Seohyun
Seohyun | |
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서주현 | |
![]() Seohyun at VIP premiere of film Phantom Detective, in May 2016 | |
Born | Seo Ju-hyun June 28, 1991 |
Alma mater | Dongguk University |
Occupations | |
Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | S.M. Entertainment |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
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Revised Romanization | Seo Ju-hyeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Sŏ Chu-hyŏn |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 서현 |
Revised Romanization | Seohyeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Sŏhyŏn |
Seo Ju-hyun (born June 28, 1991), known professionally as Seohyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup TTS) in August 2007, who would later go on to be one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group's activities, she has established herself as an actress, notably through her participation in the original and Korean versions of stage musicals including Moon Embracing the Sun, Gone with the Wind and Mamma Mia.
Life and career
1991–2011: Early life and career beginnings
Seohyun was born Seo Ju-hyun on June 28, 1991,[1] in Seoul, South Korea, and is the only child in her family. Her mother was a chairman at a piano school and Seohyun was taught how to play piano, as well as violin and traditional Korean drums in her early childhood. She also learned horseback riding and skating as a child. Her parents did not encourage her to become a celebrity, but Seohyun credited them as the ones who helped her choose her career path by letting her experience different things.[2][3]
As a fifth grader, Seohyun was discovered by a talent scout while riding in a subway train. She sang children's songs for her audition at S.M. Entertainment, and was accepted as a trainee.[3][4] Dana, Seohyun's former vocal instructor, noted she had been a stubborn student—someone who would answer politely after being told to correct a problem and then not change anything afterwards. Dana explained, "That kind of stubbornness is what makes up Girls' Generation's Seohyun's unique charm today".[5] Seohyun cited BoA, S.E.S and Fin.K.L. as her main influences to become a singer, expressing "I thought it was cool to show and communicate the emotions through songs".[6] In August 2007, Seohyun made her official debut as the youngest member of girl group Girls' Generation.[7] The group gained significant popularity after the release of their hit single "Gee" in 2009.[8] In a 2011 interview, Seohyun recalled her training days as "happy and heartwarming" memories.[9]
Seohyun's early solo work mostly involved songs recorded for side projects and original soundtracks. Although they did not achieve much commercial success; her duet titled "JjaLaJaJJa" with veteran singer Joo Hyun-mi earned a "Trot Music of the Year" nomination at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards.[10] In 2010-2011, Seohyun appeared in MBC's variety show We Got Married 2, alongside CNBLUE's Yonghwa. They played a make-believe couple, portraying what life would be like if they were married.[11] In addition, Seohyun was cast as voice actor for the Korean-dubbed version of animated film Despicable Me (2010) and its sequel Despicable Me 2 (2013), together with Taeyeon. She voiced the character Edith, who is known for her rebellious attitude.[12][13]
2012–present: TTS and musical acting
In April 2012, a Girls' Generation subgroup named TTS was formed with Seohyun and fellow members Taeyeon and Tiffany. Their debut EP, Twinkle, met with much success and became the 8th highest selling album of the year in South Korea.[14][15][16] The subgroup went on to release two more EPs: Holler (2014) and Dear Santa (2015).[17][18] Besides contributing her vocals to Girls' Generation and TTS songs, Seohyun began to become more active in lyrics writing. She co-wrote the songs "Baby Maybe" and "XYZ" (I Got a Boy, 2013) and was credited as the sole lyricist for "Only U" (Holler, 2014) and "Dear Santa" (Dear Santa, 2015).[17][19][20]
