Yoon Seo-ah

Quick Facts: Who was Yoon Seo-ah?

Subject:

Yoon Seo-ah

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in 'Nevertheless' and upcoming fantasy dramas.

Born:

2000-09-30

Century / Era:

2000s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Im Sun-woo (Korean: 임선우; born September 30, 2000), known by her stage name Yoon Seo-ah (Korean: 윤서아), is a South Korean actress. She is known for her supporting role as Seo Ji-wan in the Netflix series Nevertheless. In her high school days, Yoon joined a short film production club. Yoon debuted as an actress with the 2018 drama series Bad Papa, and later appeared in another series named Love Revolution. She also appeared in one episode of True Beauty, playing a teenage Lim Hee-kyung (originally portrayed by Im Se-mi).

Career & Major Achievements

In Nevertheless, Yoon played Seo Ji-wan, the best friend of Yoon Sol (Lee Ho-jung). With the role, the two became known as a love team, and Yoon became popular. Her performance with Lee Ho-jung was noted by allkpop.com as one of the most remarkable examples of LGBT representation in Korean drama. Throughout 2022, Yoon portrayed guest roles such as Go Hye-rim in Juvenile Justice and Kim Seo-yeon in Soundtrack#1. She also played a supporting role as Ddong-geum in Bloody Heart.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Later, she played the supporting role of Oh Nu-ri in drama Today's Webtoon. In 2024, Yoon portrayed Chae Young-ji in the Netflix sci-fi dystopian series titled Goodbye Earth. She starred as Baek Yi in the JTBC romance historical drama titled The Tale of Lady Ok, alongside Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo, Kim Jae-won, Yeonwoo and Kim Mi-sook. In 2025, Yoon starred as Seo Gil-geum in the fantasy survival romance television series titled Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, alongside Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min and Kang Han-na. On November 13, 2025, it was announced that Yoon will star in the upcoming Netflix fantasy romantic comedy series titled Beauty in the Beast, alongside Kim Min-ju, Moon Sang-min and Lomon, which revolves around a freshman student werewolf who—adapted to society—in enrolled at a university and falls in love with a campus senior there.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2000 (2000-09-30): Birth of Yoon Seo-ah — South Korean actress known for roles in 'Nevertheless' and upcoming fantasy dramas.
2. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Yoon debuted as an actress with the 2018 drama series Bad Papa, and later appeared in another series named Love Revolution.
3. 2022: 2022 Milestone — Throughout 2022, Yoon portrayed guest roles such as Go Hye-rim in Juvenile Justice and Kim Seo-yeon in Soundtrack#1.
4. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, Yoon portrayed Chae Young-ji in the Netflix sci-fi dystopian series titled Goodbye Earth.
5. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, Yoon starred as Seo Gil-geum in the fantasy survival romance television series titled Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, alongside Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min and Kang Han-na.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yoon Seo-ah

True or False: “Yoon Seo-ah debuted as an actress in the 2018 drama series Bad Papa.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Her debut role was in 'Bad Papa,' establishing her early presence in Korean television dramas.

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