Seohyun Age, Wiki, Boyfriend, Family, Career, Net Worth

Seohyun is a South Korean singer and actress so polite that she spoke formally to her own bandmates for 17 years, and still buckles her seat belt even in the back seat. She was born on June 28, 1991 (35 years old) in Seoul, South Korea.

She grew up learning piano, violin, and traditional Korean drums. At 16, she debuted in August 2007 as the youngest member of Girls’ Generation.

That calm discipline carried her into the TTS subgroup and her solo EP Don’t Say No (2017), which topped the Gaon Album Chart. On screen, she shone in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), Time (2018), Jinxed at First (2022), and Song of the Bandits (2023).

She also stepped onto the musical stage in Moon Embracing the Sun and Mamma Mia!, and fought demons beside Ma Dong Seok in Holy Night: Demon Hunters (2025).

Her work earned her Best New Actress at the 2017 MBC Drama Awards for Bad Thief, Good Thief and again at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards. In 2025, The First Night with the Duke won her the Excellence Award at the KBS Drama Awards.

Quick Facts of Seohyun

Full Name	Seo Ju Hyun
Stage Name	Seohyun
Profession	Singer, Actress, Songwriter
Age	35 years old
Date of Birth	June 28, 1991
Nationality	South Korean
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Cancer
Birthplace	Doksan dong, Geumcheon District, Seoul, South Korea
Current Address	Yet to be updated
Gender	Female

Seohyun Early Life and Education

Seohyun was born Seo Ju Hyun on June 28, 1991, in Doksan dong, Geumcheon District, Seoul, South Korea. She is the only child in her family.

Music filled her home from the start. Her mother ran a piano school as its chairwoman, so little Ju Hyun learned piano early, along with the violin and traditional Korean drums.

Her parents never pushed her toward fame. Instead, they let her try everything, from horseback riding to skating, and Seohyun later credited that freedom for helping her find her own path.

Her big turn came in fifth grade, when a talent scout spotted her on a subway train. She auditioned at SM Entertainment through the 2003 SM Casting System by singing children’s songs and was accepted as a trainee.

Growing up, she looked up to BoA, S.E.S, and Fin.K.L, admiring how they shared emotions through music. She trained for about five years before her debut in 2007.

Education

Seohyun first studied at Daeyoung High School, the same school as fellow member Yoona. She later transferred to Jeonju Arts High School and graduated in February 2010.

She then joined Dongguk University, where she majored in theater acting. Despite a packed group schedule, she graduated in August 2014 and received an achievement award at the ceremony.

School	Daeyoung High School (transferred); Jeonju Arts High School
Alma Mater	Dongguk University, Seoul
Highest Qualification	Graduate (Bachelor’s degree in Theater Acting)

Seohyun Personal Life

Seohyun guards her private life with the same calm discipline she brings to her work. Away from the stage, she is known for books, quiet cafés, and a close circle of family and friends.

Boyfriend and Relationship Status

As of now, Seohyun is unmarried and has not publicly confirmed any boyfriend or current relationship.

She is so private that in a September 2023 interview with Esquire Korea, she laughed about being “the celebrity Dispatch gave up on.” The outlet once followed her, hoping for a dating scoop, but only found her reading a book alone in a café.

Still, she has admitted she is not a stranger to love. During her 2017 appearance on JTBC’s Knowing Bros, she surprised the cast by revealing that she had dated someone in the past, though she never named the person.

Her most talked about pairing came through MBC’s We Got Married from 2010 to 2011, where she and CNBLUE leader Jung Yong Hwa played a make-believe married couple. Fans lovingly named them the “Sweet Potato Couple,” after her favorite snack.

Family

Seohyun is the only child of her parents, who raised her in Seoul.

Father

Her father’s name is yet to be updated. He has quietly supported her career over the years. In 2018, after she left SM Entertainment and worked independently, reports noted that her father and close aides were helping manage her work while she filmed MBC’s Time.

Mother

Her mother’s name is yet to be updated. She worked as the chairwoman of a piano school, and it was through her that Seohyun first learned piano, violin, and traditional Korean drums as a child.

