Heo Sol-ji(Korean:허솔지;born January 10, 1989), known mononymously asSolji,is a South Korean singer. She was a member of the ballad duo group2NBfrom 2006 to 2010. She later became a vocal trainer before joiningEXIDin July 2012 as the leader and main vocalist.[2][3][4][5][6]
Heo Sol-ji | |
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 Solji performing at KBS Cool FM in July 2016 | |
| Born | January 10, 1989 |
| Alma mater | Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts |
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| Genres | K-pop |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Formerly of | 2NB |
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| Hangul | 허솔지 |
| Hanja | Hứa suất trí |
| Revised Romanization | Heo Sol-ji |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŏ Solchi |
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Career
editSolji was formerly a member of the vocal duo 2NB withBlady's Gabin, and released solo singles in 2008. The duo disbanded in 2012.[7][8]She then worked as EXID's vocal trainer before becoming a member.[2]In April 2012, AB Entertainment announced that three original members Yuji, Dami, and Haeryeong would leave the girl groupEXID.Solji then joined EXID along withHyelin,a formerSuperstar K3participant.[9][10]
In February 2013, EXID formed a sub-unit called "Dasoni", which consisted of Solji andHani.[11]The sub-unit released their debut single "Goodbye" on February 15, 2013, which also included the song "Said So Often".[12]
In February 2015, Solji participated in a singing competition program, MBC'sKing of Mask Singer,for their pilot episode, in which she won the title. She appeared as Self-Luminous Mosaic and defeated singer and comedian,Shin Bora,and trot singer,Hong Jin-young,and became the first winner of the show, impressing the panel of judges as well as viewers. This drew a lot of attention to EXID and boosted Solji's reputation as a talented vocalist.[citation needed]
On February 8, 2016, Solji, as well as fellow vocal trainer and friend, Doo Jin-Soo, were invited to join MBC'sDuet Song Festivalfor the pilot episode of their Lunar New Year Special. They went up againstBlock B's rapperZicoand his partner, Lee So-young. Solji and her partner emotionally sangLee Seung-cheol's "The Sky in the West (서쪽하늘) ". In the end, Solji and Doo Jin-soo won with a score of 477, which is still the highest score in the episode, and impressed the judges and the viewers yet again. On April 8, 2016, Solji and her partner were invited back to compete in MBC'sDuet Song Festivalfor their first episode. They were the last performers to sing in the episode thus competing withf(x)'sLunaand Goo Hyun-mo. Solji sangDavichi's "8282". In the end, Solji won again with a score of 439 and thus further increasing EXID's popularity and her reputation as a singer.[13][unreliable source?]
On December 21, 2016, Solji was diagnosed withhyperthyroidism,putting her career on hold, while the other four members of EXID continued their schedules in the year-end awards season.[14]She made a surprise appearance in EXID's Asia Tour in Seoul on 13 August 2017, but she was still not medically cleared to return to group activities.[15]She, however, participated in recording for the group's fourth mini-album,Full Moon,despite not being involved in its promotion and live performances. She also stayed active as a Radio DJ. On July 4, 2018, Solji revealed that her condition has stabilized enough to prepare for her return for EXID's next comeback.[16][unreliable source?]On July 27, it was confirmed by the agency that she would be back for EXID's Japanese debut.[17][unreliable source?]
From July 22-October 23, 2018, she competed and defended her title as King of Masked Singer 5 more times. With her wins, she became the only person to had won the title under both incarnations.[citation needed]
On February 5, 2020, Solji left Banana Culture although she remains as a member of EXID in the future activities.[18]
On March 23, 2020, Solji signed withC-JeS Entertainmentto pursue her solo career.[19][unreliable source?]
