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Soo-Ae was born on September 16, 1979. Her immediate family consists of her parents and one younger brother. In an interview on MBC TV program "Muryopak Dosa" (September 16, 2009), Soo-Ae mentioned her father worked as a shoe repairman when she was growing up. Because of this, her family worried about the perception of her father's low paying job might have on Soo-Ae's acting career. However, Soo-Ae did not worry about her father's job or feel any type of embarrassment. Her family also opposed Soo-Ae's wishes to act initially, due to Soo-Ae's introspective personality. As the elder daughter in a family of limited means, she received permission to pursue acting under the condition that she would quit once she earned 30 million Won ($27,000 USD).[1]

Before acting, Soo-Ae was a runner for her school's track & field team. After graduating from Gyeonggi Girls' Commercial High School, Soo-Ae along with friends made a 6 month contract with a management company. Interesting enough, Soo-Ae and her friends did not receive money, but rather paid 350,00 won to the their management company. She went through auditions and first received a job as a model for undergarments. She liked modeling, but the resulting pictures did not look good.[2]

At this point, Soo-Ae wanted to be a singer and practiced with her friends. Soo-Ae took the part of a rapper as they practiced for 6 months. Without ever releasing an album, the group disbanded. During this time, a well known manager recommended to Soo-Ae to pursue acting. In 2001, Soo-Ae started to pursue acting.[3]

In her early acting career people nicknamed Soo-Ae "little Jung Yoon-Hee" due to similarities in appearance. Jung Yoon-Hee was a popular actress from the 1980's who was known for her glamorous look.[4]

In 2002, Soo-Ae made her acting debut in the 1 episode MBC drama "Beseuteu Geukjang Jjak Sarang" ("Best Theater: One Sided Love"). Soo-Ae was then cast for the main female lead in dramas "Merry Go Round," "Love Letter" and "April Kiss". Through these dramas Soo-Ae picked up the image of an actress with a graceful personality. In 2004, she made her feature film debut in the film "A Family". Soo-Ae's character in "A Family" was Jung-Eun, a tough young woman recently released from prison for theft. Her character made a marked departure from the graceful woman she played in earlier TV dramas.

In 2006, Soo-Ae performed in her third film "Once in a Summer" opposite actor Lee Byung-Hun. Soo-Ae mentioned on the MBC TV Show "Muryopakdosa" that during this time she wasn't very confident and, consequently, did not open up to other people. Furthermore, Lee Byung-Hun was an attractive actor, so Soo-Ae kept even more distance to not fall under his charm. More recently, Soo-Ae has become more confident and worked comfortably with leading men like Cho Seung-Woo in "The Sword With No Name".[5]

In 2008, Soo-Ae acted in the film "Sunny". During the filming, she had an unforgettable experience. Director Lee Jun-Ik told Soo-Ae that her acting did not seem real. Soo-Ae then drank 1/3rd of a bottle of whiskey, while director Lee Jun-Ik drank the other 2/3rd. They then filmed her scene while Soo-Ae was drunk.[6]

Prior to the filming of "Sunny," Soo-Ae was more of a loner who kept to herself. She felt responsible for anything she said in public and also afraid of being hurt. Thanks to director Lee Jun-Ik, Soo-Ae began to change. She also picked up the idea that it is ok to try various things.[7]

Soo-Ae then picked up the "Best Actress" award for her performance in "Sunny" at the 46th Daejong Film Awards. In the 2010, Soo-Ae took on the role of a radio show host who discovers that her daughter has been kidnapped while live on air in the film "Midnight F.M.". During filming Soo-Ae found it difficult to run in high heels constantly and also to keep the mental tension needed for her role for the 6 months of filming.[8]

With "Midnight F.M." Soo-Ae won the best actress award, along with co-winner Yun Jeong-Hee for "Poetry", at the 2010 (31st) Blue Dragon Film Awards. Soo-Ae was stunned to have won and when her name was called she could not think of anything. In an interview with Sports Chosun, she mentioned that the day before the award ceremony she flew from New Zealand to South Korea. During the flight she fell asleep and had a dream of two puppies who defecated in two places. Although she didn't think anything of it until after the award ceremony, perhaps her dream forecasted what was awaiting for her in Korea.[9]

In 2010, Soo-Ae was cast as the female lead in the high profile SBS drama series "Athena: Goddess of War".

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tk Mar 26 2025 12:34 am Why is she not taking on any projects? She just disappeared. Please come back.

