Seohyun Explained

Seohyun
Image Upright:1.15
Birth Name:Seo Ju-hyun
Birth Date:1991 6, mf=yes
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Alma Mater:Dongguk University
Agent:Namoo Actors
Signature:Signature of Seohyun.svg
Signature Size:200px
Module:
Embed:yes
Years Active:2007–present
Label:SM
Module2:
Child:yes
Headercolor:transparent
Hangul:서주현
Rr:Seo Ju-hyeon
Mr:Sŏ Chuhyŏn
Hangulstage:서현
Rrstage:Seohyeon
Mrstage:Sŏhyŏn

Seo Ju-hyun (; born June 28, 1991), known professionally as Seohyun, is a South Korean singer, actress and songwriter. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-TTS) in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most widely known girl groups worldwide. Seohyun released her first extended play Don't Say No in 2017. She left SM Entertainment later that year, although she remains as a member of Girls' Generation. She joined Namoo Actors in 2019.[1]

Aside from her music career, she has established herself as an actress. Following her supporting role in the television drama Passionate Love (2013) and (2016), she starred in Bad Thief, Good Thief (2017), Time (2018), Private Lives (2020), Jinxed at First (2022) and Song of the Bandits (2023). Her film work includes Love and Leashes (2022). She also participated in the original and Korean versions of stage musicals including Moon Embracing the Sun, Gone with the Wind and Mamma Mia.

Early life and education

Seohyun was born Seo Ju-hyun on June 28, 1991,[2] in Seoul, South Korea, and is the only child in her family. Her mother was a chairwoman at a piano school, and Seohyun was taught how to play piano as well as violin and traditional Korean drums in her early childhood. She also learned horseback riding and skating as a child. Her parents did not encourage her to become a celebrity, but Seohyun credited them as the ones who helped her choose her career path by letting her experience different things.[3] [4] As a fifth grader, Seohyun was discovered by a talent scout while riding in a subway train. She sang children's songs for her audition at SM Entertainment and was accepted as a trainee.[4] [5] Seohyun cited BoA, S.E.S and Fin.K.L. as her main influences to become a singer, expressing "I thought it was cool to show and communicate the emotions through songs".[6]

Seohyun graduated from Jeonju Arts High School in February 2010.[7]

She attended Dongguk University, majoring in theatre acting, and graduated in August 2014, receiving an achievement award at the graduation ceremony.[8] Her fellow Girls' Generation member, Yoona, attended the same university.[9]

Career

2007–2011: Career beginnings

In August 2007, Seohyun made her official debut as the youngest member of girl group Girls' Generation.[10] The group gained significant popularity after the release of their hit single "Gee" in 2009.[11]

Seohyun's early solo work mostly involved songs recorded for side projects and original soundtracks. Although they did not achieve much commercial success; her duet titled "JjaLaJaJJa" with veteran singer Joo Hyun-mi earned a "Trot Music of the Year" nomination at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards.[12] In 2010–2011, Seohyun appeared in MBC's variety show We Got Married 2, alongside CNBLUE's Yonghwa. They played a make-believe couple, portraying what life would be like if they were married.[13] In addition, Seohyun was cast as voice actor for the Korean-dubbed version of animated film Despicable Me (2010) and its sequel Despicable Me 2 (2013), together with fellow member Taeyeon. She voiced the character of Edith, who is known for her rebellious attitude.[14] [15]

2012–2016: TTS and musical acting

In April 2012, Seohyun, along with fellow members Taeyeon and Tiffany, formed a Girls' Generation subgroup named TTS.[16] Their debut EP, Twinkle, met with much success and became the eighth highest selling album of the year in South Korea.[17] [18] [19] The subgroup went on to release two more EPs: Holler (2014) and Dear Santa (2015).[20] Besides contributing her vocals to Girls' Generation and TTS songs, Seohyun began to become more active in lyrics writing. She co-wrote the songs "Baby Maybe" and "XYZ" (I Got a Boy, 2013) and was credited as the sole lyricist for "Only U" (Holler, 2014) and "Dear Santa" (Dear Santa, 2015).[21] [22] [23] In 2013, Seohyun debuted as an actress when she was cast for a supporting role in SBS's drama Passionate Love. She played Han Yu-rim, a veterinary student and first love of the male lead character. Director Bae Tae-sub said Seohyun's persona "perfectly paralleled that of her role" and "her understanding and expressiveness of the character exceeds those of a rookie actress".[24] [25]

Seohyun, self-described as someone who likes both singing and acting, began to develop an interest in musical theatre. She named musical actress Ock Joo-hyun, who later became her mentor, as her main influence. Although she had wanted to be in a musical for a long time, she rejected casting offers because she felt unprepared.[26] [27] In January 2014, her wish was fulfilled as she accepted her first musical acting role. Seohyun made her theatrical debut in the musical, Moon Embracing the Sun, which was adapted from the novel of the same name.[28] Seohyun played the lead role, Yeon-woo, the daughter of a noble family who has a love relationship with both the King and his brother.[29]