In 2022, Solji made a comeback with her first mini albumFirst Letteron February 25.[20]On November 21, 2022, Solji released a single album,The days we were us.[21]
Personal life
editSolji majored in Applied Music atDong-ah Institute of Media and Arts.[citation needed]In December 2016, she was diagnosed withhyperthyroidismand went on hiatus from EXID's group activities until July 2018.[14][17]She also enrolled in Kyung Hee Cyber University to study the practical music program during her hiatus time (2017).[22][23]
In October 2021, Solji was appointed as a professor in the Department of Applied Music atYongin University.[24]
Discography
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Extended plays
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Single albums
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| At Jongno |
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| As the First Feeling (Remake Pt.2) |
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| Rains Again |
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| Waste of Emotions |
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| The days we were us |
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| Rock Rock Party Part.3 |
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Singles
edit| Year | Song title | Notes |
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| 2008 | "The Day I Loved"(사랑했던 날) | |
| "Love Shake" | Soundtrack ofLOVE & LAW | |
| 2009 | "If You Want to Give Up"(포기하고 싶을 때) | with Sin-gun |
| "Goodbye, My Lover"(잘가요 내사랑) | with Hye-sung | |
| "First Love" | with Ah-in and Back Attack | |
| 2010 | "You are Away from Me"(내 곁에 없는 그대) | Soundtrack ofWife Returns |
| 2011 | "Be with You" | with PK Heman |
| "Last Tango" | with Heo In-chang and PK Heman | |
| 2012 | "Unromantic" | with PK Heman and Kim Hyun-joo |
| 2015 | "Don't Touch Me"(손대지마) | Cover ofAileewithShin Bo-raonKing of Mask Singer's pilot episode |
| "The Reason I Became a Singer"(가수가 된 이유) | Cover of Shin Yong-jae onKing of Mask SingerPilot Episode | |
| "We Should've Been Friends"(친구라도 될 걸 그랬어) | Cover ofGummyonKing of Mask SingerPilot Episode | |
| "Maria"(Korean version) | Cover ofKim Ah-joongonKing of Mask SingerEpisode 1 | |
| "Love Sweet" | Soundtrack ofThe Producers | |
| "Shouldn't Have Treated You Well"(잘해주지 말걸 그랬어) | with Welldone Potato | |
| "One Dream One Korea"(새시대 통일의 노래) | One Korea Global Campaign to raise awareness and unify Korea[25][26][27] | |
| "Today"(오늘은) | with Hwan Jae-hwan and Jung Hyung-don | |
| 2016 | "You And I"(너랑나랑) | Soundtrack ofSweet Stranger and Me |
| "8282" | Cover ofDavichiwith Doo Jin-soo onDuet Song Festival(Ep. 1) | |
| "Love Is Like Rain Outside My Window"(사랑은 창밖에 빗물 같아요) | Cover of Lee Yeong-hyeon onImmortal Songs: Singing the Legend | |
| 2017 | "Leaning On The Wind"(바람에 기대) | Soundtrack ofWitch's Court |
| "Flame" | Soundtrack ofMoney FlowerwithHani | |
| 2018 | "Is There Anybody?"(누구 없소) | Cover of Han Young-ae withPark Kyung-limonKing of Mask Singer(Ep. 163) |
| "Can't Do"(못해) | Cover of4Menft. Mi ( mỹ ) onKing of Mask SingerEpisode 164 | |
| "Father"(아버지) | Cover ofInsoonionKing of Mask SingerEpisode 166 | |
| "How Are You"(어떤가요) | Cover of Lee Jeong-bong onKing of Mask SingerEpisode 168 | |
| "I Will Show You"(보여줄게) | Cover ofAileeonKing of Mask SingerEpisode 170 | |
| "Please"(제발) | Cover ofLee So-raonKing of Mask SingerEpisode 172 | |
| "Confession"(고백) | Cover of Jung Joon-il onKing of Mask SingerEpisode 174 | |
| "In This Place" | Soundtrack ofRalph Breaks the Internet | |
| 2019 | "Within Your Reach"(손 닿을 만큼)[28] | Soundtrack ofPerfume |
| "I Miss You"(보고 싶다) | Cover ofKim Bum-sooonImmortal Songs: Singing the Legend | |
| "Nocturne"(녹턴) | Cover ofLee Eun-mionImmortal Songs: Singing the Legend | |
