Exy


Chu So-jung, known professionally as Exy, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper and actress. She debuted as a member and leader of South Korean girl group WJSN formed under Starship and Yuehua in 2016.

Early life

Exy was born on November 6, 1995, in Busan, South Korea. She attended Dongduk Women's University and graduated in August 2020 along with bandmate Soobin.

Career

2015–2016: Career beginnings

Exy participated in the reality survival rap program, Unpretty Rapstar 2 in 2015. Exy collaborated with Crucial Star on the single "쓸어버려", released on September 1, 2015. She then released her first solo single "Gettin' Em" on November 10, 2015. Exy was cast in the television series The Flatterer, playing as Saerim in the series.
Exy was revealed to be a member of WJSN and its "Sweet Unit" on December 24, 2015. WJSN debuted on February 25, 2016, with the release of their debut EP Would You Like?, including the lead singles "Mo Mo Mo" and "Catch Me".
On June 26, 2016, Exy participated in King of Masked Singer as a contestant. After being eliminated in the first round, she revealed that she originally trained as a vocalist. However, due to suffering from vocal nodules during her trainee period, she switched over to rap.
In August 2016, Exy, together with Seola, Soobin, Eunseo, Cheng Xiao, Yeoreum, and Dayoung teamed up with label mate Monsta X to form the unit "Y-Teen". Y-teen was a project unit group that promoted as CF models for KT's phone fare service and would release EPs, music videos, and various entertainment content.

2017–present: Solo activities

In April 2017, it was announced that Exy would be collaborating with rapper Euna Kim on the single "Love Therapy". The single was released on May 4, 2017, accompanied with a music video.
In February 2018, Exy made her songwriting debut with "겨울잠 ", in the WJSN EP, Dream Your Dream. On March 25, 2018, She revealed her 2nd songwriting work during WJSN's 1st fanmeeting Uzzu Party, titled "2월의 봄 ". It was eventually included in the WJSN EP, WJ Please?. She was featured in Sobae's "Homegirl", released on March 27, 2018, and Choi Nakta's "Love Professor", released on December 23, 2018. In November 2019, Exy co-composed and co-wrote "Don't Touch", which was included in the WJSN EP, As You Wish.
On March 19, 2020, She participated in the OST for the drama Meow, the Secret Boy along with member Dayoung. In June 2020, Exy co-composed and co-wrote "불꽃놀이 ", which was included in the WJSN EP, Neverland.
In January 2021, She wrote lyrics for label mate Cravity's title track "My Turn" and "Bad Habits" from their 3rd EP, Season 3. Hideout: Be Our Voice. In mid-March 2021, Exy co-wrote the lyrics for The Boyz's "Prism" from their 1st Japanese studio album, Breaking Dawn. She was credited as 'XYZ' on most platforms but 'Exy' on Melon. In late-March 2021, Exy co-composed and co-wrote "음 ", which was included in the WJSN EP, Unnatural. On April 26, it was announced that Exy would be a member of WJSN's 2nd sub-unit WJSN The Black. The sub-unit debuted on May 12. Later in September 2021, Exy was confirmed to join the JTBC drama Idol: The Coup, which would air in the second half of 2021.
On August 1, 2022, it was confirmed that Exy would participate in the competition show The Second World.

Discography

Soundtrack appearance

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.
TitleYearAlbumLyricsMusic and arrangementArtist
MoMoMo 2016Would You Like?WJSN
MoMoMo 2016Would You Like?WJSN
Do Better2016Y-teen
비밀이야 2016The SecretWJSN
짠! 2016The SecretWJSN
너에게 닿기를 2017From. WJSNWJSN
Baby Come To Me2017From. WJSNWJSN
이리와 2017From. WJSNWJSN
러브테라피 2017Exy, Euna Kim, Zia
기적 같은 아이 2017Happy MomentWJSN
Babyface2017Happy MomentWJSN
퐁당퐁당 2017Happy MomentWJSN
Follow Me2017Happy MomentWJSN
B.B.B.Boo2017Happy MomentWJSN
Geeminy2017Happy MomentWJSN
Dreams Come True 2018Dream Your DreamWJSN
Love O'clock 2018Dream Your DreamWJSN
Renaissance 2018Dream Your DreamWJSN
Starry Moment 2018Dream Your DreamWJSN
Thawing 2018Dream Your DreamWJSN
Dreams Come True 2018Dream Your DreamWJSN
Homegirl2018Sobae
부탁해 2018WJ Please?WJSN
너, 너, 너 2018WJ Please?WJSN
아이야 2018WJ Please?WJSN
가면무도회 2018WJ Please?WJSN
Hurry Up2018WJ Please?WJSN
2월의 봄 2018WJ Please?WJSN
연애박사 2018Nakta Choi, Exy
La La Love2019WJ Stay?WJSN
You Got2019WJ Stay?WJSN
1억개의 볠 2019WJ Stay?WJSN
그때 우리 2019WJ Stay?WJSN
칸타빌레 2019WJ Stay?WJSN
12 O' Clock2019WJ Stay?WJSN
우주정거장 2019WJ Stay?WJSN
Boogie Up2019For the SummerWJSN
눈부셔 2019For the SummerWJSN
우리끼리 2019For the SummerWJSN
Sugar Pop2019For the SummerWJSN
이루리 2019As You WishWJSN
행운을 빌어 2019As You WishWJSN
야광별 2019As You WishWJSN
우와 2019As You WishWJSN
바다봄 2019As You WishWJSN
Full Moon2019As You WishWJSN
Don't Touch2019As You WishWJSN
Butterfly2020NeverlandWJSN
Hola2020NeverlandWJSN
Pantomime2020NeverlandWJSN
바램 2020NeverlandWJSN
불꽃놀이 2020NeverlandWJSN
우리의 정원 2020NeverlandWJSN
My Turn2021Season 3. Hideout: Be Our VoiceCravity
Bad Habits2021Season 3. Hideout: Be Our VoiceCravity
Unnatural2021UnnaturalWJSN
원하는 모든 걸 2021UnnaturalWJSN
New Me2021UnnaturalWJSN
음 2021UnnaturalWJSN
잊지 마2021UnnaturalWJSN
Prism2021Breaking DawnThe Boyz
Easy2021My AttitudeWJSN The Black
Kiss Your Lips2021My AttitudeWJSN The Black
Chandelier2022Liberty: In Our CosmosCravity
봄빛 2022The Light 2022Queendom 2 Pt.2-1 SingleWJSN
Aura2022Queendom 2 FinalWJSN
Last Sequence2022SequenceWJSN
Done2022SequenceWJSN
Dream Trip2023Rose BlossomH1-Key
A to Z2023Master: PieceCravity
Lips2023I've IveIve
Seasons2023NarcissusDawn
Lullaby2023NarcissusDawn
헤야 2024Ive SwitchIve
Slippery2024We Are GravityI:MOND
All I Need 2024BlessedHa Sungwoon
Pimple2024I'll Like YouIllit
You Wanna Cry2025Ive EmpathyIve
Switch Off2025Interview XXiumin
Reserved2025XpertDouble 0ne
Body2025Gonna Love Me, Right?Dayoung
Not Me2025Not Cute Anymore''Illit