In January 2015, Seohyun was cast in the role of Scarlett O'Hara in the Korean version of Autant en emporte le vent, a French musical based on Gone with the Wind.[30] She received encouraging review for her performance. Seon Mi-gyeong of OSEN said that while Seohyun's performance cannot surpass that of Bada, who shared the same role, her "fierce voice" complemented and successfully expressed an arrogant Scarlett O'Hara.[31] Kim Hyun-joong of Sports Chosun noted Seohyun's occasional "clumsy" acting, but compared her to Ock Joo-hyun during her rookie days and said that "her ability to bring emotion through song, the most important part of a musical, rivaled that of a veteran actor. Despite a short career, she endlessly showed us various colours and peculiar charms of a woman's life."[32]

From February–June 2016, Seohyun was cast in the Korean version of the musical Mamma Mia. She played a character named Sophie, a 20-year-old bride-to-be, who hopes to find out who her biological father is on her wedding day.[33] [34] Kim Geum-yeong from CNB Journal commented on Seohyun's improvement from her prior musical performances, praising her "natural acting" and "daring side" while Park Jeong-hwan from News1 claimed Seohyun's performance made the musical "all the more entertaining".[35] [36] Seohyun next played supporting roles in Chinese romantic film So I Married An Anti-fan and SBS's historical drama ; the latter earned her a Special Acting Award at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards.[37] [38]

2017–2018: Solo debut and departure from SM Entertainment

In January 2017, Seohyun became the third Girls' Generation member to release a solo album, with the release of her debut extended play titled Don't Say No. For this record, Seohyun took full initiatives and control of the production process, shaping her own musical style–a fulfillment of what she was unable to do fully being in a larger musical group.[39] Tamar Herman from Billboard noted the album presented a "new maturity" to the singer.[40] Don't Say No debuted atop the South Korean Gaon Album Chart.[41] To accompany her solo release, she held a concert residency titled "Love, Still – Seohyun", part of a series of concerts by SM Entertainment artists.[42]

After taking part in OnStyle's web-drama Ruby Ruby Love,[43] Seohyun next starred in MBC's weekend drama Bad Thief, Good Thief as Kang So-joo, a police-woman-turned-investigator who struggles to fight against the abusive officials.[44] Her portrayal of the character earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2017 MBC Drama Awards.[45]

In October 2017, Seohyun left SM Entertainment after her contract ended. Her future activities with Girls' Generation remain in discussion.[46] [47]

In 2018, Seohyun was cast as the female lead in MBC's melodrama The Time as the character Seol Ji-hyun, a bright and optimistic woman who became depressed after the tragic death of her sibling.[48] [49]

In September 2018, Seohyun announced her first fanmeeting tour, Memories, in Seoul, Bangkok, Taipei, Osaka and Hong Kong.

2019–present: New agency and continued acting career

In March 2019, Seohyun signed with Namoo Actors. A year after signing with her new agency, she starred in the short drama Hello Dracula. She played the role of An-na, an elementary school teacher who hid her emotions from her mother since the day she came out to her as a lesbian.[50] [51] Later that year, she starred in the JTBC television series Private Lives as Cha Joo-eun, a swindler who has to choose a deceptive path to survive in Korea.[52] [53]

In February 2022, Seohyun made her debut in a movie as a lead actress in the Netflix original movie Love and Leashes, based on the webtoon Moral Sense. She played the character of Jung Jiwoo, a competent public relations team member who accidentally found out her co-worker's BDSM desires.[54] Her portrayal of the role earned her a nomination for the Best New Actress award under the Film category at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards.[55] [56] In April 2022, Seohyun renewed her contract with Namoo Actors.[57]

In June 2022, Seohyun starred in the KBS fantasy romance series Jinxed at First,[58] [59] She played the character Lee Seul-bi, who has the special ability of seeing the future of any person she touches. The role earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards, as well as the Best Couple Award with the male lead co-actor Na In-woo.[60]

In September 2023, she starred in the Netflix original series, Song of the Bandits. She played the character Nam Hee Shin, an independence activist disguised as the head of the Railway Bureau of the Japanese Government-General of Korea who has hidden her true identity.[61]

Seohyun has been announced to star in the upcoming films Holy Night: Demon Hunters[62] and Seeking the King.[63]

Other ventures

Philanthropy

In 2011, Seohyun named former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as her life mentor and role model, stating that his book, at one point in time, had helped her endure hard times.[64] She was appointed as the United Nations Pavilion's ambassador at Yeosu Expo, where she was presented with the honor by Ban.[65]

In 2013, as an effort to help less-fortunate students with their studies, she donated 100 million Korean won to Dongguk University.[66]

In 2020, Seohyun donated 100 million Korean won worth of feminine products to NGO Official Development Association Korea.[67]

