In an online community, a rumored SM Entertainment trainee drew attention for her beauty that reminds people of top actress Song Hye Kyo. Who is she?

On December 31, the official Instagram of SM Entertainment's training unit uploaded a reel where four trainees, expected to join SM's new girl group, participated in EXO's viral "First Snow" challenge along with the staff.

In the video, the idol aspirants, even ahead of their debut, boasted overwhelming aura and charms like stars – flaunting impressive dance skills on top of visuals.

Who Is Soojin? Rumored SM Entertainment Trainee Who Joined 'First Snow' Dance Challenge

(Photo : Soojin (theqoo))

(Photo : Soojin (theqoo))

Upon uploading it, the clip amassed about 150k views, asking to post more of the SM trainees. Taking off the veils on them, keen-eyed fans immediately noticed and dug into the identity of one of the said trainees.

According to fans, the second trainee from the left in the Instagram reel is Soojin, an aspiring idol born in 2005.

Limited details are known about her, but she was initially famous among K-pop fans, specifically Pink Bloods, due to her viral pre-debut photos.

(Photo : Soojin (theqoo))

(Photo : Soojin (theqoo))

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In particular, her name became known this year after she opened her personal Instagram in January. K-pop fans noticed that she was being followed by former and current SM Rookies, sparking speculations that she was also a former trainee under the agency.

Gaining attention for her beauty resembling actress Song Hye Kyo, Soojin unwittingly created her solo fandom even prior to her debut when she deleted her Instagram sometime in August.

Although her fans were saddened, they weren't surprised because it was a positive sign that she was finally preparing for her debut as an idol.

(Photo : Soojin (theqoo))

(Photo : Soojin (theqoo))

Initially, there were claims that she most likely signed with a new label, but Pink Bloods were convinced she was called back by SM. This was after she uploaded an Instagram photo that showed a similar birthday cake as posted in the SM training unit's account for one of the prospective members.

K-Netz React to Soojin's Visuals

When her identity was revealed, K-netizens were quick to spread her pre-debut photos on the web, and praised her visuals that really suit SM Entertainment.

(Photo : Soojin (theqoo))

People also agreed that she has uncanny similarities to top actress Song Hye Kyo, particularly lauding her amazing side profile, gorgeous eyes, and smile.

Here are some of the comments:

• "Wow, kids these days are seriously pretty."
• "She looks like Song Hye Kyo, what a total princess."
• "Song Hye Kyo's line."

(Photo : Soojin (Instagram))

(Photo : Soojin (Instagram))

• "She's so pretty."
• "They chose her according to my style again."
• "I really respect you... she looks like Song Hye Kyo."
• "But I heard it's uncertain yet."
• "Her side profile is crazy."
• "I think it will do well if they debut with a face like that."
• "Wow, where the fck did you get a trainee like this again?"
• "She's pretty like an Instagram goddess."

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Written by Eunice Dawson.