*Everything* You Need To Know About Korean Actress Seo Hyun Jin

Known for her amazing chemistry with co-stars, Korean actress Seo Hyun Jin has been dubbed a rom-com queen by many. When it comes to heart-fluttering scenes, Hyun Jin delivers whoever her on-screen partner is. It also doesn't hurt that she's been paired up with dreamy leading men like Yoo Yeon Seok, Yang Se Jong, and Lee Min Ki, to name a few. The veteran actress and rising actor Hwang In Yeop are expected to capture hearts once again with the highly-anticipated drama Why Her.

Here are facts you need to know about Seo Hyun Jin:

Seo Hyun Jin was born on February 27, 1985.
Which makes her a 37-year-old Pisces! Those born under this star sign are known to be ~old souls~ who enjoy being busy but also long for some peace and quiet after a long day’s work. In an interview with Vogue Korea, Hyun Jin talked about her career goals and why she shockingly prefers not to be remembered by people: "Everyone has a desire to achieve something in their respective fields. I work hard in acting but I don’t want to be remembered by people. As an actress, I just want you to enjoy my work. I think a good drama is when you can have fun watching it."

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She also got candid about her homebody lifestyle and the perks of being an actress, saying, "I cook at home, play with my dog, and spread out on the sofa. If I wasn't doing dramas, I wouldn't have known people well because I stay at home a lot. I meet a lot of people while doing dramas so I'm a much better person because of acting. My job as an actor makes me understand people better."
She was a member of the K-pop girl group M.I.L.K.
Our fave rom-com actress was once an idol! She debuted as the main vocalist and maknae (youngest member) of M.I.L.K in 2001. ICYDK, the group was managed by BM Entertainment, the sister company of SM Entertainment. In a talk show appearance, Hyun Jin talked about starting her career at the age of 16. "I was young and unaware. I don't recall much. I felt like I was playing and I didn't think of it as work."

M.I.L.K. 'Come To Me' MV

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Fun fact: Girls' Generation's iconic song "Into The New World" was in the running to be the title track of what would have been M.I.L.K's second album. Unfortunately, M.I.L.K disbanded after just two years, and (fortunately), the song became GG's debut single instead.
She got her big break in acting with Let's Eat 2.
After transitioning into acting, Hyun Jin landed a couple of supporting roles in historical dramas The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang, and The Three Musketeers, to name a few. The turning point in her career came in the form of a 2015 rom-com drama Let's Eat 2. She starred as the ultimate foodie and freelance writer Baek Soo Ji, the childhood friend and new love interest of the male lead Goo Dae Young (Yoon Doo Joon). Hyun Jin landed more rom-com lead roles in dramas like Another Miss Oh, Dr. Romantic, and The Beauty Inside, solidifying her title as Korea's highly sought-after rom-com queen.

[Mood: Mukbang] Team Dip vs Team Pour | Let's Eat 2 Ep 1 [ENG SUB CC]

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Seo Hyun Jin is a Baeksang Award winner.
Hyun Jin's emotional and super relatable performance in Another Miss Oh earned her the Best Television Actress award at the 2017 Baeksang Arts Awards. Another Miss Oh is about two women named Oh Hae Young who frequently cross paths because of their shared name. Jeon Hye Bin starred as the *pretty* Miss Oh while Hyun Jin played the role of the *ordinary* Miss Oh.

Another, Miss Oh (Scripted Trailer) | CJ ENM
She sang the OSTs of her own dramas.
Despite leaving the idol life behind, Hyun Jin occasionally lends her voice to the official soundtracks of her dramas! She sang "Up & Down" for Let's Eat 2, "What Is Love" for Another Miss Oh, and more recently, "Falling Flower" for her 2021 drama You Are My Spring.

seohyunjin [MV] (seo hyun jin) - Official Music Video
She's BFFs with Another Miss Oh co-star Jeon Hye Bin.
They might have been rivals on the show but Hyun Jin and Hye Bin are close friends in real life. Hyun Jin is one supportive BFF as she often sends coffee trucks to the set of Hye Bin's drama. Not only that, the two even went on a trip to Antarctica!

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Seo Hyun Bin isn't on any social media platform.
The actress revealed the reason behind her decision to keep her private life off social media: "I'm not a perfectionist but I guess I'm just not easily satisfied. That's why I prefer acting as a different person. Therefore, it will be difficult to see the natural Seo Hyun Jin on SNS in the future. I’ll continue to do dramas."

Curious fans can still catch her occasionally on Management SOOP’s Instagram and Youtube channel.
She's booked and busy with a film and a drama.
Hyun Jin will be starring alongside veteran actor Ahn Sung Ki for her silver screen comeback Cassiopeia, a film about a father with dementia and his daughter. She is also slated to headline the law school romance drama Why Her. Hyun Jin will play the role of law professor Oh Soo Jae while Hwang In Yeop will portray her student (and love interest) Gong Chan.

[Trailer] Viu Original, Why Her? Ft Seo Hyun Jin, Hwang In Yeop | Coming Soon 2022

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