So Yoo-jin

Quick Facts: Who was So Yoo-jin?

Subject:

So Yoo-jin

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actress known for leading roles in dramas like Rookie and Delicious Proposal.

Born:

1981-08-11

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

So Yu-jin (Korean: 소유진; born August 11, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the television dramas Rookie (2000), Delicious Proposal (2001), Fox and Cotton Candy (2001), as well as in Rival (2002) and Mai Ratima (2013). On January 19, 2013, So married Paik Jong-won, chef and CEO of 26 restaurant franchises with 169 branches across the country. Their first child, a son, was born on April 9, 2014.

Career & Major Achievements

Their second child, a daughter, was born on September 21, 2015. In April 2016, So's father died the same day as of her son's birthday. On February 8, 2018, So gave birth to her third child, a daughter.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She became the goodwill ambassador for the Seoul International Beauty Industry Festival in April 2013. In March 2012, she became the goodwill ambassador for A Clean. On December 12, 2011, she became a goodwill ambassador for the life sharing program.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-08-11): Birth of So Yoo-jin — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for leading roles in dramas like Rookie and Delicious Proposal.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — She is best known for her leading roles in the television dramas Rookie (2000), Delicious Proposal (2001), Fox and Cotton Candy (2001), as well as in Rival (2002) and Mai Ratima (2013).
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — On December 12, 2011, she became a goodwill ambassador for the life sharing program.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In March 2012, she became the goodwill ambassador for A Clean.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — On January 19, 2013, So married Paik Jong-won, chef and CEO of 26 restaurant franchises with 169 branches across the country.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Their first child, a son, was born on April 9, 2014.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Their second child, a daughter, was born on September 21, 2015.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In April 2016, So's father died the same day as of her son's birthday.
9. 2018: 2018 Milestone — On February 8, 2018, So gave birth to her third child, a daughter.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: So Yoo-jin

True or False: “So Yoo-jin first gained widespread recognition through her role in the drama 'Rookie' which aired in 2000.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she starred in 'Rookie,' her breakthrough roles were more prominently associated with dramas like 'Delicious Proposal' and 'Fox and Cotton Candy' around 2001.

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