SooMin
수민 · Kim Soo-min (김수민)
Kim Soo-min
March 10, 2007 Korean 160 cm — Type AB ENTP Libra
Kim SooMin, known simply as SooMin, is a South Korean idol and vocalist under MODHAUS, and one of the founding members of the 24-member girl group tripleS. Born on October 3, 2007, in Daegu, South Korea, she was revealed as tripleS's sixth member (S6) on August 8, 2022, after her ID photo caught the attention of industry scouts. SooMin made her official debut on February 13, 2023, with tripleS's first mini album ASSEMBLE and its title track Rising, becoming one of the group's earliest active promotional members. Since then she has taken part in several tripleS sub-units, including KRystal Eyes, ACID EYES, and EVOLution, lending her flexible vocals to a wide variety of concepts and proving herself as a dependable all-around performer. Fans in WAV, tripleS's global fandom, know SooMin for her bright, playful energy, her love of cooking for her fellow members, and her close friendship with labelmate HyeRin. As part of MODHAUS's decentralized idol system, SooMin's activities and sub-unit lineups are shaped directly by fan votes through the Gravity system on the Cosmo app, meaning WAV has real influence over her promotional path. She officially debuted with the completed 24-member tripleS lineup on May 8, 2024, through the studio album ASSEMBLE24 and single Girls Never Die. With years of experience as one of the group's original members, SooMin continues to be one of tripleS's most consistently active vocalists across sub-units. This profile covers her biography, height, birthday, group history, discography, awards, trivia, and fandom details for anyone wanting to get to know this rising tripleS idol better.
Story
Biography
Who Is Kim SooMin? Meet tripleS’s Multi-Talented Vocalist
Kim SooMin, promoted simply as SooMin, is a South Korean idol and vocalist under MODHAUS, recognized as the sixth revealed member of the 24-member K-pop girl group tripleS. Born on October 3, 2007, in Daegu, South Korea, SooMin was cast after her ID photo caught the attention of industry insiders, and she has since become one of the group’s most active sub-unit vocalists.
SooMin was revealed as S6 on August 8, 2022, and made her official debut on February 13, 2023, with tripleS’s very first mini album ASSEMBLE and its title track “Rising.” She quickly branched into multiple tripleS sub-units, including +(KR)ystal Eyes, ACID EYES, and EVOLution, showcasing her flexible vocal tone across a wide range of concepts, from R&B-tinged pop to high-energy dance tracks.
As part of MODHAUS’s fan-participatory model, SooMin’s sub-unit placements and setlists are shaped by WAV, tripleS’s official fandom, through the Gravity voting system on the Cosmo app. SooMin is known among WAV for her playful personality, her love of cooking, and her close bond with fellow member HyeRin.
From her early days as one of tripleS’s original ten members to her current place as a seasoned vocalist across multiple sub-units, Kim SooMin’s story reflects tripleS’s larger identity as “the idol of all possibilities” — a girl group built and shaped hand-in-hand with its global fanbase.
Profile
Basic Information
| Stage Name | SooMin |
| Full Birth Name | Kim Soo-min (김수민) |
| Date of Birth | October 3, 2007 |
| Birthplace | Namsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea |
| Hometown | Daegu, South Korea |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Height | 160 cm (5'3") |
| Weight | — |
| Blood Type | AB |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| MBTI | ENTP |
| Education | Hanlim Multi Arts School |
| Agency | MODHAUS |
| Debut | February 13, 2023 (tripleS, "ASSEMBLE") |
| Languages | Korean |
| Nicknames | Baby, Shoomin |
| Hobbies | Cooking, grocery shopping, singing |
| Favorite Color | Mauvelous (pink) |
| Ideal Type | Someone caring and easy to laugh with |
Membership
Groups & Positions
tripleS
MODHAUS
Vocalist +(KR)ystal Eyes ACID EYES EVOLution Zenith
August 2022 – Present
The Lineup
Group Members — tripleS
YooYeon
Leader · Visual
Mayu
Dancer
Xinyu
Vocalist
NaKyoung
Dancer · Vocalist
SoHyun
Vocalist · Producer
DaHyun
Vocalist
Nien
Dancer
SeoYeon
Vocalist
JiYeon
Member
Kotone
Member
ChaeYeon
Vocalist
YuBin
Dancer
JiWoo
Vocalist
Kaede
Dancer
ShiOn
Vocalist
Sullin
Leader of moon · Dancer
Lynn
Main Dancer
HyeRin
Vocalist
ChaeWon
Dancer
HaYeon
Dancer · Vocalist
SooMin
Vocalist
This Idol
YeonJi
Maknae · Dancer
JooBin
Visual · Dancer
SeoAh
Maknae
Journey
Career Timeline
2022
Revealed as S6
Revealed as the sixth member of tripleS on August 8, 2022, after being cast through an ID photo.
