in the reality survival show SIXTEEN. She was eliminated in the final episode after achieving 9th place.[3]

2016: Produce 101 and I.O.I[]

In 2016, she participated in Mnet's survival television show, Produce 101 as a trainee representing JYP Entertainment. She finished the survival in first place, becoming the center of the girl group I.O.I.[4]

On May 4, 2016, the group debuted with the mini album Chrysalis, and its title track, "Dream Girls".

From October 2016 to April 2017, Somi along with UP10TION's Wooshin were the hosts for the sixth season of the music show The Show.

2017: Unnies, Girls Next Door, solo activities[]

After the disbandment of I.O.I on January 29, Somi signed an official artist contract with JYP Entertainment, meaning she would be able to pursue solo activities and brand endorsements until her official debut.

Later, on February 10, she joined the second season of the variety show, Sister's Slam Dunk, and debuted as a member of their special girl group Unnies in May 2017.

Somi then went onto being cast in the reality-drama show, Idol Drama Operation Team in May 2017, as a representative of I.O.I. She played the role of high school student named Bo-ram, and then later became part of a special girl group named Girls Next Door formed by her fellow cast members in July 2017.

2018: New label[]

On August 20, 2018, it was announced that Somi left JYP Entertainment,[5] and confirmed to have joined YG Entertainment's sub-label The Black Label on September 23, 2018.[6] In late November, it was reported that Somi was working on new music with the goal of making a solo debut in March 2019. It was later scheduled for May 1, then delayed to late May, and finally for June 13.[7][7][8][9]

2019: "Birthday", I.O.I reunion[]

On June 13, 2019, Somi debuted as a soloist with the digital single album "Birthday". On music shows, she also performed the b-side, "Outta My Head".

Main article: Planned I.O.I reunion

2020: I Am Somi & "What You Waiting For"[]

On March 28, 2020, Somi's first solo reality series titled I Am Somi began airing on The Black Label's YouTube channel.[10]

On July 14, she announced she would be making a comeback with a single titled "What You Waiting For".[11]

2021: "Dumb Dumb" & XOXO[]

On July 22, 2021, she announced the release of her single "Dumb Dumb".[12]

On September 30, she teased her upcoming album titled XOXO.[13] On October 14, Somi confirmed she would be making a comeback with her first full-length at the end of the month.[14] XOXO was released on October 29 with "XOXO" serving as the album's title track.

2023: Game Plan[]

On June 2, 2023, The Black Label revealed to Star News that Somi is preparing for a comeback.[15] On July 18, it was reported that Somi will be having a comeback in August.[16] Later in the day, The Black Label confirmed the reports.[17] On July 24, it was announced that Somi will be releasing her first EP titled, Game Plan, on August 7.[18]

2024: "Ice Cream"[]

On July 29, 2024, The Black Label announced that Somi will release a new song on August 2.[19] Later that day Jeon Somi announced the summer special single "Ice Cream".[20]

Personal life[]

Education[]

On February 7, 2020, she graduated from Hanlim Arts School.[21]

Discography[]

Korean[]

Studio albums[]

EPs[]

Digital singles[]

Collaborations[]

Features[]

English[]

Special singles[]

Producing and writing credits[]

  • All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[22]
Artist Song Album Type
2017
Unnies "Right?" Sister's Slam Dunk Season 2 Writing
2019
Herself "Outta My Head" "Birthday" Writing
Composing
"Birthday" Composing
2020
Herself "What You Waiting For" Writing
Composing
2021
Herself "Dumb Dumb" Writing
"XOXO" XOXO
"Don't Let Me Go"
"Watermelon" Writing
Composing
2023
Herself "Gold Gold Gold" Game Plan Writing
Composing
"Fast Forward" Writing
"Fxxked Up" Writing
Composing
"Pisces"
Herself & Big Naughty "Ex-Mas"

Concerts[]

Concert participation[]

  • KAMP LA 2022 (2022) (cancelled)[23][24]
  • K-pop Overpass Music Concert (2023)[25]
  • KCON LA 2024 (2024)[26]

Filmography[]

Reality shows[]

Talk shows[]

  • Yes or Hot (TEO YouTube, 2023) - host

Music video appearances[]

Endorsements[]

  • CJ Alaska Salmon (2016)
  • Elite Uniforms (2017)
  • Sudden Attack (2017)
  • Special Soldier (2017)
  • Jambangee jeans (2017)
  • American Tourister (2017)
  • Fanta (2017–2019)
  • Reebok Classic (2017–2018)
  • Skoolooks (2017–2018)
  • GIVERNY (2018)
  • NUOVO (2019)
  • BCCard (2019)
  • Shiseido Korea (2019)
  • Alba Heaven (2019)
  • United Colors of Benetton Korea (2021)

Awards and nominations[]

