Park So-yeon (singer)
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Soyeon | |
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박인정 | |
Born | Park In-jung October 5, 1987 |
Other names | Soyeon |
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Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | MBK Entertainment |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Bak So-yeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Pak Soyŏn |
Park So-yeon (Korean: 박소연; born October 5, 1987), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is the main vocalist of K-pop girl group T-ara.
Biography
Early life
Soyeon was born on October 5, 1987[1] in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Her birth name was Park In Jung (朴仁静). She has officially changed her name to Park Soyeon. In 2005, she took part and was awarded the Gold Award (1st Place) for the CMB Chin Chin Singing Competition.[2] Soyeon has studied at the prestigious Anyang High School of Arts, located in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
Soyeon was formerly a trainee under SM Entertainment, preparing to be a member and supposed to be the leader of girl group Girls' Generation. However, she left the company six months before their debut due to personal circumstances. After debuting with T-ara she revealed on the show Taxi that at that time she felt the opportunity came so easily and she was in two minds, not fully prepared for the debut.[3]
Career
T-ara
Soyeon was the second new member to be added to T-ara after two former members Jiae and Jiwon withdrawal from the group in mid-2009. She was featured on the sports variety show Invincible Baseball.
In 2010, Soyeon was rushed to the hospital after complaints of not feeling well while filming for her cameo role in Master of Study. She was then diagnosed with H1N1 while T-ara was still promoting the follow-up track "Like the First Time" off of their first full-length album, Absolute First Album.[4]
Soyeon has participated in the OSTs for the movie Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp and the SBS drama Coffee House (TV series).
In 2011, she was a fixed cast member for KBS's variety show 100 Points Out Of 100.
Soyeon participated in the musical adaption of T-ara's hit song "Roly-Poly", which opened on January 13, 2012 at the Sungnam Arts Center.[5] She has stated that it is one of her dreams to stand on stage and act on it.
She replaced Hyomin as T-ara's new leader starting on January 1, 2012 for their "Lovey-Dovey" promotions. She is be the fourth leader of T-ara after Eunjung, Boram, and Hyomin. In July 2013 Soyeon stepped down as leader and Qri became the fifth leader.[6]
Soyeon appeared in the drama "Haeundae Lovers" as Lee Gwan-soon. The drama aired on August 13, 2012.[7]
QBS
Qri, Boram and Soyeon formed a subgroup called QBS in May 2013. The subgroup focused on the Japanese market. The subgroup release their debut single titled "Kaze no You ni" (風のように, Like the Wind) on June 26, 2013
Personal life
In September 2013 it was announced that Soyeon has been dating Click-B's Oh Jong-Hyuk for the past three years. According to an article by Sports Seoul they said, DSP Media confirmed their relationship status and stated, "Oh Jong Hyuk and Soyeon are meeting well. Oh Jong Hyuk, who has good manners and has a kind personality, fell for Soyeon's cute charms. Please watch over them beautifully." Core contents Media also apparently confirmed, "Their parents and families are aware of their relationship. Oh Jong Hyuk and Soyeon are carefully dating and they ask for your support." With the surfacing of this report, when contacted by other media outlets, Core Contents Media stated to 'Xsportsnews', "Soyeon and Oh Jong Hyuk have been dating for 3 years... The two have been meeting each other for a long time, and the photos revealed are when they met up for their 1000th day party... They were meeting quietly even before Oh Jong Hyuk left for his enlistment. Even though T-ara had activities, Soyeon waited for him."
