Choi Sooyoung

S O O Y O U N G (수영)

Stage Name: Lively Princess SOOYOUNG (명랑공주 수영 – myeongrang gongju Sooyoung)
Birth Name: Choi Soo-young (최수영)

English Name: Summer Choi (썸머 최)

Nicknames: Shik shin (God of food), NaSoo (interrupter), DJ Syoung

Position: Supporting Vocalist/Lead dancer
Date of Birth: February 10, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Bloodtype: O

Sibling(s): 1 older sister (Choi Soo-jin)
Language: Korean (Fluent), English, Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Fluent)

Specialty: Dance, Eloquence, Acting

Casted: 2000 SM Open Audition | 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition

Training Duration: 6 Years 3 Months

School: ChungAng University (중앙대학교) Department of Theater | graduated from Jeongshin Girl’s High school

Career:
- 2002 Japanese duo ‘Route φ‘ (with Marina Takahashi)
- 2003 CF Samsung Anycall Battle of Music (with Jewerly Park Jung-ah)
- 2004 School uniforms ‘Rocks’ model
- 2005 VJ for M.Net ‘Hello Chat’
- 2005 OST for Inuyasha ‘I Am‘ (Korean ver.)
- 2007 DJ for Melon ‘ChunJi Radio: Sungmin & Sooyoung’ (with Super Junior Sungmin)
- 2007 Sitcom KBS ‘Unstoppable Marriage‘ (as Choi Soo-young)
- 2008 OST for SBS drama Working Mom ‘Ggok‘ (with Yuri)
- 2008 Movie ‘Hello Schoolgirl! / 순정만화‘ (as Jung Da-jung)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Sunny & Seohyun)
- 2009 Featured with The Blue ‘Feeling Only You‘ (with Tiffany)
- 2009 MC for MBC ‘Fantastic Duo’ (with Kim Jae-dong)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Taeyeon & Tiffany)
- 2010 CF ‘Biotherm’ (with Tiffany & Yuri)

TRIVIA

• The tallest member of SNSD.
• Prior to SNSD, Sooyoung was a part of J-pop duo ‘Route φ’ along with Marina Takahashi. The duo released three singles.
• Sooyoung is fluent in Japanese.
• She’s the third youngest of SNSD. However, despite being a ’90ers along with Yoona, Sooyoung is considered as a part of the 89 line because she was in the same grade with the six ’89ers.
• The biggest eater of SNSD, hence the nickname “Shikshin” (God of Food). However, she also doesn’t gain weight easily.
• “Sooyoung” literally means “swimming” in Korean.
• Her English name, Summer, was given by fellow member Jessica.
• Sooyoung is a devout Christian.
• Sooyoung has a great interest in fashion. She’s also considered as the most fashionable SNSD member.
• Her older sister, Choi Soojin, is a musical actress.
• Despite her tough image, Sooyoung is said to be the one who cries most easily.

Photo of SMTown’s WT III After Party

So, Sunny recently took a Selca with Quincy Jones during an After Party for a successful SMTown’s WT III In LA right? Well from the restaurant that the party was held, here is a photo of our SNSD members along with other SMTown artists such as f(x)’s Krystal and SMTown staff!
(P.S, DAMN looks like nice fooooood CHOM CHOM CHOM)
(P.S.S, the one in front of Sica is Sooyoung btw!)
(P.S.S.S?, <3 Jung Sisters)
(P.S.S.S.S??, lololol i was expecting their after party to be a proper after party with booze in a nightclub lololol oh well)
(Will be updated in there are more photos)

Guess Who’s Back, Back Again, SoShi’s Back, Once Again~~

After a Double success in CA for SMTown WT III Concert and MBC’s ‘KMW in Google‘,  our SoShi members are back in SoShi Land in Korea! Checkout their summer-wear aiport fashion photos below!
(P.S, Jessica again lol and Sunny are not seen in these photos, they may be taking a longer break in the US or on another flight…or just not seen on the photos! Either way look forward to their fashion soon!)

Girls' Generation Member Profile

Taeyeon

Birth name: Kim Tae-yeon (Hangul: 김태연 | Hanja: 金泰妍)
DOB: March 9, 1989
Birthplace: Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: O
DJ for Good Friend Radio (2008-2010)
Solo in If – drama OST for Hong Gil Dong (2008)
Solo in Can you hear me – drama OST for Beethoven Virus (2008)
Starred in variety show We Got Married with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don (2009)
Duet with Sunny in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009)
Starred in stage musical Midnight Sun (2010)
Voiced for animated film Despicable Me (2010)
Duet with The One in Like A Star (2010)
Co-host of variety talk show Win-Win (2010)
Solo in I Love You – drama OST for Athena: Goddess of War (2010)
Duet with Kim Bum-soo in Different (2011)
Played a part in drama Salamander Guru (2012)
Co-host of MBC’s Music Core with Tiffany and Seohyun (2012)
Released mini-album Twinkle with Tiffany and Seohyun (2012)