Year Recipient Award Won
Golden Disc Awards
2022 Jeon Somi Best Performance Won[28]
Korea First Brand Awards
2022 Jeon Somi Female Solo Artist Won[29]

Trivia[]

  • Somi, like her father, is a taekwondo black belt holder. She holds a third-degree black belt, but could not gain the fourth-degree black belt due to her being too young.[30]
  • Somi was bullied as a child for being of mixed descent.[31]
  • Somi can speak Korean and English fluently.[32]
  • Including both SIXTEEN and Produce 101, she had trained for 2 years.[4]
  • During the production of Produce 101, she received the nickname "Vitamin" due to her beagle-like personality.[3][4]
  • She has a younger sister named Evelyn.
  • She is good friends with Eunbin, JooE, Gaeul, Woozi and Chaeyoung.[33][34][35]
  • Somi is a fan of 2NE1, BIGBANG, BTS, SEVENTEEN and more.
  • She is extremely extroverted. Her MBTI personality type is ENFP.[36]
  • On September 3, 2019, pre-debut profile photos of ITZY leaked on the internet, and something caught the eye of netizens. The photos did not include member Yuna, but Somi, which indicates that she was included in the group's line-up, but was replaced by Yuna when she left the company.[37][38]
  • She was nominated for "The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2020".[39]

Gallery[]

Main article: Jeon Somi/Gallery

References[]

  1. @somi_official_ Twitter Update (August 24, 2023)
  2. Allkpop: Jeon So Mi shows off her three passports
  3. 3.0 3.1 SIXTEEN: Episodes 1-11
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Produce 101: Episodes 1-11
  5. Allkpop: Jeon So Mi Leaves JYP Entertainment
  6. Allkpop: Jeon So Mi Confirms Her New Contract with YG's The Black Label
  7. 7.0 7.1 Allkpop: The Black Label Says Jeon So Mi's Debut is 'Coming Soon' With a Dreamy Teaser Image!
  8. Soompi: Jeon Somi To Reportedly Make Solo Debut Next Year
  9. Soompi: The Black Label Announces Date For Jeon Somi’s Debut
  10. Soompi: Jeon Somi’s Agency Clarifies That Lamborghini In Her Reality Show Isn’t Actually Hers
  11. Soompi: Korea JoongAng Daily: Somi set for a comeback on July 22
  12. Somi on Twitter (July 22, 2021)
  13. Somi on Instagram (September 30, 2021)
  14. Soompi: Somi Confirmed To Make Comeback With First Full-Length Album
  15. (KR) Naver: 전소미, 2년 만에 팬들 곁으로 "컴백 준비 중"
  16. (KR) Daum: 전소미, 8월 컴백 확정…더 강력해진 '틴프레시 퀸'의 귀환
  17. (KR) Daum: ‘덤덤’ 인기 이을까...전소미, 8월 초 컴백 예고
  18. @somi_official_ Twitter Update (July 24, 2023)
  19. Soompi: Jeon Somi Confirmed To Make August Comeback
  20. @somi_official on X (July 29, 2024)
  21. Soompi: Stars Graduate From Hanlim Arts School
  22. KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10014946 under Writers & Publishers)
  23. Billboard: KAMP LA 2022 Enlists Monsta X, Kai, Jeon Somi & More for New U.S. K-Pop Festival
  24. Soompi: KAMP LA 2022 Announces Last-Minute Changes To Lineup Due To Visa Issues
  25. @cornerstone_ofc on Twitter (May 2, 2023)
  26. Soompi: Update: KCON LA 2024 Announces 2nd Lineup Of Artists
  27. Soompi: Jeon Somi Joins ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han Bin As Special Host For "I-LAND 2" Finale
  28. Soompi: Winners Of The 36th Golden Disc Awards
  29. Soompi: Winners Of 2022 Korea First Brand Awards
  30. Soompi: Jeon Somi Takes Level Test For 4th Degree Black Belt In Taekwondo
  31. Koreaboo: 8 Most Disturbing Stories Of Idol Bullying Within The Industry
  32. KpopStarz: Jeon Somi Says She Still Studies English Despite Being Fluent in the Language
  33. Soompi: Jeon Somi Celebrates Her Birthday With MOMOLAND's JooE And CLC's Eunbin + Surprises Them With A Prank
  34. Soompi: TWICE's Chaeyoung And Jeon Somi Reunite With Funny Photo
  35. Koreaboo: Jeon Somi Ends “Boring Party” Accusations By Revealing BTS, TWICE, GOT7, SEVENTEEN Members, And More In Attendance
  36. (170310) Sister's Slam Dunk S2 MBTI Test
  37. Jeon Somi Was Indeed Preparing To Debut With ITZY, Pre-Debut Profile Pictures Leaked
  38. Allkpop: Knetz Talks About ITZY Profile Pictures Before Debut With Jeon Somi
  39. @tccandler on Instagram (May 5, 2020)

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