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As Korean actress and singer Sooyoung celebrates her 29th birthday today, February 10, we look back at her best musical and on-screen moments, her role as a public figure, and her strong relationship with her fans.
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The star held a special “farewell to 20s” exhibition on December 29-30, 2018. Titled “Made in #ChoiSooYoung, The Shining scenerY”, it showcased photographs and videos documenting significant moments in her life and career, giving her fans an intimate insight into their idol.
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[1st Look] Vol.149 LIGHT up WORLD 환한 빛을 가득 머금은 스타, 언제나 밝게 반짝이는 #수영(@hotsootuff)은 자신의 빛으로 세상을 좀 더 밝히려 한다. 그녀의 진심이 담긴 ‘#비밍이펙트(beaming effect)’는 그런 내일을 향한 힘찬 출발이다. 소녀시대 수영의 더 많은 화보와 인터뷰는 이번 주 22일(목)에 발행되는 퍼스트룩 149호를 통해 확인하실 수 있습니다. _MJY _LYW _PJH #퍼스트룩 #소녀시대 #최수영 #girlsgeneration #sooyoung #choisooyoung #beamingeffect #범국민장애인식개선캠페인 #koreanmodel #dailylook #1stlook #1stlookstar
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Sooyoung actively campaigns to promote awareness about retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic disorder that can cause loss of vision. Her clothing label, Beaming Effect, holds an annual charity bazaar that channels all profits to the Korean Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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In 2018, she featured in a special fashion photo shoot in the February issue of 1st Look magazine – she was part of the designing and styling processes. She collaborated with stylist Seo Soo Kyung for the collection. All proceeds from the sale of the outfits went to the cause.
Musical prowess


Sooyoung is a songwriter, too, and contributed to the lyrics of How Great Is Your Love, a track featuring on the album The Boys, by Girls’ Generation.
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In celebration of their ninth anniversary in 2016, the group released a fan-dedicated track, titled Sailing, which was written by Sooyoung. The animated music video, which got over 1 million views in 24 hours, was the band’s first single of the year.
Television credits


Sooyoung is also known for her roles on television. Her groundbreaking performance as the lead in 2014 MBC drama series My Spring Days, won her the best actress trophy at the MBC Drama Awards ceremony that year, as well as the Excellence Award, Actress at the 8th Korea Drama Awards in 2015.
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On the Girls’ Generation band member’s 29th birthday, here’s a quick round-up of her musical highlights, charity projects and top television roles


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On the Girls’ Generation band member’s 29th birthday, here’s a quick round-up of her musical highlights, charity projects and top television roles