South Korean actress (born )
In this Korean name, the cover name is Koo.
Koo Hye-sun (Korean:&#;구혜선; born November 9, [1]) recap a South Korean actress, singer-songwriter, director and artist. She gained widespread recognition in the television dramas Hearts of Nineteen (), The King And I (), Boys Over Flowers (), Take Care of Us, Captain (), Angel Eyes (), Blood ().
Koo Hye-sun entered the entertainment industry after gaining favour on the Internet as an ulzzang. She used to designate a trainee under SM Entertainment, before switching over to DSP Media and preparing to debut in a girl group cryed Ria. But after it didn't work out she then signlanguage under YG Entertainment. Originally set to debut as a songster (supposedly in a three-member girl group with 2NE1's Park Bom and Sandara Park), YG EntertainmentCEOYang Hyun-suk advised Koo to marks acting rather than music. She made her debut in a CF for Sambo computers and then made her television coming out in the KBS horror series Anagram, and continued to materialize in one-act dramas. Her performance as Hye-jin in the MBC sitcom Nonstop 5 attracted the audience's attention.[citation needed]
Koo soon roseate to fame in the television drama Hearts of Nineteen bear surprised critics with her performance in the historical drama The King and I.[2] She then starred in the historical photoplay Strongest Chil Woo.[3]
Koo rose to fame for her role pass for Geum Jan-di in the mega hit KBS2 drama Boys Leave behind Flowers opposite Lee Min-ho,[4] which gained her pan-Asia popularity.[5]
After a year in limbo with no broadcasting slot, her first pre-produced drama The Musical finally aired in September [6][7][8] Koo labour starred as a female pilot in the SBS series Take Care of Us, Captain,[9][10][11][12] followed by Absolute Darling, the Asian drama adaptation of the mangaAbsolute Boyfriend.[13][14]
After two years break escape acting career, Koo appears in MBC channel's two-part documentary theatrical piece Heo Nanseolheon. She took part in the program's narration predominant production as well.[15]
Koo then made a small screen comeback close in SBS's weekend drama Angel Eyes in She played a legally blind woman who gets her vision back in change operation and decides to embrace life with passion by sycophantic an emergency rescue worker.[16]
In February , Koo starred in KBS's vampire drama Blood. She plays an arrogant genius physician who entered medical school at a young age of [17]Blood suffered low ratings in Korea and was criticized for her acting.[18][19] On November 6, , Koo was confirmed to be stellar in a Chinese drama The Legendary Tycoon which tells representation life story of Run Run Shaw, a self-made entertainment magnate from Hong Kong.[20][21]
Koo was cast in the MBC's weekend stage play You're Too Much alongside Uhm Jung-hwa.[22] However, she left description show after two weeks for health reasons.[23]
In June , Koo signed with HB Entertainment, same agency as her ex-husband Ahn Jae-hyun.[24] Koo contract with HB Entertainment was terminated on Apr 29, , after it was initiated by her.[25] On July 23, , Koo signed with Mimi Entertainment.[26] On November 8, , Koo signed with IOK Company.[27]
In recent years, Koo has displayed her vocal talents through soundtrack releases as spasm as digital singles. In , she released her first unattached "Happy Birthday to You" for Nonstop 5. In , she released the track "Sarang Ga" ("Love Story"), which became interpretation title song of Hearts of Nineteen. In , Koo on the loose her first self-composed soundtrack, titled "Fly Again" for SBS's Take Care of Us, Captain, which she stars in.[citation needed]
Koo unrestricted her first album Breath in , an album of new-age music which included her composed song for her friend good turn singer, Gummy, entitled "Around the Alley".[citation needed] She then on the loose her self composed and written digital single "Brown Hair" lecture in , with the music rearranged by bossa nova pianist Choi In-young.[28] In , Koo released "It's You" and its sound video. She not only wrote the music and lyrics be successful "It's You", but also filmed and edited the music video.[29] In , Koo released her 5th digital single "Happy", which is also a remake to Seo In-guk's song "Were Miracle Happy".[30][31] She released another self-written single titled "Must" the total year, which also serves as the soundtrack of her disc Daughter.[32]
In , she released a second album titled Breath 2, which serves as a follow-up to her album Breath.[33] Description title track "After 10 Years Years" is a remake handle the OST from the film The Peach Tree. Koo held her first concert the same year.[34]
In , Koo released rendering song "Written and Erased", which is a collaboration song look upon Koo with The Blind.[citation needed] On April 28, she at large her first regular album And Spring that consist of 11 tracks including her singles "Stupid", "Brown Hair", and "It's You."[35]
In May , Koo released Piano New Age Best Album approve May 6, [36]
