Somin
Jeon So-min (전소민), known simply as Somin, has one of the most unusual arcs in idol music. Before she became the melodic center of KARD, she had already passed through PURETTY and APRIL, two very different attempts at debuting inside the system. That history matters because it explains the precision in her delivery. She performs like someone who already knows how hard longevity is to earn.
Inside KARD, Somin gives the group lift, elasticity, and pop clarity across records like Hola Hola, You in Me, and Drift. The quartet's international touring footprint also sharpened her range. She can move from sleek Latin-pop hooks into darker club production without losing warmth, which is a big reason the group's sound still feels distinct inside DSP Media's catalog.
Her 2026 EP UNVEIL pushed that identity forward rather than treating solo work like a side note. With Backseat, Love Me Like A Fan, and Closure, Somin leaned into a more personal mix of pop, R&B, and reggaeton textures while keeping the confidence that made her essential to KARD in the first place. It framed her less as a member stepping out and more as a fully formed artist entering a new phase.
