Park So-jin explained

Park So-jin
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Birth Date:21 May 1986
Birth Place:Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea[1]
Education:Yeungnam University
Agent:Noon Company
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Genre:K-pop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2010–present
Current Member Of:Girl's Day
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Hangul:박소진
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Rr:Bak So-jin
Mr:Pak Sojin

Park So-jin (born May 21, 1986),[3] better known mononymously as Sojin, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as the leader of South Korean girl group Girl's Day.

Early life and education

Park So-jin was born on May 21, 1986, in Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea.[1] She attended Lee Hyun Elementary School, Seojin Middle School and Kyungduk Girls' High School. She majored in mechanical engineering at Yeungnam University.[4]

Career

Pre-debut

Prior to her debut, Sojin worked as a vocal trainer for the K-pop boy band Ulala Session.

2010–2012: Debut, Flames of Desire OST and songwriting

On July 7, 2010, Sojin debuted as a member of Girl's Day on KBS' Music Bank with their debut single, "Tilt My Head" (갸우뚱).[5]

On January 9, 2011, Sojin released her first solo single for the Flames of Desire OST, "Our Love Like This".

On April 19, 2012, Girl's Day made a comeback with the mini album Everyday II. The album included the song "Telepathy", which was composed by Sojin. On the same year, Sojin and a male composer wrote the song "It's Snowing" for Tokyo Girl. The song was later released on December 7.[6]

2013–2016: Collaborations and Family Outing OST

On March 14, 2013, Girl's Day released the full-length album Expectation. Sojin wrote the intro song "Girl's Day World", and co-wrote the lyrics for "I Don't Mind" with her fellow members. On October 15, Girl's Day released the song "Let's Go", written and composed by Sojin.

On March 2, 2014, Sojin collaborated with hip hop artist Crucial Star on a remake of Park Hye-kyung's song "Three Things I Want to Give You".

On January 30, 2015, Sojin lent her voice for "Dizzy Dizzy" for Part 2 of her SBS' weekend drama Family Outing OST.

2017–present: Acting career

On June 24, 2020, So-jin has confirmed her appearance in MBC's 'The Spies Who Loved Me', which will be aired in October.[7]

On June 23, 2021, So-jin cast as the drama Alchemy of Souls.[8] On September 15, 2021, So-jin cast as the main in Sh**ting Stars.[9] On June 17, 2022, So-jin cast as the one act-drama Don't Announce Your Husband's Death as role Yoo Young-joo.[10]

Personal life

Relationship

On October 6, 2023, Sojin announced on her fan cafe that she will marry actor in November 2023.[11] They married in a private ceremony on November 18 somewhere in Seoul, attended by their close acquaintances and friends of both families.[12] [13]

Influence

Sojin said that her biggest influence in life is Uhm Jung-hwa. She describes her as a long time leader of her generation who shows abundant expressiveness and depth.[14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Zombie Crush : HeyriKim Ga-yeon[15] [16]
Ghost MansionSeon-hwa[17]
Tomorrow's LoversSon AeShort Film[18]
2022When Spring ComesEun Ok[19] [20]
2023SwallowEun-mi[21]
Mora-dongKang Hye-young[22]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011I Trusted HimCameo
2014The Greatest MarriageLee Yoo-ri
2015The Family is ComingChoi Dong-joo
2018Essence of HappinessJung-soo[23]
2019Vroom Vroom Pegasus MarketJenny
2019–2020Hot Stove LeagueKim Yeong-chae
2020Jo Hae-In
The Spies Who Loved MeBae Doo-rae
2022Shooting StarsJo Ki-bum
Alchemy of SoulsJoo Wol
O'PENingDon't Announce Your Husband's DeathYoo Young-jooOne act-drama; season 5[24]
2022–2023Alchemy of Souls: Light and ShadowJoo Wol[25]
2023True to LoveLee Yoo-jeong[26]
Delightfully DeceitfulMo Jae-in[27] [28]

Web series

YearTitleRole
2017Hong Ik Super Yeon Hee
2022May It Please the CourtJang Yi-yeon[29]

Television show

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015King of Mask SingerContestant"Faux-naif Red Fox" (Episode 7)
2017Living Together in Empty RoomCast memberWith Kim Min-jong and Yura (Episode 19–21)[30]
2017–2019My Daughter's MenHostSeason 2–4

Theater

Year! colspan="2" scope="col"
TitleRoleTheaterDate
EnglishKorean
2021Perfetti Sconosciuti완벽한 타인BiancaSejong Centre for the Performing Arts M TheatreMay 18 to Aug 1[31]
GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theatre, YeosuAugust 13–14[32]

Discography

See main article: Girl's Day discography.