Relationship Status	Single (no confirmed relationship)
Boyfriend	Yet to be updated
Parents	Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated

Seohyun Career

Seohyun’s career is a story of patience. She spent about five years as a trainee, grew up on stage with Girls’ Generation, and slowly built a second life as an actress, one careful role at a time.

Debut with Girls’ Generation (2007 to 2011)

In August 2007, Seohyun debuted as the youngest member of Girls’ Generation with the single “Into the New World.” She stood beside Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, and Lim Yoona.

The group exploded in popularity with “Gee” in 2009 and became one of the best selling acts in South Korea. That same year, her trot duet “JjaRaJaJja” with veteran singer Joo Hyun Mi earned an Mnet Asian Music Awards nomination.

From 2010 to 2011, she won hearts on MBC’s We Got Married as the virtual wife of CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa. She also voiced Edith in the Korean dub of Despicable Me (2010) and its 2013 sequel, alongside fellow member Taeyeon.

TTS Subgroup and Songwriting (2012 to 2015)

In April 2012, Seohyun formed the subgroup TTS with Taeyeon and Tiffany. Their debut EP Twinkle became the eighth best selling album of the year in South Korea, followed by Holler (2014) and Dear Santa (2015).

The trio also hosted MBC’s Show! Music Core together from 2012 to 2013. Meanwhile, Seohyun found her voice as a lyricist, co-writing “Baby Maybe” and “XYZ” and writing “Only U” and “Dear Santa” on her own.

Acting Debut and Musical Theater (2013 to 2016)

Her drama debut came with SBS’s Passionate Love (2013), where she played Han Yoo Rim, the first love of the hero. She shared tender scenes with Lee Won Keun, who played the younger version of Sung Hoon’s character, while Choi Yoon Young led the adult story.

In 2014, she stepped onto the musical stage as Yeon Woo in Moon Embracing the Sun, with Super Junior’s Cho Kyu Hyun and singer Lina. In 2015, she played Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind, sharing the role with singer Bada.

In 2016, she played Sophie in the Korean production of Mamma Mia!. That year, she also made cameos in The Producers (2015), Warm and Cozy (2015), and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016).

Breakthrough on Screen (2016)

Seohyun crossed borders with the Chinese film So I Married an Anti-fan (2016), playing Irene alongside EXO’s Park Chan Yeol, Yuan Shanshan, and Jiang Chao.

Her real breakthrough came with SBS’s Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016). She played Woo Hee, a court dancer and the love interest of Nam Joo-Hyuk‘s Prince Baek Ah, in a cast led by Lee Joon-Gi, Lee Ji-Eun (IU), and Kang Ha-Neul.

The drama also starred Hong Jong-Hyun, EXO’s Byun Baek-Hyun, Kim Ji-Soo, Kang Han-Na, and Yoon Sun-Woo. Her performance won her a Special Acting Award at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards.

Solo Debut and First Lead Roles (2017)

In January 2017, Seohyun became the third Girls’ Generation member to go solo with her EP Don’t Say No, which topped the Gaon Album Chart. She also starred in the web drama Ruby Ruby Love (2017) with Lee Yi-Kyung, Lee Chul-Woo, and Ji Hye-Ran.

Her first big lead role came in MBC’s 50 episode weekend drama Bad Thief, Good Thief (2017). She played Kang So-Joo opposite Ji Hyun-Woo, with Kim Ji-Hoon and Lim Ju-Eun in key roles.

The role earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2017 MBC Drama Awards. In October that year, she left SM Entertainment after 15 years, while staying a member of Girls’ Generation.

Standing on Her Own (2018 to 2020)

In 2018, she led MBC’s melodrama Time as Seol Ji-Hyun, a woman broken by her sister’s death. She starred with Kim Jung-Hyun, Kim Jun-Han, and Hwang Seung-Eon.

After signing with Namoo Actors in March 2019, she returned with JTBC’s short drama Hello Dracula (2020). She played Anna, a teacher hiding her true self from her mother, played by Lee Ji-Hyun, with Lee Joo-Bin.

