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and Ji Sun. After finishing her art major, Yoon pursued an acting career, with supporting roles in the television series '' Playful Kiss'' and ''

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''. She was cast in her first leading role in the 2012 cable romantic comedy '' Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog.''

Career

After being discovered on the street, Yoon Seung-ah began her career as a model, appearing in the magazines ''CeCi'', '' Elle Girl Korea'', '' Vogue Girl Korea'' and ''

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'' and landing exclusive contracts with

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and J.Estina. Yoon first caught the public's eye in 2006 in

and Ji Sun's music videos for "Very Heartbreaking Words" and "I Love You", and received the moniker of "Snail Girl." She waited to finish her art major in college before debuting, and gave up a chance to study art abroad in order to pursue her acting career. Supporting roles in films and TV series followed, notably as Ha-ni's quirky best friend Min-ah in

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'' Playful Kiss'', and as slave-turned-swordswoman Seol in the hit period drama ''

''. In 2012, she landed her first leading role in Channel A rom-com series '' Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog'', playing a cake shop owner opposite

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. Later that year, Yoon hosted the fashion reality show ''Sold Out'' on cable channel OnStyle.

Personal life

Marriage and family

After a romantic tweet that actor

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meant to be a private message to Yoon was accidentally posted on his

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page, their agencies confirmed in February 2012 that the two were dating. Yoon and Kim married on April 4, 2015. In December 2022, their agency announced that Yoon is pregnant with the couple's first child and expected to give birth in June 2023. She gave birth to a son, Kim Tae-myeong, on June 8, 2023.

Filmography

Television series

Film

Variety shows

Music video appearances

References

External links

* * * 1983 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses Actresses from Gwangju People from Nam District, Gwangju {{SouthKorea-actor-stub