Jeon Somi

Introduction

Ennik Somi Douma, known by her Korean name Jeon Somi or Somi, is a Canadian–Dutch–Korean idol and songwriter based in South Korea, known for finishing first in Mnet's survival reality program Produce 101 and debuting in former South Korean girl group I.O.I.

In May 2015, she participated in the reality survival show SIXTEEN. She was eliminated in the final episode after achieving 11th place. She debuted as the center of IOI on May 4, 2016, with the mini album Chrysalis, and its title track, "Dream Girls".

After the disbandment of I.O.I on January 29, Somi signed an official artist contract with JYP Entertainment. Later, on February 10, she joined the second season of the variety show, Sister's Slam Dunk, and debuted as a member of their special girl group Unnies in May 2017.

On August 20, 2018, it was announced that Somi left JYP Entertainment, and was confirmed to have joined YG Entertainment's sub-label The Black Label on September 23, 2018.

After signing under the YG subsidiary THEBLACKLABEL, she made her debut as a soloist on June 13, 2019, with the single album "Birthday". As of 2020, Somi will be represented by Interscope and Universal Music Group worldwide, outside of Asia. She released her debut studio album XOXO on October 29, 2021.

The Black Label:

Sep 23, 2018-present

Universal Music Japan:

Aug 24, 2023-present

Interscope Records:

Jul 21, 2020-present

JYP Entertainment:

Jan 1, 2014-Aug 20, 2018

YMC Entertainment:

May 4, 2016-Jan 29, 2017

Debut:

May 4, 2016

Debut to 1st win:

104 days

Current state:

active 

Active years:

2015-present

Zodiac-sign:

Pisces

Language(s):

Korean, English

Training period:

2014 - 2016

Education:

Hanlim Arts School

MBTI:

ENFP

kpopping rank:

78th

Fandom:

Sommungchi

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