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My Take
I've always thought Sooyoung is one of the most underrated members of Girls' Generation, and that's saying something in a group that basically defined a generation of K-pop. Born in Gangnam in 1990, she stood out not just for her striking 172 cm height but for a wit and screen presence that translated effortlessly into acting — her work in dramas like Run On showed she had real range beyond the idol stage. What I admire is how deliberately she built a second career as an actress without abandoning her roots, staying genuine to both worlds. She co-wrote songs, she modeled, she acted, and somehow it never felt scattered — it felt like a person with actual ambition quietly doing the work. Girls' Generation may have been the headline, but Sooyoung was always one of the reasons I kept watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sooyoung
- Name (Japanese)
- スヨン
- Reading
- すよん
- Born
- February 10, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Gangnam, South Korea
- Height
- 172 cm
- Occupation
- singer / actor / songwriter / model
2. Background
- High school
- Chungshin Girls' High School
- University
- Chung-Ang University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sooyoung born?
Born February 10, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Sooyoung from?
Sooyoung is from Gangnam, South Korea.
What does Sooyoung do?
Sooyoung works as singer, actor, songwriter, model.
How tall is Sooyoung?
Sooyoung is 172 cm.
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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.