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Soyou

Kang Ji-hyun (; born February 12, 1992), known professionally as Soyou (), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar.

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Key facts

Person.name: Soyou
Person.image: Soyou in April 2024.png
Person.caption: Soyou in April 2024
Person.birth_name: Kang Ji-hyun
Person.birth_place: Jeju Island, South Korea
Person.occupation: Singer
Musical artist.embed: yes
Musical artist.instrument: Vocals
Musical artist.years_active: 2010–present
Musical artist.past_member_of: Sistar
Korean name/auto.child: yes
Korean name/auto.headercolor: transparent
Korean name/auto.hangul: %강지현

Article

32 sections

Contents

Early life and education
Career
2010–2017: Original soundtracks, collaborations and Sistar disbandment
2017–2023: Solo debut
2024–present: Business venture
Other ventures
Ambassadorship
Endorsements
Philanthropy
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
As featured artist
Collaboration singles
Soundtrack appearances
Promotional single
Compilation appearances
Other charted songs
Filmography
Television shows
Web shows
Videography
Music videos
Concert and tours
Solo concert
Concert participation
Affiliated concert
Awards and nominations
Listicles
Notes
References
External links

Kang Ji-hyun (; born February 12, 1992), known professionally as Soyou (), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar.

==Early life and education== Soyou was born on February 12, 1992, in Jeju Island, South Korea. Before debuting, she was a licensed hairdresser and worked in a hair salon. Soyou was known as a Cube Entertainment trainee, who was originally supposed to debut as a member of 4Minute. Soyou has said that she didn't make it into the group because she was lacking in many ways and was originally supposed to be in Sohyun's place. Instead, Soyou auditioned for Starship Entertainment, singing a cover of Navi's "On The Road", and after her traineeship, she debuted as a member of Sistar in June 2010. The group gained significant popularity after the release of their hit single "So Cool" in 2011.