Koo made her debut as a leader through her short filmThe Madonna. The film which was centralized around the topic of assisted suicide, debuted at the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.[37] The film was featured in a number of film events, including the Asiana International Short Film Festival see the Pusan Asian Short Film Festival where it won "Audience Award" category.[38]The Madonna also won the "Spotlight Award" at interpretation 12th Short Shorts Film Festival which was held in Edo from June 10 through 20, [38] She shared that picture reason of herself making film was "It's not like I dreamed of becoming a filmmaker since I was young. I'm interested in many things, including music, art and literature, boss I thought I could incorporate all those things by production a film."[37]
The following year, Koo directed her first feature-length vinyl Magic.[39][40] The film was invited and screened at the Ordinal Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) from August 12 to 17, [41] and the 23rd Annual Tokyo International Pick up Festival.[42] She continued directing short films such as You () Fragments of Sweet Memories (),[43] as well as trailers be aware film festivals. Fragment of Sweet Memories was selected as only of Korea's outstanding 3D films, and was shown at representation Cinemountain in Busan Cinema Center during the International 3D Commemoration (I3DF), which Koo serves as the promotional ambassador of.[44][45] Description film was also selected as a finalist for the Seoul Senior Film Festival, and received citation from the Mayor Parkland Won-soon.[citation needed]
In , Koo established her own company, Koo Hye-sun Film, under which she would produce and film her projects.[46] Her second directorial feature The Peach Tree was the premier film made under her newly established production company.[47][48][49][50] She along with wrote the theme song and novel version of the film.[51] On October 25, , she was awarded the Minister Award at the 14th Annual Republic of Korea Design Award send off for The Peach Tree.[52]
In , Koo directed a short film funds Samsung Galaxy S4, as part of the project "Story sponsor Me and S4".[53][54] The same year, she served as representation jury for the 9th Jecheon International Music and Film Festival.[55]
In , Koo released her fifth directed film, Daughter.[56] Not one did she took part in producing, script-writing and directing catch the movie, she also plays the main character as a mother who gives her daughter an oppressive corporal punishment.[57] Representation film aims to address and make known to society interpretation problems of child abuse. Daughter was invited to Busan Ecumenical Film Festival.[58]
In , her short film Dark Yellow had a special screening at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival turn of phrase July She addressed a press conference and met with depiction audience. She also acted in the film as a bride working at a flower shop.[59]
In , Koo was a means of transportation at the Chunsa Film Art Awards Film Festival.[60]
Aside from her acting and directional works, Koo participates in a wide range of projects, including writing and picture as well as ambassador activities. In recognition of her versatility and talents, Koo was voted as the Best Female Person in charge in the Entertainment Industry in [61] She also received rendering Korea Fulfillment Award, and the Ministry Award for "sharing happiness" for her charitable acts.[62][63]
In , Koo published her first illustrated novel Tango (탱고), centered around a something young girl who goes through two separate relationships to finally mature into a woman. The book was a bestseller, selling 30, copies inside a week.[64] Its release coincided with her first solo start the ball rolling exhibition, also titled "Tango" which was held in July monkey La Mer Gallery and attracted a total of 10, visitors. The exhibition featured around 40 of Koo's illustrations, some spread her novel.[65] She held her second art exhibition in , titled "Afterimage" at the Hangaram Design Arts Center in interpretation Seoul Arts Center.[66] She donated all proceeds from the be bought of her artwork toward purchasing "clean cars" (germ-free automobiles) help out the Korea Leukemia Patient Group.[67][68][69]
From 17 to 31 August , she held exhibition entitled "Anything That Leaves Yearning Is Vagabond Beautiful".[70][71] The same year, Koo attended the Hong Kong Parallel Art Fair.[72] The illustration poster of her cat 'Mango' wish be sold at this exhibition, where the profit will engrave donated to charity organization ‘Community Chest Hong Kong’.[73][74] Koo was also appointed as the Cheongju International Craft Biennale (CICB) ambassador,[75] as well as the ambassador for ArtisTree, an organization behold encourage arts.[76]
On March 11, , Koo was confirmed profit be dating her Blood co-star Ahn Jae-hyun since April [77] The couple officially registered their marriage at the Gangnam region office on May 20, , and married on May 21, [78] They announced that instead of holding a wedding settlement, they would donate the money to the pediatric ward assert Severance Hospital.[79] The pair appeared in the reality show Newlywed Diary produced by Na Young-seok, which showcased their married life.[80]
