Bae Suzy is a popular South Korean singer and actress, born on October 10, 1994 (31 years old) in Buk District, Gwangju, South Korea.
She first rose to fame as a member of the JYP Entertainment girl group Miss A (2010 to 2017), before going solo and building a strong career in acting.
Suzy made her acting debut with the teen drama Dream High (2011) and later starred in the film Architecture 101 (2012). After the success of this film, she was nicknamed the “Nation’s First Love” by South Korean media.
She is known for popular dramas like Gu Family Book (2013), Uncontrollably Fond (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Vagabond (2019), Start Up (2020), Anna (2022), Doona! (2023), and Genie, Make a Wish (2025). She also appeared in films like Ashfall (2019) and Wonderland (2024).
For her performance in Architecture 101, she won the Best New Actress award at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards.
Quick Facts of Bae Suzy
| Full Name | Bae Su-ji (Bae Suzy) |
| Profession | Singer, Actress |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Date of Birth | October 10, 1994 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | Buk District, Gwangju, South Korea |
| Current Address | Seoul, South Korea |
| Gender | Female |
Bae Suzy Early Life and Education
Bae Suzy was born in Buk District, Gwangju, South Korea. Her birth name is Bae Su-ji.
Before debuting as a singer, she worked as an online shopping model and was also part of a street dancing crew to show her parents that she was serious about becoming an idol.
Education
Suzy completed her early schooling at Gwangju Mudeung Elementary School and later attended Gwangju Munhwa Middle School.
For high school, she initially enrolled at Jeonnam Girls’ High School in Gwangju but transferred to the School of Performing Arts Seoul.
She finally graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul (Department of Practical Music) in February 2013.
| School | Gwangju Mudeung Elementary School;Gwangju Munhwa Middle School;Jeonnam Girls’ High School (later transferred) |
| Alma Mater | School of Performing Arts Seoul |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate (Department of Practical Music) |
Bae Suzy Personal Life
Bae Suzy is known for keeping most of her personal life private. She is one of the few South Korean stars to have publicly confirmed her relationships in the past. As of now, Bae Suzy is unmarried and reportedly single.
Past Relationships
Suzy has had two publicly confirmed relationships in her career.
Lee Min-ho (2015 to 2017)

Suzy was in a relationship with South Korean actor Lee Min-ho for nearly three years. Dispatch first broke the news on March 23, 2015, and their agencies confirmed it on the same day.
On November 16, 2017, JYP Entertainment confirmed that Suzy and Lee Min-ho had broken up after three years of dating, citing their busy schedules
Lee Dong-wook (2018)

In March 2018, Suzy began dating actor Lee Dong-wook, known for the drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. Their agencies confirmed the relationship in March 2018, saying they were getting to know each other with good feelings.
However, the couple parted ways shortly after. By May 2018, only two months in, the couple called it quits, reportedly due to conflicting schedules.
Family
Bae Suzy comes from a close family based in Gwangju, South Korea.
Father
Her father’s name is Bae Wan-young. He is a former coach of the Korean national youth taekwondo team.
Mother
Her mother’s name is Jeong Hyun-sook. Other details about her profession are yet to be updated.
Siblings
Suzy has an elder sister and a younger brother. Their names and personal details are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Ex-Boyfriends | Lee Min-ho (2015 to 2017), Lee Dong-wook (2018) |
| Parents | Father: Bae Wan-young Mother: Jeong Hyun-sook |
| Siblings | One elder sister and a younger brother |
Bae Suzy Career

Bae Suzy began her career as a singer and quickly expanded into acting. Today, she is one of the most loved Hallyu stars in South Korea, known for her work in both music and film.
Early Career and Miss A (2010 to 2017)
In 2009, Suzy auditioned for Mnet’s Superstar K but was eliminated in the preliminary round. However, she caught the attention of a scout from JYP Entertainment and soon became a trainee.
She debuted as a member of the JYP Entertainment girl group Miss A in March 2010. The group quickly became one of the top K-pop groups of its time.
She also worked as the fixed host for MBC’s Show! Music Core alongside Choi Min-ho and Onew of Shinee, and Park Ji-yeon of T-ara, in October 2010.
Acting Debut with Dream High (2011)
Suzy made her acting debut in the teen music drama Dream High (2011), which aired on KBS2.
She starred alongside Kim Soo-hyun, Ok Taec-yeon, Hahm Eun-jung, and IU (Lee Ji-eun). The drama became a major hit and earned her the Best New Actress award at the KBS Drama Awards.
