Known primarily as the youngest member of SISTAR, the Starship Entertainment girl group that built a reputation as one of the defining acts of K-pop's summer release cycle, Kim Dasom has steadily carved out a second chapter focused on acting since the group's 2017 disbandment.
Formation and her role in SISTAR
SISTAR debuted in 2010 as a four-member vocal group under Starship Entertainment, and Dasom served as the group's maknae — its youngest — as well as one of its visual members. The group became closely associated with warm-weather releases, a commercial identity that Dasom was part of throughout the group's active run. When SISTAR concluded its activities in 2017, each member pursued independent careers, with Dasom directing most of her energy toward television and film work.
Life after the group
Following the disbandment, Dasom built a presence in Korean drama and film, taking on acting roles across various projects. Her 2021 single "Summer or Summer" marked a return to music, keeping a thread of her idol-era identity intact even as her primary profile shifted to that of an actress.
The structured unit Hyolyn x Dasom, a sub-unit pairing her with fellow SISTAR member Hyolyn, reflects an ongoing connection to her group roots, with Dasom again occupying the vocalist and visual roles she held in the main group.
Recent activity
In early 2026, Dasom drew attention with an announcement described as surprising news for fans, made alongside reports of a relationship with actor Hong Jong-hyun. The announcement was framed as an effort toward closer communication with her audience, suggesting increased public engagement alongside her ongoing acting career.
