Sowon (소원) is a South Korean singer and a former member of the K-pop girl group GFRIEND.
Sowon (ex. GFRIEND) Profile
Stage Name | Sowon (소원) |
Birth Name | Kim So Jeong (김소정) |
Occupation | Singer |
Birthday | December 7, 1995 |
Active Years | 2015–present |
Age | 29 (in 2024) |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Height | 173 cm (5’8″) |
Weight | 51 kg (112 lbs) |
Nationality | Korean |
Blood Type | A |
MBTI | INFP |
Sowon (ex. GFRIEND) Facts:
Early Life
– She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– She went to Poongmu Middle School.
– During her school days, she participated in cheerleading.
– In 5th grade, she visited North Korea.
Personal Life
– She has a sister who is older than her.
– She completed her studies at Hanlim Multi Art School.
– The word “shy” best describes her personality. (BuzzFeedVideo)
– She is studying Visual Media and Acting at Sungshin Women’s University.
– She is fluent in both Korean and Japanese.
– She enjoys cooking and walking on fashion runways.
– She is skilled at bowling.
– Sowon’s preferred cuisine is seafood.
– She holds a driving license.
– She stated that her height is 172.8 cm (5’8″) and her legs measure 113 cm (3’8″).
– She is known for having one of the longest legs among female idols.
– Sowon is recognized as the visual of the group.
– According to Eunha, her and SinB’s eyebrows are really pretty. (Seventeen Superlatives)
– She spent five years in training before making her debut.
– She is close friends with Twice’s Nayeon and Pristin’s Nayoung.
– She has a strong fear of bugs, while Yerin is good at catching them.
– She has a pet dog named Meonji.
– Her stage name, Sowon, translates to “wish” in Korean.
– Sowon’s ideal type is actor Park Hae Jin.
– Along with SinB, she is one of the fastest members to pick up new choreographies.
– She is proficient in both Korean and Japanese.
– Her favorite pastimes include watching movies, cooking, and reading mystery novels.
– She can eat up to five bowls of jjajangmyeon.
– She enjoys walking on fashion runways.
– She isn’t fond of snowy or rainy weather.
– She prefers upbeat songs over ballads.
Career
– Sowon was a Leader, Vocalist, and Visual in GFRIEND.
– She was a trainee at DSP Media, where she trained alongside KARD members.
– She made an appearance in the music video for Rainbow’s “To Me.”
– On August 2, 2021, it was announced that she signed with IOK Company, though she later departed.
– On November 15, 2022, it was revealed that she had joined OUI Entertainment.
– She trained for 5 years.
– She made an appearance on “AJAX Making the Star.”
– She co-hosted MBC’s beauty show “Look At Me” alongside Kim Jaekyung, Lizzy, and Nam Bora.
– She also co-hosted KBS’ beauty show “Trend by Me” with Nam Bora, Lizzy, and Soyou.
– In 2019, she won the Beauty Icon Award at the First Brand Award event.
– Her first appearance as a runway model was for D-ANTIDOTE during the 2019 S/S HERA SEOUL FASHION WEEK.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @onedayxne
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
Sowon Photos
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