2023
Official debut with ASSEMBLE
Made her official debut with tripleS's first mini album "ASSEMBLE" and title track "Rising" on February 13, 2023.
2023
+(KR)ystal Eyes sub-unit debut
Debuted in tripleS's second sub-unit, +(KR)ystal Eyes, with the mini album "AESTHETIC" and title track "Cherry Talk."
2023
ACID EYES sub-unit formed
Joined the collaboration sub-unit ACID EYES, which released the mash-up single "Cherry Gene" on July 6, 2023.
2023
EVOLution sub-unit debut
Debuted in tripleS's third sub-unit, EVOLution, with the mini album "MUJUK," placing sixth in the unit's Gravity vote.
2024
Official debut with 24-member ASSEMBLE24
Debuted with the completed 24-member tripleS lineup via the studio album "ASSEMBLE24" and single "Girls Never Die."
Music
Discography
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ASSEMBLE
Mini Album
2023
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ASSEMBLE24
Studio Album
2024
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Cherry Talk (+(KR)ystal Eyes)
Title Track
2023
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Cherry Gene (ACID EYES)
Mash-up Single
2023
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Girls Never Die
Lead Single
2024
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Best New Female Artist (with tripleS)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2023
Rookie of the Year – Female (with tripleS)
Hanteo Music Awards
2023
Global Rising Star (with tripleS)
Hanteo Music Awards
2024
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts ✨
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Was cast after her ID photo caught the attention of MODHAUS scouts.
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Revealed as tripleS's sixth member (S6) on August 8, 2022.
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Made her official debut on February 13, 2023, with the mini album "ASSEMBLE" and title track "Rising."
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Is from Namsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea.
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Had to travel from Daegu to Seoul almost daily to train before relocating.
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Has an older brother.
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Owns a Maltese dog named Yeoreum, meaning "summer" in Korean.
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Attends Hanlim Multi Arts School.
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Is a member of the sub-units +(KR)ystal Eyes, ACID EYES, EVOLution, and later Zenith.
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Placed sixth in the Gravity vote that determined the EVOLution sub-unit lineup.
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Is closest with member HyeRin because they are the same age.
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Enjoys cooking and grocery shopping, and is considered the "chef" of her dorm room.
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Dislikes Hawaiian pizza and mint chocolate.
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Removes vegetables from her hamburgers.
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Cites BLACKPINK and IU as her role models.
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Is nicknamed "Baby" and "Shoomin" by fans and members.
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Is often noted by fans to resemble fellow member SeoYeon and actress Choi Yebin.
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Was previously known to fans only by her member number before her name was revealed.
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Attended Daegu Elementary School and Seongmyeong Middle School before moving to Seoul.
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Is the shortest member within her EVOLution sub-unit.
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Debuted officially with the full 24-member tripleS lineup on May 8, 2024.
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Was part of tripleS's win for Best New Female Artist at the 2023 MAMA Awards.
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Continues to be one of the most vocally active members across tripleS's rotating sub-units.
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Has a bright, outgoing ENTP personality that fans say shines especially during livestreams.
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Enjoys singing casually with dorm-mates in her free time.
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Is known for her versatile vocal tone that adapts well across different sub-unit concepts.
The Fandom
Fan Club & Fan Name 💜
Official Fan Name
WAV
WAV (웨이브) is tripleS's official global fandom name, established on April 10, 2023 through a fan-voted Gravity event, symbolizing the wave-like connection between tripleS and their supporters.
Official Fan Color
Mauvelous (member color)
Mauvelous is SooMin's individual representative member color, used by fans in lightstick charms, banners, and fan projects dedicated to her.
Official Light Stick
heartS (Official Light Stick)
heartS is tripleS's official light stick, selected by WAV through a Gravity vote and first announced in May 2024.
Fan Community Platform
Cosmo / Weverse
Cosmo is tripleS's dedicated app for Gravity voting and Objekt photocard collecting; the group also connects with fans through Weverse.
Stay Connected
Social Media
Photos
Gallery 📷
