Byun Jung-soo
South Korean model and actress (born 1974)
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Byun Jung-soo (Korean: 변정수; born April 15, 1974) is a South Korean model and actress. As a model in the 1990s, Byun walked the runways in Seoul, Paris and New York, notably for the brand Kenzo.[3] She began acting in 2002, and starred in television dramas such as Women Next Door (2003), You're Not Alone (2004), Can Love Be Refilled? (2005), Last Scandal (2008) and Manny (2011).[4][5][6] In 2005, Byun became the creative director for clothing label Ellahoya, when it launched its higher-end line for the Hyundai Home Shopping Network.[3][7][8][9][10] Known for her chic sense of style, in 2008 she became the host of talk show Olive Show, which featured trends in fashion.[11][12] Byun also created the make-up line Licht in 2009, and has written three books.[13]
Byun Jung-soo | |
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| Born | April 15, 1974 Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Education | Kyungwon University - Textile Art |
| Occupations | Model, actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Agent | SP Entertainment |
| Spouse | Andrew Liu (m. 1997)[1] |
| Children | Liu Chae-won[2] Liu Jung-won |
| Family | Byun Jung-min (sister) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 변정수 |
| RR | Byeon Jeongsu |
| MR | Pyŏn Chŏngsu |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Man in Crisis | Yoon Na-mi |
| Shoot for the Stars | Lee Mi-ryun | |
| 2003 | The Bean Chaff of My Life | Bae Hyun-ah |
| Women Next Door | Ae-kyung | |
| First Love | Hong Young-ja | |
| 2004 | The Woman Who Wants to Marry | Jang Seung-ri |
| You're Not Alone | Reporter Byun Jung-soo | |
| Wives on Strike | Kim Jung-kang | |
| 2005 | Can Love Be Refilled? | Hong Jin-joo |
| 2006 | What's Up Fox | Fashion show attendee (cameo, episode 2) |
| 2007 | Bad Couple | Na Dol-soon |
| 2008 | Last Scandal | Lee Na-yoon |
| 2009 | Style | (cameo) |
| 2010 | Pasta | Kim Kang |
| Marry Me, Please | Han Kyung-joo | |
| 2011 | Manny | Janice |
| Bravo, My Love! | Byun Joo-ri | |
| 2013 | KBS Drama Special: "Their Perfect Day"[14] | Lee Mi-bok |
| The Queen's Classroom[15] | Go Na-ri's mother | |
| Ruby Ring | Jung Cho-rim | |
| 2014 | 4 Legendary Witches[16] | Ma Joo-ran |
| 2015 | Best Couple[17] | Kang Min Kyung |
| 2017 | Band of Sisters[18] | Go Pil Soon |
| 2021 | Melancholia | Yoo Hye-mi [19] |
| 2026 | Undercover Miss Hong | Choi In-ja |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Marrying the Mafia | (cameo) | |
| 2003 | If You Were Me | Mom | segment: "The Man with an Affair" |
| 2011 | White: The Melody of the Curse | Agency representative | |
| 2021 | Brother | Mun | [20] |
Variety/radio show
Books
| Year | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Yes! I'm a Wife | Songrim |
| 2003 | Byun Jung-soo's 7 Open Interiors | Sigongsa |
| 2005 | Byun Jung-soo's Massive Childcare | Chosun Ilbo Living Media |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1995 | Model Line | Best New Model of the Year | N/a | Won |
| 2002 | MBC Drama Awards | Popularity Award, Actress | Man in Crisis | Won |
| 2003 | Model Line | Korea's Best Dressed | N/a | Won |
| 2004 | MBC Drama Awards | Special Acting Award | The Woman Who Wants to Marry | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Sitcom | You're Not Alone | Won | |
| 2006 | Korean Conference on Volunteering | Prime Minister's Award | N/a | Won |
| 2007 | Donation Culture Innovation Forum[21] | Minister's Award from the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs | N/a | Won |
| 2010 | 44th Taxpayer's Day | Exemplary Taxpayer Commendation | N/a | Won |
| 3rd Korea Sharing Awards | National Assembly Standing Committee Chairperson's Award | N/a | Won | |
| 3rd Korea Sharing and Volunteer Activities Awards | Top Excellence Award in the Private Sector | N/a | Won |
