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Park So-jin
Hangul	박소진
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Stage name
Hangul	소진
Revised Romanization	So-jin
McCune–Reischauer	Sojin

Sojin
Sojin
Background information
Birth name	Park Sojin
Born	May 21, 1986 (age 38); Daegu, South Korea
Genres	KPop, R&B, Dance
Occupation(s)	Singer, dancer, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Piano
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Dream Tea Entertainment

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Template:Contains Korean text Park Sojin (born May 21, 1986; Hangul: 박소진), better known by her stage name Sojin (Hangul: 소진), is a South Korean idol singer. She is best known as the leader and lead vocalist of the girl group, Girl's Day under Dream Tea Entertainment.

Biography

Sojin was born on May 21, 1986, in Daegu, South Korea. She attended Lee Hyun Elementary School, Seojin Middle School and Kyungduk Girls' High School.^[1] She majored in Mechanical Engineering at Yeongnam University.^[2] Sojin is skilled at playing the piano and writing calligraphy. She became a Girl's Day member from coincidentally being introduced to a sound engineer.

Career

Girl's Day

ㅡOn July 07, 2010 Sojin debuted as a member of Girl's Day on KBS Music Bank with their debut single, Tilt My Head.^[3]

ㅡOn October 29, after the two members leave the group leaving Sojin,Jihae and Minah Girlsday cameback with a new line-up adding Two new Members Yura and Hyeri. They released the group's first digital single, "Girl's Day Party 2". On October 30 the MV for their lead track, "Nothing Lasts Forever" was released.

ㅡOn January 9, 2011 Sojin released her first solo single for the "Flames of Desire" OST "Our Love Like This". Although it's a remake of Gilme's version of the song, Sojin's clear vocals lends a bittersweet strength to the ballad.

ㅡOn April 19,2012 Girlsday made a comeback with a title track Oh My God, they released a mini album "Everyday II" with 5 tracks consist "Telepathy" which was composed by Girlsday Sojin. Its expresses a fluctuating mind of a girl who finds her ideal type and tries to attract him with telepathy.

ㅡOn December 07, 2012 Girlsday Sojin also wrote the Lyrics for Tokyo Girl "It's Snowing" with a male composer. A cute song which evoke childlike innocence.

ㅡOn March 14, 2013 Girlsday released Full Length Album with a title track "Expectation". It was revealed that Sojin written and composed the intro song "Girl's Day World" and the Girlsday members also penned the lyrics for I Don't Mind.

ㅡOn April 05, 2013 Electroboyz return with Ma Boy 3 feat. Girl’s Day Sojin on Music Bank. Although the track originally features Nana, electroboyz have chosen the talented Sojin of Girlsday to help with their rockin’ comeback performance.

ㅡOn August 9, 2013 Girl's Day's Sojin has lent a helping hand for her sunbae Deux return by participating in the upcoming 20th anniversary tribute album. Her participating track, "In the Summer", is a remake of Deux's 1994 hit and features the rap of Zizo, who appeared on Show Me the Money 2'.

ㅡOn October 15,2013 Girl's Day released the song "Let's Go", It was revealed to be written and composed by Sojin, for young adults to get encouraged and to not worry about the future.

ㅡOn November 07, 2013 Sojin has lent her voice for the second OST "I Want to Turn Back Time' for Passionate Love.

The song, "I Want To Turn Back Time', is one that reminisces on past days.

