- For other people known as 'Sio', see Sio.
Sio (시오) is a South Korean singer under Massive E&C. She is a member of the girl group ablume and former member of the girl group FIFTY FIFTY.
Career[]
2022-2023: FIFTY FIFTY, departure and lawsuit against ATTRAKT[]
On November 14, 2022, Sio was introduced as a member of FIFTY FIFTY through the group's music video for their pre-release song "Lovin' Me".[1] The next day, she was individually revealed.[2]
FIFTY FIFTY officially debuted on November 18 with their first mini album, titled The Fifty.[3][4]
On August 17, 2023, FIFTY FIFTY's legal representative, the law firm Barun, announced that the group filed a criminal complaint against ATTRAKT CEO Jeon Hong Joon for "violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (breach of trust)."[5] On October 23, it was announced that ATTRAKT has terminated their exclusive contracts with members Saena, Sio and Aran as of October 19.[6] The first trial will be held on August 29, 2024.[7]
2024: New agency, ablume[]
On August 11, 2024, it has been reported that Sio, with the two other former FIFTY FIFTY members, Saena and Aran, have signed with Massive E&C, a newly-launched subsidiary of IOK Company. Their activities as a new "global" idol group would begin at the second half of the year. [8]
On October 15, it was revealed that they would make their debut as a trio, under the name ablume.[9] The group debuted on May 9, 2025 with the single album "Echo".[10]
Trivia[]
- Her MBTI personality type is INTJ.[11]
- Her specialty is vocal and individual talent.
- If Sio was not an idol, she would want to be an author.[12]
- She writes in a journal every day.
- She likes anime.
- Her favorite singer is Thornapple.
- She hates eggplant.
- When they first met, Aran thought Sio was gorgeous and tall with a good body ratio.[13]
- She has the best memory of the members and can remember little things from the past.
- Her clothes style is city boy, and she likes wearing things like beanies.
- If Sio was described in two words it would be cool and gray girl.[14]
- When she was 15, Sio was really bad at drawing eyebrows. She would want to go back in time and teach herself to do it better.
- One of her favorite foods is jjimdak 찜닭 (Korean braised chicken) and glass noodles.
- If she could be a member of another group, she would be a member of LE SSERAFIM since she is a big fan of them.[15]
- She can sing the highest notes.
- Sio thinks all the members are good at cooking.
- She and Aran do not find cooking to be therapeutic.
- She thinks a cute and sweet concept is more exciting than a fierce and sexy one.
- Ever since she was young, she enjoyed singing. She became an idol to spread positive influence to the world.[16]
- Her favorite part in "Higher" is Saena's rap part.[16]
- If she could be 50% of another member, she would be Saena because she wants to be more responsible like her and because she is a great leader as well.[16]
- She takes inspiration from Sufjan Stevens because she has been listening to him since she was 15 and that was when she started paying attention to music and lyrics, etc.[16]
- She also takes inspiration from Sam Smith as they are able to deliver what they express to the audience.[14]
- She wants to meet global fans.[16]
- She's never traveled abroad before.
- She likes reading and writing.
- She is very imaginative.
- She can read a book and watch a movie at the same time.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
SNS[]
References[]
- ↑ YouTube: FIFTY FIFTY (피프티피프티) - ‘Lovin' Me’ Official MV
- ↑ @we_fiftyfifty on Instagram (November 15, 2022): SIO
- ↑ (KR) Hankyung: 피프티 피프티, 18일 데뷔 확정…'4세대 뉴페이스' 등장
- ↑ (KR) Chosun Biz: 피프티 피프티, 18일 데뷔 확정…신비+청순 비주얼
- ↑ Soompi: FIFTY FIFTY Files Criminal Charges Against Their Agency ATTRAKT’s CEO
- ↑ Soompi: ATTRAKT Terminates Exclusive Contracts With FIFTY FIFTY Members Saena, Sio, And Aran
- ↑ Allkpop: Former FIFTY FIFTY's Saena, Sio & Aran to start up first trial for lawsuit with ATTRAKT
- ↑ Soompi: Former FIFTY FIFTY Members Saena, Aran, and Sio Sign With New Agency
- ↑ @ablume_official on Twitter (October 15, 2024)
- ↑ @ablume_official on X (April 25, 2025)
- ↑ YouTube: (SUB) FIFTY COMPANY - Job Interview Gone Wild | FIFTY FIFTY
- ↑ YouTube: (SUB) "WHAT IF" - SIO’s CONCEPT FILM | FIFTY FIFTY
- ↑ YouTube: Ini Kesan Pertama Member FIFTY FIFTY Saat Pertama Kali Bertemu | Serba Pertama
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 YouTube: K-Pop Group Fifty Fifty On Their Impressive Debut, Bond, Higher, And Visiting India | Exclusive
- ↑ YouTube: K-Pop FIFTY FIFTY ft. Sakshma Srivastav | Indian Interview | E NOW
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 YouTube: FIFTY FIFTY grooves to BTS’ Butter & 5SOS’ Teeth, talks K-pop debut in 2022 | EXCLUSIVE Interview
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