Somyi/ Ahn Som Yi (ex. DIA)
Somyi/ Ahn Som Yi (ex. DIA)
Somyi (Ahn Som-yi (안솜이)) is a South Korean BJ and former singer. She is a former member of the girl group DIA and its sub-unit BCHCS.
She, along with Jueun, joined the group on April 5, 2017.
Background
Profiles
Stage Name: Somyi (솜이)
Birth Name: Ahn Som Yi (안솜이)
Birthday: January 26th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Sub Unit: BCHCS
Instagram: @somsom_o0o
Youtube: 안솜이
Tiktok: @somsom_o0o
Career
Occupation
Singer, BJ
Group debut
April 19, 2017 (DIA)
August 22, 2017 (BCHCS)
Years active
2017–2022
Agency
Hotple Entertainment (2023)
MBK Entertainment (2017–2022)
Associations
DIA
BCHCS
The Unit
2017-2022: DIA, The Unit
On April 5, 2017, she, along with Jueun, were announced as new members of the girl group DIA. She officially debuted with them on April 19, 2017, with the release of their second studio album, YOLO.
She was later added to the sub-unit BCHCS, and had her first activity with them on the group's third mini album, Love Generation, released on August 22, 2017.
In 2017, she joined KBS 2TV's idol rebooting survival show The Unit, alongside fellow member Yebin. She was eliminated in the final episode after ranking 12th place.
On May 25, 2020, it was revealed that DIA would make a comeback with their sixth EP Flower 4 Seasons and promote as a five members unit without Chaeyeon & Somyi.
On August 21, 2020, Somyi made her comeback to Instagram after being inactive for almost a year.
On January 9, 2022, PocketDol Studio announced that Somyi had left DIA and terminated her exclusive contract with the agency following a year and a half long hiatus due to health reasons. Following her depature, Somyi is currently active as a broadcast jockey (BJ).
2023: Hotple Entertainment
Sometime in 2023, Somyi signed with Hotple Entertainment and started streaming on TikTok.
Personal life
Education
On February 15, 2019, Somyi graduated from School of Performing Arts (SOPA) where she majored in the Department of Practical Music.
Personal struggles
On March 28, 2023, Somyi sat down for an interview on Attack on Sisters. Here she revealed to host, Park Mi Sun, that the reason why she became a broadcast jockey (BJ) is because of her family's financial struggles. She also revealed that she had worked as an employee at a café and as a model for online shopping brand. Prior to this, Somyi had received unwarranted backlash from Korean netizens due to her streams being aired on the adult-rated platform, PandaTV.
Complaint and sentencing
On February 27, 2024, it was reported that a former idol turned streamer filed a complaint for sexual assault in January against a company executive. The prosecution suspect that the individual is making false accusations due to the lack of apparent distress and embrassing her alleged abuser as shown through CCTV footage. They requested a one-year prison term sentence against the former idol, despite her claims of being under the influence of alcohol. The verdict will be unveiled on March 21. On February 29, it was revealed that Somyi filed the complaint and accused her company CEO. On March 21, the court sentenced Somyi to one year and six months in prison for false accusations due to the lack of evidence and the low credibility of her claims.
Somyi Facts
– Her hometown is Changwon, South Gyeongsang-do, South Korea.
– Somyi does not have any siblings.
-Her position in DIA is as Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, and Maknae.
-She is under MBK Entertainment.
-She is one of the tallest members of the group.
– She has attended Wonju Girls’ Middle School, Wonju High School, and Seoul High School of Performing (Majoring in Practical Music).
–Somyi was added to DIA in April of 2017.
–Jueun was added to the group alongside her.
– According to her friends, she is a kind and sweet person.
-She is good at singing trot songs.
-She was on the same cheerleading team as Doyeon of Weki Meki in middle school.
–Eunice wishes she would be less wasteful.
– Somyi was a contestant and ranked 12th on the KBS survival show “The Unit”.
-While on the “Unit”, she said that Yebin was her driving force.
– Ahin of MOMOLAND is one of her friends. (MMLD instagram post from 31/03/19)
-Fans have been concerned for her well being, after a Instagram Live where she appeared distressed.
– Somyi did not participate in DIA’s latest comeback “Hug U”.
Gallery
Instagram x SELCA
박지윤 - 성인식 (Cover) | (Performance ver.)
References
↑ The Unit: Episodes 1-28
↑ Koreaboo: Former Third-Generation Idol Goes Viral After Confessing She’s Facing Financial Hardship — Netizens Express Skepticism
↑ Allkpop: Former Idol turned streamer suspected of making false accusations of sexual assault, Prosecution seeks a One-Year Jail Sentence
↑ Allkpop: Former DIA's Somyi faces possible prison sentence for allegedly making false sexual assault allegations against CEO
↑ Allkpop: Former DIA member Somyi sentenced to 18 months in prison for making false accusations of sexual assault
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