Park Soo-young (entertainer)

Quick Facts: Who was Park Soo-young (entertainer)?

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Park Soo-young (entertainer)

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for her work in After School and solo career.

Born:

1992-07-31

Century / Era:

1992s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Park Soo-young (Korean: 박수영; born July 31, 1992), is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted under the stage name Lizzy (리지) as a member of the South Korean girl group After School in March 2010 and later formed part of the group's sub-units, Orange Caramel and After School Blue. She made her solo debut in January 2015 with the digital single "Not an Easy Girl". Outside of her music career, Park has starred in various television dramas, including All My Love (2011) and Angry Mom (2015). In May 2018, Park graduated from After School following the expiration of her contract, but remains a member of Orange Caramel.

Career & Major Achievements

Following her departure, she shifted her work to acting and changed her stage name to Park Soo-ah (박수아). In November 2020, she changed her professional name, for a second time, to Park Soo-young, her birth name. Park was born on July 31, 1992, in Busan, South Korea. She attended Kyung Hee University, majoring in Post Modern Music. Park served as Son Dam-bi's backup dancer in 2009.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She was first hinted to be joining After School when she joined the members on stage to perform a cover of Fin.K.L.'s "To My Boyfriend" at their first fan meeting event in 2010, while donning a mask to keep her identity a secret. Park made her official debut as a member of After School under the stage name "Lizzy" when they released their third single "Bang!" on March 25, 2010. She was the youngest member of the group until E-Young joined the group in December 2010. In June 2010, Lizzy and her fellow After School members Raina and Nana formed a sub-unit named Orange Caramel and released their first mini-album featuring the lead single "Magic Girl". In 2011, Park was briefly a cast member of the SBS variety show, Running Man.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1992 (1992-07-31): Birth of Park Soo-young (entertainer) — South Korean singer and actress known for her work in After School and solo career.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Park served as Son Dam-bi's backup dancer in 2009.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — She debuted under the stage name Lizzy (리지) as a member of the South Korean girl group After School in March 2010 and later formed part of the group's sub-units, Orange Caramel and After School Blue.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Outside of her music career, Park has starred in various television dramas, including All My Love (2011) and Angry Mom (2015).
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — She made her solo debut in January 2015 with the digital single "Not an Easy Girl".
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In May 2018, Park graduated from After School following the expiration of her contract, but remains a member of Orange Caramel.
7. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In November 2020, she changed her professional name, for a second time, to Park Soo-young, her birth name.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Soo-young (entertainer)

True or False: “Park Soo-young's initial stage name when debuting with After School was 'Lizzy'.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She debuted under the stage name Lizzy as a member of After School in March 2010.

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