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Soojin (singer)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Seo.

Soojin
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Soojin in 2020
Born
Seo Soo-jin

(1998-03-09) March 9, 1998 (age 23)
Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSeo Su-jin
McCune–ReischauerSŏ Suchin
Signature
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Seo Soo-jin (Korean: 서수진; born March 9, 1998), better known mononymously as Soojin, is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is a former member of the girl group (G)I-dle under Cube Entertainment.[2]

Early life

Soojin was born in Gyeonggi, South Korea. She attended Waw Middle School in Hwaseong. She later learned jazz dance and taekwondo while studying at the Korean Arts High School. She decided early in her life that she wanted to pursue a singing career, but said it took two years for her to convince her father to agree with her decisions.[3]

Career

Pre-debut

Soojin was a trainee in DN Entertainment and was originally supposed to be a member of the upcoming South Korean girl group Vividiva under her stage name N.Na (앤나), She took part in several performances and photo shoots of the group[4] but then left the group in 2015.[3][5]

Then in 2016, Soojin became a trainee at Cube Entertainment.[5] In 2017–2018 she appeared in fellow-member Soyeon's solo music videos for the songs "Jelly" and "Idle Song" as an unknown dancer and wearing a mask.[6][7]

2018–present: Debut with (G)I-dle and solo activities

Main article: (G)I-dle

In 2018, she was revealed on as a member of the girl group (G)I-dle,[8] she debuted with the group on May 2, 2018, following the release of the group's debut mini album, I Am and its lead single "Latata".[9][10][11] (G)I-dle made their debut stage performance on Mnet's M Countdown.[12]

In October 2020, Glance TV introduced their new fashion show Minnie Soojin's i'M THE TREND (민니 수진의 i'M THE TREND) and paired Soojin and Minnie together.[13][14] The duo will have a styling battle every time for the title of 'Trend Center', which is a combination of a trend setter and an idol center. In addition, the duo will revealed their styling secrets, various outfits, shopping tips and video pictorial 'Fashion Film'. The show premiered on October 14 through Naver Style TV.[15]

On March 4, 2021, it was announced that Soojin would temporarily halt all activities following allegations that she had bullied former classmates.[16] On August 14, Cube Entertainment announced that Soojin had officially withdrawn from (G)I-dle.[17] (G)I-dle will also continue its activities as a five-member girl group after Soojin's departure.[18]

Personal life

On October 22, 2020, according to Cube Entertainment, Soojin was examined and treated at the hospital for a sprained ankle which she sustained during choreography practice. Soojin visited the hospital for examination and treatment. The agency said, "As a result of the examination by the medical staff, the ankle ligament has increased, and according to the opinion of the medical staff to wear a cast and protector until recovery, we will live with minimal movement for the time being and is unable to participate in the group's upcoming schedules, including '2020 LIVE in DMZ' on October 23 and '2020 K-Culture Festival' on October 24.[19]

Discography

Main article: (G)I-dle discography

Filmography

Variety shows

Year Title Network Note Ref.
2020 Minnie Soojin's i'M THE TREND Glance TV, Naver Style TV Cast member with Minnie [14]

References

  1. ^ "K-Pop Girl Group (G)I-DLE Signs With Republic Records in the US". April 9, 2020. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  2. ^ "(G)I-DLE". Cube Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 8, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "(G) I-dle's Soojin: dancing queen who is cutest offstage". South China Morning Post. Jeff Benjamin. May 20, 2020. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "Netizens uncover past photos of (G)I-DLE's Soojin from her previous debut". Allkpop. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "(G)I-DLE's Soojin was originally set to debut with another group – KBIZOOM". Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "전소연(JEON SOYEON) - 'Jelly' Official Music Video". YouTube. United CUBE (CUBE Entertainment Official YouTube Channel). Archived from the original on January 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "[MV] JEON SOYEON (전소연) _ Idle song (아이들 쏭)". YouTube. 1theK (원더케이). Archived from the original on July 26, 2020.
  8. ^ "Upcoming girl group (G)I-DLE introduce Soojin & Shuhua". allkpop. Archived from the original on November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  9. ^ "(G)I-DLE Go Top 5 on World Albums & Song Sales Charts With Debut Releases". Billboard. May 17, 2018. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  10. ^ "[MV] (G)I-DLE ((여자)아이들) _ LATATA". YouTube. 1theK (원더케이). Archived from the original on November 3, 2020.
  11. ^ "[직격인터뷰] (여자)아이들 "데뷔 20일만 1위? 생각도 못해, 초심 잃지 않겠다"". chosun.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  12. ^ "[(G)I-DLE - LATATA] Debut Stage | M COUNTDOWN 20180503 EP.569". YouTube. Archived from the original on January 14, 2019.
  13. ^ @glance_tv (October 6, 2020). 이 구역 패피돌 (여자)아이들의 #민니 #수진 이 붙었다! 진짜 패피의 자리를 건 Fire#스타일링 대결 민니 수진의 i'M THE TREND. Twitter. Archived from the original on October 6, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b 민니 수진의 i'M THE TREND(암더트렌드) [Minni Soojin's i'M THE TREND (Im the Trend)]. Naver. September 29, 2020. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Lee Keum-Yong (October 14, 2020). 글랜스TV, 패션 콘텐츠 < 민니 수진의 i'M THE TREND > 런칭 [Glance TV launches fashion content <Minnie Soojin's i'M THE TREND>]. Movieist. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  16. ^ "Why is the K-pop bullying scandal blowing up now and what will become of it?". Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  17. ^ Gong Mi-na (August 14, 2021). "'학폭 논란' 수진, (여자)아이들 탈퇴 ... 5인 체제[공식][전문]" (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "Soojin to leave (G)I-DLE after five-month hiatus over bullying allegations". The Straits Times (Singapore). August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  19. ^ Shim Soo-hyun (October 23, 2020). "이렇게 갑자기…" 아이들 멤버 수진, 안타까운 근황 전해졌다 ["Suddenly like this..." Children member Soojin, unfortunate recent news]. Wikitree. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.

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