Sooyoung is a well-known South Korean actress, singer, and composer who is a member of the “Girls’ Generation” K-pop girl group. She was a lead dancer, lead rapper, and backing singer in the group, which debuted in 2007 and quickly rose to become one of South Korea’s best-selling artists and one of the most popular girl groups in the world.
In 2002, she made her singing debut with the Korean-Japanese female group “Route 0.” She is an actress who made her acting debut in the television drama “The Third Hospital” in addition to her singing career (2012). “Run On” (2021) and “So I Married the Anti-fan” (2022) were her most recent drama appearances (2021).
She’s also worked as a model, a television VJ, and a radio DJ, among other things. With her rising fame, she has amassed a sizable fan base, with over 6.5 million followers on her verified Instagram account @sooyoungchoi and over 440k subscribers on her YouTube channel the sootory.
Sooyoung’s Bio
Sooyoung was born in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea, on February 10, 1990. Choi Soo-young is her given name, which is written in Hangul as. Her country of origin is South Korea. Sooyoung is of Asian descent, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius. Sooyoung grew up in Gwangju with her older sister, Choi Soo Jin, who is also an actress and singer, as the youngest daughter of her parents, Moon Sohee (mother) and Choi Jungnam (father). She admired her sister’s decision to pursue a career as a singer as she grew up. Her skill led to her being recognized while she was only in fifth grade. She got first place in the 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition when she was only 12 years old. Aside from that, she went to JeongShin Women’s High School, where she graduated in 2009. She went on to study in cinema studies at Chung-Ang University and graduated in February 2016.
Highlights of Sooyoung’s Career
Sooyoung began her career in 2002, when she joined the Japanese-Korean idol group “Route 0” with Marina. However, the group split a year later, in 2003. She later became a trainee with SM Entertainment before making her South Korean debut in August 2007 as a member of the girl group Girls’ Generation. She went on to create history with the publication of their smash track, “Gee,” with 7 other members (2009). The trio went on to become one of South Korea’s best-selling musicians, with numerous additional hit songs under their belt. She has dabbled in acting in addition to her music career. She appeared in the films “Unstoppable Marriage” (2007), “Hello, Schoolgirl” (2008), and “Oh! My Lady” (2009). (2010). She composed the lyrics for “How Great is Your Love” in 2011, “What Do I Do” in 2016, and “Sailing” in 2008. (2016).
In 2013, she also co-wrote the song “Baby Maybe.” In 2012, she received her first significant acting role in “The Third Hospital,” a medical drama on tvN. She was cast in the romantic comedy-drama “Dating Agency: Cyrano” a year later, in 2013. In 2014, she starred in the MBC melodrama “My Spring Days.” In 2015, she played the female protagonist in KBS2’s special drama “Perfect Sense.” She portrayed the female protagonist in the OCN crime drama “Squad 38” in 2016. She starred as a television producer in the JTBC online drama “Someone You Might Know” and in the film “Man in the Kitchen” in 2017. She appeared in the OCN drama “Tell Me What You Saw” in 2020. In the romantic drama “Run On,” she portrayed Seo Dan-ah (2020-21). She portrayed Lee Guen-young in the film “I Married the Anti-fan” in 2021.
She also starred in the Netflix original series “Move to Heaven” that same year.
Who is Sooyoung dating in her personal life?
Sooyoung isn’t married yet, but she is in a relationship with Jung Kyung-ho, her boyfriend. Kyung-ho is a well-known South Korean actor who has starred in films such as “Smile, You,” “Heartless City,” “When the Devil Calls Your Name,” and “Hospital Playlist” (2020). The couple met for the first time while attending the same institution, and their relationship became stronger once they started attending the same church. They started dating in early 2013, and Kyung-ho announced their relationship in January 2014. The pair has been together for nearly 8 years, dating back to 2013.
Sooyoung’s net worth
Sooyoung’s professional job as a singer and actor seems to have paid her well. Sooyoung worked hard to establish herself as one of the prominent singers owing to her vocal talents as a member of “Girl’s Generation” throughout her career, which began with “Route 0” in 2002. Her acting gigs in dramas and series are another source of revenue for her. Her deal with SM Entertainment and other organizations has improved her earnings, and she is reported to have a net worth of $10 million.
Height and Weight of Sooyoung
Sooyoung is a stunning woman in her 30s with a well-kept thin body structure. Sooyoung has done an excellent job of keeping her figure in shape as a K-pop musician by following a strict diet and exercising on a regular basis. Her height is 5ft. 7inches (1.70 m), and she weighs 52kg (115 lbs). With her stunning brown eyes and black hair, she has a body size of 32-23-34 inches.