Jeon So-yeon
Born 1998 · Age 27
South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer and leader of (G)I-dle (Soyeon). Rose to fame via Produce 101 and Unpretty Rapstar; prolific songwriter/producer and collaborator for K/DA and True Damage.
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Born in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam, Seoul
Jeon So-yeon born in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea.
Attended a Buddhist kindergarten
Early childhood education included attending a Buddhist kindergarten (reported in biography sources).
Homeschooled, later enrolled in Kuryong Elementary
Soyeon was homeschooled for a time and later enrolled at Kuryong Elementary School.
Trained in ballet; competed and won awards
In elementary years she trained intensively in ballet and reportedly won numerous competitions before quitting to pursue music.
Auditioned for Cube Entertainment; became a trainee
After seeing Cube Entertainment's 2014 audition poster, Soyeon attended the Incheon audition and became a trainee at Cube.
Contestant on Produce 101 (season 1)
Represented Cube Entertainment on Mnet's Produce 101; reached peak popularity mid-season but finished 20th in final episode.
Contestant on Unpretty Rapstar 3
Competed in Unpretty Rapstar Season 3 and finished as second runner-up (3rd); three of her tracks included on the show's final compilation album.
Signed exclusive artist contract with Cube Entertainment
Officially signed an exclusive contract as an artist under Cube Entertainment on Dec 29, 2016.
Graduated from Chung-Ang University
Completed her higher education (graduation reported February 2017).
Solo debut with digital single 'Jelly'
Made official solo debut with the digital single 'Jelly' (released Nov 5, 2017); she wrote the song herself.
Announced re-debut in new girl group (G)I-dle as leader
Cube announced Soyeon would re-debut as the leader and main rapper of the new girl group (G)I-dle.
Released 'Idle Song' (digital single)
Released second digital single 'Idle Song' (Feb 28, 2018).
Officially revealed as (G)I-dle member
Revealed publicly as the fifth member of (G)I-dle on Apr 12, 2018.
Debut with (G)I-dle — mini album 'I Am' and 'Latata'
(G)I-dle debuted May 2, 2018 with EP I Am and lead single 'Latata'; Soyeon wrote/composed/arranged 'Latata' and multiple tracks on the EP.
Announced participation in SM Station X project 'Station Young'
Soyeon was announced as part of Station Young (SM Station X 0) with Seulgi, Chung-ha, and SinB.
Station Young released 'Wow Thing'
Station Young released the single 'Wow Thing' on Sep 28, 2018; Soyeon credited as participant/lyricist.
K/DA debuted with 'Pop/Stars' at League of Legends Worlds
Virtual K-pop group K/DA (with Soyeon voicing Akali) debuted 'Pop/Stars' during the 2018 LoL World Championship (Nov 3); MV hit 30M views in 5 days, 100M in a month; single reached #1 on Billboard World Digital Songs.
Composed CLC's lead single 'No'
Soyeon composed CLC's lead single 'No' for the EP No.1 (2019); the selection was via a blind test.
Public apology for use of pirated software
In March 2019 Soyeon publicly apologized for previously using an illegal copy of music software (Kontakt); agency removed a behind-the-scenes video that revealed it.
True Damage release 'Giants' and World Championship performance
As part of True Damage (voice of Akali), Soyeon featured on 'Giants' (Nov 10, 2019) and performed at the 2019 LoL World Championship finals in Paris; the single charted on Billboard Rap and R&B/Hip-Hop digital sales.
(G)I-dle released EP 'I Trust' including 'Oh My God'
April 2020 release of I Trust; Soyeon wrote and composed all songs on the album alongside collaborator Yummy Tone; lead single 'Oh My God' released in Korean and English.
Featured on DJ Hyo's 'Dessert'
Soyeon helped write and featured on Hyoyeon's (DJ Hyo) single 'Dessert' alongside Loopy (released July 22, 2020).
Composed (G)I-dle's summer single 'Dumdi Dumdi'
Soyeon composed 'Dumdi Dumdi' (Aug 2020) with Pop Time; noted as the group's first summer song.
Reprised Akali role on K/DA 'All Out' tracks
Soyeon reprised the voice of Akali on 'The Baddest' and 'More' included on K/DA's EP All Out (Aug 27, 2020).
Produced Apink Namjoo's solo debut 'Bird'
Credited as producer of Apink Kim Nam-joo's solo debut song 'Bird', released Sep 7, 2020.
Produced song for Mnet CAP-TEEN final performance
Confirmed Dec 16, 2020 that Soyeon (with Hui and Lee Dae-hwi) would produce songs for top seven on CAP-TEEN; her composition 'Eternal Sunshine' was performed by Lee Seo-bin.