Discography
Collaboration singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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KOR Gaon [8] |
KOR Billboard [9] | |||
"Song For You" (널 위해 부르는 노래) (with Ahn Young-min) |
2011 | — | — | Ahn Young-min A-Family, Part 3 |
"I Know" (알아요) (with Lee Bo-ram and Yangpa) |
2012 | — | — | Together |
"Painkiller" (진통제) (with Seong Yoo-jin, Seo Eun-kyo, Taewoon and Choi Sung-min) |
2013 | 11 | 13 | Tears of Mind |
"Don't Forget Me" (나를 잊지 말아요) (with Ham Eunjung, Song Minkyung, Cho Seunghee, and Speed's Jongkook, Sejoon and Seungri) |
2015 | — | — | White Snow |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Soundtrack singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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KOR Gaon [8] |
KOR Billboard [9] | |||
"Page One" (Part 2) (with Ock Joo-hyun) |
2010 | — | — | Coffee House OST |
"What Should We Finish?" (뭐라고 끝낼까) | — | — | Death Bell 2 OST Part 1 | |
"Until the End" (with Lee Bo-ram) |
2011 | — | — | Gisaeng Ryeong OST |
"Page One" (with Ock Joo-hyun and Lee Seok-hun) |
25 | 30 | Coffee House OST | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Other songs
Year | Album | Song | Duration | Notes |
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2013 | Bunny Style! | "Sign" | 4:56 | Audio: With ex-T-ara member Areum. Live: Solo. |
2013 | Bunny Style! | "Love Poem" | 5:24 | Solo |
Filmography
Television drama
Year | Show title | Role | Network |
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2010 | Giants | Cameo | SBS |
2010 | Master of Study | Cameo | KBS2 |
2012 | Haeundae Lovers | Lee Gwan Soon | KBS2 |
2015 | Sweet Temptation (Baby Good Gir) | So Hee | Web Drama |
Musical
Year | Musical Title | Role |
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2012 | Our Youth, Roly Poly Musical | Oh Hyun Joo [10] |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Gisaeng Ryung | Cameo | A Horror Movie |
Variety show
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2009 | Radio Star | Herself | MBC |
2009 | Star King | Herself | SBS |
2009–2010 | Invincible Baseball | Cheerleader | KBS |
2010 | Strong Heart | Herself | SBS |
2010 | You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook | Herself | KBS |
2010 | Taxi | Herself | tvN |
2010 | Star King | Herself | SBS |
2010 | Challenge 1000 Song | Herself | KBS2 |
2010 | Dream Girls | Herself | Mnet |
2010 | Hello Baby | Herself | KBS |
2010 | Bouquet | Herself | MBC |
2010 | Idol Trot Wars | Herself | MBC |
2010 | Star Golden Bell | Herself | KBS |
2010-2011 | 100 Points out of 100 | Herself | KBS2 |
2011 | Star King | Herself | SBS |
2011 | Challenge 1000 Song | Herself | KBS2 |
2011 | Secret | Herself | KBS |
2011 | Vitamin | Herself | KBS |
2011 | Happy Together | Herself | KBS |
2011 | Win Win | Herself | KBS2 |
2011 | Beatles Code | Herself | Mnet |
2012 | Weekly Idol | Herself | MBC Every 1 |
2012 | Naughty Boys | Herself | JTBC |
2013 | Challenge 1000 Song | Herself | KBS2 |
2013 | Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 | Herself | KBS2 |
2013 | SimSimTaPa | Herself | MBC |
2014 | Vitamin | Herself | KBS2 |
2014 | Moon Hee Jun's Pure | Herself | Mnet |
2014 | Weekly Idol | Herself | MBC Every 1 |
2014 | Star King | Herself | SBS |
2014 | Hidden Singer | Herself | JTBC |
2015 | A Song For You 4 (Ep. 6) | Herself | KBS2 |
2015 | Idol Star Athletic Championship 2015 | Herself | MBC |
References
- ^ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
- ^ Template:Ko icon 함은정, "티아라' 소연, "소녀시대 탈퇴? 의지가 부족했다"
- ^ Template:Ko icon 함은정, "티아라 소연 "소녀시대 탈퇴 후 가장 힘들었다"(인터뷰). Starnews. April 13, 2010. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
- ^ Template:Ko icon 티아라 소연 ‘공신’ 촬영 중 실신 응급실行 ‘신종플루 의심판정’. Newsen. January 28, 2010.
- ^ Template:Ko icon 티아라 소연, 뮤지컬 데뷔.."꿈꿔왔던 것". StarNews. January 4, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
- ^ "Qri appointed T-ara's new leader ahead of groups six-member comeback". July 13, 2013.
- ^ "T-ara's Soyeon Joins "Haeundae Lovers"". Soompi. June 26, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- "Page One". September 24, 2011.
- "Painkiller". June 15, 2013.
- ^ a b "Billboard K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- "Page One". October 8, 2011.
- ^ http://www.soompi.com/2012/01/16/taras-soyeon-and-hyomin-for-musical-roly-poly/