Rappers have another level of game and artistry in the K-pop industry, so they are one of the core pillars of any K-pop group. Soyeon of (G)I-DLE is one of the fierce women slaying syllables out there.

Her real name is Jeon So-yeon, and she’s a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. This multi-talented artist was born on August 26, 1998, in Seoul, South Korea, and she is best known as the charismatic leader of the girl group (G)I-DLE under Cube Entertainment.

With the talents listed above, it’s no doubt that she’s a musical powerhouse. She writes, composes, and produces most of her group’s songs, earning respect as one of the most influential female rappers and producers in modern K-pop.

Soyeon came to the limelight in 2016 with her appearance on Produce 101. Her confident rap style, stage charisma, and overall aura caught the public’s eye immediately. Even though she didn’t make it to the final lineup, she widely trended for her stage presence.

She didn’t stop there; she competed on Unpretty Rapstar 3, a rap survival show that showcased her fierce flow and quick lyrical skills. In that same year, this talented star made her solo debut with “Jelly” and “Idle Song”, which were both self-produced. It was a rare thing for a rookie idol at that time, so it gained attention.

She finally had her big breakthrough when she debuted as the main rapper and leader of (G)I-DLE in 2018. “LATATA,” which was the group’s debut song, was written and composed by Soyeon and it blew up instantly. It charted high both domestically and in the international market.

Proving herself over and over, she has been the creative force behind the group’s most iconic hits like “HANN (Alone),” “Senorita,” “Lion,” “Tomboy,” and “Queencard.” Soyeon loves to mix several genres in her musical experiments. She has explored EDM, hip-hop, rock, and pop. All these back up her profile as one of the most versatile artists in the K-pop industry.

Aside from her musical talents, Soyeon is also popular for her stage presence that captures the audience and locks them in. Her stage personality is bold and confident, with lyrics promoting female empowerment and self-expression.

She often says she wants to “create music that tells real stories” and “inspire people to be themselves” during her interviews. ‘Windy,’ her solo mini-album, talked about individuality and peculiarity with songs like “BEAM BEAM” and “Weather.”

Outside the group’s projects, she has also collaborated with several artists and participated in huge projects. She wrote and performed “Pop/Stars” as part of the virtual K/DA group for League of Legends, where her virtual persona Akali became globally popular.

At her young age, she has received multiple awards and recognitions for songwriting and producing. She once explained how her creative process starts with a concept, melody building, and writing lyrics that reflect the process.

Soyeon is also fearless. She doesn’t shy away from experimenting with sounds or expressing her thoughts. Whether she’s performing with her members or standing alone on stage as a soloist, her energy commands attention. She’s part of the rappers rewriting the direction of K-pop, which makes her inspiring.

If you haven’t explored her work yet, check out (G)I-DLE’s discography and her solo album ‘Windy’ on Apple Music and Spotify. By and for yourself, witness how Jeon Soyeon continues to dish out what it means to be a female rapper in K-pop.