K-POP ARCHIVE K-POP Archive
가수 요조

Yozoh

요조

  • Solo · Female
  • Indie
  • Folk
  • Pop
  • Debuted 2007
  • Active

가수 요조 — Photo: 숏버스 프로젝트 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Debut
2007
Birthday
06.111981
Genre
Indie · Folk · Pop

Basic info

Yozoh is a singer-songwriter and writer who brought Hongdae indie music to the public. Representative songs include 〈My Name Is Yozoh〉, 〈에구구구〉, and 〈우리는 선처럼 가만히 누워〉.

Debut
2007 · Debut song My Name Is Yozoh
Birthday
June 11, 1981
Years active
2007–
Meaning of the Name
A stage name taken from 'Yozo,' the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's novel 《No Longer Human》.
Genre
Indie · Folk · Pop
Real name
신수진
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

걸어온 길

Worked at Hongdae live cafes and as a guest vocalist in the mid-2000s. Formally debuted in 2007 with the album 《My Name Is Yozoh》 alongside the small Acacia band.

Makes indie folk and pop with a calm voice and lyrics about everyday life. Songs used in commercials and film scores helped her become known to the wider public.

Released the 1st full-length album 《Traveler》 in 2008 and the 2nd full-length album 《나의 쓸모》 in 2013. Also acted in the films 《Cafe Noir》 and 《Come Closer》 in 2010.

Opened the bookstore 'Musa' in Gyedong, Seoul, in 2015, and after moving to Jeju in 2017 also ran a bookstore there. Also works as a writer who has published several essay collections.

Signature songs

  1. My Name Is Yozoh 2007 YouTube Spotify
  2. 에구구구 2008 YouTube Spotify
  3. 우리는 선처럼 가만히 누워 2010 YouTube Spotify

Links go to each service's search results. Lyrics are not included for copyright reasons.

Key releases

  1. 2007.11 My Name Is YozohEPDebut album
  2. 2008.10 Traveler1st studio album
  3. 2010.12 우리는 선처럼 가만히 누워EP
  4. 2013.07 나의 쓸모2nd studio album
  5. 2017.05 Best DriverEP

Find Birthday Cafes

Fans rent a café to celebrate a birthday. These events are usually held for a few days around the birthday. Organizers post notices as posters on X (Twitter), so find them right below. Birthday June 11, 1981

Register this birthday cafe for free All birthday cafe map

Find more on social media

Birthday cafes (saengka) are unofficial events organized by fans. Always check the organizer's notice for dates, locations, and perks. Searching X or Instagram may require logging in.

Key records and stories

  • The stage name was taken from the name of the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's novel 《No Longer Human》.
  • Was nicknamed the 'Hongdae Goddess.'
  • Opened the bookstore 'Musa' in Gyedong, Seoul, in 2015.
  • Also acted in 2010, including in the film 《Cafe Noir》.
  • The bookstore name 'Musa' carries the wish that nothing bad happens (無事).
  • Worked as a guest vocalist for Humming Urban Stereo and 015B from 2004.

Listen & explore

Videos & music

Find the latest comebacks & news

This database focuses on basic information, so check the latest comeback schedules using the search below.

Fan comments

Comments with profanity, ads or personal info may be hidden.

6 photo source(s)