Somi

Promotional Photo for "What You Waiting For"

**Jeon So-mi** (전소미) simply known as Somi is a Cannadian-Korean singer currently on The Black Label. She is a former member of the project girl groups I.O.I, Unnies and Girls Next Door.

She's make her solo debut on June 13, 2019 with her 1st digital single, "Birthday"

## Career

### **2015: *SIXTEEN***

In May 2015 she's participated in the reality survival show, *SIXTEEN*. She was eliminated after achieving in 9th place.

### **2016: *Produce 101* and I.O.I**

In 2016, she participated in Mnet's survival television show, *Produce 101* as a trainee representing JYP Entertainment. She finished the survival in first place, becoming the center of the girl group I.O.I.

On May 4, 2016, the group debuted with the mini album *Chrysalis*, and its title track, "Dream Girls".

From October 2016 to April 2017, Somi along with UP10TION's Wooshin were the hosts for the sixth season of the music show *The Show*.

### **2017: Unnies, Girls Next Door, solo activities**

After the disbandment of I.O.I on January 29, Somi signed an official artist contract with JYP Entertainment, meaning she would be able to pursue solo activities and brand endorsements until her official debut.

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.

Somi then went onto being cast in the reality-drama show, *Idol Drama Operation Team* in May 2017, as a representative of I.O.I. She played the role of high school student named Bo-ram, and then later became part of a special girl group named Girls Next Door formed by her fellow cast members in July 2017.

### **2018: New label**

On August 20, 2018, it was announced that Somi left JYP Entertainment, and confirmed to have joined YG Entertainment's sub-label The Black Label on September 23, 2018. In late November, it was reported that Somi was working on new music with the goal of making a solo debut in March 2019. It was later scheduled for May 1, then delayed to late May, and finally for June 13.

### **2019: "Birthday", I.O.I reunion**

Finally, on June 13, Somi debuted as a soloist with the digital single album "Birthday". On music shows, she also performed the other track, "Outta My Head".

*Main Article: Planned I.O.I reunion*
### **2020: *I Am Somi* & "What You Waiting For"**

On March 28, Somi's first solo reality series titled *I Am Somi* began airing on The Black Label's YouTube channel.

On July 14, she announced she would be making a comeback with a single titled "What You Waiting For".

## Personal life

### **Education**

On February 7, 2020, she graduated from Hanlim Arts School.

## Filmography

### Reality shows

* *SIXTEEN* (Mnet, 2015) - contestant
* *Produce 101* (Mnet, 2016) - contestant
* *Sister's Slam Dunk, Season 2* (KBS2, 2017)
* *Idol Drama Operation Team* (KBS2, 2017)
* *Produce 48* (Mnet, 2018) - special MC (Eps. 1 & 5)
* *Don't be Jealous* (MBC, 2020) - MC
* *I Am Somi* (YouTube, 2020)

### Music video appearances

* GOT7 - "Girls Girls Girls" (2014)
* UP10TION - "White Night" (2016)

## Endorsements

* CJ Alaska Salmon (2016)
* Elite Uniforms (2017)
* Sudden Attack (2017)
* Special Soldier (2017)
* Jambangee jeans (2017)
* American Tourister (2017)
* Fanta (2017–2019)
* Reebok Classic (2017–2018)
* Skoolooks (2017–2018)
* GIVERNY (2018)
* NUOVO (2019)
* BCCard (2019)
* Shiseido Korea (2019)
* Alba Heaven (2019)
* Kiss Me (2020)

## Gallery

"What You Waiting For" (1)"What You Waiting For" (2)"What You Waiting For" (3)"What You Waiting For" (4)
## References

1. ↑ SIXTEEN: Episodes 1-11
2. ↑ *Produce 101*: Episodes 1-11
3. ↑ Allkpop: Jeon So Mi Leaves JYP Entertainment
4. ↑ Allkpop: Jeon So Mi Confirms Her New Contract with YG's The Black Label
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Allkpop: The Black Label Says Jeon So Mi's Debut is 'Coming Soon' With a Dreamy Teaser Image!
6. ↑ Soompi: Jeon Somi To Reportedly Make Solo Debut Next Year
7. ↑ Soompi: The Black Label Announces Date For Jeon Somi’s Debut
8. ↑ Soompi: Jeon Somi’s Agency Clarifies That Lamborghini In Her Reality Show Isn’t Actually Hers
9. ↑ Soompi: Korea JoongAng Daily: Somi set for a comeback on July 22
10. ↑ Soompi: Stars Graduate From Hanlim Arts School