| "Night After Night"(밤이면 밤마다) | Cover ofInsoonionImmortal Songs: Singing the Legend | |
| "Even a Bitter Wound May Hurt"(쓰라린 상처도 아픈지 모르고) | Soundtrack ofLove with Flaws | |
| 2020 | "Falling Star"(별이 진다네) | Cover of Travel Sketches onTwo Yoo Project Sugar Man 3Episode 06 |
| "Walking On This Street"(이 거리를 걸어서) | Soundtrack ofForest | |
| "One Day"(하루) | Soundtrack ofFind Me in Your Memory | |
| "Sangnoksu 2020"(상록수 2020) | Remake song dedicated to medical staff around the world who are fighting Corona 19 beyond Korea, sung by 34 Korean artists, released at 60th anniversary of the "April 19 Revolution", | |
| "Breathe"(한숨) | Cover ofLee Hiwith IRO onImmortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Summer Special Vol. 1 - Friends Special) | |
| "Heavenly Reunion"(천상재회) | Cover of Choi Jin-hui onRomantic Call Centre | |
| "You Like Me, I Like You"(너 나 좋아해, 나 너 좋아해) | Cover of Hyeoni & Deoki, withJang MinhoonRomantic Call Centre | |
| "One Person"(한사람) | Soundtrack of18 Again | |
| "MAMF on my mind" | Cultural Diversity Festival MAMF 2020 theme song | |
| "The Trace You Left"(네가 남긴 흔적) | Soundtrack ofThe Spies Who Loved Me | |
| 2021 | "Remember my love"(기억해줘요 이런 내 마음을) | Soundtrack of "Bunny and Guys" webtoon |
| "Will You Come Slowly"(천천히 와줄래) | Third song of Play Life Project in support of youth with depression | |
| "If It's Fate"(운명이라면) | Soundtrack of "Scripting Your Destiny" | |
| "This Comfort"(이런 위로) | Soundtrack of "Mad for Each Other" | |
| "Still Parting From Us"(느린 이별) | Soundtrack of "The Listen: Wind Blows",as part of" The Listen ", along withKim Nayoung,Kassy,Seunghee,HYNN | |
| "That's the Reason that Hurt Me"(그이유가 내겐 아픔이었네) | Cover of Yoo Hyun-sang onImmortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Artist Yoo Hyun-sang) | |
| 2022 | "Youth"(청춘) | Cover ofKim Chang-wanonImmortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Artist Kim Chang-wan Part1) |
| "Loadstar" | With 2F, soundtrack ofElswordgame, Luciel theme song | |
| "The Blue in You"(그대안의 블루) | Soundtrack ofDNA Singer - Fantastic Family Round 2&3,with Heo Ju Seung | |
| "Just The Way We Love"(우리 사랑 이대로) | ||
| "Oblivion"(망각) | Soundtrack ofNew Festa EPISODE.3,remake of Jeon Eun-jin debut song, with Yoonsang | |
| "Fight"(여수) | Korea Tourism Organization campaign albumFeel the Rhythm of Korea(2022),withLee Hyun | |
| "By Your Side"(사랑스런 너의 곁에) | Soundtrack ofPoong, the Joseon Psychiatrist | |
| "It's all the same"(거기서 거기) | 'Second' after the project breakup | |
| "I believed it was love"(사랑이라고 믿었다) | ODR PROJECT PART.3 | |
| "Knight (Knight for Fight)" | Soundtrack ofTales Runner (Multiverse and Dimension Authority)game | |
| 2023 | "Miracles"(기적과 같은 일) | Soundtrack ofNine Number of Uswebtoon |
| "The pain of love"(그 아픔까지 사랑한거야) | Cover of Jo Jeong-hyeon onMonthly the Stage | |
| "Something Like That"(그런 일은) | Performed onInto My Playlist |
Filmography
editTelevision shows
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| 2015 | King of Mask Singer | Contestant | as "Self-Luminous Mosaic" | |
| EXID's Showtime | Cast Member | withEXIDmembers | ||
| 2016 | Battle Trip | Contestant | withHani(Episode 2–3) | [29][unreliable source?] |
| 2018 | Under Nineteen | Judge/Mentor/Vocal director | [30][unreliable source?] | |
| King of Mask Singer | Contestant | as "Dongmakgol Girl" | [31] | |
| 2019 | Love Me Actually | Special MC | Episodes 9, 10 & 11 | |
| 2021 | Shutdown Fairy | Cast member | [32] | |
| The Listen: Wind Blows | Cast member | [33][34] | ||
| 2023 | Boys Planet | Vocal master | [35] |
Radio shows
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| 2022 | Noon's Hope Song, Kim Shin-young | Special DJ | November 16–20 | [36] |
Theatre
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| 2023 | SIX the Musical | Katherine Howard | [37] |
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