Yoon Eun Hye
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Yoon Eun-hye is a South Korean actress, singer, entertainer and model. She debuted as a member of girl group
Baby V.O.X, staying with the group from 1999 to 2005. Yoon has since moved on to acting, including a role in Princess Hours
, as well as The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
.
Following her replacement, the group released their third album Come Come Come in 1999. This album became their first major success, with their singles “Get Up” and “Killer” reaching the number one spot on the Korean music pop charts. Since then, the group released many hit albums which garnered them not just a large loyal fan base in Korea
, but also in China
, Thailand
and other Asia
markets.
Yoon was often the prey of anti-fans. One infamous incident was during her debut year, she was shot in the eye by an anti-fan who tried to make her blind with a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar using a water gun. She was rushed to the hospital where the doctors confirmed that her cornea was damaged.
Following fellow member Shim Eun Jin
, Yoon Eun Hye ended her 6 years activities as a member of Baby V.O.X in July 2005 when her contract with DR Entertainment expired.
hosting and taking up small role in several sitcoms.
Yoon Eun Hye appeared as a regular guest on the variety show X-Man
on SBS, in which she was popular with audiences. Due to her astonishing strength in the variety shows, she was labelled as "Young Girl Warrior". While on X-Man, Yoon became involved in a romantic "scandal" with K-pop
singer Kim Jong Kook
. Though the show raised her public profile, she left the show a year later in order to pursue an acting career.
Yoon made her acting debut in the movie Escaping Charisma (also known as The Legend of Seven Cutter). In this movie, Yoon plays a tom-boy high school student, Han Min Joo, who is an ace boxer. It was reported that Yoon only took 2hrs to master the basic boxing techniques which normally takes a person a week to learn. Her athleticism was such that the boxing coach suggested a career in professional boxing. Originally, the movie was planned to be released in November 2005, but it only hit theatres the following year. The success of her first drama Princess Hours
aided in ticket sales for this movie.
. Yoon played the lead role as the crown princess Shin Chae Kyung, which shot her to instant fame throughout Asia. Initially, fans of the Goong manhwa
questioned her acting ability, and the manhwa fans sent out petitions against Yoon as the lead role, requesting her to be replaced. They even bombarded her Cyworld
minihompy with harsh words. Yoon had thoughts of giving up the role initially but she released a statement not long after stating that she would ultimately do her best, displaying her determination to prove herself.
The drama debuted with average ratings, but as it progressed, viewership increased to 28.3% nationally. The popularity led to an extension of additional episodes (from 20 to 24 episodes) and a "Special 1.5" episode on MBC
. Although Yoon and the other main casts were invited to work on a second season, only one of them officially agreed. Eventually, a spin-off series with brand new characters was filmed, known as Goong S
, which was not the actual sequel planned by the original director and company.
Following the success of her first drama, Yoon took on her next leading role in The Vineyard Man
which was aired on KBS in July 2006. The Vineyard Man
initially suffered low ratings due to strong competition from MBC
45th anniversary drama, Jumong
. Nonetheless, the heart-warming storyline and Yoon’s convincing portrayal as “Lee Ji Hyun” gradually won the hearts of audiences, reaching a 15.6% on its finale. Yoon's portrayal in The Vineyard Man
won her not only "Best New Actress" in the 2006 KBS Drama Awards, but also “Best Actress” at 2006 Grime Awards along with Song Il Kook as the "Best Actor".
, which started airing in July 2007. She played Go Eun-Chan, an employee at a coffee shop, who was once a master of Taekwondo
. With her short haircut and tomboyish manner, the character was presumed to be a boy by the owner of the coffee shop, thus leading to romantic complications. The drama enjoyed high ratings, where viewership ratings hit as high as 32.1% in Seoul
and 29.9% nationwide, making it the highest rated show in its timeslot. The huge success of Coffee Prince made Yoon the highest paid actress, MBC
paying her 20 million won
per episode for the drama. For that matter, Yoon became the youngest actress to join South Korea
's A-list of stars, the 20 million Won Club which includes Bae Yong-joon, Kwon Sang Woo, Ko Hyun Jung, and Song Il kook.
Yoon successful performance in Coffee Prince, put her in the list of being one of the best actresses in Korean entertainment. From 19–27 November 2007, StarNews carried out their own 2007 Acting Awards, combining all 3 stations. StarNews surveyed a total 17 Chief Producers (5 from KBS, 7 from MBC
and 5 from SBS) in nominating and selecting the winners. In this award, Yoon Eun Hye was named “Outstanding Actress” for her role in Coffee Prince. The Chief Producers evaluated Yoon’s acting and assessed her as having great potential for success.
The success of Coffee Prince earned Yoon Eun Hye a fan base not only in Korea
, but also in other countries. Riding the big success in her dramas, Yoon was crowned as “Drama Ratings Queen” by the media and netizens. Yoon’s growing popularity since Princess Hours and Coffee Prince resulted in many companies requesting her endorsement. Due to the overwhelming invitations, Yoon even had to turn down several advertisement requests. Consequently, Yoon was labelled as the "CF Queen" in South Korea
.
During filming of Coffee Prince, Yoon suffered symptoms of severe headache and had to be hospitalised. Yoon was later diagnosed with pernicious anemia
.
Yoon Eun Hye received a personal invitation from Italian fashion house Blufin to attend the Blumarine Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection fashion show in Milan
on 25 September.Anna Molinari even personally presented Yoon with a piece of dress as a gift.
The contents of the first COC stated that in January 2007 Yoon was confirmed to star in the drama Que Sera Sera and had even completed the script reading and rehearsal for the upcoming shoot. However, the company forced Yoon to withdraw in order for Yoon to star in a company-produced drama. After her withdrawal, Yoon took a two day vacation to Gangwon-do
in March. Eight Peaks claimed that they had no knowledge of this so-called incident and spread a rumour of Yoon's irresponsibility online which damaged her reputation. Yoon's manager, Park Geun-Soo stated:
Yoon Eun Hye and Eight Peaks finally came to a mutual agreement through careful negotiations and settled their disputes peacefully. With her contract dispute resolved, Yoon Eun Hye signed on with Kraze Entertainment as her new management company in September. This placed her in a positive environment where her activities as an actress was Kraze Entertainment's focal point of attention.
during the 44th PaekSang Arts Awards
. Yoon out beat veteran actresses, Kim Hee Ae and Park Jin Hee, making her the youngest actress ever to win "Best Actress Award" at PaekSang Arts Awards
. Prior to this, Yoon also set the record as being the youngest actress ever to win “Best Actress Award” at 2006 Grime Awards and “Top Excellence Actress Award” in 2007 MBC Drama Award.
