Choi Sooyoung or professionally known as Sooyoung of Girls' Generation, is getting lots of drama appearances in the past years. In a span of being in the acting field, why and how does she become in demand in K-dramas today?
SNSD's Sooyoung Failed 70 Acting Auditions Before Making it to the Top
Before she made it on the small screen, Choi Sooyoung was first introduced in the entertainment industry as part of SM Entertainment's K-Pop girl group, Girls' Generation. She successfully established her image as an idol.
Sooyoung was able to dominate the stage with amazing performances along with her Girls' Generation members. But while she was in the process of making it in the music scene, the South Korean celebrity has begun to explore another career path, and that is in the acting field.
The idol-actress has been active in acting projects since 2007 with the series "Unstoppable Marriage," where she played a supporting role. Years later, Sooyoung had done several cameos in the dramas "Oh! My Lady," ''Paradise ranch" and "A Gentleman's Dignity."
In 2014, Choi Sooyoung led the series "My Blooming Days" in which she was able to take home the Excellent Actress Award in the Korean Drama Awards and MBC Drama Awards. Due to this, the Girls' Generation member was consistently on the list of the rising South Korean actresses.
The "Run Devil Run" singer mentioned in one of her past interviews that she was interested in acting first before making a debut as a singer. Sooyoung did confess that she had failed more than 70 auditions (acting) during her pre-debut days.
But seeing her now as one of the most in-demand actresses in K-dramas proved that acting is really meant for her. Apart from showcasing her talent on stage, Choi Sooyoung proved through her determination that even though she failed in more than 70 acting auditions before, she bravely fought for her spot to be in the industry.
Choi Sooyoung's Net Worth
As a well rounded artist in the Korean entertainment industry, Sooyoung has built her name professionally and strong through the years. But with all the activities that she has been committed and will be involved in, how much really is her net worth?
According to digital net worth, Choi Sooyoung's estimated net worth this 2021 is $1 million - 4 million. It definitely increased from the previous year, where her net worth ranged from $ 1.5 - 2 million.
This showed that the "Squad 38" star has become more in-demand in K-dramaland. Since she made a drama return with "Tell Me What You Saw" in 2020, Sooyoung was able to work on multiple projects in the following months.
Actress Choi Sooyoung is Now Consistent in Doing K-dramas
In the same year (2020), the "Tell Me Your Wish" singer appeared and became one of the main leads in JTBC's healing-romance series "Run On" along with Shin Se Kyung, Im Siwan, and her on-screen partner Kang Tae Oh.
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Sooyoung also starred in the star-studded movie "New Year Blues." Even though it took almost three years before the drama "So I Married an Anti-Fan" was released, it received the recognition that it deserves. Same as with its main actors Choi Sooyoung, Choi Tae Joon, and 2PM's Chansung.
Her natural chemistry with actor Choi Tae Joon was loved and enjoyed by the K-drama enthusiasts. Making the "So I Married an Anti-Fan" a successful romance series this 2021.
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Written by Shai Collins.