Later in 2020, she starred in JTBC’s Private Lives as the swindler Cha Joo-Eun. Her co-stars were Go Kyung-Pyo, Kim Hyo-Jin, Kim Young-Min, and Tae Won-Seok.

Netflix Era and Award Wins (2022 to 2023)

In February 2022, she made her lead film debut in Netflix’s Love and Leashes, playing Jung Ji-Woo opposite Lee Jun-Young. Lee El and Seo Hyun-Woo also appeared, and the role earned her a Baeksang Arts Awards nomination for Best New Actress.

That June, she starred in KBS’s Jinxed at First as Lee Seul-Bi, a woman who sees the future with a touch. She worked with Na In-Woo, Ki Do-Hoon, Jun Kwang-Ryul, and Yoon Ji-Hye, and won Best New Actress and Best Couple with Na In-Woo.

In 2023, she joined Netflix’s period action series Song of the Bandits as Nam Hee-Shin, a secret independence fighter. She acted alongside Kim Nam-Gil, Yoo Jae-Myung, Lee Hyun-Wook, and Lee Ho-Jung.

Demon Hunter and Romantic Comedy Queen (2025)

In April 2025, she played the exorcist Sharon in Holy Night: Demon Hunters with Ma Dong-Seok, Lee David, Kyung Soo-Jin, and Jung Ji-So. The film opened at number one at the Korean box office.

That June, she returned to television with KBS2′s The First Night with the Duke, playing a student trapped inside a romance novel. She starred with Ok Taec-Yeon, Kwon Han-Sol, Seo Bum-June, Ji Hye-Won, and Lee Tae-Sun.

The drama won her the Excellence Award and a Best Couple award with Ok Taec-Yeon at the 2025 KBS Drama Awards. She also moved agencies that year, joining Lead Entertainment in May and KKUM ENT (Dream ENT) in December.

Violin Debut and Upcoming Work (2026)

On March 13, 2026, Seohyun surprised fans with her debut as a violinist. She performed Vittorio Monti’s “Csárdás” at the 8th Regular Concert of the Sol Philharmonic Orchestra at Lotte Concert Hall.

Her next big release is the science fiction film Seeking the King, set in a village near the DMZ in 1980. She plays Jung Ae, the only nurse at the village clinic, alongside Koo Kyo-Hwan, Yoo Jae-Myung, Park Myung-Hoon, and Yoo Seong-Ju.

The film wrapped in 2023 and is scheduled for a theatrical release in the second half of 2026.

Seohyun Filmography

Seohyun Movies

Year	Title	Role	IMDb
2010	Despicable Me	Edith (Korean dub voice)	7.6
2013	Despicable Me 2	Edith (Korean dub voice)	7.3
2016	So I Married an Anti-fan	Irene (Ai Lin)	5.8
2022	Love and Leashes	Jung Ji-woo	6.3
2025	Holy Night: Demon Hunters	Sharon	4.7

Seohyun TV Shows

Year	Title	Role	Platform	IMDb
2013	Passionate Love	Han Yoo-rim	Rakuten Viki	7.1
2016	Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo	Woo-hee	Rakuten Viki	8.6
2017	Ruby Ruby Love	Lee Ruby	YouTube	6.1
2017	Bad Thief, Good Thief	Kang So-joo	Prime Video	6.6
2018	Time	Seol Ji-hyun	Prime Video	7.0
2020	Hello Dracula	An-na	JTBC	7.4
2020	Private Lives	Cha Joo-eun	Netflix	6.5
2022	Jinxed at First	Lee Seul-bi	Rakuten Viki	6.3
2023	Song of the Bandits	Nam Hee-shin	Netflix	7.2
2025	The First Night with the Duke	Cha Sunchaek	Rakuten Viki	7.2

Seohyun Upcoming Projects

Year	Title	Role
2026	Seeking the King (also called In Search of the King)	Jung-ae, the only nurse at the village clinic

Seohyun Discography

Seohyun’s solo music career is small but strong. Her only solo EP is Don’t Say No, released by SM Entertainment on January 17, 2017. It had seven tracks, including the title song “Don’t Say No,” “Magic,” “Lonely Love,” and “Hello,” which featured singer Eric Nam. The EP reached number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number three on the Billboard World Albums chart. She has not released a second solo EP since then.