After 3 years of absence from the K-pop
scene, Yoon Eun Hye returned to her music roots in February, lending her vocals to the new hip-hop group, Mighty Mouth. Yoon’s collaboration, titled "Saranghae" , received a lot of attention in the press and from netizens, and it topped various charts in South Korea.
In April 2008, Premiere Elle published a list of the "Top 100 Most Powerful and Influential People in The Korean Entertainment Industry", where Yoon Eun Hye was ranked 44th. Interestingly, Yoon was one of the only 5 actors (following behind Bae Yong Joon
, Rain
, Jeon Do Yeon and Song Kang Ho) ranked among the top 50, which compromised mainly of film directors and writers, CEOs or presidents of media stations and entertainment companies.
In October, Yoon Eun Hye was invited to the Chanel
Contemporary Art Project — Mobile Art in New York
, where she stood shoulder-to-shoulder with many of the world’s supermodel
s and Hollywood stars. Yoon was the only Asia
representative invited to this event.
Yoon Eun Hye set up her own independent management company, The House Company in September 2008 after her contract with Kraze Entertainment expired. She led the founding of the company on her own, taking care of all the details from planning the company, designing of company logo to the interior of the company. Even though this is a “1-person Corporation”, Yoon has plans to groom new talents.
came along until the end of 2009, and the clothes were sold as part of JOINUS catalogue.
On 30 April 2009, Yoon Eun Hye was presented with the "2009 Best Jewelry Lady" award. This award was recommended by representatives from top brands, as well as famous designers and professionals in the jewelry industry. Yoon was awarded a plaque and a set of jewelry designed and dedicated especially to her.
Concurrently, Swarovski
took a deep interest on Yoon Eun Hye and was chosen as the actress who best suited Swarovski
. Nathalie Colin, Swarovski's Creative Director, personally designed the "Swarovski Nirvanna Yoon Eun Hye Ring" and presented the ring to the actress as a gift. On 21 July, Yoon Eun Hye graced the Daniel Swarovski 20th Anniversary event where she was presented the "Yoon Eun Hye Nirvana Ring” personally by Colin. Yoon is the first Asia
n star to have the honour of her very own Swarovski
rings.
Yoon Eun Hye announced her comeback after 2 years of hiatus with the drama entitled My Fair Lady
. Yoon played Kang Hye Na, an arrogant, strong-headed heiress of a rich business family living a "princess-like" life whose world revolved around her. The pilot episode got off a good start by topping the viewing chart among Wednesday-Thursday dramas with ratings of 17.4%. Yoon Eun Hye was nonetheless harshly criticized for her acting, which surfaced as a hot issue as it seemed she regressed in her skills since The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
. Yoon’s pronunciation, in particular, was the topic of netizens’ concerns, which they felt hindered Yoon from successfully portraying her character. In an interview Yoon stated:
As the drama progressed, Yoon received more favourable appraisals, where the final episode of My Fair Lady
drew a rating of 19% nationwide. During the wrap party for the drama, the director of the KBS Drama Department spoke highly about the drama, stating that KBS was pleased with the drama and its ratings.
To show her appreciation for everyone on the production team, Yoon Eun Hye bought 112 pairs of Puma
sneakers for the entire crew as a parting gift. It was reported that in the middle of September, Yoon had secretly enquired the shoe sizes of everyone on the production team before placing orders for the shoes. After filming wrapped, Yoon personally handed the shoes one-by-one to each production staff to show her appreciation for their hard work.
In February 2010, Yoon Eun Hye became a goodwill ambassador for the "Pink Wings Campaign" by Vogue Girl Korea. This charity campaign was designed to help female teens that are head of their household, where profits from the sales will go towards scholarships and spending for these teens in need.
In March, Yoon Eun Hye and Kim Hyun Joong
of K-pop
group SS501 collaborated in Basic House's "Never Alone Campaign" for UNICEF to help African children. Proceeds from the sale of the “Never Alone” T-shirts go to help the needy in Africa
.
Concurrently, Yoon Eun Hye was the ambassador for another charity campaign title, "Hope Angel", a fundraising program for children suffering from incurable diseases. Yoon’s goal was to raise 10 million won and get 500 signatures from netizens to encourage these children not to lose hope. This charity program powered by the Make-A-Wish Foundation
which kicked off on March 2, attracted quick responses from the netizens. Yoon achieved 82% of the 500 required signatures within 2 hours, with the target reached later on the same day. On May 1, the goal of raising 10 million won was reached, ending this fund raising program within 2 months.
During her charitable activities, Yoon also continued to work. In February, a 12 minutes long-form "music drama" commercial titled Temptation for Cass Beer
was released. This commercial also featured Taecyeon
, Junsu, Wooyoung and Nichkhun
from 2PM
. Yoon plays Nichkhun’s stylist who is psychotically in love with him. This music video quickly caught the publics’ attention and became a hot topic. Along with the commercial, a digital single was released, entitled "Tik Tok". Because of the single's success in addition to her previous guest appearance on Mighty Mouth's "Saranghae", Yoon was nicknamed the "Lucky Magician" by the media.
Yoon Eun Hye was chosen as the representative of Cartier
to film a travel log for the newest summer
series of “La Besace Marcello de Cartier” along with the German
fashion editor of Style
Proofed Pia Sundermann, Brazilian Supermodel
Fernanda Motta
and French
painter Ara Starck. Prior to this, Yoon modelled for Cartier’s "All About Trinity" jewelry line; she was then subsequently invited in April to visit Cartier’s flagship store and workshop in Paris
, in which she received royal treatment.
In May 2010, The House Company introduced its first groomed artist, Do.U. Yoon was also secretly involved in the production of the mini album entitled Do You Know Me? In this album, Yoon’s vocals could be found on the last track, entitled "AM 5:00 Do.U-reul Mandeun Saramdeul (Outro)" (AM 5:00 Do.U Production Crew (Outro)). She is also the backup vocal for the first track of the album. Another song on the EP, "Gomdoli" (Little Bear), was featured in the official soundtrack of Personal Taste, in which Yoon Eun Hye made a cameo appearance.
It was announced on June 28, 2010 that Yoon would be starring in Love Song, a drama remake of the 1996 Hong Kong
film Comrades: Almost a Love Story
. In the drama, Yoon will portray Yu Chae-hwa, a woman who moves from China to live in Korea. Yoon explained her decision to star by stating that the script accurately portrayed the feelings in the original film and hopes that it will become a big present not only for Koreans, but for all the fans in Asia
.
