Is Sooyoung A-List?
No — Sooyoung is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2010
Girls' Generation's Global Rise
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — Acting Career Begins
Ranking 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.
Last updated: February 25, 2026