Son Ye-jin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Son Ye-jin
Son in March 2024
Born	Son Eon-jin (1982-01-11) January 11, 1982 (age 43) Daegu, South Korea
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2000–present
Agent	MSTeam Entertainment
Height	165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Spouse(s)	Hyun Bin ​ (m. 2022)​
Children	1
Korean name
Hangul	손언진
Hanja	孫彦眞
Revised Romanization	Son Eonjin
McCune–Reischauer	Son Ŏnjin
Stage name
Hangul	손예진
Hanja	孫藝珍
Revised Romanization	Son Yejin
McCune–Reischauer	Son Yejin
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Son Eon-jin (Hangul: 손언진), born on January 11, 1982, is a famous South Korean actress. She is better known by her stage name, Son Ye-jin (Hangul: 손예진). She became very popular in 2003 with movies like The Classic and the TV drama Summer Scent.

Later, she starred in other successful films such as A Moment to Remember (2004) and April Snow (2005). These early roles earned her the nickname "Nation's First Love" in Korea. Son Ye-jin has won many awards and appeared in major films like My Wife Got Married (2008), The Pirates (2014), and The Last Princess (2016). She is also known for popular TV shows like Alone in Love (2006), Something in the Rain (2018), and Crash Landing on You (2019–2020).

Son Ye-jin's Amazing Acting Journey

Early Days and Big Hits (2000–2005)

Son Ye-jin started her acting career in 2000 by voicing a character in the film Secret Tears. She then took on main roles in TV dramas like Delicious Proposal and Great Ambition. Her first big movie role was in Im Kwon-taek's Chi-hwa-seon in 2002. This film was shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival.

Her biggest early successes were the films Lovers' Concerto and The Classic. The Classic was especially popular in places like Hong Kong and China. This helped Son Ye-jin become a star across East Asia. In 2003, she became even more famous as a Hallyu (Korean Wave) star. This happened when she played the main role in the TV drama Summer Scent.

Her next films also became very popular, especially in Japan. A Moment to Remember broke box office records in Japan and sold over two million tickets in Korea. April Snow, where she starred with Bae Yong-joon, was also a hit in Japan and China. Because of her pure and innocent image in films like The Classic, she was called the "Nation's First Love" in Korea.

Diverse Roles and New Challenges (2006–2015)

After playing sweet characters, Son Ye-jin decided to try different kinds of roles. In 2008, she played a woman who marries two men in My Wife Got Married. This role helped her win the Best Actress award at the important Blue Dragon Film Awards.

After a serious mystery film called White Night, Son wanted to do something more fun. She chose the romantic comedy TV series Personal Taste. Then, she starred in the horror-romantic comedy film Spellbound. This movie became one of the most successful Korean romantic comedies in recent years.

In 2012, Son starred in her first big action movie, The Tower. It was a remake of an old Hollywood disaster film. She returned to TV in 2013 with the revenge drama Shark. After that, she led Blood and Ties, a thriller where a daughter suspects her father in a crime.

Son worked again with her Shark co-star Kim Nam-gil in the 2014 adventure film The Pirates. This movie was a huge success, selling over 8.6 million tickets. Son won the Best Actress award at the Grand Bell Awards for her role. The Pirates is one of the highest-grossing Korean films ever.

Global Recognition and Acclaim (2016–Present)

In 2016, Son Ye-jin reunited with Kim Joo-hyuk in the political thriller The Truth Beneath. She received great praise for her acting in this film. She won Best Actress awards at the 25th Buil Film Awards and 17th Busan Film Critics Awards.

Next, she played Princess Deokhye in the true-story film The Last Princess. This movie was directed by Hur Jin-ho, who also directed April Snow. The film was very popular and earned a lot of money worldwide. Critics praised Son for her "outstanding" performance, saying she showed the princess's deep emotions very well. She won many awards for this role.

In 2018, Son starred with So Ji-sub in the romance film Be with You. The same year, she returned to TV with the romance drama Something in the Rain. This series was very popular, and Son received excellent reviews for her acting. Son also appeared in the crime thriller The Negotiation with Hyun Bin. She played a professional negotiator trying to save people.

In 2019, Son worked again with Hyun Bin in the hugely popular romance drama Crash Landing on You. In this show, she played a rich heiress who falls in love with a North Korean officer. The drama was a massive success and is one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable TV history.

Son was planning to make her Hollywood debut in 2022 in a film called The Cross. However, filming was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Activities and Giving Back

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Son Ye-jin cares about helping others. On February 27, 2020, she donated 100 million Korean Won to the Community Chest of Korea in her hometown of Daegu. This money helped fight the spread of COVID-19.

On March 8, 2022, Son and her husband, Hyun Bin, donated 200 million Korean Won. This donation went to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association. It helped people affected by a huge wildfire that spread in South Korea.

Son Ye-jin's Personal Life

Son Ye-jin is a Roman Catholic. Her baptismal name is Dominica.

Relationship and Marriage

Son with Hyun Bin in 2014

On January 1, 2021, it was confirmed that Son Ye-jin was in a relationship with actor Hyun Bin. They had worked together in the films The Negotiation (2018) and Crash Landing on You (2019–2020). Their relationship started after Crash Landing on You finished filming.

Son and Hyun Bin announced their engagement on February 10, 2022. They shared the happy news on their social media. They got married in a private ceremony on March 31, 2022, with their families and close friends. On June 27, Son announced that she was expecting their first child. She gave birth to a son on November 27, 2022, whom she lovingly nicknamed Alkong.

Filmography

Film

Television Series

Awards and Nominations

Son Ye-jin has won many awards during her career. She has received a total of 51 awards from 72 nominations.

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See also

In Spanish: Son Ye-jin para niños