Before going solo, she released music outside Girls’ Generation. In 2009, she sang the trot duet “Jjarajajja” with veteran singer Joo Hyun-mi and Davichi. In 2012, she recorded a duet version of “Don’t Say No” with Yoon Gun of Brown Eyes, and in 2016 she released the digital single “Secret” with fellow member Yuri. She also sang OST tracks for Korean dramas, including “I’ll Wait for You” for Fashion King (2012) and “Milky Way” for Jinxed at First (2022).

Songwriting became a bigger part of her work over time. Besides the TTS lyrics, she co-wrote or wrote lyrics for six of the seven tracks on her own EP, including “Magic,” “Moonlight,” and “Bad Love.” She also co-wrote “Holiday” and “Sweet Talk” on Girls’ Generation’s 2017 album Holiday Night.

Seohyun Awards and Achievements

Seohyun has earned recognition across music, variety, and drama, but her biggest honors have come from acting. She is one of the few idol actresses to win Best New Actress at two different broadcasters, MBC and KBS, and she added an Excellence Award in 2025.

Her Major Wins

• MBC Entertainment Awards (2010): Won Most Popular Couple with Jung Yong-hwa for We Got Married.
• SBS Drama Awards (2016): Won the Special Acting Award, Actress in a Fantasy Drama, for Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016).
• MBC Drama Awards (2017): Won Best New Actress for Bad Thief, Good Thief (2017).
• Korea Best Star Awards (2018): Won Best Drama Star for Time (2018).
• The Seoul Awards (2018): Won the Popularity Award, Actress, for Time (2018).
• MBC Drama Awards (2018): Won the Fighting Performance Award for Time (2018).
• KBS Drama Awards (2022): Won Best New Actress for Jinxed at First (2022).
• KBS Drama Awards (2022): Won the Best Couple Award with Na In-woo for Jinxed at First (2022).
• KBS Drama Awards (2025): Won the Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries, for The First Night with the Duke (2025).
• KBS Drama Awards (2025): Won the Best Couple Award with Ok Taec-yeon for The First Night with the Duke (2025).

Her Key Nominations

• Mnet Asian Music Awards (2009): Nominated for Trot Music of the Year for “JjaRaJaJja” with Joo Hyun-mi.
• Mnet 20′s Choice Awards (2011): Nominated for Hot Campus Goddess.
• Mnet Media Awards (2011): Nominated for Most Cute and Gorgeous Lady.
• Seoul International Drama Awards (2013): Nominated for Best Song from a Drama for “I’ll Wait for You.”
• Korea Drama Awards (2017): Nominated for Best New Actress for Bad Thief, Good Thief (2017).
• MBC Drama Awards (2017): Nominated for the Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Weekend Drama, for Bad Thief, Good Thief (2017).
• MBC Drama Awards (2018): Nominated for the Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Wednesday Thursday Miniseries, for Time (2018).
• Baeksang Arts Awards (2022): Nominated for Best New Actress, Film, for Love and Leashes (2022).
• KBS Drama Awards (2022): Nominated for the Popularity Award, Actress, for Jinxed at First (2022).
• KBS Drama Awards (2025): Nominated for the Top Excellence Award, Actress, and the Popularity Award, Actress, for The First Night with the Duke (2025).

Other Recognitions

• United Nations Pavilion Ambassador (2012): Appointed ambassador of the UN Pavilion at the Yeosu Expo, receiving the honor from her role model, Ban Ki-moon.
• Dongguk University Achievement Award (2014): Honored with an achievement award at her graduation ceremony in August 2014.

Seohyun Controversies

Seohyun has built one of the cleanest images in Korean entertainment and has never faced a personal scandal. The few issues linked to her name came from public debate over her choices or from a co-star’s behavior.

