# Solar (singer)

Kim Yong-sun (Korean: 김용선, born February 21, 1991), better known by the stage name Solar (Korean: 솔라), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress signed under RBW. She is the leader and vocalist of girl group Mamamoo and its sub-unit Mamamoo+. She made her solo debut with the single "Spit It Out" on April 23, 2020. She released her first extended play 容: Face with its lead single "Honey" on March 16, 2022. Solar ventured into musical acting through the musical Mata Hari for its 2022 production on May 28, 2022, marking her first role as a musical actress.

## Early life

Kim Yong-sun was born in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, where she lived with her parents and elder sister, Yong-hee. She went to Hanyang Women's University with a major in tourism.

## Career
### 2014–2018: Debut with Mamamoo and Solar Emotion project

Solar debuted as a member and vocalist of Mamamoo on June 18, 2014, along with Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. She made a cameo appearance in the 2015 romance web drama Imaginary Cat as Jung Soo-In. On August 30, 2015, she participated in the television singing show King of Mask Singer. On October 2, she released her first soundtrack "Star" with Kim Min-jae for the tvN drama Second 20s. On October 16, she released the first part of the Solar Emotion project with the song "Lived like a fool". On December 11, she released the second part of the musical project with the song "Only Longing Grows".
On March 29, 2016, Solar featured in the single "Love Again" by Yang Da-il. On April 2, Solar was announced to be a part of We Got Married with Eric Nam and appeared in episode 316. The pair completed their last appearance on November 19, 2016, in episode 348. On December 29, 2016, she won 'Best Couple Award' at the 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards, marking her first variety show award as an entertainer. She was also nominated for 'Rookie Award (Female) in Variety Show' on the same night. On July 8, 2016, she released the third part of her project with the song "In My Dreams".
On February 21, 2017, Solar released the fourth part of the project with the song "Happy People". On October 17, the fifth part was released, it consisted of two singles "Alone People" and "Autumn Letter". On November 15, she featured in the title track "Cloudy" by Kiggen.
On April 24, 2018, she released her first solo EP, Solar's Emotion, which included previously released covers of several Korean pop songs and her solo version of Mamamoo's "Star Wind Flower Sun," which she wrote herself. To celebrate the release, she held concerts titled 'Solar Concert Blossom' from April 27 to 29 in Seoul and Busan. On August 22, she featured on Ravi's single "Leopard". On October 13, she featured on Cosmic Girl's single "Lie Ya".

### 2019–2021: Solo activities and awarded variety show appearances

On February 21, 2019, Solar launched her personal YouTube channel called "Solarsido" to celebrate her 29th birthday (Korean age). She gained 1 million subscribers in 9 months and revealed on the show Happy Together that her highest earning was approximately 100 million South Korean won in 1 month just from her channel revenue alone. Solar has continued to upload weekly on her channel and gained over 260 million views.
She made her official solo debut with the single "Spit It Out" which was released with a music video on April 23, 2020. The same day, Solar had her debut stage on Mnet's M Countdown. On April 28, she won her first-ever music show award as a solo artist on SBS MTV's The Show.
On November 8, 2020, Solar joined Boss in the Mirror as 'Idol Boss' in episode 81 to 85. She returned as a fixed guest star and panelist for episodes 107 on May 9, 2021, and would subsequently guest star in the following episodes (107 to 109, 115 to 120, and 124 to 126). She became the photoshoot model for Men's Health magazine alongside fellow boss Yang Chi-seung. On May 12, 2021, it was announced that Solar joined Gummy, Lee Seung-chul, Bae Cheol-soo, Jung Jae-hyung, Kim Hyun-chul, and Winner's Kang Seung-yoon on KBS audition program The Song We Loved, New Singer show as a judge, marking her first time as a judge in a singing/audition program. On July 20, 2021, it was announced that Solar joined JTBC's Poongryu – Battle Between the Vocalist as a judge alongside Song Ga-in, Lena Park, Sung Si-kyung, Kim Jong-jin, Lee Juck, and 2PM's Jang Wooyoung. This marked her second time as judge for a singing competition.
On December 25, 2021, Solar won her second award as an entertainer and first solo award as an entertainer as 'Best Entertainer in Show and Variety' at the 2021 KBS Entertainment Awards for her work in The Legend, The New Singer and Boss in the Mirror. During her time as a cast member and guest star, Solar recorded the best minute ratings of 9.7%, 10.6%, 10.8%, and 12.7% in multiple episodes, proving her power as a variety show personality and entertainer.