According to the production team, Yoon Eun Hye’s success in her previous dramas throughout various Asian markets caused a stampede for the purchase of broadcast rights for the drama since her involvement was officially announced. Companies in 11 Asia
countries negotiated for the rights to broadcast Love Song. Outside of Asia
, there was also demand in the United States
, Europe
, and the Middle East
. Warner Bros.
also expressed interest in buying the US broadcast rights for Love Song.
On 30 June, the sudden passing of late Park Yong Ha led the production to a hiatus. Despite the infinite halt in the production, Yoon maintained her loyalty towards the project even when her contract with the production company had expired. For that matter, Yoon is being praised by the Korean entertainment industry for being a “Loyal Lady”. It was announced on 23 February 2011 that the production of Love Song has been cancelled as production team was unable to find a replacement for the male lead.
On 22 August, Yoon together with her former Baby V.O.X members performed on stage for the first time in 6 years since they disbanded. The five members of the original Baby V.O.X made a special appearance on SBS Kim Jung Eun's Chocolate where they belt out a medley of hit songs. Yoon got emotional during the recording, expressing her gratitude towards her fellow members for their enduring support and understanding after she goes solo as an actress. The emotional reunion on stage brought much attention among the music fans, being one of the most searched word on Nate
.
In November, Korea's advertisement industry published scientific methods of forecasting the ratings and deciding on which dramas to invest. It was revealed that Yoon came in first place as the most important actor for the ratings and advertisement industry.
‘First Mini Album: Watch’ released on 17 February. Yoon was praised for her fashion sense and art directions on Kan’s drastic style makeover.
Yoon returned to the big screen after 5 years with the movie titled My Black Mini Dress, based on the same titled chick lit
novel by Kim Min Seo that was participant in the world literature competition. Yoon plays the main character “Yoo Min” who’s 2% lacking in appearance, financial means and men. The movie which deals with 4 'Generation 88' girls who ran into the wall of reality after graduation became a hot topic even before opening in theatres, being No.1 searched word on various internet portals. The movie which opened in theatres on 24 March starts off in 2nd place at the box office. It attracted over 200,000 viewers within 6 days of its opening.
On 7 April, SBS announced Yoon return to the small screen after 2 years since KBS drama My Fair Lady
. This drama entitled Lie To Me
will see Yoon portraying “Gong Ah Jung” who is bubbly, most off-the-wall but determined 5th level government official of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The character was caught in a swirling scandal with a nobleman from an elite family after a most ridiculous lie. This drama is scheduled to be air on 9 May.
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Baby V.O.X, staying with the group from 1999 to 2005. Yoon has since moved on to acting, including a role in Princess Hours
Princess Hours
Princess Hours is a 2006 Korean drama starring Yoon Eun Hye, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Jeong Hoon and Song Ji-hyo. It was based on manhwa Goong by Park So-Hee. It was broadcast from 11 January to 30 March 2006 on MBC.Princess Hours was one of MBC's most popular dramas of 2006, second only to Jumong...
, as well as The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince is a South Korean drama that began airing on July 2, 2007. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Lee Sun-mi...
.
1999-2005: Debut with Baby V.O.X
Yoon Eun Hye debuted as a member of Baby V.O.X at the age of 15, replacing an ex-member (Lee Gai) in 1999. Yoon was the sub-vocal in the group, known for her cuteness and child-like traits. Being the youngest member of the group, she received little attention and was often overshadowed by her other four members.Following her replacement, the group released their third album Come Come Come in 1999. This album became their first major success, with their singles “Get Up” and “Killer” reaching the number one spot on the Korean music pop charts. Since then, the group released many hit albums which garnered them not just a large loyal fan base in Korea
Korea
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, but also in China
China
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, Thailand
Thailand
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and other Asia
Asia
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markets.
Yoon was often the prey of anti-fans. One infamous incident was during her debut year, she was shot in the eye by an anti-fan who tried to make her blind with a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar using a water gun. She was rushed to the hospital where the doctors confirmed that her cornea was damaged.
Following fellow member Shim Eun Jin
Shim Eun Jin
Shim Eun-Jin is a Korean singer and the former leader of Baby V.O.X. She was the first to leave the group at the end of 2004, publicly stating that she did not agree with the direction their record company DR Music was heading. Disappearing for a time, she re-emerged at the end of 2005 with her...
, Yoon Eun Hye ended her 6 years activities as a member of Baby V.O.X in July 2005 when her contract with DR Entertainment expired.
2005: Acting debut
After her departure from Baby V.O.X, Yoon was left without a management company. However, this did not stop her from establishing her career in the entertainment business. During this period, Yoon continued to appear on many TV shows, doing MCMaster of Ceremonies
A Master of Ceremonies , or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance.An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving....
hosting and taking up small role in several sitcoms.
Yoon Eun Hye appeared as a regular guest on the variety show X-Man
X-Man (TV series)
X-Man was a popular South Korean game show which ran from November 8, 2003 to April 8, 2007 on SBS. Its popularity peaked in 2004, but a decline in ratings led to its cancellation...
on SBS, in which she was popular with audiences. Due to her astonishing strength in the variety shows, she was labelled as "Young Girl Warrior". While on X-Man, Yoon became involved in a romantic "scandal" with K-pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
singer Kim Jong Kook
Kim Jong Kook
Kim Jong Kook is a South Korean singer. He was initially part of the Korean duo Turbo, and he later pursued a successful career as a solo artist.-Biography:...
. Though the show raised her public profile, she left the show a year later in order to pursue an acting career.
Yoon made her acting debut in the movie Escaping Charisma (also known as The Legend of Seven Cutter). In this movie, Yoon plays a tom-boy high school student, Han Min Joo, who is an ace boxer. It was reported that Yoon only took 2hrs to master the basic boxing techniques which normally takes a person a week to learn. Her athleticism was such that the boxing coach suggested a career in professional boxing. Originally, the movie was planned to be released in November 2005, but it only hit theatres the following year. The success of her first drama Princess Hours
Princess Hours
Princess Hours is a 2006 Korean drama starring Yoon Eun Hye, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Jeong Hoon and Song Ji-hyo. It was based on manhwa Goong by Park So-Hee. It was broadcast from 11 January to 30 March 2006 on MBC.Princess Hours was one of MBC's most popular dramas of 2006, second only to Jumong...
aided in ticket sales for this movie.
2006: Princess Hours and breakthrough success
By late 2005 Yoon Eun Hye signed on with a new management company, Eight Peak, when she was offered her first major acting role in Princess HoursPrincess Hours
Princess Hours is a 2006 Korean drama starring Yoon Eun Hye, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Jeong Hoon and Song Ji-hyo. It was based on manhwa Goong by Park So-Hee. It was broadcast from 11 January to 30 March 2006 on MBC.Princess Hours was one of MBC's most popular dramas of 2006, second only to Jumong...
