Ahn So-hee facts for kids
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Ahn So-hee
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Born | Seoul, South Korea
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June 27, 1992
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Years active | 2004–present |
Agent | BH Entertainment |
Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–2013 |
Labels | JYP |
Korean name | |
Hangul |
안소희
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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).
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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)
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)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2007–2008 | Show! Music Core | April 14, 2007, and November 10, 2007 – April 26, 2008 |
Theatre Performances
Year | Title | Role | Theater | Date |
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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.
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
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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
In Spanish: Ahn So-hee para niños