Byun Jung-soo

Quick Facts: Who was Byun Jung-soo?

Subject:

Byun Jung-soo

Known for:

South Korean model and actress known for fashion influence and acting roles.

Born:

1974-04-15

Century / Era:

1974s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Byun Jung-soo (Korean: 변정수; born April 15, 1974) is a South Korean model and actress. As a model in the 1990s, Byun walked the runways in Seoul, Paris and New York, notably for the brand Kenzo. She began acting in 2002, and starred in television dramas such as Women Next Door (2003), You're Not Alone (2004), Can Love Be Refilled?

Career & Major Achievements

(2005), Last Scandal (2008) and Manny (2011). In 2005, Byun became the creative director for clothing label Ellahoya, when it launched its higher-end line for the Hyundai Home Shopping Network.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Known for her chic sense of style, in 2008 she became the host of talk show Olive Show, which featured trends in fashion. Byun also created the make-up line Licht in 2009, and has written three books.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1974 (1974-04-15): Birth of Byun Jung-soo — South Korean model and actress known for fashion influence and acting roles.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — She began acting in 2002, and starred in television dramas such as Women Next Door (2003), You're Not Alone (2004), Can Love Be Refilled?
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — (2005), Last Scandal (2008) and Manny (2011).
4. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Known for her chic sense of style, in 2008 she became the host of talk show Olive Show, which featured trends in fashion.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Byun also created the make-up line Licht in 2009, and has written three books.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Byun Jung-soo

True or False: “Byun Jung-soo debuted her acting career immediately after achieving international modeling success in the 1990s.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She began her acting career later, specifically starting around the year 2002.

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