Roka Jan 13 2024 4:56 pm My favourite actress in Korea

Question Oct 17 2023 10:07 pm Why she is not casted in any dramas now a days..she is very talented and beautiful actress..hope she is casted in some good drama..i really liked her a lot in the drama "Mask" telecasted in 2015..it was much memorable drama with suspense thriller and romance. Loved it to bits and pieces..hope she comeback with such intense drama to bounce back. So ae Fighting!!

syasya Sep 25 2022 5:37 pm I love her since A Thousand Days Promise. Wish she would make a comeback with good drama that give justice to her acting ability. She has much potential. Pls comeback and sweep awards like old days we misses you :)))

Jeel May 16 2022 12:38 pm She really looks like Seo Ye Ji.

Sheyyy Feb 25 2022 2:21 pm I love Soo Ae so much. She is my favorite actress. I've been following her and i know she is great. Her character in Artificial city suits her image. But i hope she doesn't accept scripts for stupid dramas like that

tony jorgensen Feb 15 2022 4:40 pm I have been a fan of hers since april kiss. she has a way with her eyes and facial expressions that draw you into her great talent. i just got done watching artificial city. man that and high sosciaty took her to the top. love her want to see her in more dramas/movies.

Fortune pillow Feb 04 2022 3:18 am Soo Ae looks so sophisticated and stylish in Artificial City, really suits the image of a chaebol daughter-in-law. Great emotional acting. Please appear more often.

Shya Jan 31 2022 4:20 pm Artificial city drama of her being the lead soaring to high ratings in cable air drama…so happy for her success which was long due.

Serena Dec 11 2020 4:41 pm Such a talented actress. I wish she was offered/accepted more dramas. There were so many excellent actresses and dramas in the mid 2000s but most of the older actresses have been phased out now.

Kj Aug 18 2020 8:45 am Your truly amazing woman in the world soo ae..im so proud of your success in life your such an angel and passionate person..pls continue living with a happy life..million of us loves you and never forget all the films and dramas u made..your smile is sweet as an angel...hoping to see your new drama and film soon...sarangheo!!

Marvz Aug 12 2020 9:23 am Love all the Dramas and Movies acted by you Soo-Ae hope that you have a lot of project to come,We are waiting for you always,We support and love you always..take care

Fiona Jul 04 2020 8:44 pm Yes, love her!

Apple Jul 04 2020 8:44 pm Awaiting her new drama, “Now, I am breaking up” Pleas act in more dramas and movies, Soo Ae ssi.

Favis bella Feb 28 2020 11:49 am so memorable an actress with standard, your movies is one of the Korean trailer I've always loved and cherished

MASK Jan 16 2020 6:11 am I want to see her new drama with JuJiHoon again after watched “Mask” hope to see them together again <3 Love them <3

Psycho Dec 29 2019 9:15 pm I want to see you in a drama w/ Ju in Sung... the best melodrama combo... hoping that my wish will be granted

Karen Jul 07 2019 9:58 pm Want to hear more news about you. Hope to see you take up a new project this year.

sophia Jun 16 2019 2:58 am She is one of the best actress on par with Lee Da hae,why i have not seenn her much after Mask and sweet stranger,i would love to see her more as a leading lady

mistaken Mar 17 2019 9:43 am always mistake her as Jung RyeoWon and the other way around wishthem more dramas to come such beautiful ladies!!

Rosie Sep 20 2018 2:50 pm A+++ Actress. My all time favorite: A Thousand Days' Promise!

Peppermint Jul 06 2018 11:14 am Unnie..why you always make me cry in youre drama series.. ?

Vangie May 08 2018 9:38 pm Woo Jin Ah looks like her

Carm May 02 2018 2:53 am She is a goddess! An excellent actress. She did really well in Queen of Ambition. I love her! I hope to see her doing a series again.

Olive Mar 04 2018 11:39 am @Duyen, ME TOO!! Glad to see someone else doing the same thing! She's my fav actress. I look forward to watching her extraordinary acting (hopefully) very soon!

Duyen Feb 03 2018 3:13 am I hope she is in more dramas! I always find myself checking her page here to know her upcoming projects. I miss watching her! She is a superb actress

ixx_dh81 Dec 21 2017 9:08 pm Lee Jae Kyoon wishes to act with her someday. I'll pray so that the opportunity will come. Hehe!

Hardeep Apr 22 2017 12:55 am Her best show is Emperor of the Sea

green.tea Apr 12 2017 9:31 am Her characters from kdrama that i had watched was always depressing and had sometimes to be hot-tempered woman ... can she act as a happy go lucky woman =')

Ela Jan 23 2017 8:45 am I so much love her. so cute and funny. God bless you Sweetie.

