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So-yeon
So-yeon, also spelled So-youn or So-yun, is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 45 hanja with the reading " so" and 39 hanja with the reading "yeon" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names. People with this name include: Entertainers *Kim Ga-yeon (born Kim So-yeon, 1972), South Korean actress and owner of StarCraft II team ''SlayerS'' *Kim So-yeon (born 1980), South Korean actress *Lee So-yeon (actress) (born 1983), South Korean actress *Park So-yeon (singer) (born 1987), South Korean singer, member of girl group T-ara *Jeong So-yeon (born 1994), South Korean singer, member of girl groups Laboum and WSG Wannabe *Jeon So-yeon (born 1998), South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and leader of girl group (G)I-dle Sportspeople * Lee So-yeon (judoka) (born 1981), South Korean judo practitioner * Kim So-yeon (badminton) (b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim So-yeon
Kim So-yeon (born November 2, 1980) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in a number of well-known television dramas, notably ''All About Eve'' (2000), ''Iris'' (2009), ''Prosecutor Princess'' (2010), '' Happy Home'' (2016), and '' The Penthouse: War in Life'' (2020–2021). Career When she was 14, Kim So-yeon entered the Miss Binggrae beauty pageant without her parents' approval. She had no makeup, so she used a marker pen as her eyeliner and ended up winning the top prize thus launching her entertainment career. She debuted with a role in the SBS Drama ''Dinosaur Teacher'', and continued to star in popular TV shows such as ''Reporting for Duty'' (1996) and ''Soonpoong Clinic'' (1998). She also hosted the music program ''Inkigayo'' and appeared in numerous commercials, becoming the first Korean teen star to earn more than from commercial modeling. Because of her preternaturally mature looks and poise, she was often cast in older roles notably as a man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon So-yeon
Jeon So-yeon (; born August 26, 1998), known mononymously as Soyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer signed to Cube Entertainment. She first gained attention for competing in the television shows ''Produce 101'' and ''Unpretty Rapstar'' before debuting as a solo artist on November 5, 2017. On May 2, 2018, she debuted as the leader and main rapper of the girl group (G)I-dle for whom she has written and produced most title songs. She is also part of SM Station X girl group project Station Young, and has portrayed ''League of Legends'' character Akali in the virtual musical groups K/DA and True Damage. Early life Jeon So-yeon was born on August 26, 1998, in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. As a child, she was home schooled and later attended Kuryong Elementary School. While in elementary school, Jeon studied ballet, entering and winning numerous competitions. After seeing Big Bang perform, she quit ballet to pursue a musical career. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi So-yeon
Yi So-yeon (born June 2, 1978) is a South Korean astronaut and biotechnologist who became the first Korean to fly in space. Upon return from her mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Yi continued as a KARI researcher attending the International Space University before retiring from the agency to pursue an MBA at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Biography Yi So-yeon was born to father Yi Gil-soo and mother Jeong Geum-soon, and raised in Gwangju, South Korea. Yi studied at Gwangju Science High School. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees with a focus on mechanics at KAIST in Daejeon. Her doctorate in biotech systems was conferred on February 29, 2008 in a ceremony at KAIST although she was unable to be present due to her training commitments in Russia. In 2010, she enrolled in the MBA program at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley In 2015 she taught at Everett Community College in Washington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee So-yeon (actress)
Lee So-yeon (born April 16, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Untold Scandal'' (2003) and '' Feathers in the Wind'' (2004), and the television series ''Spring Waltz'' (2006), ''Temptation of an Angel'' (2009) and '' Dong Yi'' (2010). Career Lee So-yeon first drew notice in the period film ''Untold Scandal'', playing the Cécile role in the 2003 Korean adaptation of ''Les Liaisons dangereuses''. She has since played villains in several television dramas, namely '' Super Rookie'', ''Spring Waltz'', ''Temptation of an Angel'', and in her most high-profile yet, Korean history's famous femme fatale Jang Hui-bin in '' Dong Yi''. Seemingly a victim of typecasting on TV, Lee was finally given her first leading role in the romantic comedy ''Why Did You Come to Our House?'' (also known as ''Wanted: Son-in-Law''). More lighthearted fare followed with ''My Life's Golden Age'' (about a family of siblings), and '' My Love By My Side'' in which she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(G)I-dle
(G)I-dle (), stylized in all caps, is a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2018. The group consists of five members: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua. Originally a sextet, Soojin left the lineup on August 14, 2021. (G)I-dle debuted on May 2, 2018, with the single "Latata" from their first extended play (EP) ''I Am''. They debuted in Japan under U-Cube with ''Latata'' on July 31, 2019. After signing with Republic Records in the United States in 2020, the group released their third EP ''I Trust'', which made them only the fourth girl group to sell 100,000 copies of an album in its first week. Their 2020 single album ''Dumdi Dumdi'' became the second best-selling single album by a girl group of all time. Since their debut, (G)I-dle have released one studio album and six EPs, as well as singles such as "Latata", "Hann (Alone)", " Senorita", " Uh-Oh", "Lion", "Oh My God", "Dumdi Dumdi", "Hwaa", "Tomboy" and "Nxde". Unlike most K-pop girl groups, (G)I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeong So-yeon
Jeong So-yeon (; born May 5, 1994), known mononymously as Soyeon, is a South Korean singer. She debuted in 2014 as the vocalist of the South Korean girl group Laboum. In 2022, she became a member of the project supergroup WSG Wannabe. Early life and education Jeong So-yeon was born in Gwangju on May 4, 1994. She attended Gwangju Cultural Middle School. In 2011, Jeong was a contestant on the South Korean television talent show series ''Superstar K 3'', where she appeared with her school friend and fellow K-pop idol Bae Suzy. Music career Jeong made her debut in August 2014 as the vocalist of the South Korean girl group Laboum. Aside from her group activities, she has participated in a number of soundtracks for South Korean television series since early in her career. She is an active songwriter and has composed songs for both Laboum and other artists, including the title track of Laboum's 2018 single album Between Us. In 2016, Jeong was a cast member and contestant on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim So-yeon (activist)
