K-drama Actress’s Viral Debut: From Hospital Administrator to Rising Star

So Ju-yeon, a well-known actress, has made appearances in multiple dramas including ‘Not Alright, But It’s Alright’, ‘Lovestruck in the City’, and the ‘Dr. Romantic’ franchise. Her pure and endearing image has earned her a devoted fanbase.

As a child, So Ju-yeon had aspirations of becoming Miss Korea, but she eventually abandoned her dream because of her modest height of 157cm. She landed a job at a hospital administration office after completing her university studies. However, everything changed for So Ju-yeon when a photo she shared on social media caught the attention of an entertainment insider, resulting in an offer for a role.

In 2017, Ju-yeon made her debut through a commercial, which was her first public appearance. Soon after, a screenshot of her advertisement was shared on an online community under the nickname ‘3-second Lim Soo-jung,’ catching the attention of Korean netizens.

Ju-yeon once recounted a humorous incident where she is frequently subjected to jokes about soju due to her name, ‘So Ju-yeon.’

Despite this, she admitted to being quite sensitive to alcohol. During the filming of an alcohol advertisement, she shared that her face would become flushed after only a few shots of alcohol.

Despite her love for animals, particularly cats, Ju-yeon is unable to have one as a pet due to her allergies.

So Ju-yeon’s role in the drama ‘Dr. Romantic 3,’ which concluded in June, was met with much love from viewers. She is now making a comeback onscreen with ‘The Midnight Romance in Hagwon,’ which debuted on May 11th.

The highly anticipated drama, ‘The Midnight Romance in Hagwon’, takes place in Daechi-dong, a renowned hub for private education, and follows the daily lives of academy instructors.

So Ju-yeon portrays Nam Cheong-mi, a recently hired Korean language teacher at a Daechi academy, in the drama.

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