Historical Figure
Im Yoona
b. 1990
South Korean singer and actress (born 1990)
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Biography
Lim Yoona, also known mononymously as Yoona, is a South Korean singer and actress. After training for five years, she debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most widely known girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group's activities, Lim has participated in various television dramas, notably You Are My Destiny (2008), which marked her career breakthrough and earned her the Best New Actress award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.
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Debuted with Girls' Generation. Nine members. "Into the New World" was their first single. The group became the biggest girl group in K-pop history.
"Gee" by Girls' Generation became the most viewed K-pop video on YouTube at the time. Yoona was the group's most recognized face. She landed her first leading TV role that same year.
Became one of South Korea's most in-demand commercial models. At one point she represented over 40 brands simultaneously. The industry called her "CF Queen."
Won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the MBC Drama Awards for Big Mouth. Fifteen years after debut, she'd successfully crossed from idol to serious actress.
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