Bailey Sok

Bailey Sok
Sok in September 2025
Born	Bailey Drew Sok (2004-02-24) February 24, 2004 (age 21) Placentia, California, U.S.
Other names	Sok Yu-jin
Occupations	Dancer choreographer singer rapper
Years active	2010–present
Musical career
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years active	2025–present
Labels	The Black Label
Member of	AllDay Project
Korean name
Hangul	석유진
RR	Seok Yujin
MR	Sŏk Yujin

Bailey Drew Sok (/beɪli druː sɒk/; born February 24, 2004), known mononymously as Bailey (Korean: 베일리), is an American singer, rapper, professional dancer, and choreographer based in South Korea. Born and raised in Orange County, California, Sok began dancing at two and a half years old, and became a dance teacher and choreographer by age fourteen. As a singer, she debuted as a member of the South Korean co-ed group AllDay Project in June 2025, under The Black Label with the single “Famous”.

Early life

Bailey Drew Sok was born on February 24, 2004,^[1] in Placentia, Orange County, California, to Korean parents.^[2] Her Korean name is Sok Yu-jin (Korean: 석유진).^[3] Sok's two older sisters, who were actively involved in dance,^[4] introduced her to music and movement from an early age.^[4][5] Inspired by her sisters' involvement in the art, Sok began dancing at two and a half years old.^[6] Following a recommendation from the director of her sisters' dance studio,^[4] her parents enrolled her in formal lessons, where she trained in classical styles such as jazz, ballet, contemporary and tap,^[5] under Molly Long, the director of a junior dance team that primarily danced Jazz and Jazz Funk.^[7] By the age of five, she was attending summer intensives in Los Angeles taught by Matt Steffanina.^[4] As her professional commitments increased, Sok transitioned to homeschooling in eighth grade.^[4]

Career

2010–2024: Career beginnings

By the ages of six and ten, Sok actively participated in dance competitions before shifting her focus to hip-hop.^[5] Her early recognition came when several of her performances gained attention on YouTube,^[2][5] namely her dance performance from the KAR Dance Competition, which amassed millions of views overnight.^[2] As her online presence grew, she later became a TikTok sensation.^[8] Expanding her competitive experience, Sok performed with the all-girl dance group Buns & Roses on Season 9 of America's Got Talent, Bailey also competed with the group SRANK in 2018 on the second season of , the group took fourth place overall and won their division. Shortly after, she competed alongside Kida the Great in Season 4 of NBC's World of Dance.^[5]

By fourteen, she was teaching dance internationally, leading classes across the United States, Australia, France, Portugal, Japan, Korea, China, and Poland.^[5] Her growing expertise led to collaborations with prominent artists, including Janet Jackson, Jason Derulo, Meghan Trainor, and Marshmello,^[5][8] and became the youngest instructor at the 2019 Fair Play Dance Camp in Kraków.^[5] Further establishing herself in the dance industry, she was among four dancers selected to choreograph "Pop/Stars", the debut single of League of Legends' virtual K-pop girl group, K/DA.^[5] At fifteen, she worked alongside dancer Mina Myong to choreograph Red Velvet’s lead single, "Psycho", marking the beginning of her career in K-pop choreography.^[5] Since then, she has worked on routines for various artists, including: Taemin's "Idea", Aespa's "Savage", Kai's "Peaches", and Taeyang's "Shoong" amidst others.^[5][9]

2025–present: Debut with AllDay Project

Main article: AllDay Project

In February 2024, a series of leaked photos of The Black Label trainees,^[10] later revealed to be members of the agency's girl group Meovv,^[11] quickly circulated online. The content, which garnered widespread attention, prominently included Ella Gross, Annie Moon, and Sok.^[12] Although she did not debut with the act she did choreograph for them, she later was formally introduced as a member of AllDay Project in June 2025, a five-member co-ed ensemble under the same company.^[13]

Artistry

Dance style and approach

Bailey Sok's approach to dance is shaped by her emotions and experiences, allowing her to interpret music through movement in a dynamic and expressive manner.^[5] Her choreography is deeply connected to the energy of the moment—whether driven by excitement and rhythm inspired by '90s hip-hop or influenced by a more reflective state, drawing from the smooth, understated tones of jazz and lo-fi.^[5] Each performance serves as a direct translation of sound into motion, demonstrating precision, fluidity, and adaptability.^[5]

