So Ju-Yeon

So Ju-yeon (소주연) is a South Korean actress and model known for her sweet face, dimpled smile, and natural, heartfelt acting. Here are full biography along with interesting facts from various sides of his life (as of January 2026).

Basic Information

• Full Name: So Ju-yeon (소주연)
• Date Of Birth: December 31, 1993 (age 32)
• Place Of Birth: Singil-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea Selatan
• Height: 157 cm (5'2")
• Blood Type: B (according to some sources)
• MBTI: INFP (introvert, intuitif, feeling, prospecting)
• Current Agencies: Merry Go Round Entertainment (sebelumnya terkait LSAC Model)
• Instagram Account: @_yeonjuso (hundreds of thousands of followers)

Background and childhood

So Ju-yeon is an only child (외동딸) who grew up in the Yeongdeungpo area of Seoul. It has great interest in Japanese culture since childhood, mainly Japanese films and fashion magazines, so chose the Japanese language department at the University (although eventually less interested in the language itself).

Unique facts of childhood: when the 1st grade, he once aspired to be Miss Korea, but immediately gave up after the teacher said “if short can not be Miss Korea". Her petite height (157 cm) is one of the characteristics that fans often talk about.

Early career and travels before fame

Before entering the entertainment world, So Ju-yeon worked for 2 years in the administration (원무과) of a mental hospital (정신건강의학과). He often worked overtime and found it very tiring-this experience made him appreciate life more now.

The model's career began unexpectedly: while still working in the hospital, she got DMs from modeling agencies via Instagram. Initially only for side job (looking for extra money), but eventually progressed.

• Official DebutIn 2017, the advertising Garglin (famous mouthwash)
• Penghargaan awal: CF Model Award di K-Model Awards & Asia Beauty Awards 2018

She has also appeared in many MVS such as ADOY - "Lemon", and photos in fashion magazines (NYLON, Allure, etc.).

Interesting facts and personalities

1. Very weak drinking alcohol - The name " So Ju-yeon” is often a joke about soju, but she's only strong 3 glasses of soju or 1 can of beer. Once filming a Horoyoi commercial and her face was instantly red after a few takes!
2. Ideals first: Before acting, want to be psychological counselor (상담심리사) — probably due to work experience in a psychiatric hospital.
3. Roller model: Senior actress Park So-dam - he likes a natural and clean acting style.
4. Hobbies: Belanja tanaman (식물 쇼핑), hunting coffee shop, dan sangat suka kopi.
5. Visual similarity: Many say similar Im Soo-jung on debut, and later similar Park Gyu-young (but the expression is richer).
6. Legendary Chemistry: Pasangan Yoon Ah-reum & Eun-tak di Dr. Romantic 2 is still talked about today — many fans want them to be the lead in another drama.
7. Personality: Known humble, sincere, and very professional. His coworkers often praised his “pure” and grounded demeanor.

So Ju-yeon is an example of an actress who rose slowly but surely, from advertising model → webdrama → big drama, to a charm that remains fresh and relatable. In 2026, his career is getting brighter with leading roles in new genres such as law (Pro Bono).