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'''Sooyoung''' (수영) is a Korean singer and actress. She is currently a member of the Korean girl group [[Girls' Generation]], and she was a member of the disbanded J-Pop duo [[route0|routeφ]].  
'''Sooyoung''' (수영) is a South Korean singer and actress under [[SARAM Entertainment]]. She is a sub vocalist of the [[K-Pop|Korean pop]] girl group [[Girls' Generation]]. She became an [[SM Entertainment]] trainee at the "2000 SM Entertainment Open Audition", and was a trainee for six years and three months. Sooyoung auditioned for the "2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition", and became a member of the short lived [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] duo [[route0|routeφ]] before ultimately debuting with Girls' Generation. She made her Japanese solo debut under [[avex trax]] on October 30, 2024.


==Profile==
==Profile==
* '''Korean Stage Name:''' Sooyoung (수영)
* '''Stage Name:''' Sooyoung (수영)
* '''Japanese Stage Name:''' Che Suyon (チェ・スヨン)
* '''Birth Name:''' Choi Sooyoung (최수영)
* '''Real Name:''' Choi Soo Young (최수영)
* '''Nickname:''' ShikShin (Food God), NaSoo (Interrupter)
* '''Birthdate:''' February 10, 1990
* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1990|02|10|mf=yes}}
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Wikipedia:Gwangju, Gyeonggi|Gwangju]], [[Wikipedia:Gyeonggi-do|Gyeonggi-do]], [[Wikipedia:South_Korea|South Korea]]
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O
* '''Height:''' 170cm
* '''Height:''' 170cm
* '''Weight:''' 45 kg
* '''Weight:''' 48kg
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Wikipedia:Gwangju, Gyeonggi|Gwangju]], [[Wikipedia:Gyeonggi-do|Gyeonggi-do]], South Korea
* '''Religion:''' Christian
* '''Education:''' Jungshin All-Girls High School
* '''Education:'''
* '''Languages:''' Korean, English, Chinese (basic), Japanese (fluent)
** Seoul Cheongdam Elementary School <small>(Graduated)</small>
* '''Religion:''' Christianity
** Cheongdam Middle School <small>(Graduated)</small>
** Cheongdam High School <small>(Transferred)</small>
** [[Wikipedia:Chungshin Girls' High School|Chungshin Girls' High School]] <small>(Graduated)</small>
** [[Wikipedia:Chung-Ang University|Chung-Ang University]] <small>(Theater and Film Major, Bachelor's Degree &ndash; Graduated)</small>
* '''Languages:''' Chinese <small>(Basic)</small>, Japanese <small>(Fluent)</small>, English <small>(Basic)</small>
* '''Hobbies:''' Watching Movies, Internet, Food
* '''Hobbies:''' Watching Movies, Internet, Food
* '''Favorite Girls' Generation's Song:'''  [[Complete]]
* '''Favorite Artists:''' [[Wikipedia:Craig David|Craig David]], [[Wikipedia:TLC (band)|TLC]], [[Morning Musume]], [[CHEMISTRY]], [[S.E.S]], [[BoA]]
* '''Favorite Artists:''' [[Wikipedia:Craig David|Craig David]], [[Wikipedia:TLC (band)|TLC]], [[Morning Musume]], [[CHEMISTRY]], [[S.E.S.]], [[BoA]]
* '''Favorite Actors:''' [[Tsukamoto Takashi]], [[Fujiwara Tatsuya]], [[Wikipedia:Sean Penn|Sean Penn]], [[Jang Seo Hee]]
* '''Favorite Actors:''' [[Tsukamoto Takashi]], [[Fujiwara Tatsuya]], [[Wikipedia:Sean Penn|Sean Penn]], [[Jang Seo Hee]]
* '''Speciality:''' Japanese, Dance, Acting
* '''Relationship:''' Jung Kyung Ho (Actor) <small>(2014&ndash;)</small>
* '''Labels:'''
** [[SM Entertainment]] <small>(2007&ndash;2017)</small>
** [[Echo Global Group]] <small>(2018&ndash;2019)</small>
** [[SARAM Entertainment]] <small>(2019&ndash;)</small>


==Information==
==Information==
In December 2001, at the age of 11, Sooyoung participated in the TV program [[Asayan]]'s "Korea Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition" and from 15,000 applicants, she was one of the two chosen, along with [[Takahashi Marina]], to be in the duo [[route0|routeφ]]. The group released three singles and one DVD and also modeled in the magazine melon and for the fashion brand [http://chubbygang.jp/ ChubbyGang].
In December 2001, at the age of 11, Choi participated in the TV program [[Asayan]]'s "Korea Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition" and from 15,000 applicants, she was one of the two chosen, along with [[Takahashi Marina]], to be in the duo [[route0|routeφ]]. The group released three singles and one DVD and also modeled in the magazine melon and for the fashion brand [http://chubbygang.jp/ ChubbyGang].


