Sohee/ Kim So Hee (ALICE)

Who is Kim So Hee (ALICE)?

Kim So Hee is a former South Korean singer and actress born on December 31, 1999. She gained recognition as a former member of the girl group ALICE, previously known as ELRIS, where she served as the main vocalist, lead dancer, visual, center, and face of the group.

Kim first entered the entertainment industry through her participation in K-pop Star 6: The Last Chance, where she competed as a trainee promoted by JYP Entertainment. As part of the KWINs unit alongside Kriesha Tiu and Kim Hye-rim, she emerged as the runner-up in the competition. Following this achievement, she released her first solo digital single "Spotlight" on May 19, 2017, before officially debuting with ELRIS on June 1, 2017, through their first mini-album "We, First".

Her career with ALICE included a leadership role beginning February 26, 2020, when she was voted by the members to become the group's leader. The leadership position was later transferred to Chaejeong on April 20, 2022. Kim's tenure with the group concluded when her exclusive contract with IOK Company expired in May 2024. On April 26, 2024, she officially announced her retirement from the entertainment industry, coinciding with her marriage to a non-celebrity businessman 15 years her senior.

Stage Name: Sohee (소희)

Birth Name: Kim So Hee (김소희)

Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Center, Face of the Group

Birthday: December 31, 1999

Birth place: Incheon, South Korea

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Height: 163 cm (5’4″)

Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: ESTJ

Symbol: Sky

Instagram: s2k1m

TikTok: s2k1m_

Group debut: June 1, 2017 (ELRIS)

Solo debut: October 18, 2018

Kim So Hee's K-pop Career Journey

K-pop Star 6 Contestant

Her professional trajectory began when she competed in K-pop Star 6: The Last Chance as an 18-year-old trainee with three years of training experience. As a member of the KWINs unit, she gained recognition for her 4-walls themed dance performance. Judge Park Jin-young praised her abilities, stating that at her age, no one could dance like her, and expressed his desire for her to pursue a solo career rather than join a girl group. She performed various songs throughout the competition, including "Fallen" by Maia and "Dear No One" by Tori Kelly in the finals.

ELRIS/ALICE Group Member

Following her solo release, she debuted with ELRIS through their first mini-album "We, First" under Hunus Entertainment. The group underwent a management transfer to IOK Company in December 2021, followed by rebranding to ALICE in April 2022.

Solo Artist Debut

Beyond "Spotlight," she released her second solo digital single "Hurry Up" on October 18, 2018. In addition, she collaborated with Topp Dogg and JBJ's Kim Sang-gyun on the duet "Childlike" on December 6, 2017.

Leadership Role in ALICE

The leadership transfer occurred due to her overwhelming schedule with overlapping commitments as the group prepared for various changes following agency transitions.

Kim So Hee's Personal Life and Marriage

On April 26, 2024, she announced her marriage to a non-celebrity businessman 15 years her senior, whom she had been dating for one year. Her future husband formerly worked in the entertainment industry. Through a handwritten letter shared on social media, she revealed meeting someone who provided significant support during her journey, stating they had become precious to each other and promised to marry. The couple planned to register their marriage in May, followed by a private ceremony for close friends and family.

She addressed malicious rumors in May 2025, clarifying that she met her husband at a birthday party for someone she had filmed with, firmly denying speculation about meeting at an inappropriate venue. Subsequently, on July 24, 2024, she shared a photograph wearing a pink dress while looking at her husband-to-be, marking the first public glimpse of him. She maintained monthly communication with fans through Instagram following her retirement.

On March 30, 2026, she revealed becoming a mother to a daughter named Rian. She had kept her pregnancy and delivery private, making the announcement particularly surprising. In her post, she expressed that if born again, she would marry her husband and be Rian's mother, declaring her love for her family.

Sohee Facts:

– She was born in Incheon, South Korea.

– Education: Kwankyo Girls’ Middle School ⇒ Hakik Girls’ High School.

– She was considered the “Elris’s dad”.

– She is the chattiest in her group.

– Her hobbies are watching dramas and shopping.

– She’s very clean and often vacuums the dorm.

– She doesn’t use face masks.

– She is very good at tongue twisters (The Show Interview).

– She can speak a bit of English (It’s Soh Time in LA).

– She is a big fan of APink‘s Bomi.

– Special Talents: Mimicking Bomi, altering her voice and making a train sound. (From the self-introductions on ARIRANG K-POP channel).

– She is learning Japanese.

– She is friends with Kriesha Chu and f0rmer Limesoda‘s Kim Hyerim.

– She likes shaved watermelon ice.

– She is a big fan of Camila Cabello.

– She was the only member who didn’t audition for MIXNINE out of ALICE members.

– She is a curator on an entertainment news program. (Her first interview was with Psy)

– She participated at ‘K-Pop Star 6’ (she finished the 2nd).

– She is known for her 4-walls themed dance on KPop Star 6.

– She recorded the OST for No Bad Days 2 called “That can’t happen”.

– She shot a commercial for Banila Co along with SNSD‘s Taeyeon and other models.

– She has released a song along with Kim Sang Gyun of JBJ (A-tom of Topp Dogg) called “Childlike”.

– She was an extra on the set for School 2018.

– On October 18, 2018, Sohee released her solo debut digital single, ‘Hurry Up’ featuring BOL4.

– Sohee will be registering her marriage to her non-celebrity boyfriend (a business man 15 years older than her) and retiring from the entertainment industry as soon as her exclusive contract with IOK expires in May 2024.

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