ㅡOn March 2, 2014, Sojin collaborated with hip hop artist Crucial Star on a remake of Park Hye Kyung's song "Three Things I Want to Give You".^[4]

Influences

Sojin says her biggest influence in life is Uhm Jung Hwa. She describes her as a long time leader of her generation and shows abundant expressiveness and depth.^[5]

Health

On July 11, 2011, she suffered respiratory problems and was rushed to a hospital. A Dream Tea representative confirmed that this was due to a shortness of breath. Then, before her comeback promotions, she lost weight rapidly – decreasing from Template:Unit weight to Template:Unit weight, over a short period of time. During her promotions, she showed a lack of balance in her music show performances. Further tests determined that she was in no immediate danger, instead that she was suffering from stress regarding the busy schedule pending her comeback.^[6]

Discography

Soundtrack appearances and solo performances

Year	Title	Song	Duration	Artist
2011	Kwaktaehun Project 3rd Album	"Bum Bum Bum"	3:21	Duet with Songhobum
2011	Flames of Desire OST	"Our Love Like This"	3:57	Solo
2013	Passionate Love OST	"I Want to Turn Back Time"	4:02	Solo
2014	Park Hye Kyung Remake	"Three Things I Want to Give You"	4:00	Duet with Crucial Star

Television Dramas

Year	Title	Role	Episode	Note
2013	Reckless Family 3	A Ghost	Episode 28	Supporting Role
2013	Couple Clinic: Love and War 2	Herself	Episode 3	Cameo
2014	The Greatest Marriage	Lee Yoo-ri	All	Supporting Role

Variety Shows

Year	Title	Role	Episode
2010	MBC Bouquet	Herself	Episode 4
	Mnet Beatles Code	Herself&Minah	-
	Love Chaser	Herself	Episode 12
	PKL Starry Night	Herself	-
2011	ShimShimtapa Radio	Herself&Mom	-
	Sukira Radio	Herself&Minah	-
	Mnet Japan Girl's Day Kira Kira Slim	Herself	Episode 1, 2
2012	MBC Sebakwi	Herself	-
2014	Hello Counselor	Herself&Minah	Episode 182

References

External links

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[1] :소진_(가수)

[2] Girl's Day Sojin's Major

[3] Girls Day Debuts with 'Tilt My head' on Today Music Core

[4] "Sojin to collaborate with hip hop artist Crucial Star for "Three Things I Want to Give You".Allkpop Retrieved 2014-03-02

