Heo Sol-ji

Heo Sol-ji (Hangul: 허솔지; born January 10, 1989), known mononymously as Solji, is a South Korean singer. She was a member of the ballad duo group 2NB from 2006 to 2010. She later became a vocal trainer before joining EXID in July 2012 as the leader and main vocalist.[2][3][4][5][6]

In this Korean name, the family name is Heo.
Heo Sol-ji
Solji performing at KBS Cool FM in July 2016
Born (1989-01-10) January 10, 1989
Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea[1]
Alma materDong-ah Institute of Media and Arts
Occupations
  • Singer
  • vocal trainer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2006–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of2NB
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHeo Sol-ji
McCune–ReischauerHŏ Solchi
Signature

Career

Solji was formerly a member of the vocal duo 2NB with Blady'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 group EXID. Solji then joined EXID along with Hyelin, a former Superstar K3 participant.[9][10]

In February 2013, EXID formed a sub-unit called "Dasoni", which consisted of Solji and Hani.[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's King 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.

On February 8, 2016, Solji, as well as fellow vocal trainer and friend, Doo Jin-Soo, were invited to join MBC's Duet Song Festival for the pilot episode of their Lunar New Year Special. They went up against Block B's rapper Zico and his partner, Lee So-young. Solji and her partner emotionally sang Lee 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's Duet Song Festival for their first episode. They were the last performers to sing in the episode thus competing with f(x)'s Luna and Goo Hyun-mo. Solji sang Davichi'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]

On December 21, 2016, Solji was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, 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] On July 27, it was confirmed by the agency that she would be back for EXID's Japanese debut.[17]

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.

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 with C-JeS Entertainment to pursue her solo career.[19]

In 2022, Solji made a comeback with her first mini album First Letter on February 25.[20] On November 21, 2022, Solji released a single album, The days we were us.[21]

Personal life

Solji majored in Applied Music at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts. In December 2016, she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and 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 at Yongin University.[24]

Discography
See also: 2NB § discography, and EXID discography
Solji performing at KBS Cool FM in July 2016.

Extended plays
Title Album details Track listing
First Letter
  1. Fade Away (계절의 끝에서)
  2. Pillow
  3. Breaking Up (이렇게 헤어지고 있어)
  4. Have a Good Day
  5. Fade Away (계절의 끝에서) (Inst.)
  6. Breaking Up (이렇게 헤어지고 있어) (Inst.)

Single albums
Title Album details Track listing
Challenge
  • Released: January 15, 2008
  • Label: Friday Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
  1. The Day I Loved You (사랑했던 날)
  2. Out of Hatred (미워서) (feat. Suho)
  3. Smile (미소)
  4. Don't (말아요)
At Jongno
  • Remake Album
  • Released: May 22, 2008
  • Label: Friday Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
  1. 종로에서 (feat. PK헤만)
  2. 내게 남은 사랑을 드릴께요
  3. 조금만 사랑했다면
  4. 종로에서 (Inst.)
  5. 종로에서 (Chinese ver.)
As the First Feeling
(Remake Pt.2)
  • Released: July 22, 2008
  • Label: Friday Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
  1. 처음 그 느낌처럼
  2. 종로에서 (feat. PK헤만)
  3. 내게 남은 사랑을 드릴께요
  4. 조금만 사랑했다면
  5. 처음 그 느낌처럼 (Remix)
Rains Again
  • Released: July 9, 2020
  • Label: C-JeS Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
  1. Rains Again (오늘따라 비가와서 그런가 반)
  2. Rains Again (오늘따라 비가와서 그런가 반) (Inst.)
Waste of Emotions
  • Released: October 9, 2021
  • Label: C-JeS Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
  1. Waste of Emotions (감정 낭비)
  2. Waste of Emotions (감정 낭비) (Inst.)
The days we were us
  • Released: November 21, 2022
  • Label: C-JeS Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
  1. The days we were us (우리가 우리였었던 날들)
  2. The days we were us (우리가 우리였었던 날들) (Inst.)

