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Soyou, born on February 12, 1992 in Jeju Province, South Korea, is a singer and model. As of 2026, Soyou is 34 years old. Schooling on record includes Sungshin Women's University.
My Take
Soyou is, to me, the proof that real vocal talent outlasts the idol machine. As a member of Sistar she had the hits, but what impresses me is how she carried her career forward on the strength of her voice alone after the group disbanded. Plenty of idols vanish once the lights dim; she became a genuine balladeer instead. Hailing from Jeju Island and educated at Sungshin Women's University, she pairs a model's poise with a singer's depth. I'd take an artist who can simply stand at a mic and move a room over a dozen manufactured stars.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Soyou
- Name (Japanese)
- ソユ
- Reading
- そゆ
- Born
- February 12, 1992 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Jeju Province, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / model
2. Background
- University
- Sungshin Women's University
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/soooo_you/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyou
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5361514
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Soyou born?
Born February 12, 1992 (age 34).
Where is Soyou from?
Soyou is from Jeju Province, South Korea.
What does Soyou do?
Soyou works as singer, model.
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