Karen Jan 22 2017 7:27 pm Hong na ri saranghe..my fav actress

aerin Dec 15 2016 8:38 am I love her acting since hotel king. and she looks super young in every drama... daebak!

ahjumma Nov 22 2016 12:31 am surely she can act at any roles. her acting is superb!

Evalynn Nov 20 2016 4:00 am I first saw her on Running Man and I really liked her appearance on the show. I was very curious about her and watched her drama "Mask" and fell in love with her. She's such a great actress! I love how she's such a versatile actress. She was serious and sad in "Mask," but now I'm watching her in "The Man living in my House," she is super hilarious! She's such a funny and strong character in that drama!

Jayu Nov 17 2016 1:32 am Very pretty actress!

pai Nov 09 2016 11:11 pm i love you park soo Ae . you stole my heart .

julian salazar Aug 06 2016 11:51 pm I loved the way you played the part as mother and doctor never yielding in saving your daughter. Your a great actress.

jayden cullens Jun 06 2016 3:36 am you look so nice

Tyranno Mar 22 2016 8:41 pm I love Park So Ae!!!!!!!!!!!!!

betryz Mar 05 2016 2:03 pm Soo Ae Unnie, I really commend ur effort in ur acting career, i love u & d role u play in all ur movie. I also love d way u dress, bcos u didn't expose ur body,keep it up. I pray God will continually be with u & crown ur effort. Betryz from (Osun State, Nigeria)

karazin Jan 18 2016 2:10 am Her smile makes my day brighter...

choco Dec 30 2015 7:57 am Soo Ae unnie is the best actress!! Her acting is realistic. I watch Mask and love her acting. I watch almost all of your drama and movie. Her smile, voice, acting are beautiful. I loved how she dress herself, its really cool and pretty.

fika choo Dec 30 2015 2:09 am Her acting is superb

Hi~ :3 Dec 18 2015 12:24 am Her smile is killing me! She's the reason I finished Mask..

bad.english Dec 14 2015 10:18 pm Her eyes shows the drama, her voice shows the strength, her beauty is shown whether she smiles or not, i just fallin lov

Happy boy (chisom) Sep 22 2015 3:18 am Athena the goddess of war is her first film/drama I've ever watch, and I'm their by appreciating her wonderful performance, she is really and actress and I think with this performance she will keep on excelling in her career. She is pretty beautiful and her skills looks amazing..... [I'm from Biafra land (in Nigeria)] I'll ASAP advice my friends to keep watching Korea movies and drama...... About her biography, from her family background. It really shows that she is such a humble person who has a dream of brighter future... I wish her good luck, long life and protect from God.

신 윤 지 Jul 21 2015 7:19 am @quinn! You're not the only one who thinks that she looks like Hyorin from Sistar! She also looks like Choi Yeo Jin, one of the Chief doctors in Emergency couple.

Ara Ans Jul 16 2015 11:47 am soo ae unnie I really love you all your drama and movies I always watch..love you unnie

Simone Jul 13 2015 11:22 am One of the best actress in Korea that I know. She can effortlessly change into two completely different women with just a glimpse and you can really tell the difference with her characters. She has been called the 'Queen of Tears' for a reason and that is because of her superb acting skills and her natural beauty is a bonus.

Frank Jul 13 2015 3:03 am Soo Ae has natural beauty korean look and her melodrama acting is superb. Some maybe don't agree but I prefer her look than many other korean actress.

Fravales Jul 11 2015 3:38 pm even though she looks like a TROLL, GOBLIN, ELF, she can act!

peruvian Jul 08 2015 8:47 pm She is an excellent actress but I don't know why she works in few dramas and rest almost two years usually. Is she married or has a baby?

quinn Jun 20 2015 2:04 am am i the only one who thinks she looks like hyorin from sistar? i hope im not

Aya Jun 16 2015 3:45 am I'm amazed by her acting. I would love to see her in a JTBC or TVn production.

ChangeMeh Jun 12 2015 5:10 am You're really a good actress so ae:) you act so real and most of all you are a very good actress in whatever roles you are task. Wish you many projects and awards to come,.God bless you!!

Peace Kemigabo Monica May 30 2015 2:38 am Really i like the way how she acts and she is naturally talented, i love her so so much.

BlueSky May 05 2015 6:18 pm Truly one of the best Korean actresses. I'll watch Mask for sure because of you. You're unbelievably talented and naturally beautiful.

