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K-pop idols who balance group and solo careers — their releases, listen links and latest solo news.

BTS

RM
RM
Rapper · Leader

BTS leader; introspective solo albums and a noted art collector.

Right Place, Wrong Person 2024Indigo 2022
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Jin
Jin
Vocalist

First solo tour 'RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR' (2025); collaborated with Coldplay on 'The Astronaut'.

Happy 2024The Astronaut 2022
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SUGA (Agust D)
SUGA (Agust D)
Rapper · Producer

Solo alias Agust D; among the most-streamed K-pop rappers, with a 2023 solo tour.

D-DAY 2023D-2 2020
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j-hope
j-hope
Rapper · Dancer

First Korean act to headline Lollapalooza (2022); 2025 world tour 'Hope on the Stage'.

HOPE ON THE STREET Vol.1 2024Jack in the Box 2022
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Jimin
Jimin
Vocalist · Dancer

'Like Crazy' topped the Billboard Hot 100; ambassador for Dior and Tiffany & Co.

MUSE 2024FACE 2023
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V
V
Vocalist

Soulful solo debut 'Layover'; global ambassador for Celine, Cartier and Tiffany & Co.

Layover 2023
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Jung Kook
Jung Kook
Main Vocalist

'Seven' and 'Standing Next to You' charted high on the Hot 100; ambassador for Calvin Klein.

GOLDEN 2023
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BLACKPINK

Jisoo
Jisoo
Vocalist · Visual

Solo single album 'ME' broke first-week records for a Korean female soloist; runs her own label.

ME 2023
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Jennie
Jennie
Rapper · Vocalist

Debut studio album 'Ruby'; founder of the label ODD ATELIER.

Ruby 2025SOLO 2018
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Rosé
Rosé
Main Vocalist

'APT.' with Bruno Mars became a global smash; debut album 'rosie'.

rosie 2024-R- 2021
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Lisa
Lisa
Main Dancer · Rapper

'LALISA' and 'MONEY' set solo streaming records; debut album 'Alter Ego'; also acts (The White Lotus).

Alter Ego 2025LALISA 2021
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TWICE

Nayeon
Nayeon
Lead Vocalist

First TWICE member to go solo; 'IM NAYEON' entered the Billboard 200.

NA 2024IM NAYEON 2022
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Jihyo
Jihyo
Leader · Main Vocalist

TWICE's leader; solo debut 'ZONE'.

ZONE 2023
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Red Velvet

Wendy
Wendy
Main Vocalist

Red Velvet's main vocalist; solo debut 'Like Water'.

Like Water 2021
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Seulgi
Seulgi
Main Dancer · Vocalist

Solo debut '28 Reasons'; also part of the unit Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI.

28 Reasons 2022
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Soloists

IU
IU
Soloist · Actress

Korea's best-selling soloist since 2008; a world tour and an acclaimed actress.

The Winning 2024Lilac 2021
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Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang
Soloist · Rapper

GOT7 member turned global solo star; Team Wang founder and Coachella headliner.

MAGIC MAN 2 2024MAGIC MAN 2022
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Eric Nam
Eric Nam
Soloist

Korean-American soloist with English releases, world tours and a popular podcast.

House on a Hill 2022There and Back Again 2022
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CL
CL
Soloist · Rapper

2NE1's leader; US-based, internationally active soloist.

ALPHA 2021
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Jeon Somi
Jeon Somi
Soloist

Canadian-Korean soloist under THE BLACK LABEL; popular with global fans.

GAME PLAN 2022XOXO 2021
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Chung Ha
Chung Ha
Soloist · Dancer

A powerhouse dance-pop soloist with a strong international following.

Bare&Rare Pt.1 2022Querencia 2021
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Sunmi
Sunmi
Soloist

Ex-Wonder Girls soloist known for 'Gashina' and global touring.

1/6 2022pporappippam 2020
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BIBI
BIBI
Soloist

A rising global soloist; viral hit 'Bam Yang Gang' and international collabs.

Bam Yang Gang 2024Lowlife Princess: Noir 2022
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Taemin
Taemin
Soloist · Dancer

SHINee's main dancer; a critically acclaimed solo performer worldwide.

Guilty 2023Never Gonna Dance Again 2020
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Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Soloist

Girls' Generation's lead vocalist and one of K-pop's most respected soloists.

To. X 2023INVU 2022
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Hwasa
Hwasa
Soloist

MAMAMOO's bold soloist; 'Maria' was a global hit.

Maria 2020
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DPR IAN
DPR IAN
Soloist

An alt-K soloist in the DPR crew with a devoted global fanbase.

Dear Insanity... 2024Moodswings in to Order 2022
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🗞️ Solo news

♪TWICE

TWICE's Nayeon returns solo with single album 'NA-sty' on Nov 20

JYP Entertainment confirmed the release for Nov 20 at 2 p.m. KST — Nayeon's first solo release in about two years and five months, following 'IM NAYEON' (2022) and 'NA' (2024).…

TWICE· The Korea Times· Oct 26, 2026
♪BLACKPINK

LISA wins Best Pop at the 2026 MTV VMAs for 'Dream'

LISA took the night's first Moon Person on Sep 27 for 'Dream' (feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi), beating Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX and Taylor Swift — the first solo K-pop or Asian artist to win the category. She also performed her new single 'SaWaDiKa' on the show.…

BLACKPINK· Billboard· Sep 27, 2026
♪BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK's solo season: Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo all return within two weeks

BLACKPINK members are dropping solo work back-to-back — Jennie's EP 'Fallen Angel' (Aug 28), Lisa's single 'SaWaDiKa' (Sep 3, ahead of her 'PRESS PLAY' EP on Oct 23), and Jisoo's single album 'Click' (Sep 4, a pre-release for her first full album).…

BLACKPINK· Korea Portal· Aug 26, 2026