South Korean Legendary Actress, Byun Jung Soo
It is widely known that Korean Dramas are no longer for Korean people only, but have spread widely. The dramas are now watched by people worldwide, especially in Asia. There are many actors and actresses giving color to the South Korean entertainment industry. However, there are some actors and actresses that are famously known as legends in the industry, and Byun Jun-soo is one of them. For those of you who want to know more about Byun Jung-soo, here we will reveal her full profile, so stay tuned!
Actress Byun Jung Soo’s Profile 2018
Full Name : Byun Jung-soo
Date of Birth : April 15, 1974
Age : 43 years old
Place of Birth : Seoul, South Korea
Occupations : Actress and model
Year Active : 1995 – active
Who is Byun Jung-soo’s Husband?
Byun Jung-soo’s husband is Andrew Liu. Although there has not been very much published about Byun Jung-soo’s husband, but it was known that they got married in 1997. Jung-soo married at a very young age (when she was still 21 years old).
Byun Jung-soo’s Mother Thoughts About Her Wedding
Getting married at a very young age is not something common for Korean people. Seeing that Byun Jung-soo married young, people wondered what her parents’ thought. It was revealed when Byung Jung-soo came to “Star Life Theater” with her mom. Out of curiosity, they asked her mother, “Isn’t that too young of an age to get married?“. Byung-soo’s mother answer shocked everyone. “I got married early too,” and continued, “Most parents don’t want their daughters to get married early, but I liked her fiancé. There was a kind of elegance to him, and he seemed innocent.”
Byun Jung-soo’s Two Daughters
Byun Jung-soo gave birth to 2 beautiful daughters. She once posted a picture of herself with her daughters on her Me Today, with the caption “I found this in my album. This was the second marriage of my life. My two daughters and elegant and so adorable! Thank you dears.” Her first daughter, Yoo Chae-won, wore a tube top dress, which looked really pretty on her, while her second daughter, Yoo Jeong-won, looked adorable in her white dress.
Byun Jung-soo as A Model and A Mom
Byun Jung-soo has appeared at many fashion shows, even after being a mom of 2 daughters. There was a moment that garnered a lot of attention when she came to a GUCCI Launching Event with her young daughter. She showed everyone that it is possible to have both a career and a family.
Byun Jung-soo’s Family Background
Being successful and even being considered one of Korea’s influencers, people might expect that Byun Jung-soo came from a rich family background. When she appeared together with her mother on “Star Life Theater”, her mother thought for a long time, and said “I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say this. I had to send three children to college, and I wanted to send you all, but I thought if you got married then your in-laws would send you to college“, Byun Jung-soo shed tears after hearing this confession from her mom.
Byun Jung-soo’s Career Life
Byun Jung-soo first began her career as a model. Started in the 1990s, Byun Jung-soo even walked for the exclusive brand “Kenzo” on several runways, including in Seoul, New York, and Paris. After the success of her modeling career, she then started an acting career in 2002 with her first TV drama appearance in “Women Next Door” in 2003.
Not stopping at that, Byun Jung-soo also stepped into the world of design, as the creative director for Ellhoya (a clothing label) in 2005. Ellhoya then launched its higher-end line under Byun Jung-soo’s hands for Hyundai Home Shopping Network. Two years later, she also became the host for the “Olive Show” talk show which talked about fashion trends. She was famously known for her chic sense of style. In 2009, Byun Jung-soo wrote 3 books and created a Licht make-up line.
Complete List of Byun Jung-soo’s Movies and TV Shows
Having been an actress for years, Byun Jung-soo has performed in several movies and TV shows. Here is the complete list!
