6 things you need to know about K-pop idol Victoria Song
The multitalented artist was first ‘discovered’ in Beijing in 2007, and her tasteful incorporation of Korean and European designs has made her a fashion trailblazer
As a member of girl group f(x), 31-year-old Victoria Song has made her popstar presence known in South Korea, China and now, the world. Model, dancer, singer, actress and even writer, Song is constantly reinventing herself – and her style – to reach all-star heights.
1. She was ‘discovered’ after winning a Beijing dance competition
Song studied Chinese traditional dance at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy (although she’s also quite keen on jazz). After coming first in a Beijing dance competition in 2007, Song caught the eye of SM Entertainment, which manages the girl group f(x). The rest is history.
2. She was in a Samsung music video featuring K-pop star Rain
At the age of 21, she was cast in a music video advertisement for the Samsung AnyCall mobile phone. The music video featured Rain, an established singer-songwriter, actor and music producer in the K-pop industry. Although a relatively unknown model at the time, her good looks and incredible dance skills catapulted her to fame in the Chinese netizen community.
3. She has amazing style
Song began her career modelling for South Korean brand SPRIS apparel but the pop star now shows off her own eclectic style on red carpets in China. Her tasteful incorporation of Korean and European designs has made her a fashion trailblazer.