Hong Soo-ah
Hong in 2015
Born (1986-06-30) June 30, 1986
Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
EducationKonkuk University - Film Art
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
AgentTazo Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHong Su-a
McCune–ReischauerHong Sua
Birth name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHong Geun-yeong
McCune–ReischauerHong Kŭn-yŏng

Hong Soo-ah (born Hong Geun-young on June 30, 1986) is a South Korean actress.[1][2] She is known for her early 2000s role in the sitcom Nonstop.[3]

She gained the nickname "Hong Throw" in the Korean press after making a skilful ceremonial first pitch at a Doosan Bears game in Jamsil Baseball Stadium in 2005.[4][5][6][7]

Hong Soo-ah has performed in a number of films and television programs and appeared on variety shows. She left Korea to perform in Chinese dramatic roles for several years before returning to Korea in 2016 to play a lead role in the film Malice.[8][9][3]

Career

In 2015 the actress won the Asia Pacific Actors Network Hallyu Star award.[10]

In June 2020, Hong signed a management contract with Glovic Entertainment, the same company behind the Channel A drama Eccentric! Chef Moon.[11]

In October 2022, Hong signed a contract with Tazo Entertainment.[12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2003Wishing StairsMember of the sculpture club
My Wife Is a Gangster 2Joong-hee
2004FaceJo Hye-ran
2005She's on DutyJo Hye-ryung
2013Mango Tree[13]Su-jin
2014Haunted RoadXue-lien
2015MaliceChoi Ga-in
2017The SpectatorChen-tong
Reverse: the Age of RebellionYoon Seo Young
2018The BystanderChen Tong
2022 Days of Impression Bo-young[14][15]
TBA Butterfly Effect Joo-yeon / Hae-yeon[16]

Television series

Year Title Role
2004Nonstop 5Hong Soo-ah
2005작업의 고수Soo-ah
2006MBC Best Theater "나의 문제적 그녀"So-jin
The 101st ProposalHan Geum-jung
2007Heaven & EarthYoon Eun-ha
2008My Precious ChildBaek Jae-ra
2009Cho-geon-bang
2011I Trusted HimHa Jung-min
2012Drama Special "The True Colors of Gang and Cheol"Mi-kang
Dream of the Emperor[17]Yeon-hwa
2015Billion Dollar Heir[18]Lu Huan-er
Two Families from WenzhouChoi Hyojin
2015-20161 km Between You & MeShin Hae-ra
2018Love to the End[19]Kang Se-na
2020 Phoenix 2020 Lee Ji-eun[20]

Television show

Year Title Notes
2004M.net Show King
2005-2006Show! Music CoreHost
2010-2011HeroesCast Member
2011Dream Project: A Miracle Can Happen to You
2012TV Animal Farm
2012Law of the Jungle WCast Member
2014Somewhere Along the Way: Hong Soo-ah and Dave's Wonderful Day in the Czech Republic[21]Host
2016Saturday Night Live KoreaHost
2016Hong Soo-ah's Korea Travel Guide[22]Travel show host
2017 I Love to Go Crazy[23]
2019Law of the Jungle in Myanmar and MyeikCast Member
2021Reckless Commerce[24]Host
2022 Beauty and Booty 7 Host[25]
2022–present Goal Girl Cast Member; Season 3[26]
2023 Tomorrow's Winning Shot Player[27]

Web shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2017 Beauty Land and Beauty Island Beauty show host

Music video

Year Song Title Artist
2004"Because You're Pretty"Shinnago
2005"No Farewells"Hong Soo-ah
2010"Hey Mister"ALi
2011"Dear Feelings, Dear Heart"BoM
2016"Distance"Hong Soo-ah and Kim Woo-joo
2017"Mohae (What's Up?)"San E

