Lee So-jung
A vocalist with a hauntingly pure tone, she guided her group Ladies' Code through profound tragedy to a poignant and graceful return.
Born 1993 (age 33)·South Korean singer·Birthday: September 3·Millennials
Biography
Lee So-jung, known as Sojung, entered the Korean pop scene as the main vocalist of Ladies' Code in 2013, her voice immediately standing out for its clear, emotive power. The group's trajectory was brutally altered in 2014 by a devastating car accident that took the lives of two members. Sojung and the surviving members were left to navigate immense grief and physical recovery. Her personal comeback was marked by the 2017 solo single "Better Than Me," a ballad that showcased a voice deepened by experience and sorrow. Rather than disband, she and her bandmate eventually chose to continue as Ladies' Code, releasing music that honored their lost friends with maturity and artistic integrity. Sojung's story transcends typical pop narratives; she represents resilience, the weight of memory, and the choice to keep singing through pain, earning a deep respect that goes beyond chart positions.
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.
Lee was born in 1993, 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 Lee Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Lee's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
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
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a soloist in 2017 with the digital single "Better Than Me."
- As a member of Ladies' Code, won the "Best Female Group" award at the 2013 So-Loved Awards.
- Performed the OST "I'm Fine Thank You" for the drama 'Lucky Romance' in 2016.
- Ladies' Code made a full-group comeback in 2016 with the mini-album 'Myst3ry' after the 2014 tragedy.
Did You Know?
She was a contestant on the vocal competition show 'Voice Korea' in 2012, before her debut.
She is known for her exceptional live singing ability, often praised for sounding identical to studio recordings.
She provided the Korean singing voice for Anna in the dubbed version of Disney's 'Frozen.'
“My voice is all I have to keep their memory alive.”
