Kim So-hee (singer, born 1995)
A versatile K-pop performer who navigated the competitive world of survival shows to build a career as a respected soloist and group member.
Born 1995 (age 31)·South Korean singer·Birthday: January 20·Millennials
Biography
Kim So-hee's path in the K-pop industry is a study in determined reinvention. She first captured public attention as a contestant on the high-stakes survival show 'Produce 101,' where her vocal skills and stage presence earned her a spot in the project group I.B.I. This experience, rather than being a finale, became a launchpad. She later debuted as a member of the girl group Nature, contributing to their early releases. So-hee's most personal artistic statement, however, came with her solo debut in 2017 with 'The Fillette,' which showcased a more mature, vocal-focused identity. After navigating label changes and a hiatus, she has continued to pursue music, illustrating the career of a modern K-pop artist: one who must balance the collaborative demands of group life with the individual expression of a solo act, all while maintaining resilience in a fast-paced industry.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kim was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kim Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Kim's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a soloist with the EP 'The Fillette' in November 2017.
- Was a member of the project girl group I.B.I, formed from contestants of 'Produce 101.'
- Promoted as a member of the girl group Nature, contributing to several of their singles.
Did You Know?
She was a contestant on the first season of the survival reality show 'Produce 101.'
Kim So-hee has acted in web dramas, including 'The World of My 17.'
She trained as a vocalist under the agency Music Works before her debut.
“I will keep singing until I find the color that is truly me.”
