Son Ye-jin

• Birth Name: Son Eon-jin (손언진)
• Stage Name: Son Ye-jin (손예진)
• Date Of Birth: January 11, 1982
• Place Of Birth: Suseong District, Daegu, South Korea
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight Loss: 45 kg
• ZodiacCapricorn
• Blood Type: A
• Citizenship: South Korea
• Official Instagram Account:
  @yejinhand

Son Ye-jin is one of South Korea's top actresses known for her outstanding acting skills, natural beauty, and ability to play various genres with totality. He is often referred to as “Nation’s First Love” (The first love) and "Queen Of Melodrama” because of his iconic romantic roles, although he was also successful in the action, thriller and historical genres. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in South Korea and has starred in several high-rated and box office-successful films and dramas.Family background and educationSon Ye-jin was born in Daegu, South Korea, on January 11, 1982. Information about his family is relatively minimal as he tends to maintain the privacy of his personal life. However, it is known that he has an older sister who is also said to have a similar beauty. In an interview, Son Ye-jin once mentioned that his ideal type of man would be someone similar to his father, suggesting that he has a close relationship with his family, although details were not revealed much.

Son Ye-jin Junghwa Girls High School in Daegu. After graduating from high school, he continued his studies in Seoul Institute of the Arts, majoring in Film. This education became a strong foundation for his acting career, providing a deep understanding of the art of acting and film production. He is known as a mediocre student in high school, preferring activities such as eating tteokbokki rather than focusing on academic grades

In the year 2002, Son Ye-jin's name became widely known after starring in the film Lover’s Concerto as Shim Soo-in and Painted Fire (Chi-Hwa-Seon) sebagai So-woon. Appearance in Lover’s Concerto showing his acting skills in playing innocent but emotional characters, which made many viewers, especially men, captivated.

Kejayaan Awal dan Gelar “Nation’s First Love” (2003–2006)Year 2003 it became a turning point in Son Ye-jin's career. He starred in two major projects The Classic and drama Summer Scent. In The Classic, she plays two characters at once, Ji-hye and Joo-hee, in a love story that crosses two generations. The Film was not only a success in South Korea, but also became one of the highest-grossing Korean films in Japan of its time, cementing Son Ye-jin's status as a Hallyu star. His role in The Classic earned him a nickname “Nation’s First Love” because of her strong chemistry and heart-touching acting.

Summer Scent, part of the tetralogy Endless Love, also strengthened her reputation as an actress of melodramas. He plays Shim Hye-won, a flower seller who gets a heart donor from the main character's lover. This Drama managed to attract the attention of the audience with an emotional romance story.

In the year 2004Son Ye-jin A Moment to Remember, a film adaptation of the Japanese drama Pure Soul. In this film, she plays Kim Soo-jin, a woman who suffers from progressive memory loss after falling in love. The Film became the 5th highest-grossing film in South Korea in 2004 and broke records as the highest-grossing Korean film in Japan, expanding its popularity in Asia.

In the year 2005, he starred April Snow together with Bae Yong-joon, who also had great success in Japan and China. In the year 2006, he appeared in the drama Alone in Love, plays Yoo Eun-ho, a woman who still has feelings for her ex-husband despite his divorce. This role won him Best TV Actress in Baeksang Arts Awards, and her pay of USD 23,000 per episode made her one of the highest-paid actresses of the time.

Exploration Of Various Genres (2007-2015)Despite being known as the” Queen of Melodrama, " Son Ye-jin doesn't limit herself to the romance genre. She challenges herself with a variety of roles across different genres, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. Some notable projects during this period include:

• The Art of Seduction (2005): he played Han Ji-won, a clever con man, demonstrating his abilities in romantic comedies.
• Open City (2008): she played Baek Jang-mi, a femme fatale in the crime genre.
• Spotlight (2008): he played Seo Woo-jin, an ambitious reporter in a drama themed on mystery, business, and politics.
• My Wife Got Married (2008): her role as Joo In-ah, a woman who marries two men, draws praise and makes her win Best Leading Actress in Blue Dragon Film Awards 2008.
• Personal Taste (2010): in this romantic comedy drama, he played Park Gae-in alongside Lee Min-ho, showing strong chemistry.
• Spellbound (2011): she starred in a romantic horror comedy that became one of the highest-grossing films of that year.
• The Tower (2012): in the disaster action film adapted from The Towering Inferno, he played Seo Yoon-hee, adding to his list of successes in the blockbuster genre.
• Blood and Ties (2013): she plays Jung Da-eun, a daughter who suspects her father of involvement in kidnapping and murder cases.
• The Pirates (2014): in this historical adventure film, she played Yeo-wol, a female pirate, and won Best Actress in Grand Bell Awards. The Film became one of the highest grossing films of all time in Korea with over 8.6 million viewers.
• Bad Guys Always Die (2015): he starred in the Korean-Chinese action comedy film with Chen Bolin, which was filmed on Jeju Island.