[5] Girl's Day Park Sojin Profile

[6] Girl's Day Sojin rushed to the emergency room for respiratory problems

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-On July 07, 2010 Sojin debuted as a member of Girl's Day on KBS [[Music Bank]] with their debut single, Tilt My Head.<ref>[http://www.dkpopnews.net/2010/07/video-girls-day-debuts-with-tilt-my.html Girls Day Debuts with 'Tilt My head' on Today Music Core]</ref>
+ㅡOn July 07, 2010 Sojin debuted as a member of Girl's Day on KBS [[Music Bank]] with their debut single, Tilt My Head.<ref>[http://www.dkpopnews.net/2010/07/video-girls-day-debuts-with-tilt-my.html Girls Day Debuts with 'Tilt My head' on Today Music Core]</ref>
-On October 29, after the two members leave the group leaving Sojin,Jihae and [[Minah]] Girlsday cameback with a new line-up adding Two new Members [[Yura]] and [[Hyeri]]. They released the group's first digital single, "Girl's Day Party 2". On October 30 the MV for their lead track, "[[Nothing Lasts Forever]]" was released.
+ㅡOn October 29, after the two members leave the group leaving Sojin,Jihae and [[Minah]] Girlsday cameback with a new line-up adding Two new Members [[Yura]] and [[Hyeri]]. They released the group's first digital single, "Girl's Day Party 2". On October 30 the MV for their lead track, "[[Nothing Lasts Forever]]" was released.
-On January 9, 2011 Sojin released her first solo single for the "[[Flames of Desire]]" OST "Our Love Like This". Although it's a remake of Gilme's version of the song, Sojin's clear vocals lends a bittersweet strength to the ballad.
-On April 19,2012  Girlsday made a comeback with a title track [[Oh My God]], they released a mini album "[[Everyday II]]" with 5 tracks consist "Telepathy" which was composed by Girlsday Sojin. Its expresses a fluctuating mind of a girl who finds her ideal type and tries to attract him with telepathy.
+ㅡOn January 9, 2011 Sojin released her first solo single for the "[[Flames of Desire]]" OST "Our Love Like This". Although it's a remake of Gilme's version of the song, Sojin's clear vocals lends a bittersweet strength to the ballad.
-On December 07, 2012
+ㅡOn April 19,2012  Girlsday made a comeback with a title track [[Oh My God]], they released a mini album "[[Everyday II]]" with 5 tracks consist "Telepathy" which was composed by Girlsday Sojin. Its expresses a fluctuating mind of a girl who finds her ideal type and tries to attract him with telepathy.
+ㅡOn December 07, 2012
 Girlsday  Sojin also wrote the Lyrics for Tokyo Girl "It's Snowing" with a male composer. A cute song which evoke childlike innocence.
-On March 14, 2013 Girlsday released Full Length Album with a title track "[[Expectation]]". It was revealed that Sojin written and composed the intro song "Girl's Day World" and the [[Girlsday]] members also penned the lyrics for I Don't Mind.
+ㅡOn March 14, 2013 Girlsday released Full Length Album with a title track "[[Expectation]]". It was revealed that Sojin written and composed the intro song "Girl's Day World" and the [[Girlsday]] members also penned the lyrics for I Don't Mind.
-On April 05, 2013 [[Electroboyz]] return with Ma Boy 3 feat. Girl’s Day Sojin on [[Music Bank]]. Although the track originally features [[Nana]], electroboyz have chosen the talented Sojin of Girlsday to help with their rockin’ comeback performance.
+ㅡOn April 05, 2013 [[Electroboyz]] return with Ma Boy 3 feat. Girl’s Day Sojin on [[Music Bank]]. Although the track originally features [[Nana]], electroboyz have chosen the talented Sojin of Girlsday to help with their rockin’ comeback performance.
-On August 9, 2013 Girl's Day's Sojin has lent a helping hand for her sunbae [[Deux]] return by participating in the upcoming 20th anniversary tribute album.
+ㅡOn August 9, 2013 Girl's Day's Sojin has lent a helping hand for her sunbae [[Deux]] return by participating in the upcoming 20th anniversary tribute album.
 Her participating track, "In the Summer", is a remake of Deux's 1994 hit and features the rap of Zizo, who appeared on [[Show Me the Money]] 2'.
-On October 15,2013 Girl's Day released the song "Let's Go", It was revealed to be written and composed by Sojin, for young adults to get encouraged and to not worry about the future.
+ㅡOn October 15,2013 Girl's Day released the song "Let's Go", It was revealed to be written and composed by Sojin, for young adults to get encouraged and to not worry about the future.
-On November 07, 2013 Sojin
+ㅡOn November 07, 2013 Sojin
 has lent her voice for the second OST "I Want to Turn Back Time' for [[Passionate Love]].
 The song, "I Want To Turn Back Time', is one that reminisces on past days.
--On March 2, 2014, Sojin collaborated with hip hop artist [[Crucial Star]] on a remake of [[Park Hye Kyung]]'s song "Three Things I Want to Give You".<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/sojin-to-collaborate-with-hip-hop-artist-crucial-star-for-three-things-i-want-to-give-you "Sojin to collaborate with hip hop artist Crucial Star for "Three Things I Want to Give You".]''Allkpop'' Retrieved 2014-03-02</ref>
+ㅡOn March 2, 2014, Sojin collaborated with hip hop artist [[Crucial Star]] on a remake of [[Park Hye Kyung]]'s song "Three Things I Want to Give You".<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/sojin-to-collaborate-with-hip-hop-artist-crucial-star-for-three-things-i-want-to-give-you "Sojin to collaborate with hip hop artist Crucial Star for "Three Things I Want to Give You".]''Allkpop'' Retrieved 2014-03-02</ref>
 ==Influences==

v t e Girl's Day
Sojin Yura Minah Hyeri
Studio albums	Expectation Love
Extended plays	Everyday II Girl's Day Everyday #3 Girl's Day Everyday #4 I Miss You Girl's Day Everyday #5
Related articles	Discography Awards and nominations