Oh Yoon-ah

Quick Facts: Who was Oh Yoon-ah?

Subject:

Oh Yoon-ah

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her roles in hit dramas and modeling background.

Born:

1980-11-21

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Oh Yoon-ah (Korean: 오윤아) is a South Korean actress and a former racing model. Oh Yoon-ah began her career as a racing model ("race queen" or "pit babe"), and in 2000 she won the first Cyber Race Queen Contest. She became an entertainment reporter for MBC's Section TV in 2003. However, she was fired in a live interview where she stayed silent for 3 minutes.

Career & Major Achievements

Oh made her acting debut in 2004 TV series Into the Storm, but it was her supporting role as the heroine's friend in hit sitcom Old Miss Diary that made her into a household name. She continued acting on television, starring in That Woman, Mr. Goodbye, Surgeon Bong Dal-hee, Master of Study, Marry Me, Please, and notably Alone in Love, for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 2006 SBS Drama Awards. Oh married advertising executive Song Hoon at Imperial Palace Hotel Seoul on January 5, 2007. The couple divorced in 2015; they have one son, born in August 2007.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Oh and her son, who has autism, were featured together on the 10th anniversary cover of The Big Issue Korea to raise awareness for people with autism. Oh announced her remarriage on July 3, 2026. On December 1, 2025, Oh announced the founding of her own agency, YA Entertainment.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-11-21): Birth of Oh Yoon-ah — South Korean actress known for her roles in hit dramas and modeling background.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — Oh Yoon-ah began her career as a racing model ("race queen" or "pit babe"), and in 2000 she won the first Cyber Race Queen Contest.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — She became an entertainment reporter for MBC's Section TV in 2003.
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Oh made her acting debut in 2004 TV series Into the Storm, but it was her supporting role as the heroine's friend in hit sitcom Old Miss Diary that made her into a household name.
5. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Goodbye, Surgeon Bong Dal-hee, Master of Study, Marry Me, Please, and notably Alone in Love, for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 2006 SBS Drama Awards.
6. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Oh married advertising executive Song Hoon at Imperial Palace Hotel Seoul on January 5, 2007.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — The couple divorced in 2015; they have one son, born in August 2007.
8. 2025: 2025 Milestone — On December 1, 2025, Oh announced the founding of her own agency, YA Entertainment.
9. 2026: 2026 Milestone — Oh announced her remarriage on July 3, 2026.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Oh Yoon-ah

True or False: “Oh Yoon-ah's acting breakthrough came immediately after she was fired from an entertainment reporting role.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While the firing was a notable event, her significant rise to fame came through her supporting role in the sitcom Old Miss Diary.

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