Personal Details :
- Full Name: Kim Da‑som (김다솜)
- Stage Name: Dasom (다솜)
- Date of Birth: May 6, 1993
- Birthplace: Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (hometown Oksu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul)
- Nationality: South Korean
- Height: 167 cm
- Weight: approx. 44 kg
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Education: Anyang Arts High School; Konkuk University (Department of Film)
- Agency: Story J Company (2021–present); formerly Starship Entertainment/King Kong by Starship (2010–2021)
- Instagram: @som0506
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @som0506
- Facebook: SISTAR Official Facebook
- Twitter: SISTAR Official Twitter (no personal account)
- Weibo: SISTAR Official Weibo
- Daum Cafe: SISTAR Official Fan Cafe
- Naver: SISTAR Official Naver Blog
Career Overview :
- 2010 – Debut with SISTAR: Dasom debuted as the youngest member (maknae) and visual of the girl group SISTAR under Starship Entertainment with the single “Push Push” on June 4, 2010.
- 2010–2017 – Active with SISTAR: She participated in all group promotions, achieving multiple chart-topping hits such as “Alone,” “Loving U,” and “Touch My Body.” The group disbanded in May 2017.
- 2012 – Acting Debut: Dasom began her acting career in the KBS2 sitcom Family.
- 2013–2014 – First Lead Role: She starred as the female lead in the KBS daily drama Melody of Love.
- 2015 – Expanding Acting Career: Dasom played the lead in The Virtual Bride, a KBS2 drama special. She also appeared in the movie Like a French Film.
- 2016–2017 – Rise in Drama Popularity: Her role in Band of Sisters earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2017 SBS Drama Awards.
- 2018–2020 – Continued Acting: She appeared in series such as Ms. Kim’s Mystery, He Is Psychometric, and Was It Love?.
- 2021 – New Agency: After leaving Starship Entertainment, Dasom signed with Story J Company to focus on her acting career.
- 2023 – Recent Projects: She starred in Kokdu: Season of Deity and filmed Serendipity’s Embrace, airing in 2024.
- Variety & Music Video Appearances: Dasom has been featured in music videos such as VIXX’s “Rock Ur Body” and K.Will’s “Please Don’t.” She also participated in variety shows like Law of the Jungle and My Little Television.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Early Talents: Dasom won several poetry and songwriting contests during her school years, showing creativity from a young age.
- Education: She studied at Anyang Arts High School and later graduated from Konkuk University, majoring in Film.
- Family: She has an older brother and is known to be very close to her family.
- Training: Before debuting with Starship Entertainment, Dasom was briefly a trainee under JYP and Cube Entertainment.
- Hobbies: She enjoys writing, reading, photography, and watching movies in her free time.
- Personality: Fans and peers describe her as bright, energetic, and sincere—earning her the nickname “Happy Virus.”
- Fitness & Lifestyle: Dasom maintains a slim figure through yoga, balanced eating, and occasional strength training.
- Pets: She is known to be fond of animals and has occasionally shared pictures with pets on social media.
- Style: She prefers minimal, elegant fashion and often wears neutral tones off-stage.
- Public Image: She is admired for successfully transitioning from idol to actress, balancing fame with humility.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Value (2024): US $1 – 2 million
- Primary Income Sources: Música (SISTAR), actuación, singles solistas, OSTs, colaboraciones y patrocinio de marcas
- Real Estate Investments: Propietaria de un edificio en Seúl adquirido en 2016 por aproximadamente ₩3 billion (≈US $2.8 million); también poseyó otro edificio comprado en 2014
- Rental Income: Se informa que recibe más de ₩5 million mensuales (≈US $4 500) por alquileres del edificio
Awards & Achievements :
- 2017 SBS Drama Awards
- Best New Actress – Band of Sisters (Winner)
- 2014 APAN Star Awards
- Best New Actress – Melody of Love (Nominee)
- 2018 Baeksang Arts Awards
- Best New Actress (TV) – Band of Sisters (Nominee)
- 2014 Korea Drama Awards
- Best New Actress – Melody of Love (Nominee)
- 2015 KBS Drama Awards
- Best Couple Award – with Ryu Soo-young in The Virtual Bride (Nominee)
- 2013 KBS Drama Awards
- Best New Actress – Melody of Love (Nominee)
- 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
- Best Collaboration – with Hyolyn for “Summer or Summer” (Nominee)
Fun Facts :
- Antes de debutar, ganó concursos de poesía y composición de canciones.
- Entrenó brevemente en JYP Entertainment y Cube Entertainment antes de unirse a Starship Entertainment.
- Apodada “Happy Virus” por sus fans debido a su personalidad alegre y positiva.
- Cantó canciones para OSTs como “YaYaYa” de Melody of Love y “You’re Mine” de The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law.
- Participó en varios videoclips de otros artistas, incluyendo VIXX y K.Will.
- Se la conoce por su habilidad para adaptarse tanto a la música como a la actuación con éxito.