sogumm: This is a difficult question to answer. It’s hard for me to define my style in one sentence. I still don’t know what kind of person I am. I think I am still in the process of getting to know myself. After trying more things and got to know me better, I should be able to define my style in one word.

Q: You have collaborated with various artists such as ZICO, OHHYUK, DJ Wegun, Jay Park and more since debut, how did the collaboration come about?  

sogumm: Thankfully, even when my name wasn’t well known, many artists supported and asked me to work together because they saw the potential in me. So, many musicians supported me when I started to work on my own album. Everyone who helped me did it as a favor that all of the collaborations so far flowed smoothly. 

Q: What encourages you to join AOMG’s audition program 'SignHere'? 

sogumm: I heard about the audition program ‘SignHere’ while I was working on multiple projects simultaneously. I had this feeling that joining the audition would challenge me to reach a new breakthrough as an artist. As I joined, I wondered “Maybe this could be an opportunity for me to challenge myself to live my life to the fullest.” 

Q: How do you feel crowning as the winner of AOMG’s audition program and signed under the label?  

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sogumm: At first, I was so happy that I had won, but I felt a lot of pressure. Maybe it’s because I didn’t expect to win but, I was at a limbo. On one hand, I just couldn’t believe it and on the other hand, the mental burden of it was consuming me from the inside out. After getting through those moments, I feel a lot less pressured by it now. 

Q: How do you feel winning the ‘Rookie of the Year’ in 17th Korean Music Awards?  

sogumm: I also can’t believe this happened and I’m still at awe about it. When I look at the trophy, I still think “Did I really win this?”. It’s such a prestigious award and I don’t think that I won because of me being great. I want to take this chance to thank the producers and everyone who helped me with the album process because it was all from their great efforts. 

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Q: What’s your upcoming plan in 2021? 

sogumm: 2020 was a year of adjusting to life at AOMG and thinking about what to do from now on. I think 2021 is going to be the year that I put those thoughts into action. I want to release an album and show you guys a lot more of myself. 

Q: Any message to fans in Malaysia?  

sogumm: Hello everyone! I know that COVID-19 has taken the best of our lives this year, but I hope that you guys were able to feel a little encouraged through my new single ‘Encourage’. I will be looking forward to the day that I get to meet you guys on stage after the pandemic. Thank you.

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Her vocal tone may not be mainstream but there's no doubt that this uniqueness made her shine as one of the most recognised rookies in the R&B scene. Be sure to check out sogumm's latest release 'Encourage' and you definitely love it:

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Thank you Maxperience for the interview opportunity.