Artist profile
HYO
Kim Hyo-yeon, known professionally as Hyoyeon or HYO (and as a DJ under DJ HYO), is a prominent South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and DJ under SM Entertainment. Widely known as the "Dancing Queen," she shot to global fame in 2007 as a member of the legendary K-pop girl group Girls' Generation (SNSD).
Musical Career & Groups
- Girls' Generation (SNSD): Debuted in 2007, paving the way for international K-pop expansion with timeless mega-hits like "Gee", "Oh!", and "I GOT A BOY".
- Girls' Generation-Oh! GG: Debuted in the group's second official sub-unit formed in 2018.
- GOT the beat: Participated in SM Entertainment's female project supergroup alongside other top-tier labelmates.
Solo Artist & DJ Career
In 2016, she launched her solo career by highlighting her unique vocal grit and sharp choreography with singles like "Mystery" and "Wannabe". By 2018, she officially re-branded her solo electronic dance music persona under the moniker HYO, kicking off her discography with the EDM track "Sober".
She has consistently dropped electronic and K-pop crossover anthems, frequently collaborating with global EDM producers like 3LAU and Ummet Ozcan.
Notable Solo Tracks
- "Deep": The intense electronic title track of her first mini-album.
- "Dessert": A hyper-energetic track featuring Loopy and Soyeon of (G)I-DLE.
- "Second": A bright, breezy summer track featuring soloist BIBI.
- "Picture": A rhythmic dance single featuring bold, passionate choreography.
- "YES": Her high-energy solo single.
- "MOVEURBODY": Her heavy, club-ready dance track.
