Somyi (솜이) is a South Korean singer under MBK Company. She is a former member of the girl group DIA and its sub-unit BCHCS.
She, along with Jueun, joined the group on April 5, 2017.[1]
Career[]
2017-2022: DIA, The Unit[]
On April 5, 2017, she, along with Jueun, were announced as new members of the girl group DIA. She officially debuted with them on April 19, 2017, with the release of their second studio album, YOLO.
She was later added to the sub-unit BCHCS, and had her first activity with them on the group's third mini album, Love Generation, released on August 22, 2017.
In 2017, she joined KBS 2TV's idol rebooting survival show The Unit, alongside fellow member Yebin. She was eliminated in the final episode after ranking 12th place.[2]
On May 25, 2020, it was revealed that DIA would make a comeback with their sixth EP Flower 4 Seasons and promote as a five members unit without Chaeyeon & Somyi.[3]
On August 21, 2020, Somyi made her comeback to Instagram after being inactive for almost a year.
On January 9, 2022, PocketDol Studio announced that Somyi had left DIA and terminated her exclusive contract with the agency following a year and a half long hiatus due to health reasons.[4] Following her depature, Somyi is currently active as a broadcast jockey (BJ).
2023: Hotple Entertainment[]
Sometime in 2023, Somyi signed with Hotple Entertainment and started streaming on TikTok.
2025: New agency[]
On March 27, 2025, it was announced that Somyi had signed an exclusive contract with MBK Company.[5]
Personal life[]
Education[]
On February 15, 2019, Somyi graduated from School of Performing Arts (SOPA) where she majored in the Department of Practical Music.[6]
Personal struggles[]
On March 28, 2023, Somyi sat down for an interview on Attack on Sisters. Here she revealed to host Park Misun that she only became a broadcast jockey (BJ) due to her family's financial struggles. She also revealed that she had briefly worked as an employee at a café and as a model for an online shopping brand.[7] Prior to this, Somyi had received unwarranted backlash from Korean netizens due to her streams being aired on the adult-rated platform PandaTV.
Complaint and sentencing[]
On February 27, 2024, it was reported that a former idol turned streamer filed a complaint for sexual assault in January against a company executive. The prosecution suspected that the individual was making false accusations due to the lack of apparent distress and embrassing her alleged abuser as shown through CCTV footage. They requested a one-year prison term sentence against the former idol, despite her claims of being under the influence of alcohol. The verdict will be unveiled on March 21.[8] On February 29, it was revealed that Somyi filed the complaint and accused her company CEO.[9] On March 21, the court sentenced Somyi to one year and six months in prison for false accusations due to the lack of evidence and the low credibility of her claims.[10] Shortly after, Somyi submitted an appeal which minimized her sentence to a two-year probation instead of imprisonment.[11]
On March 28, 2025, MBK Company announced that they would take legal actions against Garo Sero Research Institute for spreading false claims about Somyi being in a relationship with PocketDol Studio's CEO Kim Kwang Soo.[12]
Discography[]
Collaborations[]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- The Unit (KBS 2TV, 2017) - contestant
- Attack on Sisters (Channel S, 2023) - guest
Gallery[]
- Main article: Somyi/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Koreaboo: DIA Officially Adds 2 New Members
- ↑ The Unit: Episodes 1-28
- ↑ (KR) Naver News: 정채연·솜이, 'Flower 4 Seasons' 불참..다이아 5인 컴백
- ↑ Soompi: DIA’s Agency Confirms Their Contract With Somyi Has Ended Due To Health Reasons
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 안솜이, 다이아→성인방송 BJ 끝 연예계 복귀 [공식]
- ↑ DIA_intl on Twitter (February 15, 2019)
- ↑ Koreaboo: Former Third-Generation Idol Goes Viral After Confessing She’s Facing Financial Hardship — Netizens Express Skepticism
- ↑ Allkpop: Former Idol turned streamer suspected of making false accusations of sexual assault, Prosecution seeks a One-Year Jail Sentence
- ↑ Allkpop: Former DIA's Somyi faces possible prison sentence for allegedly making false sexual assault allegations against CEO
- ↑ Allkpop: Former DIA member Somyi sentenced to 18 months in prison for making false accusations of sexual assault
- ↑ (KR) Naver: '성폭행 무고' 걸그룹 출신 BJ 집유…"아직 어려, 갱생 기회 줘야"
- ↑ @mbk.ent_official on Instagram (March 28, 2025)
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