A talented K-pop idol and actress, known for her work with Girls' Generation and various TV dramas
Choi Sooyoung, known mononymously as Sooyoung, is a South Korean singer, actress, and songwriter who has been dazzling audiences with her captivating performances since her debut in 2002. As a member of the iconic girl group Girls' Generation, Sooyoung has become one of the most recognizable and beloved figures in K-Pop, with a career spanning over two decades.
Born on February 10, 1990, in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Sooyoung is the younger sister of Choi Soojin, a musical theatre actress. She graduated from JeongShin Women's High School in 2009 and later majored in film studies at ChungAng University, where she received a lifetime achievement award in 2016. Fellow Girls' Generation member Kwon Yuri was also a student at the same university.
Sooyoung's journey to stardom began when she was discovered through an SM Entertainment Open Audition in fifth grade. She went on to win first place at the 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition and debuted in Japan as a member of Route 0, releasing three singles before the group disbanded in 2003. After returning to SM Entertainment, Sooyoung eventually became a member of Girls' Generation in 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of the most popular girl groups worldwide.
Apart from her group activities, Sooyoung has also made a name for herself as a talented actress, starring in various television dramas such as The Third Hospital (2012), Dating Agency Cyrano (2013), My Spring Days (2014), Squad 38 (2016), Man in the Kitchen (2017-2018), Tell Me What You Saw (2020), and most recently in Run On (2021), So I Married the Antifan (2021), If You Wish Upon Me (2022), and
In October 2017, Sooyoung left SM Entertainment and joined Echo Global Group, releasing her first solo single "Winter Breath" in 2018. She later moved to Saram Entertainment in 2019. Apart from her music and acting career, Sooyoung is also known for her charitable work, having participated in various charity events and campaigns throughout her career.
With her captivating performances, philanthropic efforts, and contributions to the world of K-Pop and Korean dramas, Choi Sooyoung has solidified her position as a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
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