Park So-jin
South Korean singer and actress (born 1986)
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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.
Park So-jin | |
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Park in August 2024 | |
| Born | May 21, 1986 |
| Education | Yeungnam University |
| Occupations |
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| Agent | Noon Company |
| Spouse |
Lee Dong-ha (m. 2023) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | |
| Member of | Girl's Day |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 박소진 |
| Hanja | 朴素珍 [2] |
| RR | Bak Sojin |
| MR | Pak Sojin |
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.[citation needed]
2010–2012: Debut, Flames of Desire OST and songwriting
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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][unreliable source?]
On January 9, 2011, Sojin released her first solo single for the Flames of Desire OST, "Our Love Like This".[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
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".[citation needed]
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On January 30, 2015, Sojin lent her voice for "Dizzy Dizzy" for Part 2 of her SBS' weekend drama Family Outing OST.[citation needed]
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 Lee Dong-ha 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
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Trusted Him | Cameo | ||
| 2014 | The Greatest Marriage | Lee Yoo-ri | ||
| 2015 | The Family is Coming | Choi Dong-joo | ||
| 2018 | Essence of Happiness | Jung-soo | [23] | |
| 2019 | Vroom Vroom Pegasus Market | Jenny | ||
| 2019–2020 | Hot Stove League | Kim Yeong-chae | ||
| 2020 | The King: Eternal Monarch | Jo Hae-In | ||
| The Spies Who Loved Me | Bae Doo-rae | [7] | ||
| 2022 | Shooting Stars | Jo Ki-bum | [9] | |
| Alchemy of Souls | Joo Wol | [8] | ||
| O'PENing: "Don't Announce Your Husband's Death" |
Yoo Young-joo | One act-drama; season 5 | [24] | |
| 2022–2023 | Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow | Joo Wol | [25] | |
| 2023 | True to Love | Lee Yoo-jeong | [26] | |
| Delightfully Deceitful | Mo Jae-in | [27][28] | ||
| 2024 | Cinderella at 2 AM | Lee Mi-jin | [29] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hong Ik Super | Yeon Hee | |
| 2022 | May It Please the Court | Jang Yi-yeon | [30] |
Television show
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | King of Mask Singer | Contestant | "Faux-naif Red Fox" (Episode 7) | |
| 2017 | Living Together in Empty Room | Cast member | With Kim Min-jong and Yura (Episode 19–21) | [31] |
| 2017–2019 | My Daughter's Men | Host | Season 2–4 |
Theater
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| As lead artist | ||
| "In the Summer" (Sojin feat. Zico) |
2013 | Deux 20th Anniversary Tribute Album |
| As featured artist | ||
| "Three Things I Want to Give You" (Crucial Star feat. Sojin) |
2014 | Non-album single |
| Collaboration | ||
| "Finale" (Sojin & Dok2) |
2014 | Non-album single |
| "On Rainy Days" (Kim Taebum (Party Street) and Sojin) |
2015 | |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Our Love Like This" | 2011 | Flames of Desire OST |
| "I Want to Turn Back Time" | 2013 | Passionate Love OST |
| "Ajjil Ajjil" | 2015 | Family Outing OST |
| "I Am Korea" (With various artists) |
I Am Korea theme song | |
| "It Hurts" (Sojin & Zico) |
Mask OST | |
| "Everyday With You" | Reply 1988 OST | |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBC Drama Awards | 2020 | Best New Actress | The Spies Who Loved Me | Nominated | [35] |