Jessica

Korean name: Jung Su-yeon (Hangul: 정수연 | Hanja: 鄭秀妍)
DOB: April 18, 1989
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 163cm | Blood type: B
Elder sister of Krystal, member of girl group f(x).
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Tiffany and SeoHyun (2008)
Duet with SHINee’s Onew in One Year Later (2008)
Duet with Park Myeong-su in NaengMyun (2009)
Starred in Korean production of Legally Blonde – The Musical (2009-2010)
Solo in Sweet Delight – commercial song for SPC Group (2010)
Solo in Tears Are Overflowing – drama OST for Romance Town (2011)
Starred in drama Wild Romance (2012)

Sunny

Birth name: Lee Sun-kyu (Hangul: 이순규 | Hanja: 李順圭)
DOB: May 15, 1989
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height: 158cm | Blood type: B
Co-DJ of Chun Ji Radio (2007-2008)
Solo in Finally Now – movie OST for Story of Wine (2008)
Co-host of The M (2009-2010) with SS501′s Hyungjoon, and later 2AM’s Seulong
Duet with Taeyeon in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009)
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010, sequel 2011-2012)
Solo in Your Doll – drama OST for Oh My Lady (2010)
Host of MBC’s Music Island (2012)
Starred in stage musical Catch Me If You Can (2012)

Tiffany

Birth name: Stephanie Hwang
Korean name: Hwang Mi-young (Hangul: 황미영 | Hanja: 黄美英)
DOB: August 1, 1989
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 162cm | Blood type: O
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Seohyun and Jessica (2008)
Co-host of Sonyeo Sonyeon Gayo Baekso with Kim Hye-sung (2007-2008)
Solo in By Myself – drama OST for Ja Myung Go (2009)
Duet with K.Will in A Girl Meets Love (2009)
Co-host with Yuri for MBC’s Music Core (2009-2010, 2011-2012)
Solo in Banji – drama OST for Haru (2010)
Starred in stage musical Fame (2011)
Co-host of MBC’s Music Core with Taeyeon and Seohyun (2012)
Released mini-album Twinkle with Taeyeon and Seohyun (2012)

Hyoyeon

Birth name: Kim Hyo-yeon (Hangul: 김효연 | Hanja: 金孝淵)
DOB: September 22, 1989
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: AB
Formed a dance group Little Winners Crew with miss A’s Min (2004) before debut
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth II (2011-2012)

Yuri

Birth name: Kwon Yuri (Hangul: 권유리 | Hanja: 權侑利)
DOB: December 5, 1989
Birthplace: Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Height: 167cm | Blood type: AB
Played a part in sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (2007) alongside Sooyoung
Duet with Sooyoung in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008)
Co-host with Tiffany for MBC’s Music Core (2009-2010, 2011-2012)
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010)
Starred in drama Fashion King (2012)

Sooyoung

Birth name: Choi Soo-young (Hangul: 최수영 | Hanja: 崔秀英)
DOB: February 10, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 170cm | Blood type: O
Made a brief debut (2002) in Japan as pop duo Route φ with Marina Takahashi
DJ for ChunJi Radio with Super Junior’s Sungmin (2007)
Played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Yuri (2007)
Duet with Yuri in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008)
Played a part in movie Hello Schoolgirl (2008)
Wrote the lyrics for How Great Is Your Love (2011)
Starred in drama The 3rd Hospital (2012)

YoonA

Birth name: Im Yoona (Hangul: 임윤아 | Hanja: 林允兒)
DOB: May 30, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 166cm | Blood type: B
Played a part in drama 9 Ends 2 Out (2007)
Played a part in drama Woman of Matchless Beauty (2008)
Starred in drama You Are My Destiny (2008-2009)
Starred in drama Cinderella Man (2009)
Starred in variety show Family Outing 2 (2010)
Solo in Innisfree Day – commercial song for Innisfree (2010)
Starred in drama Love Rain (2012)

SeoHyun

Birth name: Seo Joo-hyun (Hangul: 서주현 | Hanja: 徐珠賢)
DOB: June 28, 1991
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 168cm | Blood type: A
Group maknae.
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Jessica and Tiffany (2008)
Duet with trot singer Ju hyun-mi in JjaRaJaJja (2009)
Starred on variety show We Got Married with CNBlue’s Jung Yong-hwa (2010)
Solo in It’s Ok Even If It Hurts – drama OST for Kim Soo Roo (2010)
Voiced for animated film Despicable Me (2010)
Featured in Let’s Go – G20 Seoul Summit OST (2010)
Solo in Journey – drama OST for Paradise Ranch (2011)
Duet with Suju’s Donghae in Dreams Come True – charity song for UNICEF (2011)
Duet with Yoon Gun in Don’t Say No (2012)
Co-host of MBC’s Music Core with Taeyeon and Tiffany (2012)
Released mini-album Twinkle with Taeyeon and Tiffany (2012)