In April 2022, Seohyun donated 17,000 sanitary pads for women's products. The donated feminine products were distributed to a total of 31 organizations, including four of the Nanum Employment Welfare Foundation, the Multicultural Family Support Center for Healthy Families in Uijeongbu and member organizations of the Uijeongbu Regional Children's Center Association and delivered to 500 students from multicultural and low-income families.[68]

Endorsements

From 2011 to 2013, Seohyun was the official international ambassador for cosmetics brand The Face Shop.[69]

From 2016 to 2018, Seohyun was selected as South Korean ambassador for hair care brand Pantene along with fellow member Yuri.[70]

In 2021, Seohyun was selected as the Asia-Pacific ambassador for mid-range beauty brand Clinique.[71] [72]

In May 2022, Seohyun was selected as brand muse for South Korean jewelry brand TirrLirr.[73] In the same year, Seohyun was selected as the muse for ACWELL, a Korean natural dermatology cosmetic brand.[74]

In January 2024, fashion and lifestyle brand Metrocity had selected Seohyun as its muse and ambassador for 2024.[75]

Discography

See main article: Seohyun discography.

See also: Girls' Generation discography.

Extended plays

Filmography

Denotes productions that have not yet been released

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Despicable MeEdith (voice)Korean dub
2012I AM. – SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square GardenHerselfBiographical film of SM Town[76]
2013Despicable Me 2Edith (voice)Korean dub
2014My Brilliant LifeHerselfCameo[77]
2015SMTown The StageDocumentary film of SM Town[78]
2016So I Married An Anti-fanIrene
2022Love and LeashesJung Ji-wooNetflix film
2024scope=row style="background:#FFFFCC;"Seeking the King Jeong-ae
scope=row style="background:#FFFFCC;"Holy Night: Demon Hunters Sharon

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Unstoppable MarriageBulgwang-dong's Seven Princesses GangCameo (Episode 64)[79]
2013Passionate LoveHan Yoo-rimEpisode 1–5[80]
2015The ProducersHerselfCameo (Episode 1)[81]
Warm and CozyHwang Yoo-raCameo (Episode 13)[82]
2016Woo-hee
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-jooHwan-heeCameo (Episode 12)[83]
2017Bad Thief, Good ThiefKang So-joo[84]
2018The TimeSeol Ji-hyun
2020Hello DraculaJi Anna
Private LivesCha Joo-eun
2022Jinxed at FirstLee Seul-bi

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Ruby Ruby LoveLee Ruby
2023Song of the Bandits Nam Hee-shinNetflix series

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010–2011We Got Married

Season 2

Main castwith Yonghwa (Ep. 29–80)
2012–2013Show! Music CoreCo-hostwith Taeyeon and Tiffany[85]
2017Seohyun HomeMain host[86]

Hosting

YearTitleNotes
201731st Golden Disc Awardswith Jung Yong-hwa, and Hwang Chi-yeul[87]
2019–presentThe Fact Music Awardswith Jun Hyun-moo (2019–2020, 2022)
Shin Dong-yup and Boom
[88] [89]

Theater

YearTitleRole
2014Moon Embracing the SunHeo Yeon-woo
2015Gone with the WindScarlett O'Hara
2016Mamma Mia!Sophie Sheridan

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Girls' Generation.

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Baeksang Arts Awards2022Best New Actress – FilmLove and Leashes
KBS Drama Awards2022Popularity Award, ActressJinxed at First[90]
Best New Actress[91]
Best CoupleHerself
Jinxed at First
Korea Best Star Awards2018Best Drama StarTime[92]
Korea Drama Awards2017Best New ActressBad Thief, Good Thief
MBC Drama Awards2017[93]
Top Excellence Award, Actress in Weekend Drama
2018Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Wednesday-Thursday MiniseriesTime
Fighting Performance Award[94]
MBC Entertainment Awards2010Most Popular CoupleSeohyun (with Jung Yong-hwa)
We Got Married
[95]
Mnet Asian Music Awards2009Trot Music of the Year"JjaRaJaJja" (with Joo Hyun-mi)
Mnet 20's Choice Awards2011Hot Campus GoddessSeohyun
Mnet Media AwardsMost Cute and Gorgeous Lady
SBS Drama Awards2016Special Acting Award, Actress in a Fantasy Drama[96]
Seoul International Drama Awards2013Best Song from a Drama"I'll Wait for You"[97]
The Seoul Awards2018Popularity Award, ActressTime[98]