### 2022–2024: Continued solo success, soundtrack and variety show appearances, and continued role as vocal judge

On March 16, 2022, she released her first mini album 容: Face and its lead single "Honey". 容: Face has been met with positive critical acclaim from reviews. NME critic Rhian Daly gave the album a 4 out of 5 score, and stated "容: FACE captures Solar's energetic, bright and breezy personality well. The rap verse on "Honey" is a particular highlight that showcases her dynamism, while the mini-album as a whole pops with little vocal details that subtly elevate the songs." In addition, "Honey" has been listed as one of the 'Best K-pop Track of 2022' by British magazine Dazed. Dazed stated "Solar often changes the sense of speed and atmosphere in the song, which further emphasizes the meaning of the lyrics written by Solar herself, doubling the feeling of challenge. It is a sweet yet bright and bold song."
On June 1, 2022, Solar was announced to join as a cast member for Season 2 of the popular Korea's first ghost story storytelling program Midnight Ghost Story (also known as Late Night Ghost Talk). She joined actor Lee Yi-kyung, entertainer Kim Sook and Kim Gura as MC and storyteller. First broadcast aired on June 9, 2022, and ended on February 23, 2023. Solar was known as Fully Paid Fairy for obtaining 44 candles in 3 different episodes, making history as the first and only cast member to achieve this. Solar was known for her realistic acting, proper diction and ASMR like storytelling, capturing the hearts of viewers. Solar would not be returning for season 3 due to her busy schedule.
On August 10, 2022, Solar was announced to join as Star Maker/Judge for JTBC's A Star Is Born alongside Jung Jae-hyung, Sung Si-kyung, Jang Min-ho, Defconn, Yoo Se-yoon, and Kim Feel, marking her third time as a judge in a singing/audition competition. On August 22, it was announced that Solar and Mamamoo groupmate Moonbyul would be debuting in the sub-unit group Mamamoo+. The duo released their first single, "Better" featuring rapper Big Naughty, on August 30, 2022.
In October 2022, Solar released the single "After Love" from the Casting in the Corner project with Yesung. The song was a remix of the 2006 version and was released on October 20.
On December 21, 2022, it was announced that Solar will be singing in the title song "Paradise" for Channel S' DJ Survival competition show WET!:World EDM Trend. The song and music video will be released on December 28, 2022. "Paradise" is described as a song with an atmosphere that matches Solar's unique voice.
On March 10, 2023, it was announced that Solar will be singing the OST titled "Eternal" for Pandora: Beneath the Paradise. The song was released on March 12, 2023, and served as the drama's opening song and first soundtrack.
On June 6, 2023, Solar was announced to join as the last judge for the show 2023 Veiled Musician alongside Paul Kim, Highlight's Yang Yo-seob and Son Dong-woon, Yang Da-il, Melomance's Jeong Dong-hwan, Sole, and Shin Yong jae. Solar was chosen for her singing ability which dominates the stage. First broadcast will be aired in September 22 in Wavve.
On September 22, 2023, it was announced that Solar will be singing the soundtrack titled 'EXIT' for the show The Escape of the Seven. The song will be released on September 23 and serves as the show's main theme song and its first OST.
On December 12, 2023, Solar was announced as one of the five judges for Mnet's new vocal boy group competition titled Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival. She will be joined alongside Red Velvet's Wendy, BTOB's Seo Eunkwang, NU'EST's Baekho, and Lee Seok-hoon. The show is scheduled to premiere in early 2024. Solar was chosen for her established title as the main vocalist and continued active solo activities. She is recognized for her extraordinary vocal skills, and will be expected to give guidance in stage and performance, as well as insight as professional idol.
On March 21, 2024, Solar was announced as one of the coaches for KBS's new Global Idol Debut Project Make Mate 1. She will be joined by singer Lim Han-byul, vocal teacher Kim Seongeun, dancer WE DEM BOYZ In-gyu and Bata, and rapper Hanhae.