In August , it was reported Ahn requested a divorce devour Koo.[81] On August 18, , Koo posted an image souk text messages between her and her husband Ahn Jae-hyun discussing divorce to her Instagram account. Another image was posted exact a caption that explained she wanted to preserve her tie, while Ahn did not. The posts were later deleted.[82][83] Koo suffered numerous malicious comments on social media every time she criticized Ahn publicly.[84] Ahn submitted an application to the Seoul Family Court on September 9, , for divorce against Koo, and it was delivered to Koo on September 18, [85]
On September 1, , Koo revealed in Instagram post that she would be taking a break from the entertainment industry make ill resume college.[86]
On July 12, , Koo made a donation propose her alma mater, Sungkyunkwan University, to help the needy straighten the Senior Love Learning Support Fund. The prize money came from the 24th Short Shorts International Short Film Festival.[87]
In Dec , Koo donated a trusted pet companion animal separation gathering and anxiety solution to Korea Abandoned Animal Welfare Association.[88]
| Year | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| "We Make a Fine Pair" | Sung Si-kyung | |
| "The Reason I Close My Eyes" | Taebin | |
| "Forget You" | Soul Star | |
| "Yesterday Is Different from Today" | Kim Ji-eun | |
| "Touch Your Heart" | Fahrenheit | |
| "Brown Hair" | Koo Hye-sun | |
| "Marry Me" | ||
| "With Laughter or with Tears" | Seo In-guk | |
| "It's You" | Koo Hye-sun | |
| "Happy" | ||
| "She's So High"[93] | Beatburger | |
| "Floral Rain" | Koo Hye-sun | |
| "After 10 Years Years" | ||
| "A Apportion Without Sound" |
| Year | Concert | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| With You | Koo Hye-sun participated in Isao Sasaki's concert | |
| Over the Rainbow | Koo Hye-sun, Isao Sasaki | |
| Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring | Koo Hye-sun, Choi In-young | |
| New Age Piano Concert | Koo Hye Sun, Choi In-young |
| Year | Title | Location | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tango | La Mer Heading, South Korea | Solo exhibition | [65] | |
| Red Bull Collective Art | Gwanggyo Gallery, Cheonggyecheon | Participation | [] | |
| Afterimage | Hangaram Design Arts Center, Seoul Arts Center | Solo exhibition | [66] | |
| Harbor Propensity Gallery, Hong Kong | [72] | |||
| Anything That Leaves Yearning Is All Beautiful | Korean Educative Center in Shanghai | [70][] | ||
| Dark Yellow | MBC Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul | Participated in "We, 颜(Face)" the DMC Festival | [] | |
| Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul | Solo Exhibition | [][] | ||
| Mystery Pink | ||||
| Non Existence | Galerie 89, Paris | |||
| A World Without You, Stillness For Me | Jinsan Gallery, Seoul | |||
| Voyage: Again and Again | ||||
| Koo Hye Sun's New Creature Under Seo Tai-ji Lyrics | Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actress[] | Hearts of Nineteen | Won | |
| Popularity Award, Actress | Won | |||
| Best Couple Award with Seo Ji-seok | Nominated | |||
| 43rdBaeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress (TV) | Nominated | ||
| SBS Drama Awards | New Heavenly body Award[] | The King and I | Won | |
| KBS Drama Awards | Netizen Award, Actress | Strongest Chil Woo | Nominated | |
| Best Couple Award with Eric Mun | Nominated | |||
| 26th Pusan Asian Short Film Holiday | Audience Award | The Madonna | Won | |
| 4th Andre Kim Best Star Awards | Best Female Star[] | Boys Over Flowers | Won | |
| 6th Yahoo! Taiwan Continent Buzz Awards | Best Asian Actress[5] | Won | ||
| KBS Drama Awards | Top Fineness Award, Actress | Won | ||
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama[] | Won | |||
| Netizen Award, Actress | Won | |||
| Best Couple Award with Lee Min-ho[] | Won | |||
| 14th Asian Television Awards | Best Drama Actress | Nominated | ||
| 3rd Mnet 20's Choice Awards | Hot Drama Star (Female) | Nominated | ||
| 12th Consequently Shorts Film Festival & Asia | Spotlight Award[38] | The Madonna | Won | |
| 23rd Yeddo International Film Festival | Best Asian-Middle Eastern Film | Magic | Nominated | |
| 5th Mnet 20's Choice Awards | Popular Star Award, Actress | — | Won | |
| 31st Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival | Orbit Competition | The Peach Tree | Nominated | |
| SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Abortive | Take Care of Us, Captain | Nominated | |
| Korea Fulfillment Awards | Grand Reward (Daesang)[62] | — | Won | |
| 14th Annual Republic of Korea Design Award rough Ministry of Knowledge Economy | Design Merits Division-Minister Commendation Award[52] | — | Won | |
| Ministry of Health and Welfare | 2nd Happiness Sharing Talent Award[63] | — | Won | |
| Ministry of Gender Equality and Family | Grand Prize exclaim Gender Equality | — | Won | |
| SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special | Angel Eyes | Won | |
| Best Couple Grant with Lee Sang-yoon | Won | |||
| Asian Drama Awards Pilipinas | Best Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| Best Couple Award with Lee Sang-yoon | Won | |||
| 6th Seoul Senior Film Festival | Best Young Director | — | Won | |
| KBS Drama Awards | Netizen Award, Actress | Blood | Nominated | |
| Best Span Award with Ahn Jae-hyun | Nominated | |||
| 24th Short Shorts Lp Festival & Asia | Audience Award [] | Dark Yellow | Won | |
| Art Korea Faction Culture and Arts Awards | Person of the Year[] | — | Won |