Somin (singer)
A versatile singer-songwriter who brings a bold, genre-blending energy as the charismatic female voice of K-pop group KARD.
Born 1996 (age 30)·South Korean singer·Birthday: August 22·Millennials
Biography
Somin, born Jeon So-min, entered the K-pop scene with a quiet confidence that has steadily grown into a defining presence. Her path wasn't straightforward; she first debuted in the girl group Puretty and later as a soloist under the name Jmin, experiences that honed her artistic identity. Her true breakthrough came with the formation of KARD, a co-ed group that broke the mold in a industry dominated by single-gender acts. As a main vocalist, Somin’s powerful, soul-infused voice became a cornerstone of the group's signature tropical and hip-hop influenced sound. Beyond performing, she actively contributes to songwriting and composition, injecting KARD's music with personal expression. Her stage persona—cool, collected, and fiercely charismatic—has made her a standout figure, proving that distinctive talent can carve a unique space in the competitive world of K-pop.
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.
Somin was born in 1996, 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 Somin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Somin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
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
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
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
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a core member of KARD, a pioneering and commercially successful co-ed group in the K-pop industry.
- Co-wrote and co-composed several of KARD's title tracks, including 'Gunshot' and 'Dumb Litty'.
- Performed as a soloist on the competition show 'Girl Spirit' prior to KARD's debut, showcasing her vocal prowess.
- Has amassed a significant international fanbase with KARD, successfully touring across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Did You Know?
She was a contestant on the survival show 'K-Pop Star 2' in 2012.
She is known for her impressive fluency in English.
She has a younger sister who is also a singer, known by the stage name JOO.
She is a self-professed fan of the American R&B singer SZA.
“I want to show that I can be both strong and soft through my music.”