Actress Byun Jung-soo’s TV Series
| No | Movie Title | Role | Year | Network |
| 1. | “Man in Crisis” | Yoon Na Mi | 2002 | MBC |
| 2. | “Shoot for the Stars” | Lee Mi Ryun | 2002 | SBS |
| 3. | “The Bean Chaff of My Life” | Bae Hyun-ah | 2003 | MBC |
| 4. | “Women Next Door” | Ae Kyung | 2003 | MBC |
| 5. | “First Love” | Hong Young Ja | 2003 | SBS |
| 6. | “The Woman Who Wants to Marry” | Jang Seung Ri | 2004 | MBC |
| 7. | “You’re Not Alone” | Reporter Byun Jung Soo | 2004 | SBS |
| 8. | “Wives on Strike” | Kim Jung Kang | 2004 | SBS |
| 9. | “Can Love Be Refilled?” | Hong Jin Joo | 2005 | KBS2 |
| 10. | “What’s Up Fox” | Fashion show attendee (cameo, ep. 2) | 2006 | MBC |
| 11. | “Bad Couple” | Na Dol Soon | 2007 | SBS |
| 12. | “The Last Scandal of My Life” | Lee Na Yoon | 2008 | MBC |
| 13. | “Style” | As a Cameo | 2009 | SBS |
| 14. | “Pasta” | Kim Kang | 2010 | MBC |
| 15. | “Marry Me, Please” | Han Kyung Joo | 2010 | KBS2 |
| 16. | “Manny” | Janice | 2011 | tvN |
| 17. | “Hooray for Love” | Byun Joo Ri | 2011 | MBC |
| 18. | Drama Special “Their Perfect Day” | Lee Mi Bok | 2013 | KBS2 |
| 19. | “The Queen’s Classroom” | Go Na Ri’s mother | 2013 | MBC |
| 20. | “Ruby Ring” | Jung Cho Rim | 2013 | KBS2 |
| 21. | “Legendary Witches” | Ma Joo Ran | 2014 | MBC |
| 22. | “Band of Sisters” | Go Pil Soon | 2017 | SBS |
Actress Byun Jung-soo’s Movies
| No. | Title | Role | Year |
| 1. | “Marrying the Mafia” | Cameo | 2002 |
| 2. | “If You Were Me” | Mom | 2003 |
| 3. | “White: The Melody of the Curse” | Agency Representative | 2011 |
Complete List of Byun Jung-soo’s Radio and Variety Shows
| No. | Title | Year | Notes | Network |
| 1. | “The Best Dining Table” | 1996 | SBS | |
| 2. | “Time Capsule” | 1996 | SBS | |
| 3. | “앗2시다” | 1996 | DJ | SBS Power FM |
| 4. | “Olive Show” | 2008 – 2009 | Host | Olive TV |
| 5. | “May I Sleep Over Tonight” | 2008 – 2009 | Host | MBC |
| 6. | “Talk & City” Season 6 | 2012 | Host | Story On |
| 7. | “Moms Running in High Heels” | 2013 | Host | SBS E! |
| 8. | “Look at Mei” | 2013 | Host | GTV |
Complete List of Byun Jung-soo’s Books
As was mentioned before, Byun Jung-soo also wrote a few books, here is the list of books written by her that might inspire you!
| No. | Title | Year Released | Publisher |
| 1. | “Yes! I’m a Wife” | 1997 | Songrim |
| 2. | “Byun Jung Soo’s 7 Open Interiors” | 2003 | Sigongsa |
| 3. | “Byun Jung Soo’s Massive Childcare” | 2005 | Chosun Ilbo Living Media |
Complete List of Byun Jung-soo’s Awards for Modeling
| No. | Award | Category | Year | Result |
| 1. | Model Line | Best New Model of the Year | 1995 | Won |
| 2. | Model Line | Korea’s Best Dressed | 2003 | Won |
Complete List of Byun Jung-soo’s TV Shows Awards
| No. | Award | Category | Year | Result | Drama |
| 1. | MBC Drama Awards | Popularity Award, Actress | 2002 | Won | “Man in Crisis” |
| 2. | MBC Drama Awards | Special Acting Award | 2004 | Won | “The Woman Who Wants to Marry” |
| 3. | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Sitcom | 2004 | Won | “You’re Not Alone” |