. Yoon played the lead role as the crown princess Shin Chae Kyung, which shot her to instant fame throughout Asia. Initially, fans of the Goong manhwa
Goong (manhwa)
Goong is a currently ongoing manhwa series by author Park So-hee. It has been adapted into a popular TV drama series of the same name.- Korean Terms :* Seja - Prince* Sejaban - Prince's wife...
questioned her acting ability, and the manhwa fans sent out petitions against Yoon as the lead role, requesting her to be replaced. They even bombarded her Cyworld
Cyworld
Cyworld is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications , a subsidiary of SK Telecom .Members cultivate relationships by forming Ilchon or "friendships" with each other through their minihompy....
minihompy with harsh words. Yoon had thoughts of giving up the role initially but she released a statement not long after stating that she would ultimately do her best, displaying her determination to prove herself.
The drama debuted with average ratings, but as it progressed, viewership increased to 28.3% nationally. The popularity led to an extension of additional episodes (from 20 to 24 episodes) and a "Special 1.5" episode on MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
. Although Yoon and the other main casts were invited to work on a second season, only one of them officially agreed. Eventually, a spin-off series with brand new characters was filmed, known as Goong S
Goong S
Goong S is a spinoff of Goong. It is produced by PD Hwang with the production company Group Eight. The main cast includes Se7en , Heo Yi Jae, Park Shin-hye, and Kang Doo. The series began its season on January 10, 2007, on MBC, and airs consecutive episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays...
, which was not the actual sequel planned by the original director and company.
Following the success of her first drama, Yoon took on her next leading role in The Vineyard Man
The Vineyard Man
The Vineyard Man/The Man In the Vineyard is a 2006 popular Korean TV series adapted from Kim Rang's best selling book of the same name.-Synopsis:...
which was aired on KBS in July 2006. The Vineyard Man
The Vineyard Man
The Vineyard Man/The Man In the Vineyard is a 2006 popular Korean TV series adapted from Kim Rang's best selling book of the same name.-Synopsis:...
initially suffered low ratings due to strong competition from MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
45th anniversary drama, Jumong
Jumong (TV series)
Jumong is a historical drama which aired on South Korea's MBC television network as a 45th Anniversary Special Drama. Originally set to be 60, MBC decided to extend it to 81 episodes due to its popularity. It portrays the life of Jumong Taewang,...
. Nonetheless, the heart-warming storyline and Yoon’s convincing portrayal as “Lee Ji Hyun” gradually won the hearts of audiences, reaching a 15.6% on its finale. Yoon's portrayal in The Vineyard Man
The Vineyard Man
The Vineyard Man/The Man In the Vineyard is a 2006 popular Korean TV series adapted from Kim Rang's best selling book of the same name.-Synopsis:...
won her not only "Best New Actress" in the 2006 KBS Drama Awards, but also “Best Actress” at 2006 Grime Awards along with Song Il Kook as the "Best Actor".
2007: Continued success with Coffee Prince
Yoon Eun Hye’s third lead role was for MBC's Monday/Tuesday drama The 1st Shop of Coffee PrinceThe 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince is a South Korean drama that began airing on July 2, 2007. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Lee Sun-mi...
, which started airing in July 2007. She played Go Eun-Chan, an employee at a coffee shop, who was once a master of Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
. With her short haircut and tomboyish manner, the character was presumed to be a boy by the owner of the coffee shop, thus leading to romantic complications. The drama enjoyed high ratings, where viewership ratings hit as high as 32.1% in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
and 29.9% nationwide, making it the highest rated show in its timeslot. The huge success of Coffee Prince made Yoon the highest paid actress, MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
paying her 20 million won
South Korean won
The won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
per episode for the drama. For that matter, Yoon became the youngest actress to join South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
's A-list of stars, the 20 million Won Club which includes Bae Yong-joon, Kwon Sang Woo, Ko Hyun Jung, and Song Il kook.
Yoon successful performance in Coffee Prince, put her in the list of being one of the best actresses in Korean entertainment. From 19–27 November 2007, StarNews carried out their own 2007 Acting Awards, combining all 3 stations. StarNews surveyed a total 17 Chief Producers (5 from KBS, 7 from MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
and 5 from SBS) in nominating and selecting the winners. In this award, Yoon Eun Hye was named “Outstanding Actress” for her role in Coffee Prince. The Chief Producers evaluated Yoon’s acting and assessed her as having great potential for success.
The success of Coffee Prince earned Yoon Eun Hye a fan base not only in Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
, but also in other countries. Riding the big success in her dramas, Yoon was crowned as “Drama Ratings Queen” by the media and netizens. Yoon’s growing popularity since Princess Hours and Coffee Prince resulted in many companies requesting her endorsement. Due to the overwhelming invitations, Yoon even had to turn down several advertisement requests. Consequently, Yoon was labelled as the "CF Queen" in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
.
During filming of Coffee Prince, Yoon suffered symptoms of severe headache and had to be hospitalised. Yoon was later diagnosed with pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia is one of many types of the larger family of megaloblastic anemias...
.
Yoon Eun Hye received a personal invitation from Italian fashion house Blufin to attend the Blumarine Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection fashion show in Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
on 25 September.Anna Molinari even personally presented Yoon with a piece of dress as a gift.
Change in management
In July 2007 conflicts with Yoon Eun Hye’s management Eight Peaks surfaced; eventually Yoon filed a certification of contents (COC) to cancel her contractual agreement with the company. In August, Yoon filed a second COC; when asked to reveal the information behind the second COC, Yoon's counsel stated:“If Eight Peaks refused to cancel the contract then they will not hesitate to file a lawsuit, suing them for their refusal.”
The contents of the first COC stated that in January 2007 Yoon was confirmed to star in the drama Que Sera Sera and had even completed the script reading and rehearsal for the upcoming shoot. However, the company forced Yoon to withdraw in order for Yoon to star in a company-produced drama. After her withdrawal, Yoon took a two day vacation to Gangwon-do
Gangwon-do (South Korea)
Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Gangwon and its North Korean neighbour Kangwŏn formed a single province.-History:...
in March. Eight Peaks claimed that they had no knowledge of this so-called incident and spread a rumour of Yoon's irresponsibility online which damaged her reputation. Yoon's manager, Park Geun-Soo stated:
“The second COC includes evidence to support the disagreeable actions made by Eight Peaks. These actions included the improper handling and distribution/division of earnings and proceeds as well as the unilateral (one-sided) manner of making and carrying out decisions which caused immense problems”
Yoon Eun Hye and Eight Peaks finally came to a mutual agreement through careful negotiations and settled their disputes peacefully. With her contract dispute resolved, Yoon Eun Hye signed on with Kraze Entertainment as her new management company in September. This placed her in a positive environment where her activities as an actress was Kraze Entertainment's focal point of attention.