Kim So-yeon (; born 23 January 1970) is a labor activist in South Korea and currently on the executive committee of ''Creating a World Without a Temporary Worker'' (). Education * Graduated from Seoul Jeonghwa Girls' Commercial High School. Biography * 1987: Led the struggle for increasing accessibility to private schools in Seoul while she was attending Jeonghwa Girl's Commercial High School. * 1997: Served as chairperson of the Eucalyptus Electronics Union. * 2001: Sentenced to ten years in prison with two years probation for violating the National Security Act during the Seoul Democratic Labor Convention. * 5 July 2005: Named as Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Chairperson for the newly formed Metal Union Seoul Branch, Metal Union Southern Regional Branch, and Metal Union Kiryung Electronics Branch. * 24 August – 17 October 2005: Insisted to Kiryung Electronics that workers were illegally laid-off, withdrawing the union contract. For 55 days, part of the product ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee So-yeon (speed Skater)
Lee So-yeon (; born July 1985) is a South Korean former long track speed skater. So-yeon represented her nation at international competitions. As a junior she participated at the 2002 World Junior Speed Skating Championships, winning the silver medal in the team pursuit. She made at elite level her ISU Speed Skating World Cup debut during the 2007–08 ISU Speed Skating World Cup The 2007–08 Speed Skating World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of speed skating. The season began on 9 November 2007 and lasted until 22 February 2008. The World Cup was organised by the ISU, who also run world cups and champion ... season. She competed in 6 World Cup races, including one in the A-division. in Salt Lake City in the 3000 metres. At the 2008 Asian Single Distance Championships she won the bronze medal in the 5000 metres. Between 2001 and 2010 she had 31 starts at national championships. She became twice national champion at the 2002 and 2007 South Korean Single Dista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T-ara
T-ara (; ko, 티아라) are a South Korean girl group formed by MBK Entertainment in 2009, consists of four members: Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon. T-ara's career is marked by hook-heavy dance-pop music, a result of their close partnership with composer Shinsadong Tiger. A broad array of visual concepts have earned the group a "chameleon-like" reputation. The group has achieved commercial success in several regions in Asia including South Korea and China, with their 2011 single " Roly-Poly" being one of the most downloaded domestic singles since 2010. T-ara made their debut in July 2009 with the single "Lie" (거짓말), following line-up changes due to creative differences; their debut studio album ''Absolute First Album'' was released in December 2009 to critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit singles "TTL (Time to Love)", "Bo Peep Bo Peep", and "You Drive Me Crazy". Both their debut Japanese single and studio album reached number one on the ''Oricon'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryu So-yeon
Ryu So-yeon ( Korean 유소연, RR ''Ryu So-yeon'', MR ''Ryu Soyŏn'', ; born 29 June 1990), also known as So Yeon Ryu, is a South Korean professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour and on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She is a two-time major winner having won the 2011 U.S. Women's Open and the 2017 ANA Inspiration. On 26 June 2017, she became only the 11th No. 1 ranked golfer in the Rolex Rankings by virtue of winning her 5th LPGA Tour title at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Professional career Ryu turned professional in 2007 at age 17. Her first win as a professional came in February 2008 on the American Cactus Tour, in which she won by six strokes. She then joined the LPGA of Korea, winning the first event she played, the Sports Seoul Open. On 11 July 2011, Ryu won the U.S. Women's Open. On the 18th hole of the final round, the toughest hole for the tournament, she trailed the clubhouse leader Hee Kyung Seo by one stroke, but hit her approach to 6 feet and made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park So-yeon (singer)
Park So-yeon (born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987), referred to as Soyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009, which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. She debuted as a solo artist in 2021. Early life and education Park was born Park In-jung on October 5, 1987, in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. She has legally changed her name to Park So-yeon. In 2005, she took part and was awarded the Gold Award for the CMB Chin Chin Singing Competition. Park has studied at the prestigious Anyang High School of Arts, located in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Park was formerly a trainee under SM Entertainment, preparing to be a member and supposed to be the leader of girl group Girls' Generation. However, she left the company six months before their debut due to personal circumstances. After debuting with T-ara, she revealed on the tvN's show ''Taxi'' that at that time she felt the op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Ga-yeon
Kim Ga-yeon (born Kim So-yeon, 9 September 1972) is a South Korean actress and former owner of the ''StarCraft II'' team SlayerS. Personal life In 2011, Kim entered into a common-law marriage with South Korean former professional StarCraft player Lim Yo-hwan Lim Yo-hwan (), known by the ID SlayerS_`BoxeR` (usually shortened to BoxeR), is a former professional player of the real-time strategy computer game ''StarCraft''. He is often referred to as The Terran Emperor (), or simply "The Emperor", and ..., which was kept secret for two years. They had a daughter, born on 1 August 2015. In 2016, she and Lim Yo-Hwan had a wedding. Filmography Television series Awards and nominations References External links * 1972 births Living people Esports team owners South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean television personalities Hanyang University alumni South Korean Buddhists Women in esports {{eSports-player-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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