Kim So-hee (singer, born 1999)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim So-hee (singer, born 1999)?

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Kim So-hee (singer, born 1999)

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South Korean former singer known for K-pop Star 6 and her group Alice.

Born:

1999-12-31

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim So-hee (Korean: 김소희; born December 31, 1999) is a South Korean former singer. She is known for being a contestant of K-pop Star 6: The Last Chance, in which she emerged as runner-up as a member of KWINs. She debuted as a solo artist on May 21, 2017 and on June 1, 2017, she debuted as a member of Alice. On April 26, 2024, Sohee left Alice and retired from the entertainment industry. Kim participated in K-pop Star 6: The Last Chance in 2016 as a trainee promoted by JYP Entertainment.

Career & Major Achievements

As part of KWINs, which also consisted of Kriesha Tiu and Kim Hye-rim, she emerged as the first runner-up. On May 19, 2017, Kim made her solo debut with the single "Spotlight". Kim made her debut with Alice on June 1, in which they released their first mini-album, We, First. On December 6, she collaborated with Topp Dogg and JBJ's Kim Sang-gyun (A-Tom) on the duet "Childlike", which was produced by BtoB's Minhyuk.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In February 2022, Kim cast for TVING's sci-fi thriller, Duty After School based on the webtoon of the same name. On April 26, 2024, Kim's agency, IOK Company, confirmed that she would marry a businessman 15 years older than her, whom she's been dating for a year, and announced that she would be retiring from the entertainment industry. On March 30, 2026, Kim revealed in a post on her personal Instagram account that she had given birth to her first child, a daughter. The specific date of birth was not disclosed.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-12-31): Birth of Kim So-hee (singer, born 1999) — South Korean former singer known for K-pop Star 6 and her group Alice.
2. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Kim participated in K-pop Star 6: The Last Chance in 2016 as a trainee promoted by JYP Entertainment.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — She debuted as a solo artist on May 21, 2017 and on June 1, 2017, she debuted as a member of Alice.
4. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In February 2022, Kim cast for TVING's sci-fi thriller, Duty After School based on the webtoon of the same name.
5. 2024: 2024 Milestone — On April 26, 2024, Sohee left Alice and retired from the entertainment industry.
6. 2026: 2026 Milestone — On March 30, 2026, Kim revealed in a post on her personal Instagram account that she had given birth to her first child, a daughter.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim So-hee (singer, born 1999)

True or False: “Kim So-hee debuted as a solo artist on May 21, 2017, before joining the group Alice.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She made her solo debut with "Spotlight" on May 19, 2017, and then debuted with Alice on June 1, 2017.

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