Singles
Year Song title Notes
2008 "The Day I Loved" (사랑했던 날)
"Love Shake" Soundtrack of LOVE & 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 of Wife 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 of Ailee with Shin Bo-ra on King of Mask Singer's pilot episode
"The Reason I Became a Singer" (가수가 된 이유) Cover of Shin Yong-jae on King of Mask Singer Pilot Episode
"We Should've Been Friends" (친구라도 될 걸 그랬어) Cover of Gummy on King of Mask Singer Pilot Episode
"Maria" (Korean version) Cover of Kim Ah-joong on King of Mask Singer Episode 1
"Love Sweet" Soundtrack of The 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 of Sweet Stranger and Me
"8282" Cover of Davichi with Doo Jin-soo on Duet Song Festival (Ep. 1)
"Love Is Like Rain Outside My Window" (사랑은 창밖에 빗물 같아요) Cover of Lee Yeong-hyeon on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
2017 "Leaning On The Wind" (바람에 기대) Soundtrack of Witch's Court
"Flame" Soundtrack of Money Flower with Hani
2018 "Is There Anybody?" (누구 없소) Cover of Han Young-ae with Park Kyung-lim on King of Mask Singer (Ep. 163)
"Can't Do" (못해) Cover of 4Men ft. Mi (美) on King of Mask Singer Episode 164
"Father" (아버지) Cover of Insooni on King of Mask Singer Episode 166
"How Are You" (어떤가요) Cover of Lee Jeong-bong on King of Mask Singer Episode 168
"I Will Show You" (보여줄게) Cover of Ailee on King of Mask Singer Episode 170
"Please" (제발) Cover of Lee So-ra on King of Mask Singer Episode 172
"Confession" (고백) Cover of Jung Joon-il on King of Mask Singer Episode 174
"In This Place" Soundtrack of Ralph Breaks the Internet
2019 "Within Your Reach" (손 닿을 만큼)[28] Soundtrack of Perfume
"I Miss You" (보고 싶다) Cover of Kim Bum-soo on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
"Nocturne" (녹턴) Cover of Lee Eun-mi on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
"Night After Night" (밤이면 밤마다) Cover of Insooni on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
"Even a Bitter Wound May Hurt" (쓰라린 상처도 아픈지 모르고) Soundtrack of Love with Flaws
2020 "Falling Star" (별이 진다네) Cover of Travel Sketches on Two Yoo Project Sugar Man 3 Episode 06
"Walking On This Street" (이 거리를 걸어서) Soundtrack of Forest
"One Day" (하루) Soundtrack of Find 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 of Lee Hi with IRO on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Summer Special Vol. 1 - Friends Special)
"Heavenly Reunion" (천상재회) Cover of Choi Jin-hui on Romantic Call Centre
"You Like Me, I Like You" (너 나 좋아해, 나 너 좋아해) Cover of Hyeoni & Deoki, with Jang Minho on Romantic Call Centre
"One Person" (한사람) Soundtrack of 18 Again
"MAMF on my mind" Cultural Diversity Festival MAMF 2020 theme song
"The Trace You Left" (네가 남긴 흔적) Soundtrack of The 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 with Kim Nayoung, Kassy, Seunghee, HYNN
"That's the Reason that Hurt Me" (그이유가 내겐 아픔이었네) Cover of Yoo Hyun-sang on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Artist Yoo Hyun-sang)
2022 "Youth" (청춘) Cover of Kim Chang-wan on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Artist Kim Chang-wan Part1)
"Loadstar" With 2F, soundtrack of Elsword game, Luciel theme song
"The Blue in You" (그대안의 블루) Soundtrack of DNA Singer - Fantastic Family Round 2&3, with Heo Ju Seung
"Just The Way We Love" (우리 사랑 이대로)
"Oblivion" (망각) Soundtrack of New Festa EPISODE.3, remake of Jeon Eun-jin debut song, with Yoonsang
"Fight" (여수) Korea Tourism Organization campaign album Feel the Rhythm of Korea (2022), with Lee Hyun
"By Your Side" (사랑스런 너의 곁에) Soundtrack of Poong, 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 of Tales Runner (Multiverse and Dimension Authority) game
2023 "Miracles" (기적과 같은 일) Soundtrack of Nine Number of Us webtoon

Filmography

Television shows
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Self-Luminous Mosaic"
EXID's Showtime Cast Member with EXID members
2016 Battle Trip Contestant with Hani (Episode 2–3) [29]
2018 Under Nineteen Judge/Mentor/Vocal director [30]
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
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Noon's Hope Song, Kim Shin-young Special DJ November 16–20 [36]

Theatre
Year Show Role Ref.
2023 SIX the Musical Katherine Howard [37]

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