Ryu Hyo-young

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Ryu Hyo-young

Role / Field:

South Korean actress, model, and rapper known by the names Hyoyoung or Jung Woo-yeon.

Born:

1993-04-22

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Ryu Hyo-young (born April 22, 1993), better known by the mononym Hyoyoung or Jung Woo-yeon, is a South Korean actress, model, and rapper. She was a member of the South Korean co-ed group Coed School and the girl group F-ve Dolls. Ryu was born on 22 April 1993 in Gwangju, South Korea. She has twin sister, Ryu Hwa-young, who is a former member of the girl group T-ara. Hyoyoung is the older of the two.

Career & Major Achievements

Ryu was scouted after she and her sister made an appearance on SBS' variety show Star King by Core Contents Media. Ryu and her sister were both originally slated to debut in T-ara, however, Ryu was cut from the group's line-up before their debut. A year later, she debuted with Coed School. Ryu made her debut as a member of Coed School in 2010. The group debuted on September 30, 2010.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The group was later separated into a female unit and a male unit. In that same year, Ryu was cast in KBS' teen drama Jungle Fish 2. She also took part in the 80th Miss Chunhyang pageant and subsequently won it. In 2011, Ryu joined Coed School's female unit, F-ve Dolls. The unit made their debut on February 17.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-04-22): Birth of Ryu Hyo-young — South Korean actress, model, and rapper known by the names Hyoyoung or Jung Woo-yeon.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Ryu made her debut as a member of Coed School in 2010.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, Ryu joined Coed School's female unit, F-ve Dolls.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ryu Hyo-young

True or False: “Ryu Hyo-young was immediately cast as the lead in a major drama right after her debut with Coed School.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She debuted with Coed School in 2010 and later starred in various roles before securing leading roles in subsequent years.

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