Lee Seo-yeon (, born January 22, 2000) is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the girl group

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Early life and education

Lee was born in

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, South Korea, and raised in

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, South Korea. She attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul before dropping out. At the age of 10, she joined

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as a trainee. In 2011, she appeared in the music video for "Knock Out" by

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, marking her first public appearance in the K-pop industry. She was one of the trainees under YG Entertainment's pre-debut project "Future 2NE1". On July 1, 2012, YG Entertainment released dance and individual vocal performance videos of her through its official YouTube channel, introducing her as part of the trainee lineup. She left the company before joining ''Idol School''.

Career

2017–2018: ''Idol School'' and debut with Fromis 9

In 2017, Lee participated in the Mnet survival show '' Idol School''. She finished in seventh place, securing her debut as a member of the resulting girl group Fromis 9. The group officially debuted on January 24, 2018, with the release of ''To. Heart''.

2018–2024: Activities with Fromis 9 and individual contributions

During her time in Fromis 9, Lee was recognized for her versatility in singing, dancing, and rapping. She also contributed to the group's creative process, co-writing songs such as "My Night Routine," "Eye Contact," and "Starry Night". In September 2020, she temporarily halted group activities due to a leg injury and did not participate in promotions for the EP ''

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''. On October 28, 2022, Pledis Entertainment announced that Lee would again suspend her activities for health reasons, and she returned to the group later that year. On December 31, 2024, Fromis 9's exclusive contract with Pledis Entertainment expired. Five members of the group continued under a new label, though Lee Seo-yeon chose not to join, leaving the group.

2024–present: Solo career

In 2024, Lee released her first solo digital single, "I Guess It's Our Last Spring". She also contributed the track "I Am You, You Are Me" to the OST of the web drama ''Our Secret Diary''.

Discography

Digital singles

Soundtrack appearances

Songwriting credits

Lee Seo-yeon has songwriting and composition credits on several Fromis_9 tracks: * "My Night Routine" * "Eye Contact" * "Starry Night" * "From" * "Take a Chance" * "Hush Hush" * "Coloring" * "DKDK"

Filmography

Variety shows

* '' Idol School'' (2017) * ''King of Mask Singer'' (2024)

References

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