State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Or OrganizationYearHonor Or Award
South Korea Ministry of Culture2010Recognition Award
Dongguk University2014The Lifetime Achievement Award[99]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 소녀시대 서현, 새 소속사 찾았다..나무엑터스行. March 7, 2019. Newsen. March 6, 2019. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095308/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201903070612261910. live.
  2. Book: Mark Russell. K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. 72. April 29, 2014. Tuttle Publishing. 978-1-4629-1411-1. November 1, 2016. May 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160527064350/https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ. live.
  3. News: 서현, "거울 보면 제가 별로 안 예뻐 보여서 속상해요". The Chosun Ilbo. ko. February 16, 2009. June 1, 2015. Song Hye-jin. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192140/http://choen.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/02/16/2009021601505.html. live.
  4. News: Choi Eun-hwa. [창간특집 스타인터뷰] 소녀시대 서현이 말하는 서주현의 모든 것]. enews24. CJ E&M. May 3, 2011. ko. April 13, 2016. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095310/http://enews24.tving.com/Error.html?aspxerrorpath=/news/01/1217422_1161.html. live.
  5. Web site: GIRLS' GENERATION-TTS_Individual Performance, Twinkle & Talk_KBS Sketchbook_2012. 06. 01. KBS through SMTown channel on YouTube. Google Inc. March 18, 2016. Video upload. June 6, 2012. ko. 11 minute. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095307/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtz5vurEZgA. live.
  6. News: TaeTiSeo shares hidden stories of pre-debut time. October 22, 2014. June 2, 2015. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. June 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170629011445/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201410221452372708331_2. live.
  7. News: 소녀시대 막내 서현, 9일 고교졸업..공로상 수상. Star News. ko. February 9, 2010. May 16, 2015. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095421/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010020909593293375&type=1&outlink=1. live.
  8. News: Girls Generation's Seo-hyun Graduates University. KBS Global. August 21, 2014. February 20, 2015. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095457/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_musicnews_frame.htm?No=25536&current_page=19. live.
  9. News: Graduation photos of Yoona, Seohyun go viral. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. December 18, 2014. December 31, 2014. December 19, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141219221640/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201412181550521902084_2. live.
  10. News: The SM Groups' Youngest Members are Always on Top. enewsWorld. CJ E&M. May 4, 2012. June 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150528064711/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/6249/the-sm-groups-youngest-members-are-always-on-top. May 28, 2015. dead.
  11. News: Do-yeun. Kim. Girls' Generation featured on Yale School of Art website. November 2, 2011. February 28, 2015. The Korea Times. February 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150227201232/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2011/11/135_97862.html. live.
  12. News: 2009 엠넷아시안뮤직어워드(MAMA) 11월 21일 개최(수상후보포함). Daum. ko. October 23, 2009. June 6, 2015. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095346/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20091023205515794. live.
  13. Web site: Jung Yong-hwa-Seohyun couple bids goodbye to make-believe marriage show. March 27, 2011. 10Asia. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095310/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/6460. live.
  14. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20131203221804/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201005171053311001. 소녀시대 태연-서현, 3D 애니 '슈퍼배드' 목소리 캐스팅 . Girls' Generation's Taeyeon and Seohyun cast as voice actors for Despicable Me. ko. Newsen. May 17, 2010. December 3, 2013.
  15. News: Girls Generation Taeyeon and Seohyun to throw first pitch. BNTNews. August 28, 2013. February 7, 2015. February 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150207193039/http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=6252. dead.
  16. Web site: Girls' Generation forms subgroup. April 20, 2012. Korea JoongAng Daily. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095310/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2951718. live.
  17. News: TaeTiSeo to drop EP 'Holler' next week. The Korea Herald. September 11, 2014. January 28, 2015. December 13, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141213192635/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140911000763. live.
  18. News: Taetiseo to Conclude Promotions on June 3; Will Be First 4 Time Triple Crown Winner as Unit. enewsWorld. CJ E&M. May 31, 2012. February 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150207043630/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/7430/taetiseo-to-conclude-promotions-on-june-3-will-be-first-4-time-triple-crown-winner-as-unit. February 7, 2015. dead.
  19. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20150402151733/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2012&hitYear=2012&termGbn=year. Gaon's Yearly Chart 2012. Gaon Album Chart. 2012. April 2, 2015.
  20. News: Girls' Generation-TTS to release Christmas album. November 25, 2015. April 11, 2016. Yonhap News Agency. September 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911044940/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2015/11/25/0701000000AEN20151125007300315.html. live.
