Soyou (소유; also stylized as Soyu) is a South Korean singer under BPM Entertainment. She is a former member of the girl group SISTAR.
She made her solo debut on December 13, 2017 with Part 1 of her first album Re:Born.
Early life
Before training to become an idol, Soyou worked as a licensed hairdresser at a beauty salon.[2]
Career
Pre-debut
Before debuting as a member of SISTAR, Soyou was a known Cube Entertainment trainee.[3] She was supposed to debut with 4minute, however, did not make the final cut because she "was lacking in many ways". Eventually, Sohyun was added to the group in her place.[4]
After being cut from 4minute's final lineup, Soyou left Cube Entertainment, then auditioning and being accepted to Starship Entertainment.[5]
2010: Debut with SISTAR
She debuted as a member of SISTAR on June 4, 2010 with the group's first album "Push Push".
2017: SISTAR's disbandment, solo debut
On May 22, 2017, Starship Entertainment announced that SISTAR would disbanding after seven years.[6] The group's final single, "Lonely" was released on May 31. SISTAR's final group performance took place on June 7 through Show Champion.[7]
Soyou made her solo debut on December 13 with Part 1 of her first studio album Re:Born.
2021: Departure from Starship Entertainment, new agency
On September 8, 2021, Starship Entertainment announced that Soyou's contract was terminated as she decided to not renew it with the agency.[8]
On September 29, 2021, it was announced that Soyou has signed an exclusive contract with BPM Entertainment.[9]
2022: Day & Night
On April 20, 2022, teaser photos were released which revealed that Soyou will be releasing her first mini album Day & Night on April 27.[10]
Discography
Studio albums
Mini albums
- Day & Night (2022)
Digital singles
- "The Blue Night of Jeju Island" (2017)
- "My Blossom" (2018)
- "On the Road (X-Mas Project Vol. 1)" (2019)
- "Gotta Go" (2020)
- "Good Night My Love" (2021)
- "Cyworld BGM 2021" (2021)
Promotional singles
- "Zero:Attitude" (with IZ*ONE) (2021)
Collaborations
- "Stupid In Love" (with Mad Clown) (2013)
- "Some" (with Junggigo) (2014)
- "The Space Between" (with Kwon Soon Il & Park Yong In of Urban Zakapa) (2014)
- "Lean On Me" (with Kwon Jung Yeol of 10cm) (2015)
- "Runnin'" (with Henry) (2016)
- "Inkigayo Music Crush Part.3" (with Junggigo) (2016)
- "Rain" (with Baekhyun) (2017)
- "Perfect" (with Letter Flow) (2017)
- "Monitor Girl" (with Louie) (2017)
- "I Still" (with Sung Si Kyung) (2017)
- "Starship Planet 2018" (with Various Artists) (2018)
- "Rain Drop" (with OVAN) (2019)
- "Bangkok" (with Francis) (2019)
- "The Love of Autumn" (with Rain) (2019)
- "XMMXXI" (with Eddie Dee and Grupo Libra) (2021)
- "Hombre" (with Eddie Dee and Grupo Libra) (2021)
- "X by X [ Dream ]" (with MC Mong) (2022)
- "Fine" (with Huh Gak) (2022)
Features
- Primary - "Right?" (2017)
- Key - "Forever Yours" (2018)
OSTs
- "Gloria OST" ("It's Okay" with J2 Woo) (2010)
- "Playful Kiss OST Part.3" ("Should I Confess") (2010)
- "Empress Ki OST Part.4" ("Once More") (2014)
- "The Snow Queen 2 OST" ("Diamond") (2014)
- "She Was Pretty OST Part.4" ("You Don't Know Me" with BrotherSu) (2015)
- "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds OST Part.1" ("No Sleep" with Yu Seung Woo) (2016)
- "Goblin OST Part.7" ("I Miss You") (2016)
- "Traveler OST Part.3" ("Before Sunrise") (2020)
- "When the Camellia Blooms OST Part.5" ("Good To Be With You") (2019)
- "Oh My Baby OST Part.2" ("Goodbye") (2020)
- "18 Again OST Part.1" ("The Only One") (2020)
- "Mr. Queen OST Part.4" ("Puzzle" with Park Woo Jin) (2021)
- "Hello, Me! OST Part.6" ("Don’t Smile At Me") (2021)
- "Idol: The Coup OST Part.1" ("Paradise") (2021)
- "A Kiss At Tiffany's OST Part.1" ("Breath") (2021)
Participation releases
- "[Vol.97] You Hee yul's Sketchbook : 62th Voice 'Sketchbook X Soyou'" (2021)
- "[Vol.98] You Hee yul's Sketchbook : 62th Voice 'Sketchbook X Soyou'" (2021)
- "Begin Again Open Mic Episode 10" ("I Knew I Love") (2021)
- "Begin Again Open Mic Episode 12" ("idontwannabeyouanymore") (2021)
Filmography
Reality shows
- Produce 48 (Mnet, 2018) - trainer
- Produce X 101 (Mnet, 2019) - trainer
- CAP-TEEN (Mnet, 2020–2021) - judge
- How Do You Play? (MBC, 2020) - guest (ep. 54)
- Stars Awakening (Channel A, 2022)
Radio shows
- Lunch Attack[11] (Naver NOW., 2022) - guest (ep. 699)
Concerts
- The Live : Night (2022)
Endorsements
- Pepsi (2021)
Trivia
- When Soyou auditioned for Starship Entertainment, she sang a cover of Navi's "On The Road".[5]
- She was the tallest member in SISTAR.
- Soyou shares a house with her older sister and a pet cat.[12]
- Her closest male friend is SHINee's Key.[13]
- She is friends with Seohyun, Nicole, and Min.[13]
Gallery
- Main article: Soyou/Gallery
References
Official links
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