2008: Recognition as an actress
In April, Yoon Eun Hye was awarded the “Best Actress Award” under the “TV Drama Category” for the role as Go Eun Chan in The 1st Shop of Coffee PrinceThe 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince is a South Korean drama that began airing on July 2, 2007. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Lee Sun-mi...
during the 44th PaekSang Arts Awards
PaekSang Arts Awards
PaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas...
. Yoon out beat veteran actresses, Kim Hee Ae and Park Jin Hee, making her the youngest actress ever to win "Best Actress Award" at PaekSang Arts Awards
PaekSang Arts Awards
PaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas...
. Prior to this, Yoon also set the record as being the youngest actress ever to win “Best Actress Award” at 2006 Grime Awards and “Top Excellence Actress Award” in 2007 MBC Drama Award.
After 3 years of absence from the K-pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
scene, Yoon Eun Hye returned to her music roots in February, lending her vocals to the new hip-hop group, Mighty Mouth. Yoon’s collaboration, titled "Saranghae" , received a lot of attention in the press and from netizens, and it topped various charts in South Korea.
In April 2008, Premiere Elle published a list of the "Top 100 Most Powerful and Influential People in The Korean Entertainment Industry", where Yoon Eun Hye was ranked 44th. Interestingly, Yoon was one of the only 5 actors (following behind Bae Yong Joon
Bae Yong Joon
Bae Yong-joon , is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in numerous television dramas and one of the first kkonminam icons. He is known as Yon-sama to his Japanese fans.- Early and private life :...
, Rain
Rain
Rain is liquid precipitation, as opposed to non-liquid kinds of precipitation such as snow, hail and sleet. Rain requires the presence of a thick layer of the atmosphere to have temperatures above the melting point of water near and above the Earth's surface...
, Jeon Do Yeon and Song Kang Ho) ranked among the top 50, which compromised mainly of film directors and writers, CEOs or presidents of media stations and entertainment companies.
In October, Yoon Eun Hye was invited to the Chanel
Chanel
Chanel S.A. is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods . She gained the name "Coco" while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France...
Contemporary Art Project — Mobile Art in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, where she stood shoulder-to-shoulder with many of the world’s supermodel
Supermodel
The term supermodel refers to a highly-paid fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in haute couture and commercial modeling. The term became prominent in the popular culture of the 1980s. Supermodels usually work for top fashion designers and labels...
s and Hollywood stars. Yoon was the only Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
representative invited to this event.
Yoon Eun Hye set up her own independent management company, The House Company in September 2008 after her contract with Kraze Entertainment expired. She led the founding of the company on her own, taking care of all the details from planning the company, designing of company logo to the interior of the company. Even though this is a “1-person Corporation”, Yoon has plans to groom new talents.
2009: My Fair Lady
In 2009, Yoon Eun Hye collaborated with Korean fashion house JOINUS to design a series of clothes named Yoon Eun-Hye for JOINUS. Yoon was involved in the designing process whenever a new seasonSeason
A season is a division of the year, marked by changes in weather, ecology, and hours of daylight.Seasons result from the yearly revolution of the Earth around the Sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis relative to the plane of revolution...
came along until the end of 2009, and the clothes were sold as part of JOINUS catalogue.
On 30 April 2009, Yoon Eun Hye was presented with the "2009 Best Jewelry Lady" award. This award was recommended by representatives from top brands, as well as famous designers and professionals in the jewelry industry. Yoon was awarded a plaque and a set of jewelry designed and dedicated especially to her.
Concurrently, Swarovski
Swarovski
Swarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
took a deep interest on Yoon Eun Hye and was chosen as the actress who best suited Swarovski
Swarovski
Swarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
. Nathalie Colin, Swarovski's Creative Director, personally designed the "Swarovski Nirvanna Yoon Eun Hye Ring" and presented the ring to the actress as a gift. On 21 July, Yoon Eun Hye graced the Daniel Swarovski 20th Anniversary event where she was presented the "Yoon Eun Hye Nirvana Ring” personally by Colin. Yoon is the first Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n star to have the honour of her very own Swarovski
Swarovski
Swarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
rings.
Yoon Eun Hye announced her comeback after 2 years of hiatus with the drama entitled My Fair Lady
Lady Castle
My Fair Lady , is also known as Take Care of the Young Lady, Take Care of Agasshi or Lady Castle, is a 2009 South Korean television series, starring Yoon Eun-hye, Yoon Sang Hyun, Jung Il Woo and Moon Chae Won. It was broadcast on KBS 2TV from 19 August 2009 to 8 October 2009 for 16 epsiodes...
. Yoon played Kang Hye Na, an arrogant, strong-headed heiress of a rich business family living a "princess-like" life whose world revolved around her. The pilot episode got off a good start by topping the viewing chart among Wednesday-Thursday dramas with ratings of 17.4%. Yoon Eun Hye was nonetheless harshly criticized for her acting, which surfaced as a hot issue as it seemed she regressed in her skills since The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince is a South Korean drama that began airing on July 2, 2007. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Lee Sun-mi...
. Yoon’s pronunciation, in particular, was the topic of netizens’ concerns, which they felt hindered Yoon from successfully portraying her character. In an interview Yoon stated:
“I thought of how upset my parents would feel to read all those articles slamming my acting, and I felt like going crazy. There were a lot of times when I endured through it and smiled as I filmed, only to end up with tears trickling out. Now, I’m afraid of making transformations. Each time, people grow familiar with the character, but if it takes a long time and hurts me every time, I don’t know what to do, and I feel afraid.”
”There are more voices joining in to encourage and praise me. I take the viewers’ criticism to mean that I shouldn’t be arrogant. I’m reaching that age where I mature as an actor and as a woman. I want to show my talents little by little, but the unfortunate thing is that a lot of people don’t give me time for failure. I like to learn more as I experience failure too. I wish people would not brand an actor as a failure through one mistake.”
As the drama progressed, Yoon received more favourable appraisals, where the final episode of My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe...
drew a rating of 19% nationwide. During the wrap party for the drama, the director of the KBS Drama Department spoke highly about the drama, stating that KBS was pleased with the drama and its ratings.
To show her appreciation for everyone on the production team, Yoon Eun Hye bought 112 pairs of Puma
PUMA AG
Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two...
sneakers for the entire crew as a parting gift. It was reported that in the middle of September, Yoon had secretly enquired the shoe sizes of everyone on the production team before placing orders for the shoes. After filming wrapped, Yoon personally handed the shoes one-by-one to each production staff to show her appreciation for their hard work.