In summer of 2003, Sooyoung also started her career in Korea, appearing in an Samsung's Anycall commercial with [[Park Jung Ah]]. People took notice of her and she became one of the many girls labeled the "second [[BoA]]" by the media.
In summer of 2003, Choi also started her career in Korea, appearing in an Samsung's Anycall commercial with [[Park Jung Ah]]. People took notice of her and she became one of the many girls labeled the "second [[BoA]]" by the media.


Currently, Sooyoung is a member of the Korean girl group [[Girls' Generation]], under [[SM Entertainment]]. Girls' Generation were introduced as a new group during a recording of [[Super Junior]]'s appearance on M.net [[School of Rock]] at Jung Shin Girls High School, where SM actor [[Go Ara]] and Sooyoung herself have attended.
Currently, Choi is a member of the Korean girl group [[Girls' Generation]], under [[SM Entertainment]]. Girls' Generation were introduced as a new group during a recording of [[Super Junior]]'s appearance on M.net ''[[School of Rock]]'' at Jung Shin Girls High School, where SM actor [[Go Ara]] and Choi herself have attended.


==Discography==
==Korean Discography==
===Collaborations/Others===
[[File:Sooyoung - Winter Breath promo.jpg|thumb|280px|Sooyoung promoting "[[Gyeoulsum]]" (2018)]]
*[2008.08.14] [[Working Mom OST]] ''(#1 Please! (Yuri, '''Sooyoung'''))''
===Digital Singles===
* [2009.05.08] [[The Blue]] - [[The Blue, the First Memories]] ''(#2 Feeling Only You (feat. Tiffany, '''Sooyoung'''))''
* [2008.08.14] [[Working Mom OST]] <small>([[Yuri]], '''Sooyoung''')</small>
* [2014.10.30] [[Nae Saengae Bomnal OST Part 8]] (내 생애 봄날; ''My Spring Days'')
* [2018.12.20] [[Gyeoulsum]] (겨울숨; ''Winter Breath'')


==Works==
===Collaborations/Other===
[[File:Sooyoung 07.JPG|thumb|250px|Sooyoung (2007)]]
* [2009.05.14] [[The Blue]] - [[The First Memories]] (''#2 Neomaneul Neuggimyeon'') <small>([[Tiffany]], '''Sooyoung''')</small>
===Movies===
 
*[2008][[ Hello Schoolgirl]] (순정만화)
==Japanese Discography==
===Singles===
* [2024.10.30] [[Unstoppable (Sooyoung)|Unstoppable]]
 
==Filmography==
===Dramas===
===Dramas===
*[2007] [[Unstoppable Marriage]] (못말리는 결혼)
* [2010] [[Oh! My Lady]] <small>(cameo)</small>
* [2011] [[Paradise Ranch]] - Miss Soo
* [2012] [[A Gentleman's Dignity]] <small>(cameo)</small>
* [2012] [[The 3rd Hospital]] - Lee Euijin
* [2013] [[Dating Agency: Cyrano]] Gong Minyoung
* [2014] [[My Spring Days]] Lee Bom-yi
* [2016] [[Perfect Sense]]
* [2016] [[38 Task Force]]
* [2017] [[A Person You Would Know]]
* [2017] [[Man Who Sets the Table]]
* [2019] [[So I Married an Anti-Fan]]
* [2020] [[Say It As You See It]]
 
===Television===
===Television===
*[2009] [[We Got Married]] (강심장)
* [2009.04.27] MBC ‘Fantastic Duo’ (with Kim Jae-dong) - [[Master of Ceremonies|MC]]
===Radio===
* [2009] [[We Got Married]]
*[2007-2008] Reckless Radio
* [2023] [[R U Next?]] <small>(MC)</small>
===Commercials===
 