  21. News: Girls' Generation-TTS on Why New 'Holler' EP Represents Their 'Mind, Body and Soul'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. September 16, 2014. September 17, 2014. Jeff. Benjamin. September 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140920041708/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6251587/girls-generation-tts-holler-interview-video. live.
  22. News: 소녀시대, 정규4집 'I Got a Boy'…수영ㆍ유리ㆍ서현 작사 참여, 태연ㆍ티파니 듀엣곡 수록. Herald Corporation. December 31, 2012. June 2, 2015. ko. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095310/http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20121231000109&md=20130103004024_BL. live.
  23. News: More photos of TTS for 'Dear Santa'. November 29, 2015. Lim Jeong-yeo. April 11, 2016. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095310/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201511291443182461081_2. live.
  24. News: Girls' Generation's Seo-hyun Hitting the Books for Acting Debut. September 18, 2013. The Chosun Ilbo. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095310/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/09/18/2013091800354.html?related_all. live.
  25. News: 열애 서현, 첫 정극 연기 어떨까?.. 배PD "표현력은 신인 연기자 이상". ko. September 23, 2013. June 3, 2015. WowTV. October 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171014234607/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=004&aid=0002232294. live.
  26. News: "차근차근 실력 키워갈게요" <해를 품은 달> 서현. ko. January 27, 2014. June 7, 2015. PlayDB. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095321/http://www.playdb.co.kr/magazine/magazine_temp_view.asp?kindno=1&no=400. live.
  27. News: [인터뷰] 뮤지컬 '맘마미아!' 서현]. April 10, 2016. The Move. April 11, 2016. Park Jeong-hwan. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160410174014/http://www.ithemove.com/news/4436. April 10, 2016.
  28. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20131202221411/http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201311/h20131126185722133420.htm. 슈주 규현-소시 서현 '해를 품은 달'이 되다 . ko . . November 26, 2013 . December 2, 2013.
  29. News: Kyuhyun, Seohyun, and Lina Star in 'The Moon that Embraces the Sun' Musical. December 4, 2013. June 2, 2015. eNewsWorld. CJ E&M. https://web.archive.org/web/20140108161408/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/52569/kyuhyun-lina-and-seohyun-casted-in-musical. January 8, 2014. dead.
  30. Web site: Seohyun thanks fellow 'Scarlett O'Hara' Bada . Yoon Sarah . . . January 14, 2015 . April 12, 2016 . December 25, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095322/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201501141139545628925_2 . live .
  31. News: '바람과 함께 사라지다' 배우 서현의 가능성[Oh!쎈 초점]]. ko. Osen. January 26, 2015. June 3, 2015. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095349/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110062522. live.
  32. Web site: [공연 리뷰] 뮤지컬배우로 거듭난 소녀시대 서현의 열연, 뮤지컬 '바람과 함께 사라지다' : 스포츠조선 ]. [Performance Review] Enthusiasm of SNSD's Seohyun, Reborn as a Musical Actress, Musical 'Gone with the Wind' . Kim Hyun-joong . . January 12, 2015 . April 12, 2016 . ko .
  33. News: Seohyun looks to build stage reputation through 'Mamma Mia!'. Julie. Jackson. February 24, 2016. April 11, 2016. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095328/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201602241659447663964_2. live.
  34. News: Girls' Generation's Seohyun stars in 'Mamma Mia'. Kwon Mee-yoo. The Korea Times. February 24, 2016. April 11, 2016. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095328/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/02/135_198951.html. live.
  35. News: [공연 리뷰] 오뚝이 서현, 뮤지컬 '맘마미아!'의 뮤즈 될까]. [Review] Seohyun is back, but will she become the muse of 'Mamma Mia!'?. Kim Geum-yeong. CNB Journal. March 7, 2016. December 7, 2016. ko. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095331/http://weekly.cnbnews.com/news/article.html?no=117939. live.
  36. News: [리뷰]서현의 키스에 삼촌관객 탄식 쏟아지고…뮤지컬 '맘마미아']. [Review] Seohyun's kiss, make uncle viewers sigh... Musical Mamma Mia. News1. Park Jeong-hwan. March 7, 2016. November 26, 2016. ko. November 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161127022954/http://news1.kr/articles/?2593732. live.
  37. News: Girl's Generation's Seohyun and EXO's Chanyeol to costar in movie. January 11, 2016. Jung Min-kyung. April 11, 2016. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095341/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601111811544642650_2. live.
  38. News: Seohyun to star in 'Startling by Each Step: Ryo'. January 6, 2016. Kim Ji-young. April 11, 2016. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095340/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601061155106893325_2. live.
  39. News: Coming of age for Girls' Generation's Seohyun. The Korea Herald. Yoon Min-sik. January 17, 2017. October 14, 2017. June 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180628152933/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170117000173. live.
  40. Girls' Generation's Seohyun Goes Solo With 'Don't Say No' EP. Billboard. Tamar. Herman. January 17, 2017. January 17, 2017. January 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170118033931/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7655374/girls-generations-seohyun-solo-dont-say-no-ep. live.
  41. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170126042615/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=03&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week. Gaon Music Chart. ko. January 26, 2017. dead.
  42. Web site: 서현, 첫 솔로 콘서트 'Love, Still-Seohyun' 2월 개최...'한 편의 영화' 같은 공연. Seoul Economic Daily. ko. January 18, 2017. January 18, 2017. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095347/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OAV7DOWE3. live.