"Even though you can't understand the other's language, and even though you don't look alike, you can become one. Although the language, food, and culture is different, you can connect and become one through music. And that happiness becomes larger when it is shared." - Seohyun[21]
In 2013, Seohyun's acting career began when she was cast in a supporting role in SBS's drama Passionate Love. She played Han Yu-rim, a veterinary student and first love of the male lead character, who passes away in a car accident. Director Bae Tae-sub said Seohyun's persona "perfectly paralleled that of her role" and "her understanding and expressiveness of the character exceeds those of a rookie actress".[22][23]
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Seohyun, self-described as someone who likes both singing and acting, began to develop an interest in musical theatre. She named musical actress Ock Joo-hyun, who later became her mentor, as her main influence. Although she had wanted to be in a musical for a long time, she rejected casting offers because she felt unprepared.[24][25] In January 2014, her wish was fulfilled as she accepted her first musical acting role. Seohyun made her theatrical debut in the musical, Moon Embracing the Sun, which was adapted from the novel of the same name.[26] The musical is set against the backdrop of a Korean traditional palace. Seohyun played the lead role, Yeon-woo, the daughter of a noble family who has a love relationship with both the King and his brother. The musical had previously earned nine nominations at the 2013 Korea Musical Awards.[27]
In January 2015, Seohyun was cast in the role of Scarlett O'Hara in the Korean version of Autant en emporte le vent, a French musical based on Gone with the Wind.[28] She received positive review for her performance. Seon Mi-gyeong of OSEN said that while Seohyun's performance cannot surpass that of Bada, who shared the same role, her "fierce voice" complimented and successfully expressed an arrogant Scarlett O'Hara.[29] Kim Hyun-joong of Sports Chosun noted Seohyun's occasional "clumsy" acting, but compared her to Ock Joo-hyun during her rookie days and said that "her ability to bring emotion through song, the most important part of a musical, rivaled that of a veteran actor. Despite a short career, she endlessly showed us various colours and peculiar charms of a woman's life."[30]
In February-June 2016, Seohyun was cast in the Korean version of the musical Mamma Mia. She played a character named Sophie, a 20-year-old bride-to-be who loves singing and acting, and hopes to find out who her biological father is on her wedding day.[31][32] Park Jeong-hwan from News1 noted on Seohyun's "stellar performance".[33] She next participated in the Chinese romantic film So I Married An Anti-fan, SBS's drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and Chinese web drama Canvas the Emperor.[34][35][36]
Personal life
Seohyun named United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as her life mentor and role model, stating that his book, at one point in time, had helped her endure hard times.[37] In 2013, as an effort to help less-fortunate students with their studies, she donated 100 million Korean won to Dongguk University.[38]
Seohyun graduated from Jeonju Arts High School in February 2010.[39] She went on to major in theatre acting and graduated from Dongguk University in August 2014, receiving an achievement award at the graduation ceremony.[40] Her fellow Girls' Generation member, Yoona, attended the same university.[41]
Discography
Solo discography
Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
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2007 | SBS Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My Son | "Touch the Sky" | 03:49 | With Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny and Tiffany |
2008 | Roommate | "Love Hate" | 03:45 | With Jessica and Tiffany |
It's Fantastic | "It's Fantastic" | 03:40 | With Jessica and Tiffany | |
KBS Hong Gildong OST | "The Little Boat (작은 배)" | 03:27 | With Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny and Tiffany | |
— | "Haptic Motion" | 01:31 | With Taeyeon, Jessica and Sunny | |
2009 | Jjarajajja | "Jjarajajja" | 02:58 | With Joo Hyun-mi and Davichi |
MBC Heading to the Ground OST | "Motion" | 04:06 | With Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny and Tiffany | |
