Soo Ae

Quick Facts: Who was Soo Ae?

Subject:

Soo Ae

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Acclaimed South Korean actress known for versatile roles from historical epics to thrillers.

Born:

1980-07-25

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Park Soo-ae (Korean: 박수애; born 16 September 1979), known mononymously as Soo Ae, is a South Korean actress. She began her career on television, but after her breakout role in A Family (2004), she became well-known as a leading actress in films, notably in Sunny (2008), Midnight FM (2010), and The Flu (2013). She also appeared in the popular television dramas Emperor of the Sea (2004), A Thousand Days' Promise (2011), King of Ambition (2013) and Mask (2015). Soo Ae nearly became a member of a K-pop idol group. Fresh out of high school, a record agent approached the young stunner on the street in the trendy Apgujeong area.

Career & Major Achievements

She spent six months in grueling practice, but in the end had no album to put out. She reminisced in an interview, "I didn't sing well, but the six months I spent with the team was so fun. I was lucky to get into acting." Soo Ae made her small screen debut in 2002 in a one-act drama on MBC, then went on to star in Love Letter, Merry Go Round, and April Kiss. She rose to fame after starring in 2004 hit historical drama Emperor of the Sea, which was exported to other Asian countries, South America and the Middle East, introducing Soo Ae to a wider international audience. Soo Ae gained the moniker "queen of tears" for her well received takes in melodramas.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

But she revamped that image in the 2007 romantic comedy Two Outs in the Ninth Inning opposite Lee Jung-jin, playing a 30 year old foul mouthed disheveled and jaded single woman struggling with life and love. Soo Ae in reality was known for her a husky, neutral voice. She once said, "I've been told many times that my voice would be a detriment to my career'. When I first got started, a lot of viewers posted comments online that they changed the channel because of the way I talk. [...] It was odd because I thought of my husky voice as my biggest asset.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979: 1979 Milestone — Park Soo-ae (Korean: 박수애; born 16 September 1979), known mononymously as Soo Ae, is a South Korean actress.
2. 1980 (1980-07-25): Birth of Soo Ae — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for versatile roles from historical epics to thrillers.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — " Soo Ae made her small screen debut in 2002 in a one-act drama on MBC, then went on to star in Love Letter, Merry Go Round, and April Kiss.
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — She began her career on television, but after her breakout role in A Family (2004), she became well-known as a leading actress in films, notably in Sunny (2008), Midnight FM (2010), and The Flu (2013).
5. 2007: 2007 Milestone — But she revamped that image in the 2007 romantic comedy Two Outs in the Ninth Inning opposite Lee Jung-jin, playing a 30 year old foul mouthed disheveled and jaded single woman struggling with life and love.

Notable Quotes by Soo Ae

“I was lucky to get into acting.”

“Keep on listening, you'll get to like it.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Soo Ae

True or False: “Soo Ae initially aimed for a career in K-pop idol groups before pivoting entirely to acting.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She spent six months in grueling practice as part of an idol group but ultimately found her path and success in the field of acting.

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