Seohyun

This is a Korean name; the family name is Seo.
Seohyun

Seohyun in March, 2016
Native name 서주현
Born Seo Ju-hyun
(1991-06-28) June 28, 1991
Seoul, South Korea
Alma mater Dongguk University
Occupation

Musical career

Genres K-pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2007–present
Labels S.M. Entertainment
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul 서주현
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 is a member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation and its subgroup TTS.

Life and career

1991–2009: 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, at a young age. 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]

2009–present: TTS and musical acting

Seohyun performing Moon Embracing the Sun musical in 2014

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). She voiced the character Edith, who is known for her rebellious attitude.[12][13]

"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[14]

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.[15][16][17] The subgroup went on to release two more EPs: Holler (2014) and Dear Santa (2015).[18][19] 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 "XZY" (I Got a Boy, 2013) and was credited as the sole lyricist for "Only U" (Holler, 2014) and "Dear Santa" (Dear Santa, 2015).[18][20][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]

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 musical theatre 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 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] Seohyun was also cast in the movie So I Married An Anti-fan and SBS's drama Scarlet Heart: Ryeo; both productions are scheduled to be released later on in the year.[33][34]

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.[35] In 2013, as an effort to help less-fortunate students with their studies, she donated 100 million Korean won to Dongguk University.[36]

Seohyun graduated from Jeonju Arts High School in February 2010.[37] She went on to major in theatre acting and graduated from Dongguk University in August 2014, receiving an achievement award at the graduation ceremony.[38] Her fellow Girls' Generation member, Yoona, attended the same university.[39]

Discography

Solo discography

Year Title Song Duration Artist
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
N/A "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
N/A "S.E.O.U.L." 03:47 With Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny and Kyuhyun, Sungmin, Ryeowook, Donghae and Leeteuk of Super Junior
N/A "I Can't Bear Anymore (Bear Song)" 02:43 With Taeyeon, Jessica and Sunny
2010 N/A "Cabi Song" 03:19 With Taeyeon, Tiffany, Jessica, Sunny, Chansung, Junsu, and Taecyeon
N/A "Cooky" 02:50 With Tiffany, Jessica and Sunny
My Friend Haechi "Haechi Song" (해치송)[40] 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 N/A "Dreams Comes True"[41] 03:26 With Lee Donghae
N/A "The Magic of Yellow Ribbon" 02:42 With Kim Hyun-joong
Keep Your Head Down "Journey" 04:33 With TVXQ
2012 N/A "Don't Say No" 03:25 With Yoon Gun
SBS Fashion King OST "I'll Wait for You" 04:46 Solo
2013 N/A "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

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
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 [42]
2013 Despicable Me 2 Edith Voice-over for the Korean-dubbed version [13]
2014 My Brilliant Life Herself Cameo along with Taeyeon and Tiffany [43]
2015 SMTown The Stage Herself Documentary film of SM Town [44]
2016 So I Married An Anti-fan Irene 2nd Female Lead [33]

Television drama

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref
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 [45]
2015 The Producers KBS Herself Cameo along with Taeyeon and Tiffany {ep 1} [46]
Warm and Cozy MBC Hwang Yura Cameo [47]
2016 Scarlet Heart: Ryeo SBS Woo-Hee Supporting Role [34]

Reality and variety shows

Aside from television appearances with Girls' Generation, Seohyun also appeared in the following television shows.

Year Title Network Role Notes
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

Musical theatre

Year Title Role Notes Ref
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]

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Category Nominated Work Result Ref
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 [48]
MBC Entertainment Awards 2010 Most Popular Couple YongSeo (Shared with Jung Yong-hwa) Won [49]
2011 Mnet 20's Choice Awards Hot Campus Goddess Herself Nominated [50]
Mnet Media Awards Most Cute and Gorgeous Lady Nominated [51]
2013 Seoul International Drama Awards Best Song from a Drama "I'll Wait for You" Nominated [52]

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