*[2004] Anycall
===Movies===
* [2008] [[Hello Schoolgirl]] - Jeong Da Jeong
* [2019] [[The Poem, My Old Mother]] <small>(Narrator)</small>
* [2019] [[Girl Cops]]
* [2019] [[A Little Princess]]
* [2019] [[Memories of a Dead End]]
 
===Music Video===
* [2009.12.15] [[Seoul (Seoul City Promotional Song)]]
* [2018.09.28] [[Tiffany Young]] - [[Teach You]]
 
===Commercials / Endorsements===
*[2003] Samsung Anycall <small>(Japan)</small>
*[2003] Chubbygang Clothing Model <small>(Japan)</small>
*[2004] Skoolooks Uniform Model
*[2012] Llang <small>(Until 2013)</small>
*[2012] Double M
*[2012] Tommy Hilfiger Denim
 
===Radio Programs===
*[2007.05.04 - 2008.02.03] Reckless Radio - [[Wikipedia:DJ|DJ]]
 
==Trivia==
* Her favorite color is black.
* Her favorite fashion is a chic style with hot pants and onepieces.
* Her motto is "Let's not procrastinate".


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://girlsgeneration.smtown.com/ Girls' Generation Official Website]
* [http://cafe.daum.net/pureYoung Official Cafe]
* [http://www.randc.jp/route0/top.html routeφ Official Website]
* [https://choisooyoung.saram.fan/ Official Fan Page]
* [https://x.com/sooyoung_jp Official Twitter]
* [http://www.instagram.com/sooyoungchoi/ Official Instagram]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@thesootory Official YouTube]


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[[Category:Gwangju Artists]]
[[Category:Chung-Ang University Graduates]]

Latest revision as of 22:05, 8 September 2024

Sooyoung promoting "Unstoppable" (2024)

Sooyoung (수영) is a South Korean singer and actress under SARAM Entertainment. She is a sub vocalist of the Korean pop girl group Girls' Generation. She became an SM Entertainment trainee at the "2000 SM Entertainment Open Audition", and was a trainee for six years and three months. Sooyoung auditioned for the "2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition", and became a member of the short lived Japanese pop duo routeφ before ultimately debuting with Girls' Generation. She made her Japanese solo debut under avex trax on October 30, 2024.

Profile

Information

In December 2001, at the age of 11, Choi participated in the TV program Asayan's "Korea Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition" and from 15,000 applicants, she was one of the two chosen, along with Takahashi Marina, to be in the duo routeφ. The group released three singles and one DVD and also modeled in the magazine melon and for the fashion brand ChubbyGang.

In summer of 2003, Choi also started her career in Korea, appearing in an Samsung's Anycall commercial with Park Jung Ah. People took notice of her and she became one of the many girls labeled the "second BoA" by the media.

Currently, Choi is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, under SM Entertainment. Girls' Generation were introduced as a new group during a recording of Super Junior's appearance on M.net School of Rock at Jung Shin Girls High School, where SM actor Go Ara and Choi herself have attended.

Korean Discography

Sooyoung promoting "Gyeoulsum" (2018)

Digital Singles

Collaborations/Other

Japanese Discography

Singles

Filmography

Dramas

Television

Movies

Music Video

Commercials / Endorsements

  • [2003] Samsung Anycall (Japan)
  • [2003] Chubbygang Clothing Model (Japan)
  • [2004] Skoolooks Uniform Model
  • [2012] Llang (Until 2013)
  • [2012] Double M
  • [2012] Tommy Hilfiger Denim

Radio Programs

  • [2007.05.04 - 2008.02.03] Reckless Radio - DJ

Trivia

  • Her favorite color is black.
  • Her favorite fashion is a chic style with hot pants and onepieces.
  • Her motto is "Let's not procrastinate".

External Links

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Korean Discography
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Live Albums
01 · 02
Mini-Albums
Singles
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01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06 · 07 · 08
Other Releases
01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06
Japanese Discography
Albums
Best Albums
Remix Albums
Singles
01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06 · 07 · 08 · 09
Digital Singles
01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06 · 07 · 08 · 09 · 10 · 11 · 12
DVDs / Blu-ray
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English Discography
Albums
Singles
Chinese Discography
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