Kwon So-hyun
A South Korean artist who boldly reinvented herself from K-pop idol in 4Minute to a respected actress commanding complex roles on television and film.
Born 1994 (age 32)·South Korean actress·Birthday: August 30·Millennials
Biography
Kwon So-hyun, known mononymously as Sohyun, made her name in the explosive world of K-pop as the youngest member of the hit girl group 4Minute. The group's fierce, hip-hop influenced sound and chart-topping singles like 'Hot Issue' and 'What's Your Name?' defined an era. In 2016, at what could have been a career crossroads when 4Minute disbanded, Sohyun pivoted decisively. She shed the idol image and dedicated herself fully to acting, a passion she had explored concurrently. The transition was deliberate and successful. She took on challenging roles in dramas like 'The Guardians' and 'Sweet Revenge', proving her range in genres from thriller to romance. Her performance in the film 'The Guardian' garnered particular praise for its emotional depth. Sohyun's journey is one of artistic conviction, demonstrating that the discipline and performance skills honed on stage can fuel a compelling second act in a different spotlight.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kwon was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kwon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Kwon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the youngest member of the successful K-pop girl group 4Minute, which had multiple number-one singles in South Korea.
- Successfully transitioned to a full-time acting career, landing leading roles in television dramas like 'The Guardians' and 'Sweet Revenge'.
- Received critical acclaim for her film role in 'The Guardian', showcasing her dramatic acting range.
- Was also a member of the project girl group 'Orange' formed for the drama 'The Thousandth Man'.
Did You Know?
She was a child actress, appearing in television dramas before her K-pop debut.
She is known for being a close friend of fellow actress and former idol Kim Se-jeong.
She studied Practical Music at Howon University.
“I want to show a new side of myself with every role.”
