Yoon So-hee

Quick Facts: Who was Yoon So-hee?

Subject:

Yoon So-hee

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in dramas like The Blade and Petal.

Born:

1993-05-07

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Yoon So-hee (Korean: 윤소희; born May 7, 1993) is a South Korean actress. Yoon was born in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 7, 1993, and lived there for six years before returning to Seoul. In 2011, she enrolled as a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, one of South Korea's prestigious science and research universities; she was on a leave of absence until 2021. Later, she returned to study. She graduated from KAIST in 2023.

Career & Major Achievements

Yoon was first featured on Hit the S Style, a variety show which spotlights campus style icons which was aired on tvN. She then appeared in the intermission video at Super Show 5, a concert tour by Super Junior, followed by an uncredited cameo in the music video for SHINee's "Why So Serious?". In 2013, she starred in music videos by EXO in EXO Music Video Drama (in both Korean and Mandarin Chinese versions). Afterwards, Yoon made her acting debut in the period drama The Blade and Petal. She has since been cast in increasingly larger roles in television dramas such as Let's Eat (2013) and Secret Door (2014), where she acted as the older version Kim You-jung's character.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Yoon had her film debut in the romance film Salut d'Amour (2015) as the younger version of Youn Yuh-jung's character, followed by a supporting role in the South Korean-Chinese film Life Risking Romance (2016). In 2016, she had her first leading role in KBS' mini drama The Day After We Broke Up alongside Kim Myung-soo. Yoon gained increased recognition following her supporting role in the sageuk The Emperor: Owner of the Mask. In 2018, Yoon portrayed her first lead role in the romantic comedy drama Witch's Love. In October 2022, Yoon signed with new agency Saram Entertainment.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-05-07): Birth of Yoon So-hee — South Korean actress known for roles in dramas like The Blade and Petal.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, she enrolled as a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, one of South Korea's prestigious science and research universities; she was on a leave of absence until 2021.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, she starred in music videos by EXO in EXO Music Video Drama (in both Korean and Mandarin Chinese versions).
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Yoon had her film debut in the romance film Salut d'Amour (2015) as the younger version of Youn Yuh-jung's character, followed by a supporting role in the South Korean-Chinese film Life Risking Romance (2016).
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, she had her first leading role in KBS' mini drama The Day After We Broke Up alongside Kim Myung-soo.
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, Yoon portrayed her first lead role in the romantic comedy drama Witch's Love.
7. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In October 2022, Yoon signed with new agency Saram Entertainment.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yoon So-hee

True or False: “Yoon So-hee's initial studies were focused on the field of Chemical Engineering at KAIST.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text confirms she enrolled as a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

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