2010: Charity works and Baby V.O.X reunion
In January 2010, Yoon kicked off her first charity project by working with visually impaired children to create a unique line of hand painted bags. This special project was sponsored by ELBON, a chic boutique that carries branded goods, to whom Yoon was the brand ambassador. These bags were displayed in the store on ELBON opening day, to create public awareness about the visually impaired children.In February 2010, Yoon Eun Hye became a goodwill ambassador for the "Pink Wings Campaign" by Vogue Girl Korea. This charity campaign was designed to help female teens that are head of their household, where profits from the sales will go towards scholarships and spending for these teens in need.
In March, Yoon Eun Hye and Kim Hyun Joong
Kim Hyun Joong
Kim Hyun Joong was born on 6 June 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader of boyband SS501. Kim is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and Popularity Award at the 45th...
of K-pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
group SS501 collaborated in Basic House's "Never Alone Campaign" for UNICEF to help African children. Proceeds from the sale of the “Never Alone” T-shirts go to help the needy in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
.
Concurrently, Yoon Eun Hye was the ambassador for another charity campaign title, "Hope Angel", a fundraising program for children suffering from incurable diseases. Yoon’s goal was to raise 10 million won and get 500 signatures from netizens to encourage these children not to lose hope. This charity program powered by the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The charity now operates in forty-seven countries around the world through thirty-six affiliate offices.The president & CEO of this...
which kicked off on March 2, attracted quick responses from the netizens. Yoon achieved 82% of the 500 required signatures within 2 hours, with the target reached later on the same day. On May 1, the goal of raising 10 million won was reached, ending this fund raising program within 2 months.
During her charitable activities, Yoon also continued to work. In February, a 12 minutes long-form "music drama" commercial titled Temptation for Cass Beer
Oriental Brewery
Oriental Brewery or OB is a South Korean brewery established by the Doosan Group in 1952. It was purchased by InBev in 1998. In 2009, it was sold by Anheuser-Busch InBev as the parent company sought to reduce its debt. It was sold to an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co....
was released. This commercial also featured Taecyeon
Taecyeon
Ok Taec-Yeon , generally known as Taecyeon, is a member in the Korean boy band 2PM, where he is the main rapper...
, Junsu, Wooyoung and Nichkhun
Nichkhun Horvejkul
Nichkhun Horvejkul ; is a Thai Chinese American singer in 2PM, a 6-member boy band that is active in South Korea and managed by JYP Entertainment.-Background:...
from 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
. Yoon plays Nichkhun’s stylist who is psychotically in love with him. This music video quickly caught the publics’ attention and became a hot topic. Along with the commercial, a digital single was released, entitled "Tik Tok". Because of the single's success in addition to her previous guest appearance on Mighty Mouth's "Saranghae", Yoon was nicknamed the "Lucky Magician" by the media.
Yoon Eun Hye was chosen as the representative of Cartier
Cartier SA
Cartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier , is a French luxury jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary" , the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder...
to film a travel log for the newest summer
Summer
Summer is the warmest of the four temperate seasons, between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day-length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice...
series of “La Besace Marcello de Cartier” along with the German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
fashion editor of Style
Style: (magazine)
Style: is a fashion and lifestyle magazine published in Singapore by MediaCorp. Each month, Style: publishes a magazine addressing topics of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine....
Proofed Pia Sundermann, Brazilian Supermodel
Supermodel
The term supermodel refers to a highly-paid fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in haute couture and commercial modeling. The term became prominent in the popular culture of the 1980s. Supermodels usually work for top fashion designers and labels...
Fernanda Motta
Fernanda Motta
Fernanda Motta is a Brazilian model, actress, and television host. She is the host of the reality TV show Brazil's Next Top Model, the Brazilian version of the show, created by Tyra Banks.-Biography:Motta was born and grew up in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
and French
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
painter Ara Starck. Prior to this, Yoon modelled for Cartier’s "All About Trinity" jewelry line; she was then subsequently invited in April to visit Cartier’s flagship store and workshop in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, in which she received royal treatment.
In May 2010, The House Company introduced its first groomed artist, Do.U. Yoon was also secretly involved in the production of the mini album entitled Do You Know Me? In this album, Yoon’s vocals could be found on the last track, entitled "AM 5:00 Do.U-reul Mandeun Saramdeul (Outro)" (AM 5:00 Do.U Production Crew (Outro)). She is also the backup vocal for the first track of the album. Another song on the EP, "Gomdoli" (Little Bear), was featured in the official soundtrack of Personal Taste, in which Yoon Eun Hye made a cameo appearance.
It was announced on June 28, 2010 that Yoon would be starring in Love Song, a drama remake of the 1996 Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
film Comrades: Almost a Love Story
Comrades: Almost a Love Story
Lachlan Brock is a 1996 Hong Kong film starring Maggie Cheung, Leon Lai, Eric Tsang, and Kristy Yang. It was directed by Peter Chan.-Plot:...
. In the drama, Yoon will portray Yu Chae-hwa, a woman who moves from China to live in Korea. Yoon explained her decision to star by stating that the script accurately portrayed the feelings in the original film and hopes that it will become a big present not only for Koreans, but for all the fans in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
.
According to the production team, Yoon Eun Hye’s success in her previous dramas throughout various Asian markets caused a stampede for the purchase of broadcast rights for the drama since her involvement was officially announced. Companies in 11 Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
countries negotiated for the rights to broadcast Love Song. Outside of Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, there was also demand in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, and the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
also expressed interest in buying the US broadcast rights for Love Song.
On 30 June, the sudden passing of late Park Yong Ha led the production to a hiatus. Despite the infinite halt in the production, Yoon maintained her loyalty towards the project even when her contract with the production company had expired. For that matter, Yoon is being praised by the Korean entertainment industry for being a “Loyal Lady”. It was announced on 23 February 2011 that the production of Love Song has been cancelled as production team was unable to find a replacement for the male lead.
On 22 August, Yoon together with her former Baby V.O.X members performed on stage for the first time in 6 years since they disbanded. The five members of the original Baby V.O.X made a special appearance on SBS Kim Jung Eun's Chocolate where they belt out a medley of hit songs. Yoon got emotional during the recording, expressing her gratitude towards her fellow members for their enduring support and understanding after she goes solo as an actress. The emotional reunion on stage brought much attention among the music fans, being one of the most searched word on Nate
Nate
Nate is a South Korean web portal, developed by SK Communications. In 2003, Nate acquired the online community service Cyworld, and in 2004, it achieved first place in local page views with a total of 3.8 million, surpassing rival Daum for the first time....