Musical theatre

Year Title Role
2009Really Really Like You[28]Oh Jung-hwa

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Dressed[29]—Won
20154th APAN Star AwardsHallyu Star Award—Won
2016Asia Model AwardsAsia Star Actress Award—Won
2018 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily Drama Love to the End Nominated
2020 SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid/Long-length Drama Phoenix Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Shim, Su-jin (March 23, 2005). "MOVIST" 마냥 귀엽기만 한 홍수아? 허나 그녀의 꿈은 진정한 배우!. Movist (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ 인터뷰: '역전 홈런'을 노리는 '여배우 홍수아'. BNTNews (in Korean). August 26, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "'Malice' a homecoming for actress". Korea Joongang Daily, Feb 16, 2016
  4. ↑ Kang, Seung-woo (October 29, 2009). "What Has Become of the Ceremonial First Pitch?". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ Joo, Kyung-don (June 14, 2012). "KBO clubs score with ceremonial first pitch". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Female celebrities' opening pitch delivery highlighted in baseball season". The Korea Herald. June 3, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (August 8, 2013). "Hong Soo-ah criticizes celebs who wear tight clothing". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Actress Hong Soo Ah Stars In Korean Film 'Malice' After Being In Chinese Entertainment For The Past Years". Korea Portal, by Diana Tomale / February 18, 2016
  9. ↑ "Hong Soo-ah on lookout for new agent". KPOP Herald, January 22, 2015
  10. ↑ "[V Report Plus] Kim Soo-hyun wins grand prize at APAN Star Awards". Korea Herald, November 29, 2015
  11. ↑ "홍수아, 글로빅엔터테인먼트와 전속 계약…리메이크작 '불새 리턴즈'로 복귀". July 23, 2020.
  12. ↑ Yoo, Soo-kyung (October 27, 2022). "홍수아, 타조엔터와 전속계약 "전폭적 지지 예고" [Hong Soo-ah signs with Tazo Entertainment "with full support] (in Korean). Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved September 14, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ↑ "Now Playing: Love Skill (19)". Korea JoongAng Daily. November 1, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  14. ↑ Lee Seung-mi (October 21, 2021). "[공식]홍수아, 로코 영화 '감동의 나날' 주인공 캐스팅" [[Official]Sooah Hong, cast as the main character of the roco movie 'Days of Impression] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved October 21, 2021 – via Naver.
  15. ↑ Ryu Ji-yoon (May 18, 2022). "홍수아·최웅 주연 '감동주의보', 6월 개봉" ['Inspirational Alert' starring Hong Soo-ah and Choi Woong, to be released in June] (in Korean). Dailyan. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ↑ Lee Yu-ju (August 16, 2022). "홍수아, 영화 '나비효과' 주인공 확정[공식]" [Hong Soo-ah confirmed as the main character of the movie 'Butterfly Effect' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved August 16, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (April 3, 2013). "Hong Soo-ah apologizes for Western wedding dress". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  18. ↑ Ha, Ji-won (July 23, 2014). "Hong Soo-ah and Choi Si-won at backstage". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Hong Soo-ah surprises fans with return". Kpop Herald. July 22, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Lee, Ji - Eun Hong Soo-Ah". SBS. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  21. ↑ http://m.moneys.mt.co.kr/view.html?no=2014082223488070571 Archived August 27, 2017, at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  22. ↑ http://movie.daum.net/tv/main?tvProgramId=76918 Archived December 1, 2017, at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  23. ↑ "박철민, 야구 중독자의 화끈한 헛스윙 '3구 3진'". programs.sbs.co.kr. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  24. ↑ "이휘재-신봉선, 채널A 예능 '무작정 커머스' Mc". www.yna.co.kr. April 13, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  25. ↑ Park Ah-reum (April 29, 2022). "홍수아 '뷰티앤부티7' MC 되더니 백금발 헤어에 러블리 매력 뿜뿜" [Hong Soo-ah became the MC of 'Beauty and Booty 7', and her platinum blonde hair showed off her lovely charm.] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved April 29, 2022 – via Naver.
  26. ↑ Oh Se-jin (September 7, 2022). "골때녀' 신인멤버 국희 박가령x홍수아 "데뷔전 데뷔골"[Oh!쎈 리뷰]" ['Goal Girl' Rookie Kuk-hee Park Gar-ryeong x Hong Soo-ah "Debut goal before debut" [Oh! Strong Review]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved September 7, 2022 – via Naver.
  27. ↑ Hyun Jung-min (April 3, 2023). "황보·홍수아, '내일은 위닝샷' 합류…테니스 선수 뺨친다" [Hwangbo and Hong Soo-ah join 'Tomorrow's Winning Shot'... look like a tennis player] (in Korean). Sports World. Retrieved April 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  28. ↑ "Events Calendar: Really Really Like You". The Korea Herald. January 3, 2009. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  29. ↑ "다니엘 헤니-홍수아, MBC 베스트드레서상". Star News (in Korean). December 29, 2005. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
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