Jo Yoon-hee

Quick Facts: Who was Jo Yoon-hee?

Subject:

Jo Yoon-hee

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actress known for dramatic roles in hit K-dramas.

Born:

1982-10-13

Century / Era:

1982s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jo Yoon-hee (Korean: 조윤희; born October 13, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in the television dramas My Husband Got a Family (2012), Nine (2013), The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016), and Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019). Jo Yoon-hee was born on October 13, 1982 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, but moved to Seoul when she was 5 years old, where she continues to reside. She has one sister who is a year older than her. She attended Sunae High School and it was as a second year student that she was scouted by an agency manager.

Career & Major Achievements

She graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a bachelor's degree from the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment. Jo was cast by an agency manager when she was in high school while at a department store. She initially worked as a fashion magazine model before making her official debut in the entertainment industry in 1999, appearing in the music video for ballad singer Lee Soo-young's debut song "I Believe". She played the role of a pitiful high school student with a hearing impairment. Her mother also appeared alongside her in the music video after coming along and being cast on set.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Jo received positive reception for her appearance in the music video and would go on to be cast in about 10 CFs. Being under the same agency, she would continue to make numerous appearances in Lee Soo-young's music videos. They would end up working together in a total of nine music videos. In 2002, she made her television debut in the SBS sitcom Orange. She would continue to play supporting roles in numerous television series, such as Love Letter in 2003 and Snow White in 2004.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1982 (1982-10-13): Birth of Jo Yoon-hee — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for dramatic roles in hit K-dramas.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — She initially worked as a fashion magazine model before making her official debut in the entertainment industry in 1999, appearing in the music video for ballad singer Lee Soo-young's debut song "I Believe".
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — In 2002, she made her television debut in the SBS sitcom Orange.
4. 2003: 2003 Milestone — She would continue to play supporting roles in numerous television series, such as Love Letter in 2003 and Snow White in 2004.
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — She is best known for starring in the television dramas My Husband Got a Family (2012), Nine (2013), The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016), and Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jo Yoon-hee

True or False: “Jo Yoon-hee's first major television role was in the sitcom 'Orange' in 2002.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she debuted on 'Orange' in 2002, her initial professional breakthrough came through music video appearances starting in 1999.

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