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Somin
Jeon So-min (전소민), known mononymously as Somin (소민), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and the main vocalist of KARD. Within the group, she holds the card role of "Black JokeR" -- a wildcard who can flip any situation with warmth or wit. Born August 22, 1996, she signed with DSP Media as a trainee and spent years building her foundation before the spotlight found her.
Her first public moment came through PURETTY, DSP Media's Japanese girl group launched in 2012 alongside KARA. The group promoted in Japan and disbanded in 2014. She then competed on Mnet's Kara Project reality show before debuting in DSP's domestic girl group APRIL in August 2015, where she served as main vocalist. Somin departed APRIL in late 2016 to join the newly formed co-ed project KARD.
KARD debuted in January 2017 and quickly distinguished itself as one of the few co-ed acts in modern K-pop capable of sustained international success. Somin's vocal power and stage charisma anchored releases like Hola Hola (2017), You in Me (2018), and the Latin-inflected Detox (2024). The group toured globally and built a devoted fanbase called KARDians. In March 2026, Somin released UNVEIL, her debut solo EP, stepping fully into the spotlight as a solo force after over a decade in group settings.
1 articles5 creditsDebut: July 19, 2017South Korean
Fans Also Ask
When did Somin make her solo debut?
Somin released her debut solo EP UNVEIL in March 2026 through DSP Media. It marked her first major release as a solo artist after over a decade performing as part of KARD and earlier groups.
What is Somin's role in KARD?
Somin is the main vocalist and visual of KARD. Within the group's card-game concept, she holds the Black JokeR card -- a wildcard personality who can shift the energy of any situation.
Who is Somin from KARD?
Somin (real name Jeon So-min, born August 22, 1996) is a South Korean singer under DSP Media. She is the main vocalist of co-ed group KARD and debuted as a solo artist in 2026.
What groups was Somin in before KARD?
Before KARD, Somin was a member of PURETTY, DSP Media's Japanese girl group (2012-2014), then debuted in DSP's domestic girl group APRIL in August 2015. She departed APRIL in late 2016 to join KARD.
Does Somin have solo music on Spotify?
Yes. Somin has a solo artist page on Spotify and released her debut solo EP UNVEIL in March 2026. She also has solo OST contributions and collaborative features across her career alongside the KARD group discography.