### 2024–present: The Return of Solar Emotion, Colours album and World Tour

On January 10, 2024, Solar announced the return of her Solar Emotion Project after 5 years and 9 months with Solar Emotion Part.7 remaking the late Kim Kwang-seok's song 사랑했지만 (English title: Love Has Gone). Solar Emotion Part.7 was released on January 18, 2023, at 6 pm through various music sites and limited cassette tape album which features the song. In particular, Solar is expected to leave a leave a deep impression by presenting a different charm from the original song with her unique voice and explosive high notes.
IZM (Korea's biggest music website) critic Jang Junhwan stated "Solar successfully conveys the aspects of redrawing the charm of the original song and reinterpreting it in her own color. By using mid-tempo rhythm and modern composition, she created a different emotional resonance from the original song, simultaneously, she showcased the original strengths of the song known for its powerful vocals and precise pronunciation. The homage to Kim Kwang Seok's unique slurred pronunciation when singing 'Love Has Gone' in the chorus is a subtle fun element of fun. At this moment, another good example of a successful remake has increased."
In March 2024, Solar will officially launch her official fanclub called "Yongsoonie" (용순이) in 2024 to support the release of her new comeback album and solo concert. She stated in the Fromm that Yongsoonie is a community or group of people that loves Yongsun purely. The first teaser image on her fanclub titled Dear My Solshine was released on March 21, 2024. The official birthdate is April 2, 2024.
On April 8, 2024, Solar announced her comeback with her second extended play (EP) titled Colours, 2 years and 1 month after the release of her first mini album 容: Face. Colours will be released on the April 30, 2024 at 6 pm through various music sites, CD and Nemoz version. As a solo artist, it is expected that Solar, who has shown unrivaled colour and expression in challenging and unconventional concepts, will show a colorful yet exotic charm with Colours album. As the name of the album 'Colours' indicates, it is expected to include various genres of music.
On May 7, 2024, Solar won her second music show award as a solo artist on SBS MTV's The Show for the title track of Colours's "But I". Simultaneously, she also announced her second solo concert titled Colours where she will be performing in Blue Square Mastercard Hall on June 1 and June 2, 2024. Tickets began selling for her official fan club membership on May 8, 2024, while general sales of ticket will begin selling on May 13.
On May 7, 2024, Solar announced that she will hold her second concert Colours with its first performance held in Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul on June 1–2, 2024. On May 11, 2024, Solar announced that she will embark on her first world tour second concert Colours Tour. The first stop outside of Korea is in Manila in Solaire Theatre, June 16, 2024. Throughout June, July and October, She will continue to tour East Asia and South East Asia with stops in Manila, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Macau. Furthermore, there will be more dates for tours in United States and Europe to be announced in the future.
On October 14, 2024, Solar announced the return of her Solar Emotion Project with a teaser of Solar Emotion Part. 8 drawing film that was posted on her official social media pages. She will be remaking "First Love" by Hikaru Utada and "Love Letter" (나 그대에게 모두 드리리) by Lee Jang Hee. A mood sampler was released on October 20, 2024, with the sound of cassette tape and Solar's narration about her first love "To my first love, I will remember the love you taught me for the rest of my life". Solar then puts a letter in the mailbox after much thought. The video contains the unique loneliness and warmth of autumn, catches the eyes of fans.
On October 21, 2024, Solar announced her first talk concert "Know Your Place" which is expected to showcase Solar freely tell stories that she has not been able to tell until now with her unique honest and witty way of speaking. Through this talk concert, Solar who is known as the "epitome of challenge taking" will be the first idol to hold a talk concert. There will be various corners centered around talk, and it is expected that Solar's live performance will also be available. Solar is preparing thoroughly to meaningfully end the year-end with her fans through this talk concert, as well as activities in 2024 musical Mata Hari and Solar Emotion Part. 8 project. Ticketing starts on October 24, 2024, for fanclub members and October 28, 2024, for general audience.
Colors was listed as the "Top 50 best K-pop tracks of 2024" by British magazine Dazed. Dazed highlighted Colors as a "queer anthem and self-affirmation marathon of a party". Daxed also highlights Colors as a rare example of diverse LGBTQ+ representation in K-pop, and praised the song for its joyous and defiant sound and tone with its lyrics "Look in the mirror... And say it, I'm sick, so bad, louder, louder, I'm sick, I'm hot, I'm gorgeous"
On March 17, 2025, Solar announced her comeback with the single album titled 'WANT'. 'WANT' will be released on April 2, 2025. This marks her fastest comeback, less than one year since her previous comeback with 'COLOURS' on April 30, 2024. The second single "WANT" captures the courage and excitement to run to someone you like before starting love in spring, the season of the beginning.

