Biography

Hyoyeon

효연 / Kim Hyo-yeon

Hyoyeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper and DJ, the main dancer of Girls' Generation. Under the name HYO (DJ HYO) she has released electronic dance singles including "Sober", "Punk Right Now" and "Dessert" and the 2022 EP Deep, and she performs in the sub-unit Girls' Generation-Oh!GG and the SM supergroup Got the Beat.

  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Rapper
  • HYO
  • DJ HYO

Profile

Hyoyeon is a South Korean singer, dancer and DJ who debuted as the main dancer of Girls’ Generation in August 2007. Regarded as one of K-pop’s best dancers of her generation, she finished runner-up on Dancing with the Stars Korea in 2012.

Since 2018 she has built a parallel electronic music career as HYO (DJ HYO), releasing dance singles such as “Sober”, “Punk Right Now” and “Dessert” and the 2022 EP Deep, while remaining with SM Entertainment and performing in the sub-unit Oh!GG.

Facts

  • She is the main dancer of Girls' Generation and finished runner-up on the second season of Dancing with the Stars Korea in 2012. Wikipedia EN
  • As DJ HYO she launched an electronic dance career in 2018 under SM's ScreaM Records, releasing singles such as "Sober" and "Punk Right Now" and performing DJ sets at festivals. Wikipedia EN
  • She is one of the Girls' Generation members still signed to SM Entertainment, and debuted in the SM supergroup Got the Beat in January 2022. Wikipedia EN

Works

Dancing with the Stars Korea (season 2) Contestant
2012 / Reality show
Hyoyeon's One Million Likes Host
2015 / TV show
"Sober" (first solo single as HYO)
2018 / Other
"Punk Right Now"
2018 / Other
Good Girl Cast member
2020 / Reality show
Deep (first EP as HYO)
2022 / Other

FAQ

What is Hyoyeon's role in Girls' Generation?
She is the group's main dancer and also raps and sings; she is widely considered one of the best dancers of K-pop's second generation.
Who is DJ HYO?
DJ HYO (or simply HYO) is Hyoyeon's solo identity for her electronic dance music career, launched in 2018 with singles such as "Sober" and "Punk Right Now".

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