Im Yoon-ah
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This is a Korean name, the family name is Im.
Im Yoona | |
|---|---|
| Born | Im Yoon Ah |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Website | http://girlsgeneration.smtown.com |
| Im Yoon-ah | |
| Hangul | 임윤아 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Im Yun-a |
| McCune–Reischauer | Lim Yun-a |
Im Yoona (Hangul: 임윤아), born May 30, 1990, commonly known as Yoona (윤아) (Stylized as YoonA) or Im Yoon Ah, is a Korean singer, actress and model. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and was known as the first member to join. Yoona made her debut as a singer on August 5, 2007. She had also made her debut as an actress in the 2007 Korean drama, 9 Ends 2 Outs.
She is a 2009 graduate of Daeyoung High School and is currently attending Dongguk University majoring in theatre and music. She is currently living in a dorm with the other members of Girls' Generation.
Solo Activities
Acting
Yoona made her debut as an actress in 2007 with the drama 9 Ends 2 Outs. In 2008, she acted in the drama Woman of Matchless Beauty before her first leading role in the daily drama You Are My Destiny which she won her important recognitions in acting. Yoona filmed her 2009 drama Cinderella Man alongside with Kwon Sang Woo. She had her hair cut to fit her role as a mature fashion designer.
Modeling
She began to film commercials and model for various magazines when she was a trainee with SM Entertainment. Apart from Girls' Generation's commercials, Yoona is currently a model to endorse Clean & Clear, YeJiMin Pad and Innisfree Cosmetics.
Television
Currently Yoona is casted as a permanent member of Family Outing Season 2 with Kim Wonhee, Yoon Sang Hyun, Ji Sang Ryul, Shin Bong Shun and 2PM's Taecyeon.
Dramas
| Year | Broadcasting Station | Title | Character | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MBC | 9th Inning, 2 Out | Shin Joo Young | 4-7 |
| 2008 | MBC | Woman of Matchless Beauty | Mi Ae | 19-20 |
| KBS | You Are My Destiny | Jang Sae Byeok | 01-178 | |
| 2009 | MBC | Cinderella Man | Seo Yoo Jin | 01-16 |
Music videos
| Year | Song | By |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Magic Castle | DBSK |
| 2006 | My Everything | The Grace (band) |
| U | Super Junior | |
| 2007 | Marry U | Super Junior |
| 2008 | Propose | Lee Seung-Cheol |
| 2009 | Woman of That Guy | 24/7 |
Awards & Recognitions
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best New Actress Award (You Are My Destiny)
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Netizen Award (You Are My Destiny)
- 2008 Korean Drama Festival: Netizen Popularity Award (You Are My Destiny)
- 2009 45th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actress (You Are My Destiny)
- 2009 45th Baeksang Arts Awards: Netizen Popularity Award (You Are My Destiny)