Yoon So Yi

Moon So Yi, who’s more known by her stage name Yoon So Yi, is a South Korean actress.

She gained recognition by appearing on various drama series such as Goodbye Solo (2006), Glass Castle (2008), Hero (2009), and Warrior Baek Dong-soo (2011).

Career

Before venturing into acting gigs, Yoon So Yi started out in the entertainment industry as a commercial model, showing up in Graffiti Magazine for the first time in 2001.

After modeling for commercial TVs for a couple of years, she debuted as an actress in the action movie Arahan and the drama series Say You Love Me in 2004.

The following year, she played an important role in the movie The Twins and afterward was highlighted as a capable swordswoman in the movie Shadowless Sword.

Around that time, she also became associated with a charity organization named Join Together Society, which is a Buddhist society in Seoul.

In 2010, she got back to the screen by joining the cast of the movie Try to Remember, and a year later, she busied herself with several projects for drama series.

The drama series in question include Warrior Baek Dong Soo and Color of Woman. After that, she took a few other TV roles and MC gigs on the small screen.

Profile

Real Name: Moon So Yi (문소이)
Stage Name: Yoon So Yi (윤소이)
Also Known as: Yun So Yi, Mun So Lee, So Yi Mun, Yun So I
Nickname: So Yi (소이)
Birthday: January 5, 1985
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Buddha
Profession: Actress
Education: Dongguk University (Theatre and Film), Dongduk Women’s University (Sports Model)
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Twitter: @soy00
Instagram: @yoonsoy
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YouTube: 윤소이VLOG SOYvlog

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 172 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: –
Mother: Ju Sun Hee
Brother: –
Sister: –
Children: 1

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Jo Sung Yoon

Yoon So Yi married to Jo Sung Yoon, who’s a Korean musical actor, in May 2017.

She announced her pregnancy in September 2021. In November 2021, the actress gave birth to a baby daughter.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated her net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. She appears to earn most of her income through working as an actress in the South Korea entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to alter her visual appearance.

Facts

She was a commercial TV model before she is an actress.
So Yi has a phobia of heights.
She is close friends with actor Kim Rae Won,
So Yi once learned wushu for three months in Korea and wire action from a Chinese stunt team for her role in the movie Shadowless Sword (2005).
In junior high school, she was known as a good athlete.
She and her husband, Jo Sung Yoon, kept their wedding ceremony away from media outlets.
So Yi and her husband are the same age and used to study at the same university, which is Dongguk University.
She is a part of JS Pictures entertainment.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Brothers in Heaven (2018), as Chan Mi
Midnight Garage (2015), as Lisa
The Lost Choices (2015), as Kang Ja Gyum
Iris II: The Movie (2013), as Park Tae Hui
The Bracelet of Blue Tears (2011), as Queen Seon Deok of Silla
Try to Remember (2010), as In Woo
Shadowless Sword (2005), as Yeon So Ha
The Twins (2005), as Oh Soon Hee
Arahan (2004), as Ahn Eui Jin

Drama Series

Becoming Witch (TV Chosun | 2022), as Yang Jin Ah
Get Revenge (TV Chosun | 2020), as Ku Eun Hye
Doctor Detective (SBS | 2019), as Yoon Si Wol
A Place in the Sun (KBS2 | 2019), as Yoon Shi Wol
The Last Empress (SBS | 2018), as Seo Kang Hee
Coffee, Do Me a Favor (Channel A | 2018), as a supporting character
Tale of Fairy (tvN | 2018), as Fairy Yi Ji
The Lady in Dignity (JTBC | 2017), as a supporting character
Yeah, That’s How It Is (SBS | 2016), as Yoo Se Hee
Hidden Identity (tvN | 2015), as Jang Min Joo
Let’s Eat 2 (tvN | 2015), as a supporting character
Angel’s Revenge (KBS2 | 2014), as Lee Sun Yoo
Iris II: New Generation (KBS2 | 2013), as Park Tae Hee
Color of Woman (Channel A | 2011), as Byun So Ra
Warrior Baek Dong Soo (SBS | 2011), as Hwang Jin Joo
Hero (MBC | 2009), as Joo Jae In
Glass Castle (SBS | 2008), as Jung Min Joo
Several Questions That Make Us Happy (KBS2 | 2007), as Ji Soo
Auction House (MBC | 2007), as Cha Yun Soo
Goodbye Solo (KBS2 | 2006), as Kim Soo Hee
Say You Love Me (MBC | 2004), as Suh Young Chae

TV Shows

Problem Child in House (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
Guesthouse Daughters (KBS2 | 2017), as a regular member
Life Bar (tvN | 2016), as a guest
Secretly Greatly (MBC | 2016), as a guest
Some Guys, Some Girls (SBS | 2015), as a guest
Kim Je Dong’s Talk To You (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
King Of Magic (tvN | 2012), as the main host
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Live Talk Show Taxi (tvN | 2007), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

The Letter (2013) – Davichi
Words That I Can Say (2010) – T-Max
A Girl’s Love Story (2003) – Han So Ri
Rainbow (2002) – Cho Kyu Chan

Awards

2022 Asia Model Awards – Popularity Award, Actress
2019 Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards – Best Actress in a Drama – A Place in the Sun
2011 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Special Planning Drama) – Warrior Baek Dong Soo
2009 Asia Model Festival Awards – Special Model Award – Yoon So Yi
2008 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – Glass Castle

Nominations

2019 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Daily Drama) – A Place in the Sun
2014 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily Drama – Angel’s Revenge
2008 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Serial Drama) – Glass Castle
2004 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Say You Love Me
2004 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – Arahan
2004 Grand Bell Awards – Best New Actress – Arahan

Quotes

“I actually have a duel personality myself. Many people told me that I found a perfect role [in Girl in The Sky]. Only my close friends know my dual personality, and I feel very excited to be showing it to the public.”

FAQs

Who is Yoon So Yi?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Yoon So Yi’s real name?

Her real name is Moon So Yi (문소이).

What makes Yoon So Yi famous?

She’s famous because of her roles in various drama series such as Goodbye Solo (2006), Glass Castle (2008), Hero (2009), and Warrior Baek Dong-soo (2011).

Where is Yoon So Yi from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Yoon So Yi?

She was born in 1985, and she is 39 years old as of 2024.

When does Yoon So Yi celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 5th of every January.

How tall is Yoon So Yi?

Her height is 5’6″ or 172 cm.

Who are Yoon So Yi’s parents?

His father’s name is not known, but his mother’s name is Ju Sun Hee.

Is Yoon So Yi married?

Yes, she is married to Jo Sung Yoon. They tied the knot in 2017.

Who is Yoon So Yi’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Yoon So Yi?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Yoon So Yi’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Yoon So Yi is an actress who strives to get better and better every day. Her hard work, as well as fierce determination, is what gets her to where she is now.