Jung So-Min is a South Korean actress. Jung So-Min also made her acting debut in 2010 as a supporting character in the television series ‘Bad Guy.’
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Jung So-min |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 16 Mar 1989 |
| Age: | 35 years |
| Horoscope: | Pisces |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Actress, Social Media Personality |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Height: | 5 feet 4 inches (1.63m) |
| Marital Status: | single |
| Break Up | Lee Joon |
| Net Worth | $2.74 Million |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Birth Place | Seoul, |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Ethnicity | Korean |
| Education | Korea National University of Arts |
Jung So-min Biography
Jung So-min was born on March 16, 1989, in Seoul, South Korea. She is 35 years old and of South Korean nationality, according to her birth date. Kim Yoon-Ji is her birth name, and she was raised in a wealthy family.
She was born under the sign of Pisces and is of Korean descent. Her father is the CEO of a private corporation and is one of the country’s wealthiest men. He desired that his daughter continue her studies because she had done well in school.
He disagreed with Jung’s decision when she declared her desire to be an actor, but he later changed his mind after she received a fully funded scholarship based solely on her acting abilities.
Jung revealed in an interview after becoming a well-known actress that she had avoided speaking with her father for nine years because he was initially opposed to her desire to be a movie star.
Jung So-min Education
In terms of academics, she finished her studies at an unknown educational institution in her hometown. She later went on to study at the Korea National University of Arts.
Jung So-min Height, Weight
Jung So-Min is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 45 kg. Furthermore, she has brown eyes and brown hair, and there is no information about her other body measurements.
Career
Regarding her career, Jung So-Min debuted in ‘Bad Guy’ in 2010. Her series performance was praised. She starred in ‘Playful Kiss’ later.
Based on the manga ‘Itazura Na Kiss’ ‘Playful Kiss’ did poorly on Korean TV but was popular elsewhere. ‘Playful Kiss’ increased her fame and gave her more acting opportunities. In 2012, she starred in MBC’s ‘Standby,’ a sitcom about broadcasters.
She starred in “Can We Get Married?” The series role was harder than others she’d played. In 2013, she starred in KBS2’s “Came to Me and Became a Star.” She co-starred with Kang Ji-hwan in “Big Man” She played the protagonist’s lover. Two films starred her in 2015. Before “Alice: Boy from Wonderland,” she appeared in “Twenty.” She appeared in “D-Day” that year.
“The Sound of Your Heart” starred her and Lee Kwang-soo in 2016. Over 100 million Chinese watched the web series online. She appeared in “Red Teacher”
She appeared on “My Father is Strange” She costarred with Yoon Je-moon in “Daddy You, Daughter Me” She later co-starred with Lee Min-ki in “Because This is My First Life”
Jung So Min was cast as the title character in The Smile Has Left Your Eyes in 2018. She ended 2018 by presenting her first radio program, Jung So Min’s Young Street. In 2019, she co-starred with Shin Ha-kyun in the medical drama Soul Mechanic.
Jung So-min Awards
In 2010, she received the Topaz Award at the 2nd Korean Jewelry Awards. She was also named “Best New Actress for TV” at the 18th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards for her work in “Bad Guy.”
Furthermore, she was nominated for an MBC Drama Award in the category of “Best New Actress” in 2010 for her work in “Playful Kiss.” She won the New Star Award at the sixth Asia Model Festival Awards in 2011.
She received an award for “Standby” in the category of Best Newcomer in a Comedy or Sitcom at the 12th MBC Entertainment Awards in 2012. At the 15th KBS Entertainment Awards in 2016, she and Lee Kwang-soo shared the Best Couple Award for “The Sound of Your Heart.”
In 2017, she was nominated for numerous awards in various categories for her performance in “My Father is Strange.”
Jung So-min Net Worth
She has made a lot of money in her career as a Korean actress. Her net worth is estimated to be around $2.74 million as of February 2024, and she has yet to reveal her salary and income.
Jung So-min Boyfriend, Dating
Jung So-Min is currently single and unmarried. She was, however, in a serious relationship with Lee Joon. They first met in 2017 while working on a project together. When the news of their affair broke, both of their fame skyrocketed.
Their relationship was adored by the public as one of the ideal Korean couples. However, both stars announced their split in 2020. Despite the fact that the reason for their breakup was never revealed, both celebrities agreed to maintain their friendship.
