Soya (singer)
South Korean singer (born 1990)
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Kim So-ya (Korean: 김소야; born April 2, 1990) is a South Korean singer, known mononymously as Soya.[1] She debuted in 2010 as a member of the duo Soya n' Sun under 101 Entertainment.[2]
Career
2008–2009: Pre-debut
In 2008, Soya participated in the soundtrack for The World That They Live In.[3] The next year, Kim sang three songs for the soundtrack of The Slingshot.[4]
2010–present: Soya n' sun, solo debut and first EP
In April 2010, Kim became a member of the duo Soya N'Sun. The duo only released one digital single before Kim debuted as a soloist in November with the single "매일매일 사랑해 (I Love You Everyday)" featuring her uncle Kim Jong-kook.[5]
Kim participated in the reality show The Unit in 2017 but was eliminated early in episode 7, placing in 46th place.[6]
In 2018, Kim released three singles, titled "Show" on 31 January,[7] "Oasis" on 18 April,[8] and "Y-Shirt" on 31 July.[9]
Her debut EP, Artist was released on 17 October 2018.[citation needed]
Personal life
Kim is the niece of Kim Jong-kook.[10]
Discography
Extended plays
Single albums
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [12] | ||||
| As lead artist | ||||
| "I Love You Everyday" (매일매일 사랑해) with Kim Jong-kook |
2010 | 37 | N/a | Non-album singles |
| "NPNP" (내편남편) with KK |
2015 | — |
| |
| "Show" | 2018 | — | N/a | Artist |
| "Oasis" | — | |||
| "Y-Shirt (Deep Inside)" feat. Heedo |
— | |||
| "Artist" | — | |||
| "Fade Away" (늘어진 우리의 연애) | 2019 | — | Non-album singles | |
| As featured artist | ||||
| "Tok Tok" (톡톡) Mighty Mouth feat. Soya |
2011 | 4 |
|
Mighty Fresh |
| "Lalala" (랄랄라) Mighty Mouth feat. Soya |
12 |
|
Non-album singles | |
| "Bad Boy" (나쁜놈) Mighty Mouth feat. Soya |
2012 | 8 |
| |
| "Good-Bye" Mighty Mouth feat. Soya |
29 |
| ||
| "Nice 2 Meet U" (Prod. by Zico) Mighty Mouth feat. Soya |
2016 | 64 |
| |
| "Good Time"[19] Mighty Mouth feat. Soya |
2024 | — | N/a | Non-album singles |
| "Hello Summer"[20] Mighty Mouth feat. Soya |
— | |||
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [12] | ||||
| "Oh Tears, Oh Sadness" (눈물아 슬픔아) | 2008 | N/a | N/a | Worlds Within OST |
| "Will It Be Love?" (사랑일까요) | ||||
| "Don't Love" (사랑하지마) | 2009 | The Slingshot OST | ||
| "Last Wish" (마지막 바램) | ||||
| "So High" | ||||
| "No One" | 2018 | — | Switch OST | |
| "Maybe It's Love" (아무래도 사랑인가봐) | — | Sunny Again Tomorrow OST | ||
| "Sometimes" | 2019 | — | Dear my Room OST | |
| "3! 4!" (with DinDin) | 2021 | — | Hello, Me! OST | |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | ||||
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Unit | KBS | Contestant |
| 2021 | Crazy Recipe Adventure | MBC | Contestant (Ep. 4) |
