Sonim

This page is under construction. Sonim (ソニン; real name Sung Sun-Im 성선임) is a Japanese pop singer and actress. She gained notoriety when she joined the Tsunku produced group EE JUMP in 2000.

Personal Life
Her ancestors had migrated from South Korea's South Gyeongsang Province to Japan, making her a "Zainichi Korean".

1999
In 1999, the Hello! Project group Morning Musume was holding its third generation audition titled Morning Musume 2nd Tsuika Audition and upon the recommendation of a friend, Sonim participated but ultimately was not chosen for the group. Following the conclusion of the audition, she was scouted by her future manager Wada Kaoru.

2000-2002
In January 2000, Sonim and Goto Yuki, the brother of then Morning Musume member Goto Maki, formed the group EE JUMP, and they released their debut CD, "LOVE IS ENERGY!" on October 18, 2000.

In February 2002, Goto Yuki was arrested for underage drinking and as a result, EE JUMP disbanded.

2003
On August 21, she released her debut single as a soloist titled "Curry Rice no Onna".