Introduction
Kim So-ya (Hangul: 김소야; Hanja: 金小夜; born April 2, 1990) is a South Korean singer. She is also known by her stage name, Soya. She is a member of the mix duo group, Soya N'sun.
Career
2008-2009: Unofficially debuted
Soya unofficially debuted in 2008 by participating on the "The World That They Live In" drama soundtrack. The next year, she also participate with 3 songs for the drama "A Man's Story" soundtrack.
2010-present: Solo debut and duo group
In the early of 2010, she became a member of the mixed duo group, Soya n Sun. The duo only released 1 digital singles in April before she officially debut as a solo singer in November with the digital single, "Maeilmaeil Saranghae".
Personal life
Soya is known as singer Kim Jong-kook's niece. She has said before in interviews that her uncle was the one who inspired her to become a singer.
Initially, her uncle, Kim Jong-kook did not approve of her joining the entertainment scene due to the complicating nature in the business. However, he still gave his full support.
Prior to her official debut, she was featured in one of Kim Jong-kook's songs in the 6th Album: Eleventh Story, "You Know Everything". In return, Kim Jong-kook was also featured on her debut single, being Kim's first collaboration with other artist in 15 years.
Discography
Digital singles
- Maeilmaeil Saranghae ft. Kim Jong-kook - November 16, 2010
- NPNP ft. Rapper KK - January 29, 2015
Featuring
- The World that They Live in OST (#4 Nunmura Seulpeuma, #7 Sarangilkkayo) - November 4, 2008
- A Man's Story OST (#4 Saranghajima, #10 Majimak Baraem, #11 So High)- April 29, 2009
- Kim Jong-kook - Eleventh Story (#8 Da Almyeonseo - feat. Soya) - January 15, 2010
- Mighty Mouth - Mighty Fresh (#3 Tok Tok (feat. Soya), #9 Sangchuwa Shorry (feat. Soya)) - January 18, 2011
- Mighty Mouth - Lalala (#1 Lalala (feat. Soya), #2 Lalala (feat. Soya) (Club Mix Ver.)) - June 29, 2011
- Mighty Mouth - Nappeun Nom (#1 Nappeun Nom (feat. Soya)) - May 10, 2012
- Mighty Mouth - Good-Bye (#1 Good-Bye (feat. Soya)) - December 7, 2012
Television
Variety show
| Year | Original title | English title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 위기탈출 넘버원 | Escape Crisis No. 1 | KBS | Guest (February 23, 2015) |
| 안녕하세요 | Hello Counselor | Guest (March 16, 2015) | ||
| 유희열의 스케치북 | You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook | Guest (March 21, 2015) |