Yoo So Young

Name: Yoo So Young
Native name: 유소영
Also Known as: Yu So Yeong, 주소영, Ju So Yeong
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Female
Born: March 29, 1986
Age: 40

Joo So Young, known professionally as Yoo So Young, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and former member of AFTER SCHOOL (애프터스쿨). She graduated from Seoul National University of Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater and Film from Chung-Ang University.

She made her acting debut in 2005 with a role in KBS "TV Kindergarten One Two Three". That same year, she entered the 75th Miss Chunhyang pageant and ended up in 2nd place.

She then made her singing debut in January 2009 as AFTER SCHOOL's vocalist and lead dancer with their first single album, "New Schoolgirl". They received attention for their unique live performances, often incorporating different performance styles into their songs, including drums, tap dancing and pole dancing.

However, Pledis Entertainment (플레디스 엔터테인먼트) announced her departure in October of that year as she wanted to focus on becoming an actress.

She is known for her supporting roles in dramas, such as "Dream High 2" and "High Society". She is not represented by any agency.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2020	Cheat On Me, if You Can Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps [Jogger] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	16	[Jogger] (Ep. 1) Guest Role	7.8
2018	Miss Hammurabi Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps (Guest Role)	16	Guest Role	8.0
2016	The Birth of a Married Woman Korean Drama, 2016, 10 eps So Yeong (Support Role)	10	So Yeong Support Role	7.3
2015	Eating Existence Korean Drama, 2015, 10 eps Jo Ye Ri (Support Role)	10	Jo Ye Ri Support Role	6.6
2015	High Society Korean Drama, 2015, 16 eps Jang So Hyun [Yoon Ha's second older sister] (Support Role)	16	Jang So Hyun [Yoon Ha's second older sister] Support Role	7.3
2014	You're Only Mine Korean Drama, 2014, 121 eps Kang Sung Ah (Support Role)	121	Kang Sung Ah Support Role	6.9
2012	Panda and Hedgehog Korean Drama, 2012, 16 eps Kang Eun Bi (Main Role)	16	Kang Eun Bi Main Role	7.1
2012	Dream High Season 2 Korean Drama, 2012, 16 eps Park Soon Dong (Support Role)	16	Park Soon Dong Support Role	6.9
2011	Women in Our House Korean Drama, 2011, 125 eps Lee Se Ra (Support Role)	125	Lee Se Ra Support Role	6.9
2009	You're Beautiful Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps [Before School member] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	16	[Before School member] (Ep. 1) Guest Role	8.0
2008	La Dolce Vita Korean Drama, 2008, 24 eps Lee Se Ra (Support Role)	24	Lee Se Ra Support Role	7.2

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2017	Beastie Girls Korean Movie, 2017, Ji Yeon (Main Role)	Ji Yeon Main Role	5.4

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2014	KBS Drama Special 2014: Bride in Sneakers Korean Drama, 2014, 1 eps Ji Yeon (Support Role)	1	Ji Yeon Support Role	7.6
2013	KBS Drama Special 2013: Came to Me and Became a Star Korean Drama, 2013, 1 eps Jeong A (Support Role)	1	Jeong A Support Role	6.9

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2020	Love Naggers Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2020, 261 eps [Actor] (Ep. 50) (Guest)	261	[Actor] (Ep. 50) Guest	7.6
2018	Video Star Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps (Ep. 104) (Guest)	179	(Ep. 104) Guest	7.3
2016	Follow Me Season 7 Korean TV Show, 2016, 16 eps (Main Host)	16	Main Host	0.0
2015	Rumor Has It Korean TV Show, 2015, 259 eps [Panel] (Regular Member)	259	[Panel] Regular Member	10.0
2015	King of Mask Singer Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps [Contestant] (Ep. 283) (Guest)	525	[Contestant] (Ep. 283) Guest	8.0
2008	Idol Show Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2008, 17 eps (Ep. 16) (Guest)	17	(Ep. 16) Guest	8.0
2005	Infinite Challenge Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps (Ep. 213-214) (Guest)	616	(Ep. 213-214) Guest	8.1