Last Updated: 16 Oct, 2023 | Views: 1117
Age: 34
Profession: Singer
Other Profession(s): Actress
Famous For: GENIE (Song)
Higher Education: Dongguk University
Net Worth: $20 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography)
South Korean artist Yoona, real name Im Yoon-ah is known for her work as an actress and singer. She was born in 1990 and began her career at SM Entertainment when she auditioned to be a performer and got hired as a trainee. She’s most popular for being the lead vocalist of Girls' Generation, but has also been in a few television dramas like Love Rain, The K2, and King Loves. Her talents have made her known internationally and have given her recognition at home and abroad
Im Yoon-ah Career:
Im Yoon-ah Career Beginnings: (1990-2007): In 2002, she was cast in the SM Saturday Open Casting Audition and spent five years "doing nothing but constant training" in singing, dancing, and acting.
Im Yoon-ah Acting Career: (2008-2016): Apart from Girls' Generation's activities, Yoona has acted in several television dramas. Her acting career began in 2007 with a minor role in MBC's drama Two Outs in the Ninth Inning.
Im Yoon-ah Starred alongside Lee Beom-soo: (2013): In December 2013, Yoona starred alongside Lee Beom-soo in KBS2's romantic comedy-drama Prime Minister &I.
Im Yoon-ah Released Her First Solo Single: (2016): In March 2016, Yoona released her first solo single, "Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway," a collaboration with the South Korean indie group 10cm, as part of SM Station.
Im Yoon-ah Transitioning Roles and Solo Debut: (2016-Till date): In September 2016, Yoona starred in tvN's action thriller The K2. Tired of being typecast with a candy-like image and having always been burdened by the idol-actress prejudice, Yoona cast away the public perception and focused on the role as her "personal challenge.
Im Yoon-ah Awards:
2019, 2021, 2022 Winner Popularity Award | 2019 Winner Asian Stars Up Next Award | 2019 Winner Women in Film Korea Award | 2017 Winner Television/Film Award | 2016 Winner Television/Film Award
Im Yoon-ah Controversy:
22nd Feb 2022- Girls' Generation's YoonA opens up about having an alleged 'moment' with Lee Jong Suk and explains, 'We hadn't seen each other in a long time'.
1st July 2022- Lee Hyori and Yoona have received criticism after Lee Hyori's live broadcast showed the pair at a karaoke venue, not wearing masks.
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