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
As lead artist
"In the Summer"
2013Deux 20th Anniversary Tribute Album
As featured artist
"Three Things I Want to Give You"
2014
Collaboration
"Finale"
2014rowspan="2"
"On Rainy Days"
2015

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"Our Love Like This"2011Flames of Desire OST
"I Want to Turn Back Time"2013Passionate Love OST
"Ajjil Ajjil"2015Family Outing OST
"I Am Korea"
I Am Korea theme song
"It Hurts"
Mask OST
"Everyday With You"Reply 1988 OST

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Girl's Day.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 박소진. Cinefox (씨네폭스). 2024-01-06. ko.
  2. Web site: [화보] 걸스데이 소진, '내 징크스? 음악방송엔 검정색 속옷만...' :: The Star . 2015-05-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053511/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/11/19/2010111901655.html . 2013-09-21 . dead .
  3. Web site: 소진 프로필. ko. 2017-04-03. 2020-06-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617040035/https://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&query=%EC%86%8C%EC%A7%84&sm=ppl_cts&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService&os=185984. live.
  4. "Idol of the Week: Girl's Day". Weekly Idol. MBC Every1. HLKV-TV, Seoul, South Korea, 19 Nov. 2011. Television.
  5. Web site: "Girls Day Debuts with 'Tilt My head' on Today Music Core" . 2013-12-26 . 2015-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151007031610/http://www.dkpopnews.net/2010/07/video-girls-day-debuts-with-tilt-my.html . live .
  6. Web site: [Mnet] 눈이 오네요 - 동경소녀]. October 12, 2019.
  7. Web site: 박소진, '나를 사랑한 스파이' 출연 확정… 웨딩슈즈 디자이너 배두래役. 2020-09-30. MBC 연예 스포츠. June 24, 2020. ko. April 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407190456/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/286337. live.
  8. Web site: [단독]박소진, '홍자매' 손 잡았다…'환혼'으로 '연기 열일' 박차]. Jang Jin-ri. [Exclusive] Sojin Park, 'Hong Sisters' held hands... 'Welcome' spurs 'acting hard work. SPOTV News. Naver. June 23, 2021. March 4, 2022. ko. March 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220304101752/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000306129. live.
  9. Web site: [단독]박소진, '별똥별' 주연 캐스팅…이성경·김영대와 호흡]. Shim Eom-kyung. [Exclusive] Sojin Park, cast as the lead in 'Shooting Star'... Breathing with Lee Sung-kyung and Kim Young-dae. Spotify News. Naver. September 15, 2021. September 15, 2021. ko. September 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210915045508/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000319143. live.
  10. Web site: 박소진, 임산부로 변신..'남편의 죽음을 알리지 마라' 출연[공식]]. Han Hae-sun. Park So-jin, transformed into a pregnant woman.. Appearing in 'Don't Announce Your Husband's Death' [Official]. MT Star News. Naver. June 17, 2022. June 17, 2022. ko. April 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230413192502/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003063094. live.
  11. Web site: 김 . 현록 . '11월의 신부' 박소진 "♥이동하, 지구에서 가장 사랑해…평생 함께"[전문] ]. 2023-10-06 . entertain.naver.com . ko.
  12. Web site: Jang Jeong-yoon . November 18, 2023 . [공식] 박소진♥이동하, 오늘(18일) 결혼 ]. [Official] Park So-jin ♥ Lee Dong-ha get married today (18th) . November 18, 2023 . . ko . Naver.
  13. Web site: 박 . 소영 . 혜리 축사에 하연수도 눈물..박소진♥이동하, 추위 잊은 핑크빛 야외 결혼식 [종합] ]. 2023-11-18 . entertain.naver.com . ko.
  14. Web site: Girl's Day Park Sojin Profile . 2014-01-27 . 2013-07-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130728034012/http://www.girlsdaydaily.com/category/profile/park-sojin/ . live .
  15. Web site: Kim. Nara. April 24, 2020. [공식] 걸스데이 출신 박소진, 독립영화 '좀비 크러쉬: 헤이리' 출연 확정]. live. 2021-04-24. entertain.naver.com. ko. April 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210424075950/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003355698.
  16. News: Kim Bo-ra. 좀비크러쉬: 헤이리' 공민정x이민지x박소진, 티저 예고 공개..6월 개봉. Osen. June 2, 2021. June 2, 2021. ko. April 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407012520/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004416812. live.