Film Breakthrough with Architecture 101 (2012)
In 2012, Suzy made her film debut with the romance Architecture 101, where she played the younger version of the female lead.
She shared the screen with Uhm Tae-woong, Han Ga-in and Lee Je-hoon. The film was a major box office hit and earned Suzy the nickname “Nation’s First Love.”
The same year, she played a supporting role in the KBS romantic comedy Big (2012), starring Gong Yoo and Lee Min-jung.
Rising Star with Gu Family Book (2013)
In 2013, Suzy starred in the fusion historical drama Gu Family Book on MBC.
She played the female lead alongside Lee Seung-gi, Sung Joon, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Yu-bi, Choi Jin-hyuk and Lee Yeon-hee. The drama earned her the Top Excellence Award at the MBC Drama Awards.
Period Film The Sound of a Flower (2015)
In 2015, Suzy led the period film The Sound of a Flower, where she played Jin Chae-seon, Korea’s first female pansori singer. She shared the screen with Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Nam-gil, Song Sae-byeok and Ahn Jae-hong. She trained in pansori for a full year to prepare for the role.
Uncontrollably Fond (2016) and Solo Music Debut (2017)
In 2016, Suzy starred in the melodrama Uncontrollably Fond on KBS2 with Kim Woo-bin, Lim Ju-hwan and Lim Ju-eun. The drama gained huge popularity in China.
In early 2017, she made her solo music debut with the EP Yes? No?. Her pre-release single “Pretend” achieved an all-kill on South Korean music charts.
The same year, she starred in the SBS fantasy romance While You Were Sleeping with Lee Jong-suk, Lee Sang-yeob, Jung Hae-in and Ko Sung-hee.
Faces of Love and Move to Management Soop (2018 to 2019)
In January 2018, Suzy released her second EP Faces of Love, with the title track “Holiday” featuring rapper DPR Live.
On March 31, 2019, Suzy left JYP Entertainment following the expiration of her contract and signed with acting agency Management Soop.
Vagabond and Ashfall (2019)
In September 2019, Suzy starred in the SBS spy-action drama Vagabond, reuniting with Lee Seung-gi after Gu Family Book. The cast also included Shin Sung-rok and Moon Jeong-hee.
In December 2019, she appeared in the disaster film Ashfall, sharing the screen with Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo, Ma Dong-seok and Jeon Hye-jin.
Start-Up (2020) and Anna (2022)
In October 2020, Suzy starred in the tvN romantic drama Start-Up with Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, Kang Han-na and Kim Hae-sook. The drama was released globally on Netflix and became a major hit.
In 2022, she played the title role in the Coupang Play psychological thriller Anna, alongside Jung Eun-chae, Kim Jun-han and Park Ye-young. Her performance was widely praised by critics and audiences.
Doona! (2023) and Wonderland (2024)
In October 2023, Suzy starred in the Netflix romantic series Doona!, playing a retired K-pop idol. She shared the screen with Yang Se-jong, Ha Young, Park Se-wan, Kim Do-wan andLee Jin-uk.
In June 2024, she returned to the big screen with the science fiction film Wonderland alongside Tang Wei, Park Bo-gum, Jung Yu-mi and Choi Woo-shik. Gong Yoo also made a guest appearance in the film.
Genie, Make a Wish (2025) and Recent Work
In October 2025, Suzy reunited with Kim Woo-bin for the Netflix fantasy romantic comedy Genie, Make a Wish, written by Kim Eun-sook. The cast also included Ahn Eun-jin, Noh Sang-hyun, Ko Kyu-pil and Lee Joo-young.
The series became a massive global hit. During the week of October 6 to 12, 2025, Genie, Make a Wish was Netflix’s most-watched non-English series with 8 million views.
The same year, she also starred in the romance film Seven O’Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted alongside Lee Jin-uk. The film had its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival.
Upcoming Projects
Suzy is set to star in the upcoming Disney+ period mystery series Portraits of Delusion, where she will play a mysterious vampire alongside Kim Seon-ho.
Bae Suzy Awards and Achievements
Bae Suzy has received many awards and nominations across film, television, and music. She was the first female celebrity to win a rookie award in all three fields of music, television and movies. Her major wins include the Baeksang Best New Actress, the Blue Dragon Series Award for Best Actress for Anna, and the MBC Top Excellence Award for Gu Family Book.
Her major wins
- KBS Drama Awards (2011): Won Best New Actress and Best Couple Award with Kim Soo-hyun for Dream High (2011).
- Mnet 20’s Choice Awards (2011): Won Hot New Star for Dream High (2011).