.
In November, Korea's advertisement industry published scientific methods of forecasting the ratings and deciding on which dramas to invest. It was revealed that Yoon came in first place as the most important actor for the ratings and advertisement industry.
2011: My Black Mini Dress and Lie to Me
Yoon designed the jacket cover and directed the styling concept for former Baby V.O.X teammate Kan Mi Youn’sKan Mi Youn
Kan Mi-Youn is a K-pop singer. Kan was the lead singer in the girl group Baby V.O.X from 1997 to 2006. After the group's breakup, Kan moved on to pursue a career as a solo singer.- 1997–2006: Baby V.O.X...
‘First Mini Album: Watch’ released on 17 February. Yoon was praised for her fashion sense and art directions on Kan’s drastic style makeover.
Yoon returned to the big screen after 5 years with the movie titled My Black Mini Dress, based on the same titled chick lit
Chick lit
Chick lit is genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly. The genre sold well during the 1990s and 2000s, with chick lit titles topping bestseller lists and the creation of imprints devoted entirely to chick lit...
novel by Kim Min Seo that was participant in the world literature competition. Yoon plays the main character “Yoo Min” who’s 2% lacking in appearance, financial means and men. The movie which deals with 4 'Generation 88' girls who ran into the wall of reality after graduation became a hot topic even before opening in theatres, being No.1 searched word on various internet portals. The movie which opened in theatres on 24 March starts off in 2nd place at the box office. It attracted over 200,000 viewers within 6 days of its opening.
On 7 April, SBS announced Yoon return to the small screen after 2 years since KBS drama My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe...
. This drama entitled Lie To Me
Lie To Me (Korean TV series)
Lie To Me is a South Korean drama starring Yoon Eun-hye from Goong, Coffee Prince, My Fair Lady and Kang Ji-hwan from Coffee House....
will see Yoon portraying “Gong Ah Jung” who is bubbly, most off-the-wall but determined 5th level government official of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The character was caught in a swirling scandal with a nobleman from an elite family after a most ridiculous lie. This drama is scheduled to be air on 9 May.
Dramas
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Vineyard Man The Vineyard Man The Vineyard Man/The Man In the Vineyard is a 2006 popular Korean TV series adapted from Kim Rang's best selling book of the same name.-Synopsis:... (KBS) |
Lee Jihyun |
| Goong (MBC) | Shin Chaegyung | |
| 2007 | The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince is a South Korean drama that began airing on July 2, 2007. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Lee Sun-mi... (MBC) |
Go Eunchan |
| 2009 | My Fair Lady My Fair Lady My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe... (KBS) |
Kang Hyena |
| 2010 | Personal Preference Personal Preference (TV series) Personal Preference is a South Korean drama series adapted from a 2007 novel "Gaeinui Chwihyang" by Lee Sae In, about a man pretending to be homosexual in order to become roommates with a woman who wants to live with a gay male friend... (MBC) |
Yoon Eunsoo (Ep.8 cameo appearance) |
| 2011 | Lie To Me Lie To Me (Korean TV series) Lie To Me is a South Korean drama starring Yoon Eun-hye from Goong, Coffee Prince, My Fair Lady and Kang Ji-hwan from Coffee House.... (SBS) |
Gong Ahjung |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Emergency 19 | Singer of Vegiemeal B.O.X (cameo appearance) |
| 2006 | The Legend of Seven Cutter | Han Minjoo |
| 2011 | My Black Mini Dress | Lee Yoomin |
Sitcoms
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2005 | SBS, 혼자가아니야 Ep.13 |
| KBS, Princess Vs The Frog King | |
| NetTV, Modern Cinderella Story | |
| 2004 | KBS, Bang Bang |
| 2003 | SBS, Let’s Go Ep.155 |
| MBC, Nonstop 4 Ep.19 | |
| 2002 | MBC, New NonStop 2 Ep.451 |
| 2001 | MBC, New Nonstop 2 Ep.231 |
Digital/Commercial Singles
| Year | Track | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Salad Song, Yoon Eun Hye feat. Lee Dong Gun | Samsung Samsung The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea... Ziple commercial film |
| 사랑해(I Love You), Mighty Mouth feat. Yoon Eun Hye | 사랑해 Digital Single by Mighty Mouth | |
| 2009 | Ziple ‘Asak’ | Samsung Samsung The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea... Ziple commercial film |
| Romance, Yoon Eun Hye & Yoon Sang Hyun | My Fair Lady My Fair Lady My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe... OST |
|
| Dash Girl | My Fair Lady My Fair Lady My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe... OST |
|
| 2010 | AM 5:00 Do.U Production Crew (Outro) | [Do.U] Know Me |
| Tic Tok, 2PM 2PM 2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment... feat. Yoon Eun Hye |
Tic Toc Digital Single by 2PM 2PM 2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment... |
|
| 2011 | Love Is Blind | My Black Mini Dress OST |
Music Video
- 2006: Saying I Love You by Kim Jong KookKim Jong KookKim Jong Kook is a South Korean singer. He was initially part of the Korean duo Turbo, and he later pursued a successful career as a solo artist.-Biography:...
- 2006: Bubi Bubi by Banana Girl
- 2010: Tic Tok by 2PM2PM2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
(for Cass Beer commercial film)
Awards
All Awards listed below are referenced from The House Company & Naver| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MBC Drama Awards | New Actress Award | Goong | |
| 19th Grime Awards | Best Actress | The Vineyard Man The Vineyard Man The Vineyard Man/The Man In the Vineyard is a 2006 popular Korean TV series adapted from Kim Rang's best selling book of the same name.-Synopsis:... |
||
| KBS Drama Awards | New Actress Award | |||
| Best Couple (with Oh Man Seok) | ||||
| 2007 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Actress | The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince is a South Korean drama that began airing on July 2, 2007. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Lee Sun-mi... |
|
| Star News Chief Producer's Choice Acting Awards | Outstanding Actress Award | |||
| 2008 | 44th Paeksang Arts Awards PaekSang Arts Awards PaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas... |
Best Actress | ||
| 48th Monte Carlo Television Festival | Best Actress | |||
| 2009 | KBS Drama Awards | Most Popular Award | My Fair Lady My Fair Lady My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe... |
|
| Best Couple (with Yoon Sang Hyun) | ||||
| Best Actress |
Master of Ceremonies
| Year | Stage Event |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2007 MBC Music Festival |
| 2006 | 24th MBC Nursery Rhymes Creation Festival |
| Kyung Hee University Music Festival | |
| 2005 | Ceremony of Foreign Workforce |
| 2005 MBC Music Festival | |
| 2004 | 2004 Olympic Games Olympic Games The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate... Program |
| 2003–2004 | KMTV KMTV KMTV-TV is the CBS television station in Omaha, Nebraska. Owned by the Journal Broadcast Group, it broadcasts a digital television signal on UHF channel 45, which remaps to former analog channel 3 via PSIP.-History:... Music Show Tank |
| 2002 | SHOW MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... Style (as VJ VJ A video jockey is an announcer who introduces and plays videos on commercial music television such as the United States' MTV, VH1, Fuse TV, non-commercial TVU, Canada's MuchMusic, and Asia's Channel V... ) |
Endorsements
- 2011: Gionee Smartphone
- 2011: Artistry Pure White by AmwayAmwayAmway is a direct selling company and manufacturer that uses network marketing to sell a variety of products, primarily in the health, beauty, and home care markets. Amway was founded in 1959 by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos...