  43. News: SNSD Seohyun to debut solo. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Lim Jeong-yeo. January 3, 2017. January 3, 2017. January 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170103152825/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201701031727237293933_2. live.
  44. Web site: (Yonhap Interview) After decade with Girls' Generation, Seohyun stands on her own. November 23, 2017. Yonhap News Agency. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095345/https://en.yna.co.kr/. live.
  45. News: 김선호·김정현·서주현·이선빈 남녀신인상 수상. Kim Seon Ho, Kim Jung Hyun, Seo Joo Hyun, Lee Sun Bin won new artists awards. The Dong-a Ilbo. December 31, 2017. December 31, 2017. ko. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095422/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000616463. live.
  46. News: [단독] 태연·윤아·효연·유리·써니, 재계약…수영·서현·티파니, SM 떠난다]. Ilgan Sports. https://web.archive.org/web/20171009010101/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid%3D241%26aid%3D0002716282. October 9, 2017. dead. ko. Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun leave SM..
  47. Web site: Girls' Generation's Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun to leave S.M. Entertainment: sources. October 10, 2017. The Korea Herald. May 3, 2018. August 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180816162653/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171010000173. live.
  48. Web site: Seo-hyun Lands Another Lead Role in New TV Series. May 12, 2018. The Chosun Ilbo. May 12, 2018. August 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821023130/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/05/12/2018051200381.html. live.
  49. Web site: Seo Ju-hyun delves into her darker side: Girls' Generation member becomes an 'iron lady' after hard times. October 15, 2018. Korea JoongAng Daily. October 15, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095346/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3054240. live.
  50. Web site: 김하연 기자 - [스타NOW] 소녀시대 서현, "'안녕 드라큘라' 외 차기작은 NO…재충전의 시간" [Star Now] Girls' Generation Seohyun, "other than the projected shooting of 'Hello Dracula' this is a time to recharge my batteries"]. February 6, 2020. 톱스타뉴스. ko. February 7, 2020. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095354/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=728175. live.
  51. News: Choi. Ji-won. Seohyun to face her deepest pain in 'Hello, Dracula'. February 25, 2020. The Korea Herald. February 14, 2020. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095429/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200214000640&np=1&mp=1. live.
  52. Web site: Private Lives. Netflix. October 8, 2020. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095401/https://www.netflix.com/title/81318096. live.
  53. Web site: Seohyun, Go Kyung Pyo and Kim Hyo Jin confirm to star in new JTBC drama. February 21, 2020. JTBC Plus. February 25, 2020. October 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006233055/https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/vtoday/0.12892267/. live.
  54. Web site: Girls' Generation's Seohyun to star in an upcoming Netflix film. NME. Mariel Abanes. March 23, 2021. May 5, 2021. May 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505033815/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/girls-generations-seohyun-to-star-in-an-upcoming-netflix-film-2906123. live.
  55. Web site: 58회 백상예술대상 5월6일 개최. Hyo-Jeong Yoon. 58th Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 6th. News 1. Naver. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022. ko. April 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220411001340/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006020431. live.
  56. Web site: 58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?. Ahn Byung-gil. 58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory?. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022. ko. May 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510185953/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000805268. live.
  57. Web site: 서현, 現소속사 나무엑터스와 재계약(공식). Son Jin-ah. Seohyun renews contract with current agency Namoo Actors (official). MK Sports. Naver. April 29, 2022. April 29, 2022. ko. April 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220429050735/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000864158. live.
  58. Web site: Lee. Kyung-ho. July 1, 2021. [단독]서현, 나인우와 '징크스의 연인' 이끈다..여주인공 발탁]. live. July 1, 2021. Star News. ko. July 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182237/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/kMVgVXkB7t.
  59. News: 서현-나인우, 판타지 로맨스 '징크스의 연인' 출연 확정 . Kim Hye-young . Seohyun-Ninewoo Confirmed to Star in Fantasy Romance 'Jinx's Lover' . . . August 10, 2021 . August 10, 2021 . ko . August 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210810093227/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000130517 . live .
  60. Web site: '이방원' 주상욱·'법대로' 이승기, 대상…눈물의 소감(종합) [KBS연기대상]]. Joo Sang-wook from 'Lee Bang-won' and Lee Seung-gi from 'Due to the Law', Daesang... Impressions of Tears (Comprehensive) [KBS Drama Awards]. Ahn Tae-hyun. News1. Naver. January 1, 2023. January 1, 2023. ko. December 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221231171829/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006551118. live.
  61. Web site: 김남길 서현 유재명 이현욱 이호정 '도적: 칼의 소리' 출연 확정. Park Soo-in. Kim Nam-gil, Seo-hyeon, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Ho-jeong, confirmed to appear in ‘The Thief: The Sound of the Sword’. Newsen. Naver. March 14, 2022. March 14, 2022. ko. March 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220314003508/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000551269. live.