Bea Mar 27 2015 6:33 pm I love your acting... A natural beauty and a very talented actress.. I miss you in romcom but still looking forward for Mask! I'm sure it'll be great knowing you decided to accept it.

Karyl Mar 27 2015 6:16 pm @Rose..me too!! They are my favorite actresses including Gong Hyo Jin.Thank you for coming back to the small screen Su Ae! One of the best actresses I've known.I have faith in your drama choices so bring it on Mask!

Rose Mar 25 2015 6:31 pm Definitely you,Hwang Jung Eum and Kim Sun A are my favorite actresses!!! I'm a big fan since 'Love Letter' and I'm looking forward to your upcoming drama Mask. I know you are known for your superb acting ability and your great drama preferences so I'm positive that Mask has a great storyline. I'll be surely watching it.

Firdaus Mar 22 2015 9:15 am Love her the most in A Thousand Days Promise.. I'm not a fan but her acting is so real and only the real actors like her who succeed to carry such big role.. Good luck on Mask nonna!! Fighting

Thewanshi Wijekoon Mar 12 2015 8:28 am Unni I WISH YOU BEST OF LUCK. You're so beautiful

erinstar Jan 18 2015 11:43 pm I love you Soo Ae unnie! Saw you in Yawang.. your smile is seriously brilliant, looking forward to more and more works!!

Rysee Dec 05 2014 11:23 pm Natural beauty, and looked so young.. Her eyes so love it!! More projects to you unnie.

parkul Oct 29 2014 4:01 pm wow ... Queen emotions ..... Queen beauty smile of world ... Angel korea.... snow white korea .... wild flower .... them are nikename soo ae ....수애... i love her .... pls show soon .... cheer up.

kathrina Oct 09 2014 4:42 am She is the best actress

ma-rie Sep 13 2014 5:55 am Soo ae I love you so much...because you are beautifulllll,sexy. And I like you in drama queen of ambition and the flu....oooooooo i love you

H.kh Mar 22 2014 7:37 am One of the best actresses in Korea.I love her Tear.

SLdramalover Jan 08 2014 6:00 am I've been your fan since "A Thousand Day's Promise" and I must say that you are great in putting up characters like a tough and intelligent woman. You are a classy kind of actress and as much as I love our outfits, I really am amazed at your superb acting skills! You act so real and just the looks in your eyes says everything at what you feel. I also am speechless about the fact that you can cry (real tears) so easily (like less than 3 seconds). Great acting! Although some criticize you for being shy and putting-up boundaries between you male leads so you wouldn't fall for them in real life, I still like you for who you are. Hope to see your future projects! Especially now that you said you wanted to have a romcom for your next project, A change in atmosphere is so very welcome for me.

Dianne Nov 19 2013 5:49 pm After completing watching the drama "Love Letter", I wanted to commend you on a fantastic job well done! I thought you, and the other lead actors, should have received recognition awards for your outstanding performances. If I had been voting, you would have won!! Now that my eyes have dried from sobbing through the last 3 or 4 episodes of "Love Letter"; I will say thanks for the memories of this wonderful love story...

gf Nov 07 2013 6:41 pm She is best actress's one.I love acting skills.And smile.

neng hasanah Oct 01 2013 3:27 am soo ae .. very beautifull ..

Femzypo Sep 09 2013 3:26 am Hmm.scarce in life,endowed wit beauty&talent.kip it up

Lyndsey M Aug 26 2013 1:00 am I can't stand this actress.I do not like any role in the movies or dramas I have seen her do. Actually, she spoils the movie by being cast as one if the characters.

Patty Aug 18 2013 9:34 pm Must watch her in FLU!!!

herbmom May 16 2013 2:02 pm Brilliant acting in "A Thousand Days' Promise." Expressive and beautiful. Look forward to watching more of her work.

Susan Feb 28 2013 10:50 pm One of the best actresses in Korea :) And she's very beautiful, what a bonus!

jerine Nov 10 2012 10:31 am You are an inspiration. Love your innocent and genlt eyes, your full lips, your radiant smile with those charming dimples, your oval face, your willowy yet shapely frame and your soft black hair!

Love your acting in Nine Outs, Two in, Athena, Sunny.

agustin Oct 28 2012 10:35 pm ..i just watched "sunny" on red channel (ch 37/ph) an hour ago and was fantasized by the lead actress, Soo-Ae acting, and can hardly wait to browse her on the net..just as i thought.. she won two awards in this film. Her acting is natural, her face,very expressive. I'd like to see more of her here on red channel!!

issa Jul 23 2012 1:56 am one of my favorite actress... yikes she's so great in her acting...her dramas are worth watching.