Career peak and international recognition (2016-2020)In the year 2016, Son Ye-jin again showed his outstanding acting skills through two major films:

• The Truth Beneath: In this political thriller, he portrayed Kim Yeon-hong, earning critical acclaim and winning Best Actress in Buil Film Awards and Busan Film Critics Awards.
• The Last Princess: He plays Princess Deokhye, The Last Princess of the Korean Empire, in a biopic directed by Hur Jin-ho. Her performance was praised for being able to display deep emotions, and the film was a commercial success with global revenues of USD 40.35 million.

In the year 2018, he returned to television drama after five years with Something in the Rain, plays Yoon Jin-ah, a woman who is in a relationship with a younger man. The play gained great popularity and praise for its natural acting. In the same year, he starred in the film Be with You along with So Ji-sub, an adaptation of a Japanese novel, which was also commercially successful.
The peak of his career occurred in 2019–2020 with drama Crash Landing on You, in which she plays Yoon Se-ri, a South Korean chaebol heir who accidentally lands in North Korea and falls in love with an army officer (played by Hyun Bin). The Drama recorded the highest ratings on tvN and became a global phenomenon, cementing its status as a Hallyu star. Her Chemistry with Hyun Bin is in the spotlight, and the drama is also the starting point of their personal relationship.

• No Other Choice (2025): he will star in director Park Chan-wook's latest thriller alongside Lee Byung-hun. Filming has been completed, and the film is scheduled to air in 2025.
• Scandal (2025): he is rumored to be in talks to star in a Netflix drama that is a remake of the film Untold Scandal, with Ji Chang-wook. Filming is scheduled to begin in March 2025.
• Variety (TBA): she was offered the lead role in a K-pop thriller drama inspired by former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin.

Personal LifeSon Ye-jin is known for his privacy. In an interview in the year 2007 with KBS Entertainment Weekly, he admitted that he had not dated for almost 20 years because of his busy schedule and high standards in finding a partner. She once joked that she was “too pretty” to date, but later explained that she had no time for a relationship.

However, his personal life changed after meeting Hyun Binthe player's opponent in The Negotiation (2018) dan Crash Landing on You (2019–2020). Their relationship was confirmed in January 1, 2021 by their respective agencies, after Dispatch reported that they had been dating since March 2020. On February 10, 2022, they announced their engagement via social media, and were married in March 31, 2022 at Seoul's Grand Walkerhill in a closed-door ceremony attended by family and close friends, including several famous artists.
On June 27, 2022, Son Ye-jin announced the pregnancy of his first child via Instagram. She gave birth to a son, who was nicknamed Alkong, on November 27, 2022, faster than expected December 2022. Hyun Bin was unable to accompany the delivery because it was filming in Mongolia, but Son Ye-jin mentioned that the delivery went smoothly without a caesarean section.
In an interview at Bucheon International Film Festival in July 2024, Son Ye-jin shared that marriage and motherhood had changed her perspective, made her softer and broadened her horizons. He called Hyun Bin a straightforward, rational, and kind man, which was the main reason he chose him as a life partner.

• Baeksang Arts Awards: Best TV Actress untuk Alone in Love (2006), Best New Actress untuk The Classic (2003).
• Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Leading Actress untuk My Wife Got Married (2008), Most Popular Female Actress (2008, 2010, 2016).
• Grand Bell Awards: Best New Actress untuk The Classic (2003), Best Actress untuk The Pirates (2014).
• Buil Film Awards and Busan Film Critics Awards: Best Actress untuk The Truth Beneath (2016)
• Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40: Entered the list for four consecutive years (2019-2022).

In addition, it was named as The Most Beautiful Korean Actresses Of All Time by King Choice and Most Beautiful Woman of 2020 by Starmometer. It is also recognized as one of the 200 Best Actors by Korean Film Council (KOFIC).
Wealth and investmentSon Ye-jin is one of the highest paid actresses in South Korea. In the year 2020, his total fortune is estimated at approximately USD 20 million (approximately Rp300 billion). He is known to be smart in investing, especially in property. One of the investments is the purchase of an 8-story building in Seoul worth 16 billion Won (approximately Rp205 billion) in 2020, which was previously used as a plastic surgery center and cosmetic store.
Interesting Facts

1. Love of SportsSon Ye-jin pilates and TRX for more than 10 years, which helped him maintain his stamina and physical performance, as seen in the running scene in Crash Landing on You.
2. Friendship with a Top actress: He is close friends with such actresses as Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Min-jung, and Kim Hye-soo.
3. Refusal of a gift for his child: While celebrating his son Alkong's first birthday in November 2023, Son Ye-jin politely declined gifts from fans, asserting that the letter of support meant enough to him.
4. Social EngagementAlong with Bin Laden , he has 300 million Won for mother and child patients in 2022, showing his philanthropic side.
5. Hobbies and personality: Son Ye-jin portrayed himself as an emotional person during adolescence, which encouraged him to pursue acting as a way of channeling emotions. He is also known for being ambitious, consistent, and humble.