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Somin[1] (소민; also known by her full name) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under DSP Media. She is a member of the co-ed group KARD and a former member of APRIL and PURETTY.

Career[]

2012–2014: PURETTY, KARA Project[]

On September 5, 2012, Somin debuted in the girl group PURETTY, a group based in Japan, with plans to debut in South Korea as well. The group effectively disbanded in May 2014 after it was announced that she, along with her fellow members Chaekyung and Shiyoon, would participated in KARA Project, a show which aimed to find new members for the girl group KARA.[2] Somin finished the show in second place, ultimately being eliminated.

2015: APRIL[]

On August 24, 2015, she debuted again, now as the leader of the girl group APRIL. But her career with the group was short, she left in November that year to pursue a solo career.

2016–present: KARD[]

In 2016, she became a member of the co-ed group KARD. They released three pre-debut singles before debuting in July 19, 2017 with the mini album Hola Hola.

Discography[]

Features[]

OSTs[]

  • "No Mercy OST Part.1" ("I'm Toxic") (2025)

Other releases[]

  • "Backseat" (with BM) (2019)
  • Goodnight Songs For Rebel Girls ("Beautiful") (2020)

Writing credits[]

  • All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[3]
Artist Song Album Type
2017
KARD "Living Good (Special Thanks To)" Hola Hola Writing
Composing
2022
KARD "Break Down" Re: Writing
2023
KARD "Cake" Icky Writing
2025
KARD "Touch" Drift Writing

Filmography[]

Reality shows[]

Music video appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • On KARD, she represents the Black Joker.
  • She is good friends with HyunA and TWICE's Jeongyeon.[4]
    • Jeongyeon is also a distant relative of Somin. She is the niece of the wife of Somin's uncle.

Gallery[]

Main article: Somin (KARD)/Gallery

References[]

Official links[]