### 2022–present: Debut as musical actress

On April 6, 2022, EMK Musical announced that Solar will be starring in the 3rd season of the musical Mata Hari alongside Ock Joo Hyun as the titular character. The musical ran from May 28 to August 15, 2022. Her performance as Mata Hari received acclamatory reviews from critics, highlighting her fresh take on the character, which emphasized the human side of Mata Hari who had a lot of scars. Subsequently, she brought her unique powerful vocal and refreshing energy, to express Mata Hari in her own way. One review stated that they were attracted to Solar's style, as her clear notes and drawn tones exceeded expectations, and she "tore up" the stage. In particular, Solar shined in Act 1 number "Become Mata Hari". In "Becoming Mata Hari", Solar delicately added Mata Hari's emotions to the oriental-style dance moves to steal the audience's attention. Another highlighted song was the final number of Act 2 "One Last Time" in which Mata Hari said goodbye to her loved ones, proved Solar's skill again as Mamamoo's vocalist once again. Additionally, many critics could not believe it was her first musical, highlighting her strong presence by perfectly imitating Mata Hari; her explosive singing skills, colorful dance performances, and delicate emotions that "it's unbelievable it's her first musical challenge". For her performance in the musical, she was nominated for Best Newcomer Award (Female) at the 7th Korea Musical Awards on December 20, making this her first nomination as a musical actress.
On November 15, 2023, Solar was cast in the Korean version of Notre-Dame de Paris, scheduled to run from January 24 to March 24, 2024. She would be playing the role of Esmeralda. Solar has received notable reviews from journalists and musical critics for her portrayal of Esmeralda. MyDaily magazine reporter Lee Seung-gil wrote on his review regarding Solar's performance as Esmeralda, stating that "Solar's renowned singing ability and performance shines as Esmeralda in both the first and second act. In the first act, she skillfully portrays the role of Esmeralda that grew up amongst gypsies who dreams of true love. In the second act, she shows off her acting skills showcasing Esmeralda's tragedy as she gets caught up in various twists and turns with the three main characters being in love with her." The review continued by praising her skills, stating, "Not only does she skillfully perform Esmeralda's theme songs such as 'Bohemian' and 'Vivre', but she also naturally utilizes the 'dancing' advantage that idol actors have in the process of expressing the gypsy woman. The fact that 'Notre Dame' is a sung-through musical is also a plus for Solar, as it helps her developing expertise in musical."
Sports Q reporter Na Hyein also adds the perfection of her casting and vocal prowess, stating "With her unrivaled explosive vocal range, dance skills that captivate the audience, and enchanting eyes and gestures, Solar's talents all point to Esmeralda, there could not be a more perfect casting than this."
For her performance in the musical, she was nominated for Rookie of the Year (Female) at the 18th DIMF awards held on July 8, 2024. This marks her second nomination as a musical actress.
On October 11, 2024, EMK Musical released a teaser whereby Solar's silhouette was shown. On October 14, 2024, EMK Musical officially announced Solar as a returning cast member for the fourth season of Mata Hari, premiering on December 5, 2024, until March 2, 2025. This marks her third role and first time reprising a role as a musical actress. Solar's return marks the first time a lead actress returned as Mata Hari other than Ock Joohyun. Solar was recognized for her outstanding singing ability and received favorable reviews for her stable singing ability in the number despite it being her first musical debut and the title role. Since then, Solar has built up her musical stage experience by appearing in the musical 'Notre Dame de Paris' as well as various other activities, and attention is focused on the more delicate 'Mata Hari' that she will portray.

### 2024–present: Debut as film actress

On October 5, 2024, it was announced that Solar would be returning to acting in the supernatural thriller "Gory: A Horror Tale" directed by director Hong Won-ki. This marks Solar's first big screen debut in a film screen. She will star alongside actors such as Moon Chae-won, Yoo Jae-myung, Seo Young-hee, Cha Sun-woo, Choi Bo-min, WJSN's Son Juyeon, STAYC's Bae Su-min, and Lovelyz's Seo Ji-soo. The movie is currently in post-production and is set to release in 2025.

## Impact and influence

In 2016, Solar was ranked as the 18th and 10th most popular K-pop idol according to Women in the age range of 19–29 years old in annual surveys conducted by Gallup Korea. Additionally, in 2017, she ranked 19th most popular K-pop idol in the same surveys conducted by Gallup Korea.

