Soyee
Biography
Who Is Soyee? Meet Gugudan’s Velvet-Voiced Lead Vocalist
Soyee, born Jang So-jin on November 21, 1996, in Gwangju, South Korea, spent nearly five years training before she finally got her shot at debut. Long before she ever stood on stage with Gugudan, she had already logged time as a trainee at Cube Entertainment and Plan A Entertainment, where she was once in line to join a completely different girl group. When that plan quietly fell apart, fate redirected her toward Jellyfish Entertainment instead, and everything clicked into place from there.
From Trainee Setbacks to a Fresh Start with Gugudan
Soyee’s road to debut wasn’t a straight line, and that’s exactly what makes her story relatable. Before Gugudan even existed, she’d already brushed shoulders with the industry, appearing in music videos for artists like VIXX and the duo Leo & Lyn. Those small appearances gave fans an early glimpse of her calm, elegant presence on screen. When Jellyfish Entertainment officially unveiled her as a member of their first-ever girl group in June 2016, she stepped in as one of the group’s key vocalists, bringing a smooth, jazz-tinged tone that set her apart from her eight groupmates.
A Voice Built for Ballads, and a Body That Needed Rest
If you ask longtime Danjjak (Gugudan’s fandom) what made Soyee special, they’ll usually mention her voice first. She has a genuine love for jazz music, and that influence shows in the warmth and control she brings to slower, more emotional songs. Unfortunately, an old shoulder injury that had lingered since before her debut eventually caught up with her, forcing her onto a hiatus in October 2017 so she could fully recover. She returned in early 2018 to continue promoting with the group, proving that patience and recovery mattered more to her than rushing back onstage.
Life After Gugudan: A New Chapter as Jang So-jin
When Gugudan officially disbanded at the end of 2020, Soyee didn’t disappear from the spotlight. She left Jellyfish Entertainment in early 2021, and by April 2022 she’d signed with Noah Entertainment, this time stepping forward under her real name, Jang So-jin, to focus on acting and broadcast work. It’s a natural next step for someone who always seemed most comfortable expressing emotion through a quieter, more intimate kind of performance.
Why Fans Still Root for Soyee Today
Even years after Gugudan’s last comeback, Soyee’s steady, understated charm continues to resonate with fans who remember her as the member with the smoothest vocal runs and the calmest presence backstage. Whether she’s remembered as the “Princess of Gugudan” from a memorable Weekly Idol appearance or simply as the girl who once dreamed of performing all over the world, her journey from a five-year trainee to a working idol-turned-actress is a reminder that a career built on patience can still lead somewhere meaningful.
Basic Information
| Stage Name | Soyee |
| Full Birth Name | Jang So-jin (장소진) |
| Date of Birth | November 21, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Hometown | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Height | 172 cm (5'8") |
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Blood Type | AB |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| MBTI | INTP |
| Education | Yeongdong High School, Baekseok Arts University (Applied Music) |
| Agency | Noah Entertainment (formerly Jellyfish Entertainment) |
| Debut | June 28, 2016 (Gugudan, "Act.1 The Little Mermaid") |
| Languages | Korean |
| Nicknames | Princess of Gugudan |
| Hobbies | Singing jazz, whistling, watching musicals |
| Favorite Color | Not officially confirmed |
| Ideal Type | Not officially confirmed |
Groups & Positions
Group Members — Gugudan
