Choi Soo-young, known mononymously as Sooyoung, is a South Korean singer, actress, and songwriter. She is a member of the iconic girl group Girls’ Generation (SNSD) and has built a successful parallel career in acting across television dramas and film.
Choi Soo-young was born on February 10, 1990, in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province (some sources note Seoul connections), South Korea. she is 36 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
She is the younger sister of musical theater actress Choi Soo-jin. Her father is Choi Jung-nam and her mother is Moon So-hee. She graduated from Jeongshin Women’s High School and later earned a degree in film studies from Chung-Ang University in 2016, receiving a lifetime achievement award at her graduation ceremony (alongside fellow SNSD member Kwon Yuri).
Sooyoung debuted in Japan with Route 0 in 2002 before returning to Korea and joining SM Entertainment. She debuted as a member of Girls’ Generation on August 5, 2007. As a lead dancer, lead rapper, and vocalist, she contributed to the group’s massive success with hits including “Into the New World,” “Gee,” “Genie,” “The Boys,” and many more. She remains an active member of SNSD and related subunits.
Parallel to her music career, she developed a strong acting résumé. Notable drama roles include The Third Hospital (2012), Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013), My Spring Days (2014), Squad 38 (2016), Man in the Kitchen (2017–2018), Run On (2020–2021), So I Married an Anti-Fan (2021), If You Wish Upon Me (2022), Not Others (2023), and later projects including Second Shot at Love (2025) and I Dol I (2026). She has also appeared in films such as Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) and others.
In 2024 she made a Japanese solo debut with the single “Unstoppable” under Avex Trax. She is managed by Saram Entertainment for individual activities while continuing Girls’ Generation group work.
Choi Soo-young Husband
Sooyoung has an older sister, Choi Soo-jin, who works in musical theater. She was in a long-term relationship with actor Jung Kyung-ho that began around 2012–2013 and was publicly confirmed in 2014. In June 2026, their agencies confirmed that the couple had ended their approximately 14-year relationship and decided to remain good colleagues.
Physical Appearance
Height
170–172 cm (5 ft 7 in – 5 ft 8 in)
Weight
48–52 kg
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Dark brown / black (often styled)
Body Type
Slim / athletic
Blood Type
O
Other
One of the tallest members of Girls’ Generation; known for long legs and strong stage presence
Choi Soo-young Net Worth
Public estimates of Choi Soo-young’s net worth typically range from around $10 million to $12 million or higher. Her earnings come from Girls’ Generation activities, solo music, acting roles, brand endorsements, and related entertainment work over more than two decades.
She was born on February 10, 1990, and is 36 years old
Was Choi Soo-young in a relationship?
Yes. She dated actor Jung Kyung-ho for approximately 14 years until their breakup was confirmed in June 2026. They stated they would remain good colleagues.
