Jeon So-min

Quick Facts: Who was Jeon So-min?

Subject:

Jeon So-min

Known for:

South Korean actress known for sitcoms, dramas, and variety show appearances.

Born:

1986-04-07

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jeon So-min (Korean: 전소민; born April 7, 1986) is a South Korean actress. Jeon made her debut in 2004 with the sitcom Miracle. In 2006, she made her big-screen debut through the film, Cinderella. Jeon played her first leading role in the television series Princess Aurora, for which she won the Best New Actress Award at the 2013 MBC Drama Awards. Her other notable performances include the daily drama Tomorrow Victory (2015); romantic comedy drama Something About 1% (2016); medical thriller Cross (2018); and romantic comedy dramas Top Star U-back (2018), Review: Notebook of my Embarrassing Days (2018), Birthday Letter (2019), and Big Data Romance (2019).

Career & Major Achievements

Jeon was a regular cast member of variety show Running Man from April 2017 to October 2023, where she achieved international recognition. She also appeared in the first two seasons of variety show Sixth Sense. Jeon So-min was born on April 7, 1986. Her hometown is at Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Jeon has a younger brother, Wook-min.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Before Jeon's official debut in the acting industry, she had been working as a fashion magazine model on her second year of high school. She graduated from Dongduk Women's University, majoring in Broadcasting and Entertainment. In April 2017, Jeon joined Running Man as a regular cast member. In January 2020, Jeon published her first book titled You Can Call Me After a Drink. In April 2020, it was announced that Jeon has signed with King Kong by Starship.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-04-07): Birth of Jeon So-min — South Korean actress known for sitcoms, dramas, and variety show appearances.
2. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Jeon made her debut in 2004 with the sitcom Miracle.
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — In 2006, she made her big-screen debut through the film, Cinderella.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Jeon played her first leading role in the television series Princess Aurora, for which she won the Best New Actress Award at the 2013 MBC Drama Awards.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Her other notable performances include the daily drama Tomorrow Victory (2015); romantic comedy drama Something About 1% (2016); medical thriller Cross (2018); and romantic comedy dramas Top Star U-back (2018), Review: Notebook of my Embarrassing Days (2018), Birthday Letter (2019), and Big Data Romance (2019).
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Jeon was a regular cast member of variety show Running Man from April 2017 to October 2023, where she achieved international recognition.
7. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In January 2020, Jeon published her first book titled You Can Call Me After a Drink.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeon So-min

True or False: “Jeon So-min debuted in the acting industry after graduating from Dongduk Women's University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She began working as a fashion magazine model during her second year of high school before her official debut.

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