## Endorsements

On April 27, 2019, Solar was selected as Lipton's 5th Lipton Girl for their 'Iced Tea' Campaign. On April 22, 2020, Solar was selected as brand muse for beauty brand Blancow. She was chosen for her "clean skin" and "bright and lively energy" that go well with the brand image that pursues bare-faced confidence. On April 15, 2021, Solar renewed her contract with Blancow as an exclusive model. Solar's candid charms to pursue "bare-faced confidence", matched well with the image pursued by Blancow. It was considered positively that it brought about a synergistic effect. On May 14, 2021, Solar was selected as one of the musicians and content creator collaborating with Samsung to commemorate the launch of Samsung's Galaxy Book series with a 'Galaxy Live Quiz Show' (Gala Show), as well as promotional advertisements alongside fellow musician and content creator Gray. On April 25, 2022, Solar was selected as the face for 'New Gyeonggi-do Song' titled "Relaxing in Gyeonggi-do" by the Gyeonggi Province to support residents who are exhausted from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

## Philanthropy

On September 27, 2021, Solar participated in World's Vision 'Girl's 60 Days' campaign. The campaign aimed to help girls of their rights to protection for matters such as early marriage, school interruption, and reproductive diseases. Specifically, the campaign aimed to protect the rights of girls daily lives of girls overseas who suffer unwanted pain during the average menstrual period of 60 days per year. Solar participated without hesitation, stating "I have always been interested in the problems that girls around the world are experiencing, and it is an honor to participate in spreading good influence."

## Discography
### Extended plays

| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | EP details | KOR | Sales |
| Solar Emotion | Released: April 24, 2018 Label: RBW Formats: LP, digital download, streaming | — | N/A |
| 容: Face | Released: March 16, 2022 Label: RBW Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 7 | KOR: 49,869 |
| Colours | Released: April 30, 2024 Label: RBW Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 14 | KOR: 57,768 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. N/A denotes data that are not available. ||||

### Single albums

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Spit It Out | Released: April 23, 2020 Label: RBW Formats: CD, digital download, streaming | 2 | KOR: 84,568 |
| Solar Emotion Part.7 (Limited Album) | Released: January 18, 2024 Label: RBW Formats: Cassette tape, digital download, streaming | 7 | KOR: 13,000 |
| Solar Gamsung Part.8 (Extremely Limited Album) | Released: October 29, 2024 Label: RBW Formats: Cassette tape, digital download, streaming | 38 | KOR: 4,196 |
| Want | Scheduled: April 2, 2025 Label: RBW Formats: Digital download, streaming | TBA | TBA |

### Singles
#### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | KOR Hot | SGP Reg. | US World | Album |
| "Spit It Out" (뱉어) | 2020 | 71 | 37 | 19 | 6 | Spit It Out |
| "Honey" (꿀) | 2022 | — | — | — | 13 | 容 : Face |
| "But I" (벗 아이) | 2024 | — | — | — | — | Colours |
| "Colors" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | Colours |
| "WANT" (원트) | 2025 | — | — | — | — | WANT |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. |||||||

#### Remakes

List of remakes singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales | Album |
| "Lived Like a Fool" (바보처럼 살았군요) | 2015 | 43 | KOR: 68,433 | Solar Emotion Part.6 |
| "Only Longing Grows" (그리움만 쌓이네) | 2015 | 69 | KOR: 56,223 | Solar Emotion Part.6 |
| "In My Dreams" (꿈에) | 2016 | 72 | KOR: 29,325 | Solar Emotion Part.6 |
| "Happy People" (행복을 주는 사람) | 2017 | 49 | KOR: 33,808 | Solar Emotion Part.6 |
| "Autumn Letter" (가을 편지) | 2017 | — | N/A | Solar Emotion Part.6 |
| "Alone People" (외로운 사람들) | 2017 | — | KOR: 19,518 | Solar Emotion Part.6 |
| "Nada Sou Sou" (눈물이 주룩주룩) | 2018 | — | N/A | Solar Emotion Part.6 |
| "Love Has Gone" (사란했지만) | 2024 | — | N/A | Solar Emotion Part.7 |
| "First Love" | 2024 | — | N/A | Solar Emotion Part.8 |
| "Love Letter" (나 그대에게 모두 드리리) | 2024 | — | N/A | Solar Emotion Part.8 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. N/A denotes data that are not available. |||||