Anshul DESHMUKH May 13 2012 9:28 am I love you soo ae as a fan

juliet z f May 01 2012 4:47 am Soo u are such an actress am Ugandan and love u so much U made me love acting am waiting to see u in another serie in 2012

juliet z f May 01 2012 4:44 am Soo u are such an actress am Ugandan and love u so much. U made me love acting am waiting to see u in another serie in 2012

juliet z f May 01 2012 4:30 am soo you are such an actress i love you

wiwi Apr 18 2012 11:39 pm You are so amazing soo ae Onnie, sarangheyoo :)

Ballsq Apr 10 2012 4:13 pm i love you soo ae.... you're so sexy and gorgeous.... i like you're act on a thousand day's promise.... fighting! ^_^

mohsen Mar 06 2012 1:55 am you are very beautiful so ae,i love yu so much i see all of your movie and drama and enjoy them .you are one of the best actress in korea.good luck

Merian Jan 23 2012 7:26 am good luck for your career and more blessings to come..

Merian Jan 23 2012 7:24 am she's good and she's beautiful, i like her acting in athena goddess of war at the same time in a thousand promise...good luck..i am your number 1 fun...

La Cruz Dec 09 2011 2:31 pm Hi Soo-ae!!!!!!i'm a Pan-Spanish American from San Juan,LUV YA LOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dalt Nov 08 2011 2:56 pm I just finished *athena* and i know already the*sword with no name*...I'm asking myself how is possible to not make a good pictures with this model in undergarments...the photographer must be really bad...or she's trying to hide them from the family...good job!!! come on!!!

Kundan Arya Apr 29 2011 12:41 am wow! it was an amazing serial i ever saw before .I am a big fan of u and it's my hard luck to write you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Kundan Arya Apr 29 2011 12:41 am wow! it was an amazing serial i ever saw.I am a big fan of u and it's my hard luck to write you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Jasmine Apr 19 2011 9:46 am nice body!!

cullengabriela Apr 05 2011 4:28 am u look preatty......................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jan Apr 02 2011 3:48 pm Does any know what style of martial arts she studied/is using for her role in Athena?

weirdboy Jan 30 2011 3:40 pm An amazing actress, her eyes so expressive, really highlights every emotion she portrays and her smile is one of the sweetest. Lovely. So very lovely. The wedding campaign and Once in a summer are my favorites. Hope to see more movies from her.

glen Jan 20 2011 9:39 am soo ae is so beautiful and talented! she is so beautiful from head to toes!!! don't complain about her in high heels....she looks so sexy and amazing in high heels!!

Muja Jan 19 2011 1:49 am Hi Soo Ae !!! I just loved your Movie "Once in a summer" It was so touching especially you in the whole movie.... I have like become crazy about your charm and smile... and I love 9 ends 2 out also....

Sydney Jan 08 2011 6:08 am 수애, you need to be less attractive so that I can focus on the storyline. Please put less make up on and stop giving us your enchanting smile so that we can enjoy the storyline. Because of your cataclysmic beauty, I had to watch the episode several times to understand what the heck was going on with Athena.

mojojojo Jan 05 2011 12:44 am soo-ae is so badass in athena! i love her!!!!!!! way better than angelina jolie for sure.

jen Jan 02 2011 11:25 pm for her role in Athena, she needs to pull up her hair and should pay less attention to her clothing and fashion and high heels shoes. She needs to watch more of Angelina Jolie's action movies

P. Dec 30 2010 3:48 pm She is so good and so beautiful in Athena... I'm in love, really.

Joel Dec 26 2010 6:08 pm She is so untalented, Kim Tae Hee was such a great actress in the original IRIS and they replaced her with this girl

Khine Dec 13 2010 6:10 am I think there are more dramas of hers...

Lisa Aug 04 2010 10:19 am Hi....I am from AZERBAIJAN. You are very beautiful girl.I am your fan.With great love Lisa............

soo ae fans Jun 25 2010 12:06 pm somehow im not boring see her face..

well the guy that marry her very lucky..

ahahaha just my 2 cents.

amit Feb 13 2010 7:33 am i m ur fan

japoo Mar 29 2009 2:02 am SORRY .I AM NOT INDIA,I AM FROM INDIA.

japoo Mar 29 2009 2:00 am hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i am japoo.i am your fan.i am india.i like your serial emperor of sea very much.YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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