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Jeon Somi

Jeon Somi (born Ennik Somi Douma) is a Canadian-Korean singer and songwriter based in South Korea.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jeon Somi (born Ennik Somi Douma) is a Canadian-Korean singer and songwriter based in South Korea. She first gained wide recognition by winning Mnet's survival show Produce 101 and debuting in the project girl group I.O.I., before later establishing a solo career under The Black Label.

Early life

Jeon Somi was born Ennik Somi Douma in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and later moved to South Korea as a child. Sources describe her as having Canadian, South Korean, and Dutch background.

Career beginnings

She first became widely known through survival programmes, especially Produce 101, where she ranked first and joined the project group I.O.I. She was also associated with earlier television appearances and pre-debut activities.

Solo career

After I.O.I disbanded, Jeon Somi debuted as a solo artist in June 2019 with "Birthday." She continued releasing solo music through The Black Label, including the studio album XOXO and the EP Game Plan.

Public image and style

Jeon Somi is known for a bright pop image, performance-focused releases, and a presence across singing, rapping, and dancing. Her work is commonly associated with K-pop and contemporary pop production.

Key facts

  • Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with Canadian, South Korean, and Dutch heritage.
  • Won first place on Mnet's Produce 101 and debuted as a member of I.O.I.
  • Made her solo debut in 2019 with the digital single 'Birthday.'
  • Signed to The Black Label and has released projects including XOXO and Game Plan.
  • Her music is generally classified as K-pop, with dance-pop and R&B influences.
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Canadian context

Jeon Somi was born in Windsor, Ontario, making her a Canada-born K-pop artist with Canadian, South Korean, and Dutch roots. Her career is of interest to Canadian readers as an example of a Canada-born performer active in the Korean pop industry.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeon Somi?
Jeon Somi is a Canadian-Korean singer and songwriter best known for winning Produce 101 and debuting in I.O.I before launching a solo career.
What is Jeon Somi's birth name?
Her birth name is Ennik Somi Douma.
When did Jeon Somi debut as a solo artist?
She debuted as a solo artist on June 13, 2019 with the single "Birthday."
What group was Jeon Somi in before going solo?
She was a member of the project girl group I.O.I.
What label is Jeon Somi signed to?
She is associated with The Black Label.

References

  1. Kpopping — https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Jeon-Somi
    Supports: Stage name, nationality background, Produce 101 result, I.O.I association
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeon_Somi
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, citizenships, years active, labels, genre
  3. Coda Music — https://codamusic.me/artists/jeon-somi/
    Supports: Canadian birth, early move to South Korea, solo releases XOXO and Game Plan
  4. Universal Music Japan — https://www.universal-music.co.jp/jeon-somi/biography/
    Supports: Birthplace, Produce 101, I.O.I, solo debut with Birthday, XOXO, Game Plan
  5. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeon-somi-mn0003902339
    Supports: Former I.O.I member, solo debut with Birthday