Son Tae-young

Quick Facts: Who was Son Tae-young?

Subject:

Son Tae-young

Known for:

South Korean actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder known for her dramatic roles.

Born:

1980-08-19

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Son Tae-young (Korean: 손태영; born August 19, 1980) is a South Korean actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the title of Miss International Korea 2000 and was crowned 1st runner up at Miss International 2000 pageant. She is known for her work on television, with starring in lead and supporting roles in dramas such as One Million Roses (2003), Two Wives (2009), and Into the Flames (2014). As Miss Daegu, Son placed second runner-up (or third place) at the Miss Korea pageant in 2000. She was the country's representative at the 2000 Miss International pageant, where she won 1st runner-up and Miss Photogenic. Son was also named Miss Grand Slam 2000 2nd place.

Career & Major Achievements

Son later turned to acting, appearing in the films Sad Movie (2005), the critically acclaimed The Railroad (2007), and Crazy Waiting (2008). Son is more prolific in television, with starring and supporting roles in dramas such as One Million Roses (2003), Two Wives (2009), You Are the Best! (2013), and Into the Flames (2014). In 2014, Son played the leading role of a wife with a cheating husband in the Chinese romantic comedy film Love War, opposite Hu Bing and Winston Chao. Known for her sense of style, she has also hosted several beauty and fashion programs, among them Son Tae-young's Life Magazine (2008), Actress House - Season 2 (2011), and Son Tae-young's W Show!

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Son married actor Kwon Sang-woo at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on September 28, 2008. On February 6, 2009, she gave birth to a son, christened as Luke (nicknamed Rookie). Their second child, a daughter, was born on January 10, 2015. Son's brother-in-law is pianist and composer Yiruma.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-08-19): Birth of Son Tae-young — South Korean actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder known for her dramatic roles.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — As Miss Daegu, Son placed second runner-up (or third place) at the Miss Korea pageant in 2000.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — She is known for her work on television, with starring in lead and supporting roles in dramas such as One Million Roses (2003), Two Wives (2009), and Into the Flames (2014).
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Son later turned to acting, appearing in the films Sad Movie (2005), the critically acclaimed The Railroad (2007), and Crazy Waiting (2008).
5. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Known for her sense of style, she has also hosted several beauty and fashion programs, among them Son Tae-young's Life Magazine (2008), Actress House - Season 2 (2011), and Son Tae-young's W Show!
6. 2009: 2009 Milestone — On February 6, 2009, she gave birth to a son, christened as Luke (nicknamed Rookie).
7. 2013: 2013 Milestone — (2013), and Into the Flames (2014).
8. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Son played the leading role of a wife with a cheating husband in the Chinese romantic comedy film Love War, opposite Hu Bing and Winston Chao.
9. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Their second child, a daughter, was born on January 10, 2015.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Son Tae-young

True or False: “Son Tae-young won the Miss International Korea title in 2000.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She did not win the title; instead, she was crowned 1st runner-up at the Miss International 2000 pageant.

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