Jung So Min

Jung So Min is a South Korean actress.

She became famous after starring in the drama series Playful Kiss (2010), as well as her other acting projects that followed such as Because This Is My First Life (2017), The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (2018), and Alchemy of Souls (2022).

Career

Jung So Min began her journey in the entertainment industry in 2010. She made her debut in the TV series Bad Guy.

She immediately gained some recognition for her performance. This successful debut opened up more opportunities.

This actress was then selected for a role in 2010 TV series Playful Kiss. The series was not really a hit in South Korea, but it managed to get decent following across Asia.

So Min also won the Best New Actress for TV award at the Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards.

Over the next few years, the woman from Seoul continued to star in many more TV series. Some of her works can be found in Can We Get Married (2012), Big Man (2014), and D-Day (2015).

In 2016, she got the main role in the TV series The Sound of Your Heart. The series was a hit in South Korea and also in China. It helped So Min gain even bigger popularity across Asia.

Profile

Real Name: Kim Yoon Ji (김윤지)
Stage Name: Jung So Min (정소민)
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Birthday: March 16, 1989
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actress
Education: Korea National University of Arts
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Instagram: @somin_jj
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Youtube: 정소민ssomday
Weibo: @jungsomin0316

Height, Weight & Physical Appearance

Height: 165 cm (5’5”)
Weight: 47 kg (104lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair color: Black (dyed Brown)
Eye color: Black
Body measurements: 30-22-32 (Bust -30, Waist -22, and Hips -32 inches)
Shoe size: 7.5 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)

Family

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Mother: –
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Boyfriend & Dating History

Lee Joon

So Min and fellow actor Lee Joon dated for 3 years before finally calling it off. It was reported that they still remain friends and will continue to support each other.

Net Worth

So Min has an estimated net worth of $1 million $5 million. She mainly earns from her career as an actress.

Plastic Surgery

There has been no confirmation that So Min did any surgery.

Facts

So Min spent her childhood in Seoul.
She came from a wealthy family.
She has one younger brother.
This actress has monoloid type of eyes.
She used to do ballet from elementary through middle school.
Her parents were not really supportive of her learning ballet.
In high school, she switched to learn Korean dance.
Her parents didn’t want her to pursue a career in entertainment industry.
Her father especially wanted her to focus more on her study.
She needs around 9 years to convince her parents to let her be an actress.
She would like to try sleeping all day, which she can’t do because of her busy schedule.
So Min had a short hiatus in 2011 to focus on her study.
She is signed under Blossom Entertainment since 2017.
She was involved in the 2017 Because This Is My First Life soundtrack with a song Because You’re Here.
In 2018, the woman from Seoul was also in The Smile Has Left Your Eyes soundtrack with the sing Star.
When dating, she’s the type that will try to solve problems through conversation.
She wants to get married once she’s sure able to take responsibility for someone else.
The character from Because This Is My First Life that’s closest to her ideal type is Ma Sang Goo.
She was in a relationship with Lee Joon from 2017 until 2020.
Her ideal type is a man with dark skin and small eyes.
She has mentioned that her type is someone like Gong Yoo.

Movies

30 Days (2023), as Na Ra
Project Wolf Hunting (2022), as Da-Yeon
Homme Fatale (2019), as Hae-Won
Golden Slumber (2018), as Yoo-Mi (cameo)
Daddy You, Daughter Me (2017), as Won Do-Yeon
Alice: Boy from Wonderland (2015), as Hye-Joong
Twenty (2015), as So-Min

Drama Series

Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (tvN | 2022), as Mu-Deok
Alchemy of Souls (tvN | 2022), as Mu-Deok
Monthly Magazine Home (JTBC | 2021), as Na Young-Won
My Roommate Is A Gumiho (tvN | 2021), as Shin Woo-Yeo’s past love (ep.6-7)
Soul Mechanic (KBS2 | 2020), as Han Woo-Joo
Be Melodramatic (JTBC | 2019), as Seon-Ju (ep.16)
Abyss (tvN | 2019), as alien (ep.1)
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (tvN | 2018), as Mi-So’s mother (ep.10)
Hundred Million Stars From the Sky (tvN | 2018), as Yoo Jin-Kang
Because This Is My First Life (tvN | 2017), as Yoon Ji-Ho
My Father is Strange (KBS2 | 2017), as Byun Mi-Young
The Sound of Your Heart (KBS2-Naver TV-Netflix | 2016-2017), as Choi Ae-Bong
D-Day (JTBC | 2015), as Jung Ddol-Mi
Big Man (KBS2 | 2014), as Kang Jin-Ah
Miss Korea (MBC | 2013-2014), as gas station attendant (ep.20)
Can We Get Married? (JTBC | 2012-2013), as Hye-Yoon
Standby (MBC / 2012), as Jung So-Min
Mischievous Kiss (MBC | 2010), as Oh Ha-Ni
Bad Guy (SBS | 2010), as Hong Mo-Ne

TV Movies

The Red Teacher (KBS2 | 2016), as Jang Soon Duk
Came to Me and Became a Star (KBS2 | 2013), as Ha Jin

Awards

2016 KBS Entertainment Awards – Best Couple Award (with Lee Kwang Soo) – The Sound of Your Heart
2012 MBC Entertainment Awards – Best Newcomer in a Comedy / Sitcom – Standby
2011 Asia Model Awards – New Star Award
2010 Korea Jewelry Awards – Topaz Award
2010 Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards – Best New Actress for TV – Bad Guy

Nominations

2022 Asia Artist Awards – Popularity Award (Actor)
2022 Korean Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Alchemy of Souls
2020 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Soul Mechanic
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama – My Father is Strange
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award, Actress – My Father is Strange
2017 The Seoul Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Drama) – My Father is Strange
2016 Best Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama – (KBS Drama Special) Red Teacher
2010 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Playful Kiss
2010 SBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Special – Bad Guy

Quotes

“The first thing that comes to mind is family, too.”

“I don’t have a specific goal in front of me as an actor, but I don’t want to stay in the same place. I want to keep trying new things and growing step by step.”

“Even if I have a rebellious spirit in my heart, I tend not to put it into action. However, these days, those feelings are being ignited a little. I have a lot of thoughts.”