Yoona FAST FACTS
Stage Name: Yoona (윤아)
Birth Name: Im Yoon Ah (임윤아)
Birthday: May 30, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @yoona__lim / @limyoona__official
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Yoona Mini Bio
Yoona is a South Korean best singer and top best actress. Yoona is best known as a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, which has been active since the year 2007 and has earned numerous accolades and awards over the years. Her charming personality and captivating vocal performances have made her one of the popular idols in South Korea.
After training for 5, years, the group debuted in 8, Year 2007 & went on to become one of the top best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea’s most popular girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group’s activities, Yoona has participated in various television notably, drama, ‘You Are My Destiny’ (year 2008) which marked her career breakthrough and earned her the top Best New Actress awards at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards and the 23rd KBS Drama Awards.
Yoona has since achieved further public acting and attention and acclaim with a variety of role types such as ‘Love Rain’, ‘Prime Minister & I’, ‘The K2’, ‘The King in Love’, and ‘King The Land’. Yoona’s film work includes ‘Confidential Assignment (the year 2017) ‘Exit (the year 2019)’, and her first leading role ‘Confidential Assignment 2: International (The year 2022) all of which are among the highest-grossing films in South Korea.
Yoona Timeline
1990
Yoona is Born
On 5, 30, 1990, Yoona was born in Seoul, South Korea.
2007
Debut as a Member of the Girls’ Generation
Yoona debuted as a best member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation.
2010
First Solo Song Release
The year 2010 Yoona released her first solo song, “Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway”.
2011
Lead in KBS Drama Series
Yoona stars in her first main role in the KBS drama series “You Are My Destiny”.
2013
Lead Role in Chinese Film
Yoona stars in the Chinese film “Cafe. Waiting. Love”, her first main role in a feature film.
2015
Lead Role in MBC Drama Series
Yoona stars in her second main role for the MBC drama series “The Producers”.
2018
Lead Role in Romantic Comedy Film
Yoona stars in the romantic comedy film “Confidential Assignment”, her 2nd feature film.
5 Interesting Facts about Yoona
1. Started Her Career as a Model
Yoona started her career as a model in The year 2007 after signing with SM Entertainment. Yoona then made her acting debut in The year 2008 with the drama ‘Two Outs in the Ninth Innings.’
2. Released Solo Singles
In The year 2017, Yoona released two solo singles titled ‘Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway’ and ‘When The Wind Blows’. Both of the singles charted in the top 10 of digital music charts in Country South Korea.
3. Received Prestigious Award
Yoona was awarded the prestigious Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit in The year 2016 for her contributions to South Korean culture and the entertainment industry.
4. Was a Host on Music Programs
In The Year 2011, Yoona became a host of the SBS music program Inkigayo, along with Eunhyuk and Kim Heechul. Yoona also hosted MBC’s Music Core alongside Taecyeon in The Year 2012.
5. Appeared in Numerous Variety Shows
Yoona has appeared in numerous variety shows such as ‘Happy Together’, ‘Running Man’, & ‘Law of the Jungle’. Yoona is also known for her witty comedic and remarks timing.
Movies
- 2 O’clock Date | 2siui Date (The Year 2022)
- Confidential Assignment 2: International | Gongjo 2: International (The Year 2022) – Park Min-Young
- A Year-End Medley | Happy New Year (The Year 2021) – Soo-Yeon
- Miracle: Letters to the President | Gijeok (The Year 2021) – Ra-Hee
- Exit (The Year 2019) – Ui-Joo
- Confidential Assignment | Gongjo (The Year 2017) – Park Min-Young
Drama Series
- King the Land (JTBC / The Year 2023) – Cheon Sa-Rang
- Big Mouth (MBC / The Year 2022) – Go Mi-Ho
- Hush (JTBC / The Year 2020-2021) – Lee Ji-Soo
- The King in Love | Wangeun Saranghanda (MBC / The Year 2017) – Eun San
- The K2 (tvN / The Year 2016) – Ko An-Na
- My First Time | Cheoeumiraseo (OnStyle / The Year 2015) – Im Yoo-Jin (ep.1)
- Prime Minister & I | Chongriwa Na (KBS2 /The Year 2013-2014) – Reporter Nam Da-Jung
- Love Rain | Sarangbi (KBS2 / 2012) – Kim Yoon-Hee (in the 1970s) / Jung Ha-Na (Yoon-Hee’s daughter in The Year 2012)
- Cinderella Man (MBC / The Year 2009) – Seo Yu-Jin
- You Are My Destiny | Neoneun nae undying (KBS / The Year 2008-2009) – Jang Sae-Byeok
- Park Jung Kum, Heavenly Beauty (MBC / The Year 2008)
- Two Outs in the Ninth Inning | 9huimal 2aut (MBC /The Year 2007) – Shin Joo-Young
Awards
- Best Actress (“Big Mouth”) – The Year 2022 MBC Drama Awards – 12, 30, 2022
- Best Couple Award (“Big Mouth”) – The Year 2022 MBC Drama Awards
- Best Supporting Actress – The Year 2022 (58th) Daejong Film Awards – December 9, 2022
- Popularity Award – The Year 2022 (43rd) Blue Dragon Film Awards – 11, 25, 2022
- Popularity Award – The Year 2021 (42nd) Blue Dragon Film Awards – 11, 26, 2021
- Popularity Award – The Year 2019 (40th) Blue Dragon Film Awards – 11, 21, 2019
- Best Popular Actress (“Confidential Assignment”) – The Year 2017 (1st) The Seoul Awards – 10,27, The Year 2017
- Most Popular Actress (“Confidential Assignment”) – The Year 2017 (53rd) BaekSang Arts Awards – 5, 3, 2017
- Excellent Actress (mini-series) (“Prime Minister & I”) – The Year 2013 KBS Drama Awards – 12, 31, 2013
- Best Couple Award (“Prime Minister & I”) – The Year 2013 KBS Drama Awards – 12,31, 2013
- Netizen Award (“Love Rain”) – The Year 2012 KBS Drama Awards – 12, 31, 2012
- Most Popular Actress (“Cinderella Man”) (MBC) – The Year 2010 (46th) BaekSang Arts Awards – 3, 26th
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