Kim Yong Sun is one of the most popular k-pop idols right now. Popularly known by her stage name Solar in the k-pop scene, the idol is known to have some strong vocals. Along with rocking neon and black split hair on stage. With her fanbase increasing, fans have been wanting to know about every detail of Solar’s life, from her career to her net worth. Soon the idol will be completing a decade in the k-pop industry, and we are very excited about the milestone. Making her debut with the girl group MAMAMOO under RBW Entertainment, Solar has definitely come a long way.
Originally, Yong Sun, aka Solar, had no plans of becoming a k-pop idol. According to her interviews, she even wanted to be a tour guide in Korea for foreigners. And to say that the idol was scouted by an agent on a busy street is just a story from a movie. After graduating from high school, Solar was all set to enter the hospitality industry. At the age of 20, she was already attending the academy to become a flight attendant. One day, Solar saw a competition going on by the street. The rules were simple, the person competing had to sing in exchange for a gift. Solar went on to participate, and the rest is history.
How Did Solar Went From A Flight Attendant To A K-pop Star?
Solar went on to sing and won the free gift. But the idol had no idea that an RBW Entertainment agent was watching her performance. The agent asked her to attend the audition for the company. Giving it a try, Solar went on to pass the audition and became a trainee at the company in 2011. Leaving the hospitality training in between, Solar went on to join Modern K Music Academy University. Specializing in vocals, the idol went on to train for over three years. Teaming up with fellow members, i.e., Hwasa, Moonbyeol, and Wheein, Solar went on to make her debut with MAMAMOO as the leader.
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With her successful girl group career going on, Solar went on to release a solo mini-album titled ‘Solar’s Emotions’ consisting of song covers. In April 2020, the idol went on to make her official solo debut with the single “Spit It Out,” along with a live performance on Mnet’s Countdown stage. The single went on to cross the sales record of over 84,568, along with reaching #2 on the Korean music charts and #6 on US Charts. Taking her time after success, Solar came back with her first EP titled ‘Face’ on March 16, 2022. Crossing the sales of over 49,869 within a week, the album reached #7 on the Korean music charts.
Solar has also given her voice to the k-drama soundtracks as well. Her OST list includes Twenty Again’s Star (ft Kim Min Jae), Run On’s Blue Bird, Vincenzo’s Adrenaline, Lovers of The Red Sky’s Always Be With You, and School 2021’s Winter Flower.
What Is MAMAMOO Solar’s Net Worth?
MAMAMOO Solar’s Net Worth is estimated to fall around $2 million to $4 million. Most of the investments made by Solar are not available in public knowledge. Solar owns a building in the commercial area near Shinchon Station in Seodaemun District in Seoul. The building is known to have a land area of 221.80 square meters and an architectural area of 567 square meters, along with being four stories high above the ground and has a basement as well. Its estimated value is around $3 million. On her birthday, Solar also brought a luxury SUV for her parents as well.
Along with music, Solar has been a part of several variety shows, her own Youtube channel, and brand endorsement deals that contribute to her net worth as well. Solar is known to be the face of several brands, including the natural beauty brand ‘BLANCOW’, tech company Samsung, and athleisure brands as well.
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