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My Take
Joy — Park Soo-young — is honestly one of those K-pop members who quietly becomes your favorite without making a big deal out of it. She debuted with Red Velvet back in August 2014, and what's always struck me is how naturally she carries herself whether she's belting out a chorus on stage, hosting a variety show, or holding her own in a drama. Her acting career is no side hustle either — The Liar and His Lover, Tempted, Once Upon a Small Town — she's proven she can lead a story, not just appear in one. There's a warmth and a realness to her that comes through even in the most polished SM Entertainment productions, and her solo music has that same quality: emotionally direct without being overwrought. Born in Jeju Island, trained hard in Seoul — Joy put in the work, and it shows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joy
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョイ
- Reading
- じょい
- Born
- September 3, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Jeju Island, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / model / actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joy born?
Born September 3, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Joy from?
Joy is from Jeju Island, South Korea.
What does Joy do?
Joy works as singer, model, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.