- 48th Baeksang Arts Awards (2012): Won Best New Actress (Film) for Architecture 101 (2012).
- 33rd Blue Dragon Film Awards (2012): Won Popular Star Award for Architecture 101 (2012).
- KBS Entertainment Awards (2012): Won Best Female Newcomer in a Variety Show for Invincible Youth 2 and Best Cameo Appearance for Gag Concert.
- KBS Drama Awards (2012): Won Popularity Award (Actress) for Big (2012).
- Mnet 20’s Choice Awards (2012): Won Hot Movie Star (Female) for Architecture 101 (2012).
- MBC Drama Awards (2013): Won Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) and Best Couple Award with Lee Seung-gi for Gu Family Book (2013).
- Seoul International Drama Awards (2013): Won Outstanding Korean Actress for Gu Family Book (2013).
- Mnet 20’s Choice Awards (2013): Won 20’s Drama Star (Female) for Gu Family Book (2013).
- 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards (2016): Won Most Popular Actress (Film) and InStyle Fashionista Award for The Sound of a Flower (2015).
- Asia Artist Awards (2016): Won Best Star Award for Uncontrollably Fond (2016).
- 8th Mnet Asian Music Awards (2016): Won Best Collaboration for “Dream” with Baekhyun.
- 8th Melon Music Awards (2016): Won Best R&B/Soul for “Dream” with Baekhyun.
- 31st Golden Disc Awards (2017): Won Digital Bonsang for “Dream” with Baekhyun.
- Asia Artist Awards (2017): Won Asia Star Award (Actress) for While You Were Sleeping (2017).
- SBS Drama Awards (2017): Won Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Wednesday/Thursday Drama) and Best Couple Award with Lee Jong-suk for While You Were Sleeping (2017).
- 54th Baeksang Arts Awards (2018): Won Most Popular Actress (Television) for While You Were Sleeping (2017).
- Asia Artist Awards (2018): Won Asia Celebrity Award.
- Brand of the Year Awards (2018): Won Actress of the Year for While You Were Sleeping.
- SBS Drama Awards (2019): Won Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) and Best Couple Award with Lee Seung-gi for Vagabond (2019).
- Korea First Brand Awards (2020): Won Actress of the Year for Start-Up (2020).
- Seoul International Drama Awards (2021): Won Outstanding Korean Actress for Start-Up (2020).
- Asian Pop Music Awards (2022): Won Best Music Video (Overseas) for “Satellite”.
- Blue Dragon Series Awards (2023): Won Best Actress for Anna (2022).
- Seoul International Drama Awards (2023): Won Best Actress for Anna (2022).
- Director’s Cut Awards (2023): Won Best Actress in a Series for Anna (2022).
- Content Asia Awards (2023): Won Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia for Anna (2022).
- Korea First Brand Awards (2024): Won Best Actress (OTT) for Doona! (2023).
- Korea First Brand Awards (2026): Won Actress (OTT).
Her key nominations
- Baeksang Arts Awards (2011): Nominated for Best New Actress (Television) for Dream High (2011).
- Grand Bell Awards (2012): Nominated for Best New Actress for Architecture 101 (2012).
- Blue Dragon Film Awards (2012): Nominated for Best New Actress for Architecture 101 (2012).
- Buil Film Awards (2012): Nominated for Best New Actress for Architecture 101 (2012).
- Korea Drama Awards (2013): Nominated for Excellence Award (Actress) and Best Couple Award with Lee Seung-gi for Gu Family Book (2013).
- Mnet Asian Music Awards (2013): Nominated for Best OST for “Don’t Forget Me”.
- APAN Star Awards (2016): Nominated for Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) for Uncontrollably Fond (2016).
- APAN Star Awards (2018): Nominated for K-Star Award (Actress) and Excellence Award for While You Were Sleeping (2017).
- SBS Drama Awards (2017): Nominated for Grand Prize (Daesang) for While You Were Sleeping (2017).
- APAN Star Awards (2022): Nominated for Top Excellence Award (Actress in an OTT Drama) for Anna (2022).
- 59th Baeksang Arts Awards (2023): Nominated for Best Actress (Television) for Anna (2022).
- Fundex Awards (2023): Nominated for Best Actress of OTT Drama for Doona! (2023).
Other recognitions
- Forbes Korea Power Celebrity: Ranked 3rd in 2014, 6th in 2017, 12th in 2018, 23rd in 2021, 22nd in 2022, and 38th in 2025.
- Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2021): Included in the entertainment and sports list.
- Forbes 100 Digital Stars Asia (2020): Included.