  62. News: 마동석 주연·제작 '거룩한 밤:데몬 헌터스' 크랭크인 . Kim Ji-eun . Ma Dong-seok starring and produced 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' crank-in . . . June 29, 2021 . June 29, 2021 . ko . June 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210629010223/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010576887 . live .
  63. Web site: Jeon-hwa . February 8, 2023 . [단독] 서현, SF영화 '왕을 찾아서' 주연..구교환 유재명과 호흡 ]. [Exclusive] Seohyun, starring in the sci-fi movie 'Finding the King'. . February 8, 2023 . . ko . February 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230208025407/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003255939 . live .
  64. News: 서현, 깜짝 고백 "그 분 만날 생각에 잠도 못 자". ko. Star News. September 14, 2011. November 27, 2014. September 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150910154956/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011091400551832968&type=1&outlink=1. live.
  65. Web site: Girls' Generation Seohyun picked as UN's ambassador at Yeosu Expo. May 4, 2012. Korea JoongAng Daily. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095457/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2952323. live.
  66. News: SNSD′s Seohyun Donates Scholarship to Dongguk University. enewsWorld. CJ E&M. November 19, 2014. February 20, 2015. February 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140208195831/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/51093/snsds-seohyun-donates-money-for-her-hoobaes-at-her-college. dead.
  67. News: Seohyun donates 100 million won worth of feminine products. Newsen. January 5, 2020. January 5, 2020. January 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210105040608/http://sns.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202101051302252410. live.
  68. Web site: 서현, 지역사회 내 취약계층 청소년 위해 여성용품 기부. Yoo Byung-chul. Seohyun donates women's products to underprivileged youth in the local community. Korea Economy TV. Naver. April 13, 2022. April 13, 2022. ko. April 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220413025045/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=215&aid=0001025348. live.
  69. News: 소녀시대 멤버 화장품모델로 인기. Financial News. 2012-05-28. September 26, 2021. September 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926043502/https://www.fnnews.com/news/201205281718586483?t=y. live.
  70. News: 특히 'Secret'은 SM과 글로벌 헤어 케어 브랜드 팬틴(Pantene)의 콜라보레이션으로 탄생, 팬틴 모델로 활동 중인 유리와 서현이 참여해 TV 광고를 통해서도 만날 수 있으며, SM의 EDM 레이블 'ScreaM Records'와 일렉트로마트가 협업한 'Wave'(웨이브), NCT 127이 부른 코카-콜라의 CM송 'Taste The Feeling'(테이스트 더 필링)에 이어 'STATION'에서 세 번째로 선보이는 기업 콜라보레이션으로 또 한 번 화제를 모을 전망이다. The Korea Economic Daily. 2016-08-18. September 26, 2021. September 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926044437/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160818/79833127/1. live.
  71. News: 韓国の人気グループ「少女時代」ソヒョンがクリニークのアジア太平洋地域アンバサダーに就任. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/cliniquejp/2662263628400399902 . 2021-12-23 . subscription. Clinique Japan on Instagram. September 14, 2021.
  72. News: 배우 서현, 크리니크 글로벌 모델 발탁! 아시아 태평양 전속 모델. Sports Seoul. September 17, 2021. September 26, 2021. September 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926041456/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1063943?ref=naver. live.
  73. Web site: 서현, 청량미 가득한 여름 화보 공개. Seohyun reveals summer pictorial full of refreshing beauty. May 27, 2022. Cheon Seol-hwa. StarDaily News. March 9, 2024. ko. March 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240309073801/https://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=322872. live.
  74. Web site: 서현, 사람 홀리는 청초한 미모…뷰티 브랜드 뮤즈 발탁. October 7, 2022. 이우정. The Chosun Ilbo. October 7, 2022. Korean. October 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221007024948/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2022/10/07/EVGYFC4OWM62VETI7TVRNISACA/. live.
  75. Web site: 메트로시티, 새 뮤즈로 서현 발탁…24시즌 캠페인 공개. Metrocity selects Seohyun as new muse... 24 season campaign released. 2024-01-02. Sports Seoul. 2024-03-09. Korean. 2024-03-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20240309072522/https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1385766?ref=naver. live.
  76. News: Documentary Shows Top K-Pop Singers Behind the Scenes. May 4, 2012. The Chosun Ilbo. May 2, 2012. September 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180929084205/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/02/2012050200829.html. live.
  77. News: TaeTiSeo acted with Kang Dong-won in 'My Brilliant Life'. August 26, 2014. Park Gyu-oh. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. August 7, 2016. August 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160807203847/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140826001116_2. live.
  78. Web site: Film review: SMTown: The Stage. South China Morning Post. November 24, 2015. Edmund. Lee. April 8, 2016. November 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151125163753/http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/film-tv/article/1882530/film-review-smtown-stage-k-pop-love-exo-girls-generation-super. live.
  79. Web site: '소녀시대' 멤버 전원 '깜짝연기'...시트콤 '못말리는 결혼'. All 'Girls' Generation' members 'surprise acting'...Sitcom 'Unstoppable Marriage'. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ha. Kyung-heon. January 29, 2008. January 17, 2022. January 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220117060111/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000064016. live.