Her versatility stems from a diverse training background, which includes classical styles such as ballet and jazz,^[5] as well as hip-hop and open-style choreography.^[7] This foundation has enabled her to develop musicality, body control, and the ability to execute intricate movements with precision.^[7] Sok's approach emphasizes attention to detail, ensuring that every beat, transition, and nuance is reflected in her performance.^[7] Her ability to blend various dance styles has contributed to her distinctive presence in the industry, making her choreography both dynamic and technically refined.^[7]

Influence

Sok named 2NE1, Big Bang, and Girls' Generation as the artists she listened to growing up.^[14] She describes their music as "electrifying and full of energy", which shaped her passion for dancing and performing.^[14]

Reham Rafiq, a Pakistani dancer, credits Sok as an influence.^[15]

Other ventures

Endorsements

Sok has endorsed for brand campaigns belonging to Samsung and Nike,^[16][17] and collaborated with Spotify and Roblox on its "Spotify Island's K-Park" project.^[14]

Choreography credits

Year	Artist	Song	Album	Ref.
2018	Denim Nicole	"Lemonade"	Non-album single	[18]
	K/DA	"Pop/Stars"		[19]
2019	Wengie	"Empire" (featuring Minnie of (G)I-dle)		[1]
	Red Velvet	"Psycho"	The ReVe Festival: Finale	[20]
2020	Taemin	"Idea" (이데아; 理想)	Never Gonna Dance Again	[5]
2021	Shinee	"Don't Call Me"	Don't Call Me	[19]
	Aespa	"Savage"	Savage	[5]
	Kai	"Peaches"	Peaches	[5]
2022	Aespa	"Illusion"	Girls	[21]
2023	Taeyang	"Vibe"	Down to Earth	[9]
		"Shoong!"		[9]
	Aespa	"Spicy"	My World	[22]
	Jeon Somi	"Gold Gold Gold"	Game Plan	^[citation needed]
2024	Meovv	"Meow"	My Eyes Open VVide	^[citation needed]
		"Body"		[23]
2025	AllDay Project	"Famous"	Famous	[24]
		"Wicked"		[25]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2019	Zoe Valentine	Vivi Anderson	[26]
2024	Dance Rivals	Lucky	[27]

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2014	America's Got Talent season 9	Contestant	as Buns and Roses	[1]
2016	Dance Video Throwdown		—N/a	[4]
2017	Dance-Off Juniors			[1]
2018	World of Dance season 2		as S-Rank	[1]
2020	World of Dance season 4		with Kida Burns	[28]

Music video appearances

Year	Song title	Artist	Ref.
2020	"Poppin" (featuring Lil Pump and Smokepurpp)	KSI	[29]
	"Drum Go Dum" (featuring Aluna, Wolftyla and Bekuh Boom)	K/DA	[30]
2022	"She's All I Wanna Be"	Tate McRae	[31]
	"Cruel"	Jackson Wang	[32]

Discography

For Bailey's works with AllDay Project, see AllDay Project § Discography.

Songwriting credits

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album

Title	Year	Artist(s)	Album	Lyricist	Composer	Ref
"Wicked"	2025	AllDay Project	Famous			[33]
"One More Time"			AllDay Project			[34]
"Look at Me"
"Hot" (Tarzzan and Bailey)

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee(s) / Work(s)	Result	Ref.
Adweek Creator Visionary Awards	2023	Dance Creator of the Year	Bailey Sok	Won	[35]
Arena Awards	2019	Rising Star of the Year		Won	^[citation needed]
Choreo Award	2025	Star Dance Of The Year		Pending	[36]
Industry Dance Awards	2017	Favorite Dancer 17 & Under		Nominated	[37]
World Choreography Awards	2022	Digital Content Independent	"Somebody That I Used To Know"	Nominated	[38]

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25. "AllDay Project – 'Wicked' Performance Video (Ver. B – Basement)". The Black Label. June 23, 2025 – via YouTube. Closing credits | Choreographer: Bailey Sok, Keone Madrid, Babyzoo
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External links

• Bailey Sok at IMDb