About
Choi Soo-young, known professionally as Sooyoung, is a South Korean singer, actress, and songwriter. She first gained recognition as a member of the Korean-Japanese singing duo Route 0 in Japan during 2002. Sooyoung later rose to international fame as a member of the massively popular girl group Girls' Generation in 2007. Girls' Generation became one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and a globally recognized K-pop act.
Career Timeline
Route 0 Debut (Japan)
Debuts in Japan as part of the duo Route 0, gaining early experience in the music industry.
Girls' Generation Debut
Debuts as a member of Girls' Generation, launching her to stardom in South Korea and internationally.
Girls' Generation's Global Rise
Girls' Generation achieves global success, becoming one of the leading K-pop acts and boosting Sooyoung's net worth.
Acting Career Begins
Starts pursuing an acting career, appearing in television dramas and expanding her career.
Girls' Generation Hiatus
The group goes on hiatus, which lets Sooyoung pursue solo opportunities.
Continued Acting Success
Focuses on her acting career, securing roles in various television dramas and films.
Prominent Entertainer
Remains a prominent figure in the South Korean entertainment industry, with a versatile career as a singer and actress.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026