Biography

Yoona

윤아 / Im Yoon-ah

Yoona is a South Korean singer and actress, a member of Girls' Generation and its sub-unit Oh!GG. Since her breakthrough in You Are My Destiny (2008) she has become one of Korea's leading actresses, headlining The K2, Exit, Big Mouth and King the Land, while remaining with SM Entertainment throughout her career.

  • Singer
  • Actress
  • Lim Yoona

Profile

Yoona is a South Korean singer and actress who debuted as a member of Girls’ Generation in August 2007. One of Korea’s most bankable stars, she broke through as an actress with You Are My Destiny (2008) and went on to lead hits such as The K2, Exit, Big Mouth and King the Land.

Nicknamed a “CF Queen” for her dozens of brand endorsements, she remains signed to SM Entertainment, performs in the sub-unit Oh!GG, and continues to headline films and dramas including Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025).

Facts

  • Her breakthrough drama You Are My Destiny (2008) earned her Best New Actress prizes, including at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2009. Wikipedia EN
  • She is known in Korea as a "CF Queen" for her roughly 40 brand endorsements, including long-term partnerships with Innisfree, Miu Miu and Qeelin, and was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia in 2016. Wikipedia EN
  • Her 2023 series King the Land ranked No. 1 on Netflix's global non-English Top 10 for three consecutive weeks. Wikipedia EN
  • She is one of the members who have stayed with SM Entertainment continuously since Girls' Generation's 2007 debut. Wikipedia EN

Works

You Are My Destiny Jang Sae-byuk
2008 / Drama
Love Rain Kim Yoon-hee / Jung Ha-na
2012 / Drama
The K2 Go An-na
2016 / Drama
Confidential Assignment
2017 / Movie
Exit Eui-joo
2019 / Movie
Big Mouth Go Mi-ho
2022 / Drama
King the Land Cheon Sa-rang
2023 / Drama
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
2025 / Drama

Awards

Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress (TV)
2009
Blue Dragon Film Awards Popular Star Award
2019

FAQ

Is Yoona still in Girls' Generation?
Yes. Yoona has remained with both Girls' Generation and SM Entertainment since the group's 2007 debut, balancing group activities with a leading acting career.
What are Yoona's most famous dramas and films?
Her best-known works include You Are My Destiny, Love Rain, The K2, the films Confidential Assignment and Exit, and the dramas Big Mouth and King the Land.

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