  80. News: Girls' Generation's Seohyun makes acting debut. September 24, 2013. May 15, 2015. Jean. Oh. The Korea Herald. September 9, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150909035505/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130924000612. live.
  81. News: SNSD to appear in Kim Soo-hyun's drama 'The Producers'. May 14, 2015. May 15, 2015. Sarah. Yoon. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. May 15, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150515161724/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201505141723009729053_2. live.
  82. News: '맨도롱 또똣' 서현, 꽃미소 날리며 등장...진영, 홀딱 반했다. June 24, 2015. Sports Chosun. June 24, 2015. ko. June 26, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150626112729/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201506250100304400022028&servicedate=20150624. live.
  83. News: '역도요정' 측 "지수X서현, 각각 11회·12회 특별출연" [공식]]. OSEN. December 19, 2016. December 19, 2016. ko. December 19, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161219150433/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110554535. live.
  84. Web site: 서현, MBC '도둑놈, 도둑님' 출연 확정..50부작 이끈다(공식). Star News. March 15, 2017. ko. March 15, 2017. March 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174747/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2017031513212032627&type=1&outlink=1. live.
  85. Web site: 'Music Core' girls replaced in reshuffle. April 4, 2013. Korea JoongAng Daily. May 12, 2018. May 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180513011346/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2969578. live.
  86. Web site: 서현, 리얼 일상 '혼자 살아보니 어때' 첫방…싱글 하우스 공개. February 8, 2017. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095500/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/02/08/2017020801367.html. live.
  87. Web site: [골든디스크 레드카펫] 서현 "정용화와 '우결' 이후 6년 만에 만남...반가워"]. [Golden Disk Red Carpet] Seohyun "Meeting Jung Yong-hwa for the first time in 6 years since 'We Got Married'...Nice to meet you". Naver. X-ports News. ko. Kim. Min-ji. January 13, 2017. March 8, 2023. March 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230308122336/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000693465. live.
  88. Web site: 신동엽·서현, '2021 TMA'서 MC 호흡. Kwak Hyun-soo. Shin Dong-yup and Seohyun to be MCs at '2021 TMA. YTN. Naver. September 23, 2021. September 23, 2021. ko. January 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230114155729/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001643457. live.
  89. Web site: 전현무·서현, '더팩트 뮤직 어워즈' MC 확정…네 번째 만남. Park Yoon-jin. Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun confirmed as MCs for 'The Fact Music Awards'... fourth meeting. My Daily. Naver. September 14, 2022. September 14, 2022. ko. September 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220914150227/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003645615. live.
  90. News: https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/2022dramaawards/pc/board.html?smenu=652d74&amp;bbs_loc=T2022-0943-01-518954,list,none,1,0. ko:2022 KBS 연기대상 > 연기대상 투표하기. 디지털 KBS. December 13, 2022. December 13, 2022. ko. December 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221213112302/https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/2022dramaawards/pc/board.html?smenu=652d74&bbs_loc=T2022-0943-01-518954,list,none,1,0. live.
  91. News: https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=244128. ko:서현, 2022 KBS연기대상 2관왕 '징크스의 연인'. Seohyun wins 2 awards at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards for 'Jinx's Lover'. KBS Media. January 1, 2023. January 1, 2023. ko. January 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230101010545/https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=244128. live.
  92. Web site: 이순재·김윤석·장동건·수애, 베스트 주연상 수상..12일 시상식 [공식입장]]. December 12, 2018. Osen. ko. December 10, 2018. April 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210424094117/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003919164. live.
  93. News: 김선호·김정현·서주현·이선빈 남녀신인상 수상. Kim Sun Hee, Kim Jung Hyun, Seo Joo Hyun, Lee Sun Bin won new artists awards. The Dong-a Ilbo. December 31, 2017. December 31, 2017. ko. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095422/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000616463. live.
  94. Web site: [MBC연기대상] 소지섭, 영예의 대상…'내뒤테' 올해의 드라마(종합)]. 김현정. December 31, 2018. Naver. xportsnews. January 3, 2023. Korean. January 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230103022115/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000938226. live.
  95. Web site: 2010 MBC 방송연예대상' 수상자. December 30, 2010. iMBC. ko. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095421/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/27333. live.
  96. Web site: 'SBS 연기대상' 박성웅·전효성·성동일·서현, 장르-판타지 부분 특별연기상. December 31, 2016. 10Asia. ko. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095425/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2016123184714. live.
  97. Web site: 서울드라마어워즈 2013 한류 드라마부문. July 4, 2013. May 27, 2015. Daum. ko. December 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141223232803/http://music.daum.net/musicbar/musicbar/detail?menu_id=1&board_id=4176#temp1. dead.
  98. Web site: Seoul Awards names popular stars. October 23, 2018. Korea JoongAng Daily. October 23, 2018. October 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181023080254/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3054556&cloc=joongangdaily. live.
  99. Web site: Seo-hyun of Girls' Generation Receives Award at Graduation. August 22, 2014. The Chosun Ilbo. May 12, 2018. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225095346/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/08/22/2014082200917.html?related_all. live.