#### Collaborations

List of collaboration singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales | Album |
| "Coffee & Tea" (with Eddy Kim) | 2015 | 53 | KOR: 65,511 | Dokkun Project Part.4 |
| "Angel" (with Wheein) | 2016 | 26 | KOR: 80,597 | Memory |
| "Mellow" (꿀이 떨어져) (with Hwang Chi-yeul) | 2016 | 48 | KOR: 44,110 | Fall In, Girl Volume.2 |
| "Honey Bee" (with Luna and Hani) | 2017 | 38 | KOR: 66,910 | Non-album singles |
| "Charm of Life" (with Heechul, Shindong, Eunhyuk) | 2017 | — | N/A | Non-album singles |
| "A Song from the Past" (이 노랜 꽤 오래된 거야) (with Kassy) | 2020 | 58 | N/A | Non-album singles |
| "Promise U" (with Moonbyul) | 2021 | 172 | N/A | Revibe Vol.1 |
| "Bada Boom" (with Moonbyul, Mismolly & Turns) | 2022 | — | N/A | Street Dance Girls Fighter (SGF) Special |
| "After Love" (with Yesung) | 2022 | — | N/A | Non-album singles |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. N/A denotes data that are not available. |||||

#### As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales | Album |
| "Love Again" (Yang Da-il feat. Solar) | 2016 | — | KOR: 23,029 | Non-album single |
| "Cloudy" (Kiggen feat. Solar) | 2017 | — | N/A | Cloudy |
| "Lie Ya" (Cosmic Girl feat. Solar) | 2018 | — | N/A | Non-album single |
| "Leopard" (Ravi feat. Solar) | 2019 | — | N/A | Nirvana II |
| "Bubble Love" (MC Mong feat. Solar) | 2021 | 143 | N/A | 20th Anniversary Edition "Dark Hole" |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. N/A denotes data that are not available. |||||

### Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales | Album |
| "Star" (별) (with Kim Min-jae) | 2015 | 68 | KOR: 44,756 | Twenty Again OST Part. 6 |
| "Blue Bird" | 2020 | — | N/A | Run On OST Part. 3 |
| "Adrenaline" | 2021 | — | N/A | Vincenzo OST Part. 3 |
| "Always, Be with You" (나는 그대고 그대는 나였다) | 2021 | 153 | N/A | Lovers of the Red Sky OST Part. 2 |
| "Winterblooming" (겨울꽃) | 2021 | — | N/A | School 2021 OST |
| "Dun Dun Dun" (던 던 던) | 2022 | — | N/A | Kill Heel OST Part. 4 |
| "Paradise" (파라다이스) | 2022 | — | N/A | WET! :World EDM Trend OST |
| "Eternal" | 2023 | — | N/A | Pandora: Beneath the Paradise |
| "EXIT" | 2023 | — | N/A | The Escape of the Seven |
| "LEAN" | 2024 | — | N/A | Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. N/A denotes data that are not available. |||||

### Other charted songs

List of soundtrack singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales | Album |
| "Like Yesterday" (어제처럼) (with Moonbyul) | 2015 | 54 | KOR: 33,185 | Two Yoo Project Sugar Man OST Part 6 |
| "Hello" (Solar solo) | 2018 | — | N/A | Blue;s |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. N/A denotes data that are not available. |||||

### Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise. Solar has a total of 46 credits as a songwriter and 24 credits as a composer.
| Year | Artist | Song | Album |
| 2015 | Mamamoo | "Um Oh Ah Yeh" (음오아예) | Pink Funky |
| 2015 | Mamamoo | "Um Oh Ah Yeh" (Acapella version) | Pink Funky |
| 2016 | Mamamoo | "Taller Than You" (1cm의 자존심) | Melting |
| 2016 | Mamamoo | "My Hometown" (고향이) | Melting |
| 2016 | Mamamoo | "Recipe" (나만의) | Melting |
| 2016 | Mamamoo | "You're the Best" (넌 is 뭔들) | Melting |
| 2016 | Mamamoo | "Décalcomanie" (데칼코마니) | Memory |
| 2016 | Mamamoo | "I Love Too" (놓지 않을게) | Memory |
| 2016 | Mamamoo | "Memory" (그리고 그리고 그려봐; Draw & Draw & Draw) | Memory |
| 2017 | Mamamoo | "Yes I Am" (나로 말할 것 같으면) | Purple |
| 2017 | Mamamoo | "Aze Gag" (아재개그) | Purple |
| 2018 | Mamamoo | "From Winter to Spring" (겨울에서 봄으로) (intro) | Yellow Flower |
| 2018 | Mamamoo | "Star Wind Flower Sun" (별 바람 꽃 태양) | Yellow Flower |
| 2018 | Solar | "Star Wind Flower Sun" (별 바람 꽃 태양) | Solar Emotion |
| 2018 | Mamamoo | "Sleep in the Car" (잠이라도 자지) | Red Moon |
| 2018 | Cosmic Girl (feat. Solar) | "Lie Ya" | Non-album single |
| 2018 | Mamamoo | "No More Drama" | Blue;s |
| 2018 | Mamamoo | "Hello" | Blue;s |
| 2019 | Mamamoo | "Gogobebe" (고고베베) | White Wind |
| 2019 | Ravi (feat. Solar) (prod. Cosmic Boy) | "Leopard" | Nirvana II |
| 2019 | Mamamoo | "I'm Your Fan" | Reality in Black |
| 2020 | Solar & Kassy | "A Song from the Past" (이 노랜 꽤 오래된 거야) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | Solar | "Spit It Out" (뱉어) | Spit It Out |
| 2021 | Mamamoo | "Decalcomanie 2021" | I Say Mamamoo: The Best |
| 2021 | Mamamoo | "Gogobebe" (Rock ver.) (고고베베) | I Say Mamamoo: The Best |
| 2021 | Mamamoo | "Yes I Am" (Funk boost ver.) (나로 말할 것 같으면) | I Say Mamamoo: The Best |
| 2021 | Mamamoo | "You're the Best 2021" (넌 is 뭔들 2021) | I Say Mamamoo: The Best |
| 2021 | Mamamoo | "Um Oh Ah Yeh 2021" (음오아예 2021) | I Say Mamamoo: The Best |
| 2022 | Solar | "RAW" | 容: Face |
| 2022 | Solar | "Honey" (꿀) | 容: Face |
| 2022 | Solar | "Chap Chap" (찹찹) | 容: Face |
| 2022 | Solar | "Big Booty" | 容: Face |
| 2022 | Mamamoo | "Decalcomanie" (Japanese ver.) | I Say Mamamoo: The Best (Japan Edition) |
| 2022 | Mamamoo | "gogobebe" (Japanese ver.) | I Say Mamamoo: The Best (Japan Edition) |
| 2022 | Mamamoo | "1,2,3 Eoi! " (하나둘셋 어이!) | Mic On |
| 2023 | Mamamoo+ | "LLL" | ACT 1, SCENE 1 |
| 2023 | Mamamoo+ | "Chico malo" (나쁜놈) | ACT 1, SCENE 1 |
| 2023 | Mamamoo+ | "Chico malo" (Aniri ver.) (나쁜놈) | ACT 1, SCENE 1 |
| 2023 | Mamamoo+ | "dangdang" (댕댕) | TWO RABBITS |
| 2024 | Solar | "Colors" | Colours |
| 2024 | Solar | "But I" (벗 아이) | Colours |
| 2024 | Solar | "Empty" (텅) | Colours |
| 2024 | Solar | "Easy Peasy" | Colours |
| 2024 | Solar | "Blues" | Colours |

## Filmography
### Film

| † | Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2025 | Gory: A Horror Tale † | TBA | Post-production | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2015 | Imaginary Cat | Jung Soo-in | | |
| 2016 | Entourage | Herself | Cameo (Episode 1) | |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2015 | King of Mask Singer | Contestant | Episode 21–22 as "Single Hearted Sunflower" |
| 2016 | Duet Song Festival | Contestant | Episode 1, 21, 23–24 |
| 2016 | We Got Married | Cast member | Episode 316–348 with Eric Nam |
| 2020 | Gamsung Camping | Cast member | with Park Na-rae, Ahn Young-mi, Son Na-eun, Park So-dam |
| 2020 | Boss in the Mirror | Cast member | Episode 81–85, 107–109, 115–120, 124–126 |
| 2021 | The Song We Loved, New Singer | Judge | Episode 1–10 |
| 2021 | Poongryu – Battle Between the Vocalist | Judge | Episode 1–12 |
| 2022 | Local Dining Table | Special MC | Episode 3–4 |
| 2022 | Late Night Ghost Talk Season 2 | MC | Episode 49–70 |
| 2022 | Star Birth | Star Maker/Judge | Episode 1–11 |
| 2023 | Late Night Ghost Talk Season 2 | MC | Episode 75–78, 80–81, 100 |
| 2023 | WET! : World EDM Trend | Special Judge | Episode 9 |
| 2023 | 2023 Veiled Musician | Judge | Episode 1–10 |
| 2024 | Make My Boyfriend a Handsome Guy | MC and Panelist | Episode 1–10 |
| 2024 | Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival | Judge | Episode 1–10 |
| 2024 | Make Mate 1 | Coach/C-Mate | Episode 4–10 |
| 2024 | Glam Me Season 3 | MC | Episode 1-6 |
| 2025 | Glam Me Season 3 | MC | Episode 1-6 |

