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Public records list Han Seung-yeon as a film actor, pop singer and television actor. Han Seung-yeon was born on July 24, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. The age as of 2026 is 38. Education on record includes Tenafly High School and Kyung Hee University.
My Take
Han Seung-yeon — or just Seungyeon to anyone who lived through the second-generation K-pop wave — is one of those performers who makes longevity look easy. As the main vocalist of Kara, she was the group's emotional anchor through massive hits like Mister and Lupin at a time when Kara was genuinely competing with Girls' Generation for dominance across Asia. What I've always appreciated about her is that she never coasted on idol-era goodwill — she pivoted into acting, nabbed a standout role in Hello, My Twenties!, and proved she could carry dramatic scenes with real subtlety. She attended Kyung Hee University, which is itself a flex in Korean entertainment circles, and the fact that she's still quietly active years after most of her contemporaries have faded says a lot about her work ethic and staying power.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Han Seung-yeon
- Name (Japanese)
- ハン・スンヨン
- Reading
- はん・すんよん
- Born
- July 24, 1988 (age 38)
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / actor / film actor / pop singer / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Tenafly High School
- University
- Kyung Hee University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Han Seung-yeon born?
Born July 24, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Han Seung-yeon from?
Han Seung-yeon is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Han Seung-yeon do?
Han Seung-yeon works as singer, actor, film actor, pop singer, television actor.
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