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Ahn So-hee
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Ahn in 2022
Born (1992-06-27) June 27, 1992 (age 32)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active 2004–present
Agent BH Entertainment
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2007–2013
Labels JYP
Korean name
Hangul
안소희
Hanja
Revised Romanization An So-hui
McCune–Reischauer An Sohŭi

Ahn So-hee (Hangul: 안소희) was born on June 27, 1992. She is a talented South Korean actress and was once a singer. Many people know her by her stage name, Sohee. She used to be a member of the popular K-pop girl group called Wonder Girls. Sohee is especially famous for her role in the exciting zombie movie Train to Busan (2016).

Early Life and Training

Ahn So-hee was born in South Korea. When she was just 12 years old, she was chosen through auditions to become a trainee at JYP Entertainment (JYPE). This is a big company that trains future K-pop stars.

Ahn So-hee's Career Journey

Starting as an Actress in 2004

Ahn So-hee began her acting career early. In 2004, at age 12, she had a small part in a short film. It was called The Synesthesia for Overtone Construction, where she played a deaf girl.

Becoming a Wonder Girl and Acting (2007–2012)

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Ahn performing at a university festival in 2007

After two years of training, Ahn So-hee became the third member of Wonder Girls in 2007. This girl group was managed by JYP Entertainment. They debuted with a song called "Irony", where Sohee was a dancer and singer. The group quickly became very popular. Their hit songs included "Tell Me", "So Hot", and "Nobody". Because of her popularity, the media gave Ahn the nickname "Nation's Little Sister".

In 2008, Ahn So-hee also made her first appearance in a big movie. It was a romantic comedy called Hellcats. The movie was about modern Korean women and their thoughts on love and life.

New Roles and Leaving Wonder Girls (2013–2015)

In 2013, Ahn So-hee got her first main acting role. She starred in a drama called Happy! Rose Day. In this drama, she played a young woman in her early 20s who worked at a flower shop.

Ahn So-hee's time with JYP Entertainment and Wonder Girls ended in December 2013. She decided not to renew her contract with the company.

In 2014, she joined a new management company, BH Entertainment. That same year, she acted in the romantic comedy TV series Heart to Heart on tvN. She played a character who wanted to become an actress.

In September 2015, Ahn So-hee's contract with BH Entertainment ended. She then signed with KeyEast.

Continuing Success (2016–Present)

(Marie Claire Korea) 안소희의 대답 5s
Ahn for Marie Claire Korea in 2016

In 2016, Ahn So-hee starred in Train to Busan, which was South Korea's first zombie movie. She played a high school student who was a loyal supporter of her baseball team. The movie was shown at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and became a huge hit, selling over 11 million tickets. Later that year, she appeared in the tvN series Entourage, which was a Korean version of an American show.

In 2017, Ahn starred in the thriller movie A Single Rider. She played a lonely teenager and received praise for her acting.

In 2018, Ahn So-hee played a lively Mongolian woman named Anu in the short movie Anu and Hyuga.

In 2019, Ahn was one of the main female characters in the TV series Welcome to Waikiki 2. In July 2019, she also starred in a short film called Memories.

In 2022, Ahn So-hee acted in the drama Thirty-Nine. She played Kim So-won, who was a pianist and the younger sister of another character.

Music and Acting Projects

Discography

Ahn So-hee was a singer in the group Wonder Girls. You can find their music listed in the Wonder Girls discography article.

Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Synesthesia for Overtone Construction Deaf girl Short film
2008 Hellcats Kim Kang-ae
2013 Mr. Go Opening pitcher Scene was deleted and released in DVD
2015 C'est si bon Cameo
2016 Train to Busan Jin-hee
2017 A Single Rider Ji-na
Real Chinatown sewing room worker Cameo
2018 Anu and Hyuga Anu Short film
2019 Memories Mysterious Woman Short film
2022 The Night When the Moon Sets Yongsan
2024 The Daechi Scandal Yoon-im

Television Series Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Here He Comes Mal-hee Cameo
2012 Wonder Girls Sohee
2013 Happy! Rose Day Ah-reum
2015 Heart to Heart Go Se-ro
2016 Entourage Ahn So-hee
2019 Welcome to Waikiki 2 Kim Jung-eun
2020–2023 Missing: The Other Side Lee Jong-ah Season 1–2
2021 Drama Stage: "Attention Hog" Yoo Ha-na Season 4; one act-drama
Dramaworld 2 Cameo
2022 Thirty-Nine Kim So-won

Hosting Roles

Year Title Notes
2007–2008 Show! Music Core April 14, 2007, and November 10, 2007 – April 26, 2008

Theatre Performances

Theater play performances
Year Title Role Theater Date
2024 Closer (클로저) Alice Plus Theater April 23 to July 14

Awards and Recognitions

Ahn So-hee has received awards and nominations for her acting and popularity.

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result
Buil Film Awards 2008 Best New Actress Hellcats Nominated
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival 2017 JIMFF Star Award A Single Rider Won
Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2008 Hot School Girl Ahn So-hee Won

See Also

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