Son Na-eun

Quick Facts: Who was Son Na-eun?

Subject:

Son Na-eun

Known for:

South Korean actress and singer known for her roles in Apink and various dramas.

Born:

1994-02-10

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Son Na-eun (Korean: 손나은; born February 10, 1994), known mononymously as Naeun, is a South Korean actress and singer. She gained popularity following her debut as a member of the South Korean girl group, Apink. Apart from her group's activities, Son has also starred in various television series such as The Great Seer (2012), My Kids Give Me a Headache (2012–2013), Second 20s (2015), Cinderella with Four Knights (2016), The Most Beautiful Goodbye (2017), Dinner Mate (2020), Ghost Doctor (2022), Agency (2023), and Romance in the House (2024). In April 2021, Son left IST Entertainment and remained a member of Apink until April 8, 2022, before withdrawing from the group. Soon after leaving IST, she is currently active as an actress.

Career & Major Achievements

Son was born on February 10, 1994, in Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. She was born into a family lineage with interest in arts. Her mother is an art museum director while her younger sister, named Son Sae-eun, pursues a career in the sports industry as a professional golf player in South Korea. She attended Chungdam High School and later transferred to School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), from which she graduated on February 7, 2013. That same year, she was accepted into Dongguk University's Department of Theatre and Film with a major in acting.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She was also chosen as an ambassador for the university, alongside Girls' Generation's Yoona and actress Park Ha-sun, in 2014. Originally dreaming to become a painter, Son coincidentally stumbled upon auditions for South Korean record label JYP Entertainment. She impulsively attended the auditions and performed "It's Not Love" by Wonder Girls. Thereafter, she was notified of passing their audition and subsequently became a trainee under the agency. However, she soon moved to Cube Entertainment and continued as a trainee.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-02-10): Birth of Son Na-eun — South Korean actress and singer known for her roles in Apink and various dramas.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Apart from her group's activities, Son has also starred in various television series such as The Great Seer (2012), My Kids Give Me a Headache (2012–2013), Second 20s (2015), Cinderella with Four Knights (2016), The Most Beautiful Goodbye (2017), Dinner Mate (2020), Ghost Doctor (2022), Agency (2023), and Romance in the House (2024).
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She attended Chungdam High School and later transferred to School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), from which she graduated on February 7, 2013.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — She was also chosen as an ambassador for the university, alongside Girls' Generation's Yoona and actress Park Ha-sun, in 2014.
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In April 2021, Son left IST Entertainment and remained a member of Apink until April 8, 2022, before withdrawing from the group.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Son Na-eun

True or False: “Son Na-eun's initial dream career before entering the entertainment industry was to become a professional singer.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her article states that Son originally dreamed of becoming a painter, not a singer.

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