Bae Suzy Controversies
Bae Suzy has mostly kept a clean public image throughout her career. However, a few situations have drawn public attention over the years.
Yang Ye-won petition controversy (2018): Suzy signed a Blue House national petition in support of YouTuber Yang Ye-won, who claimed she was sexually harassed during a photo shoot. However, the petition wrongly named a studio, and the studio threatened legal action. Suzy publicly apologised on Instagram, but the studio refused to accept her apology and pursued the matter further.
Anna director vs. Coupang Play dispute (2022): Director Lee Joo-young publicly accused streaming service Coupang Play of re-editing the series Anna, in which Suzy starred, without her consent. The director’s original version was 8 episodes, but the version released in 2022 had 6 episodes. While Suzy was not directly involved in the dispute, the controversy affected the public reception of the series.
Anna scene draws Chinese backlash (2022): A scene from episode 2 of Anna sparked outrage among Chinese viewers. In the scene, a store clerk tells Suzy’s character that a luxury watch was part of a famous scam, with parts made in China. The remark led to online backlash on Chinese social media.
Genie, Make a Wish backlash from Muslim viewers (2025): Many Muslim viewers criticised the Netflix series Genie, Make a Wish for naming Kim Woo-bin’s character “Iblis,” which is the name of the devil in Islam. The show was accused of romanticising a religious figure considered evil in Islamic belief. Kim Woo-bin addressed the concerns at the press conference and asked viewers to watch the drama until the end to clear any misunderstandings.
Bae Suzy Net Worth
Bae Suzy’s net worth has not been officially confirmed by her or her team. Because of this, most figures available online are based on estimates.
Her net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. Her income comes mainly from acting, music, brand endorsements, and real estate investments.
She is also known as one of the highest-paid actresses in South Korea, and she earns around $17k per episode of the drama.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $30 million (approx. ₹250 crore) |
| Salary (Approx.) | $17,000 per episode (approx. ₹14 lakh) |
Bae Suzy Height, Weight and Physical Stats

| Height | In centimetres: 168 cm In meters: 1.68 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 48 kg In lbs: 106 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 33-24-34 inches |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Interesting Facts about Bae Suzy
- Suzy is the first Korean female celebrity to receive a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, which was unveiled in September 2016. A second wax figure of her was later displayed at Madame Tussauds Singapore.
- She holds a 2nd-degree (Dan) black belt in taekwondo. Her father is a taekwondo grandmaster who owns his own gymnasium.
- Bae Suzy is known as a “CF Queen” in South Korea. She made more than ₩10 billion in 2013 with more than 14 endorsement deals, and the term “Suzy power” was coined to describe the surge in sales experienced by the companies she promoted.
- In 2020, she was nicknamed “Human Dior” as fans noticed her always wearing and promoting the brand. She was officially announced as Dior’s house ambassador in April 2022.
- In May 2022, Suzy became the first South Korean female artist to become an ambassador of elegance for Swiss luxury watch brand Longines.
- She is widely known for her quiet philanthropy. In 2014, reports revealed that Bae had been donating ₩10 million every year to support children with cancer and leukemia, and she has continued large charitable donations every year.
- Suzy was included in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in 2021 for her contribution to entertainment and her global influence.
- She can speak Korean and Chinese, and is known for being one of the few celebrities to receive popularity awards in K-pop, K-drama, and film.
FAQs
What is Bae Suzy’s age?
She is 31 years old . She was born on October 10, 1994, in Buk District, Gwangju, South Korea.
What is Bae Suzy famous for?
She is best known as a former member of the girl group Miss A and for her acting roles in Dream High (2011), Architecture 101 (2012), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Vagabond (2019), Start Up (2020), and Genie, Make a Wish (2025).
Why is Bae Suzy called the “Nation’s First Love”?
She earned the title after her role in the 2012 film Architecture 101, which became a major box office hit and made her hugely popular across South Korea.
Who is Bae Suzy’s boyfriend?
Bae Suzy is currently single. She has previously dated actors Lee Min-ho (2015 to 2017) and Lee Dong-wook (2018).
What is Bae Suzy’s real name?
Her real name is Bae Su-ji. Suzy is the anglicised version of her name and her stage name.
Is Bae Suzy still a singer?
Yes. She is still active as a solo artist and has released songs like “Satellite” (2022), “Cape” (2022), and “Come Back” (2025).
Which brands has Bae Suzy worked with?
She is the house ambassador for Dior and the ambassador of elegance for Longines. She has also worked with brands like Lancôme, Guess, and Bean Pole.



