Byun Jung-soo

Byun Jung-soo (born April 15, 1974) is a South Korean model and actress. As a model in the 1990s, Byun walked the runways in Seoul, Paris and New York, notably for the brand Kenzo.[3] She began acting in 2002, and starred in television dramas such as Women Next Door (2003), You're Not Alone (2004), Can Love Be Refilled? (2005), Last Scandal (2008) and Manny (2011).[4][5][6] In 2005, Byun became the creative director for clothing label Ellahoya, when it launched its higher-end line for the Hyundai Home Shopping Network.[3][7][8][9][10] Known for her chic sense of style, in 2008 she became the host of talk show Olive Show, which featured trends in fashion.[11][12] Byun also created the make-up line Licht in 2009, and has written three books.[13]

In this Korean name, the family name is Byun.
Byun Jung-soo
Born (1974-04-15) April 15, 1974
Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
EducationKyungwon University - Textile Art
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Years active1995–present
AgentSP Entertainment
SpouseAndrew Liu (m. 1997)[1]
ChildrenLiu Chae-won[2]
Liu Jung-won
FamilyByun Jung-min (sister)
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationByeon Jeong-su
McCune–ReischauerPyŏn Chŏngsu

Filmography
Year Title Role
2002Man in CrisisYoon Na-mi
Shoot for the StarsLee Mi-ryun
2003The Bean Chaff of My LifeBae Hyun-ah
Women Next DoorAe-kyung
First LoveHong Young-ja
2004The Woman Who Wants to MarryJang Seung-ri
You're Not AloneReporter Byun Jung-soo
Wives on StrikeKim Jung-kang
2005Can Love Be Refilled?Hong Jin-joo
2006What's Up FoxFashion show attendee (cameo, episode 2)
2007Bad CoupleNa Dol-soon
2008Last ScandalLee Na-yoon
2009Style(cameo)
2010PastaKim Kang
Marry Me, PleaseHan Kyung-joo
2011MannyJanice
Bravo, My Love!Byun Joo-ri
2013KBS Drama Special – "Their Perfect Day"[14]Lee Mi-bok
The Queen's Classroom[15]Go Na-ri's mother
Ruby RingJung Cho-rim
20144 Legendary Witches[16]Ma Joo-ran
2015Best Couple[17]Kang Min Kyung
2017 Band of Sisters[18] Go Pil Soon
2021 Melancholia Yoo Hye-mi [19]

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002Marrying the Mafia(cameo)
2003If You Were MeMomsegment: "The Man with an Affair"
2011White: The Melody of the CurseAgency representative
2021 Brother Mun [20]

Variety/radio show
Year Title Notes
1996The Best Dining Table
Time Capsule
앗2시다DJ
2008-2009Olive ShowHost
May I Sleep Over Tonight?
2012Talk & City - Season 6
2013Moms Running in High Heels
Look at 美

Books
Year Title Publisher
1997Yes! I'm a WifeSongrim
2003Byun Jung-soo's 7 Open InteriorsSigongsa
2005Byun Jung-soo's Massive ChildcareChosun Ilbo Living Media

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1995Model LineBest New Model of the Year—Won
2002MBC Drama AwardsPopularity Award, ActressMan in CrisisWon
2003Model LineKorea's Best Dressed—Won
2004MBC Drama AwardsSpecial Acting AwardThe Woman Who Wants to MarryWon
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a SitcomYou're Not AloneWon
2006Korean Conference on VolunteeringPrime Minister's Award—Won
2007Donation Culture Innovation Forum[21]Minister's Award from the
Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs		—Won
201044th Taxpayer's DayExemplary Taxpayer Commendation—Won
3rd Korea Sharing AwardsNational Assembly Standing Committee Chairperson's Award—Won
3rd Korea Sharing and Volunteer Activities AwardsTop Excellence Award in the Private Sector—Won

References
  1. "Byeon Jeong-soo's handsome husband". Hancinema. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  2. "Byeon Jeong-soo and her two daughters in dresses". Hancinema. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  3. Cho, Ines (5 September 2005). "Model turned designer brings class to TV shopping". Korea Joongang Daily. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  4. Han, Sang-hee (4 March 2008). "Last Scandal: A New Drama of Strong Spirited Ajumma". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2015-03-07.
  5. "Manny has its love triangle". Dramabeans. 22 March 2011. Retrieved 2015-03-07.
  6. "Byeon Jeong-soo "I almost quit acting"". Hancinema. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  7. Hwang, You-mee (24 August 2006). "Herald Interview: Model watch: All-around player going strong". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  8. "Trends 2006: Starlets Turn to Fashion". The Chosun Ilbo. 28 December 2006. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  9. Cho, Ines (6 March 2007). "Come buy, I want to be famous and rich". Korea Joongang Daily. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  10. Lee, Eun-joo (18 February 2008). "Stars are taking turns starting their own businesses on the side". Korea Joongang Daily. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  11. Han, Sang-hee (22 July 2008). "Stars Offer Trendy Tips Through Programs". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  12. "Pregnant Model Shows off New Curves". The Chosun Ilbo. 23 June 2006. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  13. Koh, Young-aah (2 February 2009). "Beauty finds a way to buck the recession". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  14. "Byeon Jeong-soo cast for Drama Special - Their Perfect Day". Hancinema. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  15. "The Queen's Classroom Byeon Jeong-soo does background check on Ko Hyeon-jeong". Hancinema. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  16. "The Legendary Witch Kim Soo-mi deceives Byeon Jeong-soo into donating 4 billion won". Hancinema. 22 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  17. "The Greatest Couple / Best Lovers This is a drama about love and relationships, from the point of view of a mother and two daughters. The story is told through their flings, love and relationships, and marriage, and the drama will try to tell its viewers about the trials and strife of the single, divorced, and re-married women in our era. Han Ah Reum (Kang Min Kyung) is a design assistant at a high-end boutique clothing shop. She is the younger daughter of a divorced woman, Na Bo Bae (Ha Hee Ra). Meanwhile, Han Ah Jung (Jo An) will be her elder sister". Dramanice.
  18. Sister Is Alive, retrieved 2017-05-26
  19. Lee Min-ji (July 15, 2021). "멜랑꼴리아' 진경-최대훈→장현성-변정수, 황금 라인업 완성(공식)" [‘Melancholia’ Jin-Kyung-Choi Dae-Hoon → Jang Hyun-Sung-Byeon Jeong-Soo completes the golden lineup]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  20. Jo Ji-young (September 17, 2021). "거침없는 리얼 범죄 액션"…정진운X조재윤 주연 '브라더', 메인 포스터→예고편 공개" ["Unstoppable Real Crime Action"... 'Brother' starring Jinwoon Jeong and Jaeyoon Cho, main poster → trailer released]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved September 17, 2021 – via Naver.
  21. "Byun Jeong-soo Does Volunteer Work in Africa". KBS Global. 30 November 2007. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
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