• Time press conference incident with Kim Jung-hyun (2018): At the July 2018 press conference for Time, co-star Kim Jung-hyun refused to link arms with Seohyun for photos. In 2021, Dispatch reported that his then-girlfriend Seo Ye-ji had pushed him to avoid romantic scenes, and a staff member said Seohyun cried on set. Kim later apologized to her publicly, and she was widely praised for leading the drama professionally.
• Backlash over Kim Jung-hyun’s award speech apology (2025): At the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, aired at the end of 2024, Kim Jung-hyun’s acceptance speech was widely seen as an apology aimed at Seohyun, who was hosting the show. Critics called it late and self-serving, arguing a private apology would have been more respectful, which pulled her back into the old issue.
• Violin debut “celebrity privilege” debate (2026): When Seohyun was announced as a guest violinist at Lotte Concert Hall after about five months of practice, some netizens and classical music majors called it celebrity privilege. Supporters noted the orchestra was amateur and that she had learned violin as a child. She completed the performance on March 13, 2026, and said she hoped audiences would see the sincerity behind her effort.

Seohyun Net Worth

Seohyun’s net worth has never been officially disclosed by her or her agency, so the figures available online are estimates.

According to the latest estimates, her net worth is around $7 million (approx. ₹67.6 crore). This is a clear rise from 2022 estimates, which placed her at about $4 million (approx. ₹38.6 crore).

Her income comes from Girls’ Generation activities, dramas, films, and musicals, along with hosting roles such as The Fact Music Awards. She also earns from brand deals, having served as an Asia Pacific ambassador for Clinique and as a muse for Metrocity.

Her per project fee has not been reported by any reliable outlet, so her salary is yet to be updated.

Net Worth (Approx.)	$7 million (approx. ₹67.6 crore)
Salary (Approx.)	Yet to be updated

Seohyun Brand Endorsements and Ambassador Roles

Seohyun started modeling even before her debut. As a trainee, she appeared in campaigns for SMART school uniforms alongside TVXQ. By 2012, she ranked among the busiest advertising stars in South Korea, with 11 commercial film deals that year, tied with Yuri and Sooyoung.

Her solo brand work included Tommy Hilfiger Denim in 2013, SK Telecom LTE until 2014, the fashion brand Mixxo in 2014, and the cosmetics brand IPKN. She also appeared in group campaigns for LG, Elite uniforms, Lotte Department Store, and Samantha Thavasa in Japan. She has not announced a luxury fashion house ambassador role in recent years.

Beyond paid deals, Seohyun has taken public service roles. In 2012, she served as a goodwill ambassador for the UN-recognized Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea. In 2014, she was named an ambassador for her alma mater, Dongguk University, alongside Yoona.

Seohyun 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: 49 kg In lbs: 108 lbs
Body Measurements	34-23-33 inches
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Seohyun Social Media

Instagram	@seojuhyun_s
X	@sjhsjh0628
YouTube	@SEOHYUN_OFFICIAL

Interesting Facts about Seohyun

• Uniform model before debut: Before joining Girls’ Generation, Seohyun worked as a model for the school uniform brand SMART in 2004.
• A missed Architecture 101 role: On MBC’s Radio Star in 2015, she revealed she had been offered the role of young Seo-yeon in Architecture 101. She said she really wanted it, but her agency at the time turned it down.
• Host in Pyongyang: In April 2018, she served as the MC for the South Korean art troupe’s peace concert “Spring Is Coming,” held at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in North Korea.
• Secret donations for ALS patients: She quietly donated a total of 40 million won to the Seungil Hope Foundation to help build a care hospital for ALS patients. The foundation made it public in 2018, even though she had wanted to keep it private.
• Steady giving: In 2013, she donated 100 million won to Dongguk University for students in need. In 2020, she gave feminine hygiene products worth 100 million won, followed by 17,000 sanitary pads for youth from low income families in 2022.
• Ten years at the same gym: On MBC’s Omniscient Interfering View in 2022, she revealed she had gone to the same gym for 10 years. She also packed nuts and juice for her manager every morning for a year to help with his health.
• Birthday spent with rescue animals: In June 2026, she celebrated her birthday by organizing a volunteer day at an animal shelter with her fans.

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