🎤 SOYEON (전소연) – Profile, Facts & Discography

🧠 About

SOYEON (소연), born Jeon So-yeon (전소연), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer under CUBE Entertainment. She is the leader and a principal creative force behind i-dle, the girl group formerly known as (G)I-DLE.

Before her group debut, SOYEON competed on Produce 101 and Unpretty Rapstar 3. She officially debuted as a solo artist on November 5, 2017, with the digital single Jelly, then debuted with (G)I-DLE on May 2, 2018, with LATATA.

SOYEON is closely associated with i-dle's self-producing identity. Her songwriting and production credits include major group releases such as LATATA, TOMBOY, Nxde, Queencard and Fate. Her solo work gives her additional room to explore personal storytelling, rap, alternative pop and experimental production.

In September 2026, she released her first full-length solo album, What a Wonderful Life. The eight-track project arrived five years after her first solo mini album, Windy, and features the title track I'm gonna TOESA (Narr. KIAN84).

Stage Name: SOYEON (소연)
Real Name: Jeon So-yeon (전소연)
Solo Debut: November 5, 2017
Group Debut: May 2, 2018
Group: i-dle, formerly (G)I-DLE
Agency: CUBE Entertainment
Fandom Name: NEVERLAND (i-dle)
Signature Solo Songs: Jelly, BEAM BEAM, Is This Bad B****** Number?, I'm gonna TOESA

🧬 Artist Identity

Primary Roles: Rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and group leader

Music Style: Hip-hop, alternative pop, dance-pop, rock and experimental pop

Known For: Self-produced music, distinctive rap delivery, conceptual storytelling and creative direction

Image Keywords: fearless, creative, independent, charismatic, unconventional

🌟 SOYEON Profile

SOYEON (소연)

Real Name: Jeon So-yeon (전소연)

Position: Soloist; i-dle Leader, Main Rapper and Producer

Nationality: Korean

MBTI: INTJ

Birthday: August 26, 1998

Height: 157 cm

Blood Type: B

SOYEON was born in Seoul, South Korea.
She appeared on the first season of Produce 101 in 2016 and finished in 20th place.
She subsequently competed on the hip-hop survival program Unpretty Rapstar 3.
She debuted as a solo artist before debuting with a girl group.
Her first solo single, Jelly, was released in November 2017.
She followed Jelly with the solo single Idle Song in 2018.
She debuted as the leader of (G)I-DLE in May 2018.
She participated in writing and composing the group's debut title track, LATATA.
She has contributed extensively to i-dle's songwriting, production and overall musical identity.
She performed as Akali in the virtual music group K/DA, associated with the game League of Legends.
She participated in K/DA's debut single POP/STARS.
She released her first solo mini album, Windy, in July 2021.
The Windy era introduced the playful title track BEAM BEAM.
Her Windy track Is This Bad B****** Number? features BIBI and Lee Young Ji.
She helped create i-dle's 2022 title track TOMBOY, which became a major release in the group's career.
She also contributed to the group's title tracks Nxde and Queencard.
She received the Songwriter Award at the Melon Music Awards in both 2022 and 2024.
She became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in 2024.
She has worked with artists outside i-dle, including collaborations connected to K/DA and other special projects.
She uses the producer name icebluerabbit for some of her creative work.
She returned to solo music in 2026 with her first full-length album, What a Wonderful Life.
She participated in writing and composing every track on What a Wonderful Life.
The album explores multiple styles, including rock, hyperpop, disco and band-oriented music.
Her 2026 title track I'm gonna TOESA features narration by KIAN84.
She continues to balance solo releases with her work as i-dle's leader and producer.

🎙️ Career Highlights

2016 – Survival Programs: Appeared on Produce 101 and Unpretty Rapstar 3, introducing her rap and performance skills to a wider audience.

2017 – Solo Debut: Released her first digital single, Jelly.

2018 – (G)I-DLE: Debuted as the group's leader with LATATA, for which she participated in writing and composing.

2018 – K/DA: Performed as Akali in the virtual group's debut single POP/STARS.

2021 – Windy: Released her first solo mini album, featuring BEAM BEAM and collaborations with BIBI and Lee Young Ji.

2022–2024 – Songwriting Recognition: Continued producing major i-dle releases and received Melon Music Awards Songwriter Awards in 2022 and 2024.

2025 – i-dle: Continued group activities following the group's official name change from (G)I-DLE to i-dle.

2026 – What a Wonderful Life: Released her first full-length solo album, featuring eight tracks and the title song I'm gonna TOESA.

💿 Discography Highlights

Solo Singles

Jelly (2017)
Idle Song (2018)

Solo Mini Album

Windy (2021)

Solo Studio Album

What a Wonderful Life (2026)

What a Wonderful Life – Tracklist

I'm gonna TOESA (Narr. KIAN84)
Bankroll
icebluerabbit
STAR
Hate veggie song
Amigo (feat. Minsu)
Would you love me
Goodbye, Romance

Notable Solo Songs & Collaborations

Jelly
Idle Song
BEAM BEAM
Is This Bad B****** Number? (feat. BIBI and Lee Young Ji)
Weather
Quit
POP/STARS – K/DA
MORE – K/DA
Wow Thing – Station Young
NOBODY – with WINTER and Liz
I'm gonna TOESA (Narr. KIAN84)

🎥 Iconic Music Video

BEAM BEAM is the title track of SOYEON's first solo mini album, Windy. Its colorful visuals, rock-influenced production and playful storytelling capture the energetic personality of her early solo career.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

🏆 Debuted as a solo artist in 2017, before i-dle's group debut.
🏆 Became the leader and a principal songwriter and producer of i-dle.
🏆 Helped create signature i-dle releases including LATATA, TOMBOY, Nxde and Queencard.
🏆 Received the Songwriter Award at the 2022 Melon Music Awards.
🏆 Received the Songwriter Award at the 2024 Melon Music Awards.
🏆 Became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in 2024.
🏆 Participated in the internationally recognized K/DA project as Akali.
🏆 Released her first full-length solo album, What a Wonderful Life, in September 2026.
🏆 Wrote and composed all eight tracks on her first solo studio album.

🌍 Official Links

💬 Fan Notes

💖 SOYEON's career is unusual in K-pop because she established herself as a solo rapper before debuting as a girl-group leader. Her work with i-dle has since made songwriting, production and creative direction central parts of her public identity.

Her solo projects reveal different sides of her musical personality. Windy is colorful and playful, while What a Wonderful Life explores a wider range of genres and personal themes. Both releases reflect her interest in creating music with a recognizable point of view.

For listeners discovering SOYEON through i-dle, BEAM BEAM, Jelly, Is This Bad B****** Number? and I'm gonna TOESA offer an introduction to her work outside the group.