— | "S.E.O.U.L." | 03:47 | With Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny and Kyuhyun, Sungmin, Ryeowook, Donghae and Leeteuk of Super Junior | |
— | "I Can't Bear Anymore (Bear Song)" | 02:43 | With Taeyeon, Jessica and Sunny | |
2010 | — | "Cabi Song" | 03:19 | With Taeyeon, Tiffany, Jessica, Sunny, Chansung, Junsu, and Taecyeon |
— | "Cooky" | 02:50 | With Tiffany, Jessica and Sunny | |
My Friend Haechi | "Haechi Song" (해치송)[42] | 03:26 | With Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany | |
Kim Soo Ro OST | "It's Okay Even If It Hurts" | 04:37 | Solo | |
Let's Go | "Let's Go" | 03:31 | With Various Artists | |
2011 | — | "Dreams Comes True"[43] | 03:26 | With Lee Donghae |
— | "The Magic of Yellow Ribbon" | 02:42 | With Kim Hyun-joong | |
Keep Your Head Down | "Journey" | 04:33 | With TVXQ | |
2012 | — | "Don't Say No" | 03:25 | With Yoon Gun |
SBS Fashion King OST | "I'll Wait for You" | 04:46 | Solo | |
2013 | — | "T'PLE Couple Song" | 02:44 | With Cho Kyuhyun |
SBS Gayo Daejun: Friendship Project | "You Are A Miracle" | 06:11 | With Various Artists | |
2014 | Make Your Move | "Cheap Creeper" | 03:01 | With Jessica, Taeyeon, Tiffany & Sunny |
2016 | SM Station | "Secret" | 03:49 | With Yuri |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2010 | Despicable Me | Edith | Voice-over for the Korean-dubbed version | [12] |
2012 | I AM. – SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden | Herself | Biographical film of SM Town | [44] |
2013 | Despicable Me 2 | Edith | Voice-over for the Korean-dubbed version | [13] |
2014 | My Brilliant Life | Herself | Cameo along with Taeyeon and Tiffany | [45] |
2015 | SMTown The Stage | Herself | Documentary film of SM Town | [46] |
2016 | So I Married An Anti-fan | Irene | Supporting role | [34] |
Television drama
Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2007 | Kimcheed Radish Cubes | MBC | Girls' Generation | Cameo | |
2008 | Unstoppable Marriage | KBS | Bulgwang-dong's Seven Princesses Gang | Cameo | |
2013 | Passionate Love | SBS | Han Yoo-rim | Supporting role | [47] |
2015 | The Producers | KBS | Herself | Cameo along with Taeyeon and Tiffany | [48] |
Warm and Cozy | MBC | Hwang Yura | Cameo | [49] | |
2016 | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | SBS | Woo-hee | Supporting role | [35] |
Canvas the Emperor | Web | Dong Pu Ti | Lead role | [36] |
Musical theater
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2014 | Moon Embracing the Sun | Heo Yeon-woo | Lead Role | [27] |
2015 | Gone with the Wind | Scarlett O'Hara | Lead Role | [28] |
2016 | Mamma Mia! | Sophie Sheridan | Lead Role | [31] |
Reality and variety shows
Aside from television appearances with Girls' Generation, Seohyun also appeared in the following television shows.
Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
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2010–2011 | We Got Married (Season 2) | MBC | Regular Cast | With Yonghwa |
2012–2013 | Show! Music Core | MBC | Co-host | with Taeyeon and Tiffany |
2013 | Real Men | MBC | Narrator | With Sunny |
2014 | The TaeTiSeo | OnStyle | Regular Cast | with Taeyeon and Tiffany (8 Episodes) |
2014-2015 | Infinity Challenge | MBC | Singer | with S.E.S |
2015 | Take Care Of My Dad | SBS | Narrator | Herself |
Awards and nominations
Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
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2009 | 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Trot Music of the Year | "JjaRaJaJja" (Shared with Joo Hyun-mi) | Nominated | [10] |
2010 | South Korea Ministry of Culture | Recognition Award | Herself | Won | [50] |
MBC Entertainment Awards 2010 | Most Popular Couple | YongSeo (Shared with Jung Yong-hwa) | Won | [51] | |
2011 | Mnet 20's Choice Awards | Hot Campus Goddess | Herself | Nominated | [52] |
Mnet Media Awards | Most Cute and Gorgeous Lady | Nominated | [53] | ||
2013 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Song from a Drama | "I'll Wait for You" | Nominated | [54] |
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- Dongguk University alumni
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