Before debuting as a member of SISTAR, Soyou was a known Cube Entertainment trainee. She was supposed to debut with 4minute, however, did not make the final cut because she "was lacking in many ways". Eventually, Sohyun was added to the group in her place.
After being cut from 4minute's final lineup, Soyou left Cube Entertainment, then auditioned and was accepted to Starship Entertainment. She debuted as a member of SISTAR on June 4, 2010 with the group's first album "Push Push". On May 22, 2017, Starship Entertainment announced that SISTAR would disbanding after seven years.
The group's final single, "Lonely" was released on May 31. SISTAR's final group performance took place on June 7 through Show Champion. Soyou made her solo debut on December 13 with Part 1 of her first full-length album Re:Born.
On September 8, 2021, Starship Entertainment announced that Soyou's contract was terminated as she decided to not renew it with the agency. On September 29, it was announced that Soyou has signed an exclusive contract with BPM Entertainment. On April 20, 2022, teaser photos were released which revealed that Soyou will be releasing her first mini album Day & Night on April 27.
On June 22, 2023, Star News reported that Soyou will be releasing her second mini album in July. Later in the day, BPM confirmed the reports. On July 6, it was announced that Soyou will be releasing her second mini album, Summer Recipe, on July 26.
On February 1, 2024, it was reported that Soyou had decided not to renew her exclusive contract with BPM Entertainment after 3 years. On April 14, 2025, it was announced that Soyou had signed an exclusive contract with Magic Strawberry Sound.
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