(G)I-dle released EP 'I Burn' with 'Hwaa'
Jan 2021 EP I Burn released; Soyeon wrote four of six tracks including lead single 'Hwaa'.
Appeared on KakaoTV's Face ID
She appeared on Face ID, a KakaoTV original show revealing celebrity phone lifestyles; revealed production process, 1,600 demo songs and behind-the-scenes.
Announced solo EP 'Windy' (release date July 5)
Cube Entertainment announced Soyeon's first EP Windy would be released July 5, 2021, with lead single 'Beam Beam'.
Released solo EP 'Windy' ('Beam Beam')
Soyeon's debut solo EP Windy released July 5, 2021; lead single 'Beam Beam'.
First solo music show win on 'The Show' for 'Beam Beam'
Won her first solo music program trophy on SBS MTV's The Show on July 13, 2021 for 'Beam Beam'.
Appointed mentor on MBC 'My Teenage Girl'
Announced Oct 21, 2021 as one of four mentors on MBC reality survival show 'My Teenage Girl'.
Received Brand of the Year Award (Best Female Multi-Entertainer) and Melon Music Award Best Songwriter (2022)
Won Brand of the Year Awards (Best Female Multi-Entertainer) and Melon Music Awards (Best Songwriter, 2022) — recognition for her producing/songwriting work.
Donated 20,000 briquettes for winter heating
On Jan 18, 2022 Soyeon donated 20,000 briquettes to the Sharing Briquettes of Love campaign to help low-income families during winter.
Donated ₩20 million to Turkey–Syria earthquake relief
In February 2023 Soyeon donated ₩20,000,000 to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help victims of the Turkey–Syria earthquake.
Announced as mentor on Mnet 'Fantasy Boys'
Reported Feb 23, 2023 that Soyeon would be one of four mentors on Mnet's reality survival show Fantasy Boys.
Appointed UGG brand model
On May 4, 2023 UGG announced Soyeon as brand model/ambassador.
Appeared on 'King of Mask Singer' as 'Flower Wind'
Soyeon appeared Aug 13, 2023 on King of Mask Singer, performing songs including 'Two Melodies' by Zion.T and 2NE1's 'UGLY' under the mask.
Collaborated with LG Uplus on 'I'm Okay' MV
Released a collaboration music video 'I'm Okay' (아무너케) with LG Uplus on Aug 23, 2023; MV garnered more than 9 million views on YouTube in one week.
Released special collaboration single 'Nobody' with Winter and Liz
Confirmed Nov 9 and released Nov 16, 2023 a special collaboration single 'Nobody' with Winter (Aespa) and Liz (IVE).
Promoted to full member of Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)
On Jan 31, 2024 Soyeon was promoted to full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association, recognizing her songwriting/catalog contributions.
Featured in BIBI's 'Sugar Rush' music video
Featured (with Yena) in the music video for BIBI's 'Sugar Rush' released Feb 20, 2024.
Temporarily halted activities due to health
Cube Entertainment announced on June 1, 2024 that Soyeon would temporarily halt all scheduled activities due to worsening health.
Donated ₩100 million for heavy rain relief (Hope Bridge Honors Club)
On July 17, 2024 Soyeon donated ₩100,000,000 to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to aid heavy rain recovery across South Korea.
Wrote and co-composed QWER's title track 'My Name Is Malguem'
Soyeon wrote and participated in composing the title track for QWER's 2nd EP 'Algorithm's Blossom', 'My Name Is Malguem', released Sep 23, 2024; the track earned QWER their first music show win.
Reported contract status with Cube Entertainment
On Oct 25, 2024 reports surfaced claiming Soyeon would leave Cube when her contract expired in November; Cube responded negotiations were ongoing.
Announced all (G)I-dle members renewed contracts (MMA statement)
On Nov 30, 2024 at the Melon Music Awards Soyeon stated that all members had renewed their contracts; Cube officially announced renewal on Dec 2, 2024.
Estimated net worth reported (industry estimate)
Multiple online profiles/articles circa 2025 estimate Soyeon's net worth in the range of approximately $3M–$5M USD based on songwriting royalties, group/solo activities, endorsements and producing work.
Reported to be creative director for P NATION's girl group 'Baby DONT Cry'
On Feb 6, 2025 reports indicated Soyeon would serve as creative director and oversee music/creative direction for P NATION's planned first girl group 'Baby DONT Cry' (2025 project).
Donated ₩100 million for forest fire relief (Hope Bridge)
On Mar 28, 2025 Soyeon donated ₩100,000,000 to Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to support residents affected by forest fires and temporary shelters.
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