Sooyoung (수영) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation (SNSD) under SM Entertainment. She also debuted as a soloist on December 20, 2018, with the digital single “Winter Breath”.
Sooyoung (Girls’ Generation) Profile
| Stage Name | Sooyoung (수영) |
| Birth Name | Choi Soo Young (최수영) |
| Occupation | Singer, Actress |
| Birthday | February 10, 1990 |
| Active Years | 2002–present |
| Age | 34 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 172 cm (5’8″) |
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | O |
| MBTI | ISTP |
Sooyoung (Girls’ Generation) Facts:
Early Life
– She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– She went to Seoul Cheongdam Elementary School, Cheongdam Middle School, and Jeongsin Women’s High School.
– She graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Arts.
Personal Life
– She has an older sister, Soojin, who is a musical actress.
– Hyoyeon chose Yoona and Sooyoung as the members she would want to become because they both don’t gain weight easily. (The Best)
– Sooyoung’s family background includes a grandfather who owns a renowned architectural company and a father who is the president of a trading company.
– Her favorite rapper is Cee-lo Green. (Complex)
– She has nicknames like Shik shin, NaSoo (interrupter), and DJ Syoung reflect her multifaceted personality.
– Her favorite place to shop in Seoul is department stores in Galleria. (W Magazine)
– Jessica, Sooyoung, Hyoyeon, and Yuri have been trainees together since elementary school.
– Her style icon is Jane Birkin.
– Despite her tough image, Sooyoung is known to be the member who cries most easily.
– She would never wear a lace skirt.
– Her favorite Korean products are face masks, Mamonde lipstick, Chantecaille concealer, and SON & PARK.
– She has been in a relationship with actor Jung Kyung Ho since 2013.
– Her hidden talent is imitating people.
– Her favorite things in New York are walking in parks, eating at Shake Shack, and musicals.
– She is fluent in Japanese and skilled at playing the piano.
– Her musical idol is Beyonce.
– She had a positive personality in her younger days.
– Among Girls’ Generation songs, “Complete” and “Baby Baby” stand out as Sooyoung’s favorites.
– She likes to live without a plan. (Legend)
– Her sister, Soojin, holds the position of her best friend.
– According to her, if someone could be a politician among SM artists then it would be BoA.
– Sooyoung’s ideal type is someone passionate in their pursuits, believing that passion is integral to understanding genuine love and valuing a partner. She also appreciates humor and courtesy as essential qualities.
– According to her, if someone could be a fund manager among SM artists then it would be Sunny.
Career
– She was discovered through the 2000 SM Open Audition and the 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition.
– Before joining Girls’ Generation (SNSD) in 2007, she was part of the short-lived Korean-Japanese singing duo Marina Takahashi, known as Route θ, in Japan.
– She left SM Entertainment on October 9, 2017, to focus on acting and subsequently signed with Echo Global Group before later joining Saram Entertainment in 2019.
– She made her solo debut with the digital single “Winter Breath” on December 20, 2018, under Echo Global Group.
– She has starred in several dramas including; So I Married the Anti-fan, Man in the Kitchen, The Third Hospital, If You Wish Upon Me, and My Spring Days.
– She has also starred in several movies including; Hello, Schoolgirl, Memories of a Dead End, A Little Princess, and New Year Blues.
Philanthropy
– In 2012, she assumed the role of ambassador for Korea’s Retinitis Pigmentosa Society, joining her fellow bandmates Tiffany, Taeyeon, and Seohyun in this appointment.
– In 2016, she launched a clothing brand named Beaming Effect, with the primary goal of raising awareness for Retinitis Pigmentosa.
– She has further taken on roles as an ambassador for the Korean Day of Overcoming Rare Diseases, the Social Welfare Council, and the National Disability Awareness Improvement Campaign.
– In 2014, inspired by her portrayal of a character who underwent a heart transplant through organ donation in the drama “My Spring Days,” she sponsored the operation costs for an individual with heart disease.
Likes & Dislikes
– She has a fondness for spicy cabbages.
– Her favorite emoji is thinking face.
– She is a baseball enthusiast.
– Her favorite snacks in Seoul are pancakes and patbingsu.
– She counts herself as a fan of Harry Potter.
– Winter is her favorite season.
– 8 is her preferred number.
Major Works
– Her most popular songs include; “WINTER BREATH” and “To My Star”.
Awards
– She has won several awards including; Best K-Style Award, New Rookie Award (MC Category), Excellence Award, Discovery of the Year Award, and Marie Claire 8th Asia Star Awards: Face of Asia Award.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @sooyoungchoi
Weibo: Sooyoung
Twitter: @sychoiofficial
Youtube: SOOYOUNG Official
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music
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WINTER BREATH MV:
