Solar
Biography
Solar, born Kim Yong-sun in Seoul, South Korea on February 21, 1991, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her acting credits, she is recognized as the leader and main vocalist of the South Korean girl group MAMAMOO. She made her solo debut with the single Spit It Out on April 23, 2020, and released her first mini album, named 容: Face, on March 16, 2022. Her acting work includes a cameo appearance as Jung Soo-in in the 2015 romance web drama Imaginary Cat. Additionally, she has appeared in various South Korean variety and reality shows, earning the Best Entertainer Award in Variety Show at the 2021 KBS Entertainment Awards.
Career overview
Solar, born Kim Yong-sun in Seoul, South Korea, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known as the leader and main vocalist of the South Korean girl group MAMAMOO. In her acting career, Solar made a cameo appearance as Jung Soo-in in the 2015 romance web drama Imaginary Cat. According to database records, she has fifty-one known credits and is recognized in the field of acting.
Alongside her music and acting work, Solar has appeared in various South Korean variety and reality shows. Her work in these programs earned her the Best Entertainer Award in Variety Show at the 2021 KBS Entertainment Awards. As a solo musical artist, she made her solo debut with the single Spit It Out on April 23, 2020, and later released her first mini album, titled 容: Face, on March 16, 2022.
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51 titles- Mamamoo - 4WARD World Tour Full Concert (2026) as Self
- The Cursed: Insatiable Desires (2025) as Han Mi-yeon
- Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival (2024) as Self - Judge
- Make Mate 1 (2024) as Special Judge
- The Seasons (2023) as Self
- MAMAMOO: My Con the Movie (2023) as Self
- MONSTOP Travel Agency (2023) as self (Solar)
- Lee Mujin Service (2022) as Guest
- Music Universe K-909 (2022) as Self
- Take 1 (2022) as Self
- MAMAMOO: Where Are We Now (2022) as Self
- Look, My Shoulder's Dislocated (2022) as Self
- Mamamoo: Where Are We Now? (2022) as Self
- Kpop.Flex 2022 Global Stream (2022) as Self (Solar)
- Vincenzo (2021) Vocals
- Midnight Horror Story (2021)
- Street Dance Girls Fighter (2021)
- MAMAMOO - Livenow (2021) as Self
- The Legend, The New Singer (2021) as Judge
- Arts Master: The War of Hip-Hop Singers (2021) as Judge
- 2021 MAMAMOO 'WAW' Concert: The Movie (2021) as Self
- Show!terview with Jessi (2020) as Self
- Sixth Sense (2020) as Self
- Road to Kingdom (2020) as Guest
- Gamsung Camping (2020) as Self
- MAMAMOO COMEBACK SHOW (2020)
- How Do You Play? (2019) as Self
- Queendom (2019) as Self - Contestant
- Mamamoo 4season F/W Concert (2019) as Kim Yong-sun
- Mamamoo 2nd Concert in Japan: 4season Final (2019) as Kim Yong-sun
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- Star Road (2018)
- Idol Room (2018) as Self
- Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant (2018) as Self
- Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon (2017) Theme Song Performance
- Moosical: Curtain Call (2017)
- MAMAMOO Concert: Moosical Curtain Call (2017) as Self
- Let's Eat Dinner Together (2016) as Self
- Mamamoo x GFriend Showtime (2016) as Self
- Men on a Mission (2015) as Self
- Mystery Music Show: King of Mask Singer (2015) as Self - Panelist
- I Can See Your Voice (2015) as Self
- Two Yoo Project - Sugar Man (2015) as Self
- Imaginary Cat (2015) as Jung Soo-in
- MMMTV (2014) as Self
- Weekly Idol (2011) as Self
- SNL Korea (2011) as Self
- Running Man (2010) as Self
- You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook (2009) as Self
- We Got Married (2008) as Self
- KBS Song Festival (2006) as Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Solar best known for?
Solar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cursed: Insatiable Desires (2025), The Seasons (2023), Lee Mujin Service (2022), Vincenzo (2021).
When and where was Solar born?
Solar was born on February 21, 1991 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Solar have?
Solar has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Solar's background in cinema and television?
Solar, born Kim Yong-sun in Seoul, South Korea on February 21, 1991, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her acting credits, she is recognized as the leader and main vocalist of the South Korean girl group MAMAMOO. She made her solo debut with the single Spit It Out on April 23, 2020, and relea...