  17. News: 괴기맨숀' 성준→박소진, 특수분장 이사배까지…현실 밀착형 공포 완성 [종합]]. Kim Yu-jin. June 25, 2021. June 25, 2021. Staenews. Naver. ko. June 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210625060553/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001315061. live.
  18. Web site: 박소진, '별똥별' 주연 확정→단편 영화 '내일의 연인들' 서독제 초청. Park Pan-seok. Park So-jin confirmed for the lead role in 'Shooting Star' → Invitation to the short film 'Tomorrow's Lovers' made in West Germany. OSEN. Naver. November 25, 2021. November 25, 2021. ko. November 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211125035335/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004516707. live.
  19. News: Bae Hyo-joo. 손현주→박소진 '12월의 봄' 4월20일 촬영 시작[공식]]. Son Hyun-joo → Park So-jin ‘Spring in December’ Filming begins on April 20 [Official]. Naver. Newsen. April 21, 2021. April 21, 2021. ko. April 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210421032527/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000431288. live.
  20. Web site: [공식] 손현주 주연 '봄날', 4월 말 개봉 확정..철부지 큰형님으로 스크린 컴백]. Jo Ji-young. [Official] Son Hyun-joo's 'Spring Day' is confirmed to be released at the end of April..Screen comeback as an immature older brother. Sports Chosun. Naver. March 17, 2022. March 17, 2022. ko. March 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220317014309/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003842415. live.
  21. Web site: Jeong Ji-eun . March 3, 2023 . 윤박·장희령·박소진의 혁명 로맨스…'제비' 4월 5일 개봉 확정 . The Revolutionary Romance of Yoon Park, Jang Hee-ryeong, and Park So-jin... 'Swallow' to be released on April 5th . March 3, 2023 . Seoul Economic Daily . ko . March 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230303013213/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=011&aid=0004162666 . live .
  22. Web site: 박소진, 영화 '모라동' 캐스팅…이동휘x한지은 호흡[공식]]. Ha Su-jeong. Park So-jin, cast in the movie 'Mora-dong'... Lee Dong-hwi x Han Ji-eun breathing [Official]. OSEN. Naver. November 4, 2021. November 4, 2021. ko. November 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211104012042/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004503922. live.
  23. Web site: JTBC 드라마페스타 '행복의 진수' 공명X박소진 전격 캐스팅. 31 August 2018. JTBC. ko. 31 August 2018. 1 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180901044526/http://news.jtbc.joins.com/html/967/NB11688967.html. live.
  24. Web site: 드라마 스테이지'→'오프닝' 새출발, 한선화 등 출격 [공식]]. Hong Se-young. Drama Stage’ → ‘Opening’ New Start, Han Seon-hwa, etc. [Official]. Sports Donga. Naver. April 15, 2022. April 15, 2022. ko. April 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220415034057/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000973694. live.
  25. Web site: 박소진, '환혼2' 객주 주월로 다시 돌아온다…눈에 띄는 열일 행보. Lee Jun-hyun. Park So-jin returns to Gaekju Joo-wol in 'Hwanjoon 2'... remarkable ten-day action. Ten Asia. Naver. December 8, 2022. December 8, 2022. ko. April 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230413192458/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000584374. live.
  26. Web site: 박소진, ENA '보라! 데보라' 출연 확정‥유인나와 재회. Hwang So-young. Park So-jin, ENA 'Look! Deborah’ appearance confirmed… reunited with Yoo In-na. JTBC. Naver. December 22, 2022. December 22, 2022. ko. December 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221222012024/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000326020. live.
  27. Web site: [단독]박소진, tvN '이로운 사기' 합류…쉴 틈 없는 차기작 릴레이]. Kang Hyo-jin. [Exclusive] Park So-jin joins tvN's 'Beneficial Fraud'... The next work relay without a break. SpoTV News. Naver. December 14, 2022. January 20, 2023. ko. January 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120145640/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000400016. live.
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