Park So-yeon
박소연
Soyeon in "So Good" showcase in August 2015
Born
Park In-jung

(1987-10-05) October 5, 1987
Andong, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
EducationAnyang High School of Arts
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Spouse
​
(m. 2022)​
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2009–present
Labels
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak So-yeon
McCune–ReischauerPak So-yŏn

Park So-yeon (born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987),[1] referred to as Soyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009, which went on to become one of the best-selling Korean girl groups of all time.[2] She debuted as a solo artist in 2021.

Early life and education

Park was born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987,[1][3] in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. She has legally changed her name to Park So-yeon. In 2005, she took part and was awarded the Gold Award for the CMB Chin Chin Singing Competition.[4] Park has studied at the prestigious Anyang High School of Arts, located in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea.

Park 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.[5] After debuting with T-ara, she revealed on the tvN's 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.[6]

Career

2009–2011: Career beginnings

Park was the second new member to be added to T-ara after two former members Jiae and Jiwon left the group in mid-2009.

In 2010, she 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.[7]

Park participated in the OSTs for the movie Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp and the SBS drama Coffee House.

In 2011, she was a fixed cast member for KBS's variety show 100 Points Out Of 100.

2012–2013: Acting roles and QBS

Park participated in the musical adaption of T-ara's hit song Roly-Poly, which opened on January 13, 2012, at the Seongnam Arts Center.[8] 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 December 7, 2011, for their Lovey-Dovey promotions. She is the fourth leader of T-ara after Eunjung, Boram, and Hyomin. In July 2013, she stepped down as leader and Qri became the fifth leader.[9][10][11]

Park appeared in the KBS drama Lovers of Haeundae as Lee Gwan-soon. The drama aired on August 13, 2012.[12]

Soyeon along with Qri and Boram formed a sub-group called QBS in May 2013. The sub-group focused on the Japanese market. They released their debut single titled "Kaze no You ni" (風のように, Like the Wind) on June 26, 2013.

2017–present: Departure from MBK Entertainment

On March 6, 2017 MBK announced that T-ara would be releasing their last album as a six-member group in May, after Boram and Soyeon's contracts ended, and the other members would remain until December 31, 2017.[13] On May 7, MBK Entertainment revealed the group's plans had changed and that the new album's release had been rescheduled to June 2017, with Boram and Soyeon not participating due to the expiry of their contracts.[14] On May 8, it was announced that T-ara's last performance as a six-member group would be in Taiwan concert on May 13.[15][16]

On July 11, 2020, it was announced that Park had signed with Think Entertainment.[17]

On February 5, 2021, Soyeon released her first ever single as a solo artist in 12 years entitled "They Are All The Same" under Think Entertainment.[18] Before the release of the song, she received support from the members of T-ara.

On March 24, 2021, Soyeon released her second single entitled "Interview".[19]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In February 2021, Soyeon became the exclusive model for the Korean tea brand "HOBEATEE".[20] In March 2021, the brand announced a 100% sold-out.[21] It was also mentioned that Soyeon helped the brand's image by drawing attention from both domestic users and her overseas Chinese fans.[22]

Personal life

On January 18, 2022, Park's agency confirmed that she will marry soccer player Cho Yu-min in November 2022. They have been in a relationship for 3 years.[23] Later, it was announced the wedding ceremony in November has been postponed until next year, due to Cho Yu-min joined the national team and planning to focus for the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. But the couple had already registered their marriage and were a legal couple.[24]

On September 22, Soyeon revealed through her Instagram that she bought her mother a 3-volume apartment in Seoul's green forest area.[25]

Discography

Filmography

Films

YearTitle Country / RegionNotes
2011 Gisaeng Ryung South KoreaCameo
2019 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Hong Kong

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2010 GiantBunny Girls' memberCameo[26]
Master of StudyBad Student[27]
2012 Lovers of HaeundaeLee Gwan-soonSupporting role[12]

Web series

Year Network Title Role Notes Ref
2010 Daum TV Bubi Bubi Herself Main Role [28]
2015 Naver TV Sweet Temptation So Hee [29]

Variety shows

YearTitleRole NotesRef.
2009 M!countdown Special host
Invincible BaseballCast member
2010 M!countdown Special host
2010ㅡ11 100 / 100 Competition Fixed guest [30]
2011 Star Couple Strongest Match Cast [31]
M!countdown Special host [32]
2012 Crown princess show Main cast [33]
2013 Music Bank Special host
2019 Shopping KingHost [34]
2020 King of Mask SingerContestant as "Diver" (Ep. 267–268)[35]
Miss BackContestant [36]
2022 We Are Family Cast Member [37]

Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref
2013 Yongin Military Concert
APAN Star Awards With Lee Hwi Jae [38]
2014 With Kim Sung Joo and Ailee [39]
2015 [40]
2020 Kim Ho-Joong fanmeeting 2-day fanmeeting

Musical

YearTitleRole NotesRef
2012 Our Youth, Roly Poly MusicalOh Hyun-joo Main Role

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
Baidu Entertainment Awards 2015 Popular Artist Award Herself Nominated
Chin National Singing Competition 2005 Gold Award Won [41]
China Powerstar Awards 2017 Most influential Female Foreign Artist Nominated [42]
2018 Nominated [43][44]
KBS Entertainment Awards 2009 Best Teamwork Invincible Baseball Won

Listicles

Publisher Year List Placement Ref.
Forbes China 2017 Global Idol Chinese Popularity Ranking 45th [45]

Notes

    References

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    2. ↑ Nannar, Nina (May 9, 2017). "Ten best selling girl groups of all time". ITV News. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
    3. ↑ Mark Russell (April 29, 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
    4. ↑ (in Korean) 함은정, "티아라' 소연, "소녀시대 탈퇴? 의지가 부족했다"
    5. ↑ 함은정, "티아라 소연 "소녀시대 탈퇴 후 가장 힘들었다"(인터뷰). Starnews. April 13, 2010. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
    6. ↑ (in Korean) 함은정, "티아라 소연 "소녀시대 탈퇴 후 가장 힘들었다"(인터뷰). Starnews. April 13, 2010. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
    7. ↑ (in Korean) 티아라 소연 ‘공신’ 촬영 중 실신 응급실行 ‘신종플루 의심판정’. Newsen. January 28, 2010.
    8. ↑ (in Korean) 티아라 소연, 뮤지컬 데뷔.."꿈꿔왔던 것". StarNews. January 4, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
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    10. ↑ 티아라, 효민에서 소연으로 갑적스런 리더 교체 왜. (bằng tiếng Hàn). Nate. Truy cập ngày 7 tháng 12 năm 2011.
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