- 2010-2011: LG Beyond
- 2009-2011: CartierCartier-Places:* Cartier Island, an island north-west of Australia that is part of Australia's Northern Territory* Cartier, Manitoba, a rural municipality in Canada* Cartier, Ontario, a small town in Northern Ontario* Cartier , Quebec-Other uses:...
- 2010: Act'z Laundry Detergent by PigeonPigeon (company)Pigeon Corporation, established in 1978, is a manufacturer of household products. In August 1978, the company pioneered a new area with the release of “Pigeon”, which was the first fabric softener product made in Korea...
- 2010: Cass BeerOriental BreweryOriental Brewery or OB is a South Korean brewery established by the Doosan Group in 1952. It was purchased by InBev in 1998. In 2009, it was sold by Anheuser-Busch InBev as the parent company sought to reduce its debt. It was sold to an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co....
- 2009-2010: PumaPUMA AGPuma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two...
- 2009: Samsung CMA+SamsungThe Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
- 2008-2010: JOINUS
- 2008-2010: Basic House
- 2008-2009: Samsung Ziple RefrigeratorSamsungThe Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
- 2008-2009: Ryeo Shampoo by Amore PacificTaepyeongyang CorporationTaepyeongyang Corporation is a chemical and cosmetics company. It is headquartered in Yongsan-gu Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1940, the company's cosmetic unit is called Amore Pacific....
- 2008-2009: Viven Lingerie
- 2007-2008: V=B Program by Amore PacificTaepyeongyang CorporationTaepyeongyang Corporation is a chemical and cosmetics company. It is headquartered in Yongsan-gu Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1940, the company's cosmetic unit is called Amore Pacific....
- 2007-2008: Samil Pharmaceutical Eye2O
- 2007: Philips Satinelle Ice PremiumPhilipsKoninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. , more commonly known as Philips, is a multinational Dutch electronics company....
- 2007: Levi’s Lady Style Jeans
- 2007: Ray BanRay BanRay-Ban is an American high end manufacturer of sunglasses, founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb. They were introduced for the United States Army Air Corps. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Italian Luxottica Group for a reported $640 million.-History:...
- 2007: Calvin KleinCalvin KleinCalvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968. In addition to clothing, Klein has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry....
- 2007: Mega TV, KTMega TVMega TV was an analogue cable television broadcaster, which launched Malaysia's first ever subscription-based TV service in 1995. It was incorporated on 18 October 1994 and was operated by TV3...
- 2007: Maxim Latte Ditto
- 2006-2007: Viki
- 2006: Deco
- 2006: Mple
- 2006: Pro-Spec SPECS
- 2006: New BalanceNew BalanceNew Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. , best known as simply New Balance, is a footwear manufacturer based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. It was founded in 1906 as the New Balance Arch Support Company...
- 2006: Domino's PizzaDomino's PizzaDomino's Pizza, Inc. is an international pizza delivery corporation headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America. Founded in 1960, Domino's is the second-largest pizza chain in the United States and has over 9,000 corporate and franchised stores in 60 countries and all 50 U.S....
- 2006: Coca Cola's Haru Green Tea
- 2006: Samsung 'Happy Together'SamsungThe Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
- 2005-2007: DHCDHCDHC may refer to:* Daigaku Honyaku Center, a Japanese manufacturer of cosmetics and health foods* Dance Hall Crashers, a popular Ska punk band* Dance House Children, an early 1990s musical collaboration* de Havilland Canada, a defunct aircraft manufacturer:...
- 2005: Alive Nature
- 2005: Marie France Bodyline
- 2005: LG TelecomLG TelecomLG U+ is a South Korean telecommunications and Mobile phone operator controlled by the LG Group, one of the country's largest chaebol. It was formerly known as LG Telecom....
- 2005: TF-Trofish
- 2005: Uniline
- 2005: 땅, Potato Chips
- Before Baby V.O.X: 꽃게랑 Craker
Goodwill Ambassador
In addition to the listed below, Yoon is actively engaged in charity works and carrying out Korean cultural promotional activities in low profile which are not published on media.| Year | Title | Campaign Organiser |
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| 2010 | Cartier Love Day | Cartier Cartier SA Cartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier , is a French luxury jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary" , the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder... for International Vaccine Institute International Vaccine Institute The International Vaccine Institute is an international organization exclusively devoted to vaccine research and development for people in developing countries, especially children... |
| Pink Wings | Vogue Girl Korea | |
| Never Alone | Basic House for UNICEF | |
| ’Hope Angel’ Charity | Make-A-Wish Foundation Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The charity now operates in forty-seven countries around the world through thirty-six affiliate offices.The president & CEO of this... |
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| 2009 | I Love the Energy, Live a Warmer Winter | 이데일리TV가KEPCO(한국전력공사) |
| Pink Ribbon Love Matron | Breast Cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas... Foundation |
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| Make A Wish | Make-A-Wish Foundation Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The charity now operates in forty-seven countries around the world through thirty-six affiliate offices.The president & CEO of this... |
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| 2008 | Pink Ribbon Love Matron | Breast Cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas... Foundation |
| Re-Creating Hope 2009 | Basic House in support of Plan Korea and Plan Cambodia | |
| 아름다운 시선 | Social Pathology of Modern Society | |
| 2007 | Adopt A Baby | 천사들의 편지 5- 별 |
| Wish Come True, Letters from the Angels No. 5 | Make-A-Wish Foundation Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The charity now operates in forty-seven countries around the world through thirty-six affiliate offices.The president & CEO of this... |
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| 2006 | Information Network Village | Ministry of Administration and Home Affairs |
| 2005 | Information Network Village | Ministry of Administration and Home Affairs |
| 2005 Korea Drama Festival | Ministry of Culture and Tourism |