### Host

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2016 |
| 2016 | 2016 Gaon Chart Music Awards | With Leeteuk |
| 2017 | KBS Gayo Daechukje | With Mingyu, Yerin and Kang Daniel |
| 2019 | Genie Music Awards | Ambassador with Yoon Bomi |
| 2021 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Award Presenter with Park Myungsoo |

### Radio shows

| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2022 | Dream Radio | DJ Special (2 weeks) | |

## Theatre

| Year | English title | Korean title | Role | Venue | Dates |
| 2022 | Mata Hari | 마타하리 | Mata Hari | Charlotte Theater | May 28 – August 15, 2022 |
| 2024 | Notre-Dame de Paris | 노트르담 드 파리 | Esmeralda | Sejong Center | January 24 – March 24, 2024 |
| 2024 | Notre-Dame de Paris in Busan | 노트르담 드 파리 | Esmeralda | Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall | April 6–7, 2024 |
| 2024 | Notre-Dame de Paris in Daegu | 노트르담 드 파리 | Esmeralda | Keimyung Art Center | April 13–14, 2024 |
| 2024 | Notre-Dame de Paris in Jinju | 노트르담 드 파리 | Esmeralda | Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center Grand Performance Hall | May 19, 2024 |
| 2024 | Notre-Dame de Paris in Ulsan | 노트르담 드 파리 | Esmeralda | Ulsan Culture and Arts Center Main Performance Hall | May 25, 2024 |
| 2024 | Notre-Dame de Paris in Daejeon | 노트르담 드 파리 | Esmeralda | Daejeon Arts Center Art Hall | June 9, 2024 |
| 2024 | Mata Hari | 마타하리 | Mata Hari | LG Arts Center | December 5, 2024 – March 2, 2025 |
| 2025 | Mata Hari | 마타하리 | Mata Hari | LG Arts Center | December 5, 2024 – March 2, 2025 |

## Concerts and tours

Solar Emotion Concert "Blossom" (2018) :
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| April 27, 2018 | Seoul | South Korea | Ewha Womans University |
| April 28, 2018 | Seoul | South Korea | Ewha Womans University |
| April 29, 2018 | Seoul | South Korea | Ewha Womans University |
| June 16, 2018 | Busan | South Korea | Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall |
| June 17, 2018 | Busan | South Korea | Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall |
Solar 2nd Concert "Colours" in Asia (2024) :
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| June 1, 2024 | Seoul | South Korea | Blue Square Mastercard Hall |
| June 2, 2024 | Seoul | South Korea | Blue Square Mastercard Hall |
| June 16, 2024 | Manila | Philippines | The Theatre at Solaire |
| June 22, 2024 | Kaohsiung | Taiwan | Kaohsiung Music Center |
| June 28, 2024 | Kawasaki | Japan | Cultzz Kawasaki |
| June 29, 2024 | Kawasaki | Japan | Cultzz Kawasaki |
| July 7, 2024 | Hong Kong | China | AsiaWorld–Expo |
| July 14, 2024 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei International Convention Center |
| July 27, 2024 | Singapore | Singapore | Capitol Theatre |
| October 6, 2024 | Macau | China | Broadway Theatre |
Solar 1st Talk Concert "Know Your Place/[Topic: Understanding]" (2024–2025) :
| Date | City | Country | Time | Venue |
| November 17, 2024 | Seoul | South Korea | 1 PM | Yonsei University Centennial Concert Hall |
| November 17, 2024 | Seoul | South Korea | 5 PM | Yonsei University Centennial Concert Hall |
| January 12, 2025 | Taipei | Taiwan | 1 PM | Legacy TERA |
| January 12, 2025 | Taipei | Taiwan | 6 PM | Legacy TERA |

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Best Entertainer Award in Variety Show | The Song We Loved, New Singer & Boss in the Mirror | Won |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Excellence Award in Reality Category | The Song We Loved, New Singer & Boss in the Mirror | Nominated |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2016 | Best Couple | Solar (with Eric Nam) in We Got Married | Won |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2016 | Female Rookie Award in Variety Show | We Got Married | Nominated |
| Korea Musical Awards | 2023 | Best Newcomer Award (Female Actress) | Mata Hari in Mata Hari | Nominated |
| Daegu International Musical Festival | 2024 | Rookie of the Year (Female Actress) | Esmeralda in Notre Dame de Paris | Nominated |