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Kim Seol-hyun

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This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Kim Seol-hyun
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In March 2016
BornJanuary 3, 1995 (age 21)
Bucheon, South Korea
Occupation
WebsiteSH 9513
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active2012–present
Labels
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul김설현
Hanja金雪炫
Revised RomanizationGim Seol-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerKim Sŏlhyŏn
Kim Seol-hyun (Hangul: 김설현; born January 3, 1995), better known by the mononym Seolhyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of South Korean girl group AOA and has starred in television dramas such as Ugly Alert (2013) and Orange Marmalade (2015).

Early life and education

Seolhyun was born on January 3, 1995 in Bucheon, South Korea.[1] She wanted to be a singer since she was in a school club band. She attended Kachiul Elementary School, Sungkok Middle School, and Gyeonggi Arts High School and majors in Film at Kyung Hee University.

Career

2012-2014: Beginnings with AOA

In 2010, Seolhyun won the 8th Smart Model Contest (스마트 모델 선발 대회), a competition in which ordinary students wear uniforms. At the event, several talent agencies were represented, and Seolhyun was scouted by her current management, FNC Entertainment.[2][3] In January 2012, Seolhyun appeared in the music video for boy band F.T. Island's song "Severely" from the EP Grown-Up.[4]
In October 2013
On July 30, 2012, Seolhyun made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M! Countdown with the song "Elvis" from their debut single album, Angels' Story.[5] Soon afterwards, she was cast in a supporting role in the television drama My Daughter Seo-young, which began airing in September of the same year.[6] She played Seo Eun-soo, an acting teacher.[7]
On February 5, 2013 Seolhyun and actress Lee Se-young were chosen as the new models of skincare brand Clean & Clear.[8][9][10][11] On April 23, she was cast in the daily drama Ugly Alert. She played the youngest daughter of the family Gong Na-ri, a bright girl who dreams of becoming an actress.[12] Seolhyun stated, "I'm nervous about doing a new project, and I'm also burdened. But I want to work hard again by thinking of it as another learning experience. I also want to touch the hearts of people."[13][14][15][16]
In May 2016
In 2014, Seolhyun modeled for denim brand Buckaroo and sportswear brand Mizuno Snow Gear.[17] She then starred in the 2015 film Gangnam Blues, making her big screen debut.[18] She won the role out of 500 other people who auditioned.[19][20] She was then cast in KBS variety show, Brave Family (2015).[21][22]

2015-present: Solo activities and rising popularity

On February 10, 2015 it was announced that Seolhyun would play the female lead in the KBS2 drama Orange Marmalade. The drama began airing on May 15, 2015. Seolhyun played the role of Baek Ma-ri, a teenage vampire, for which she won the Most Popular Actress award at the 2015 KBS Drama Awards.[23] On April 9, Seolhyun became the new model for fashion mall Enter 6.[24] On April 30, it was revealed that Seolhyun together with other actors would star in a new advertising campaign for SK Telecom, a drama named Let's Be Strange.[25] Seolhyun starred in N.Flying's debut music video "Awesome", which was released on May 20.[26]
In August 2015, Seolhyun was cast for the thriller movie A Murderer's Guide to Memorization, playing the role of a murderer's daughter. The movie, directed by Won Shin-yun and is scheduled for release in 2016.[27] In November, Seolhyun along with Lee Min-ho were selected as promotional ambassadors for "Visit Korea Year".[28]
In January 2016, Seolhyun became a new model for Hazzys Accessories, shopping site G-Market, and Chinese fashion brand Mind Bridge.[29][30][31][32] Later in the year, she also became the face of eyes lenses Acuvue, sportswear brand Kolping, casual wear brand Spao, and Sprite.[33][34][35][36] In addition, she was selected as an official ambassador to Korea national elections in 2016.[37][38] On March 2016, Seolhyun was a regular guest on Law of the Jungle in Tonga.[39][40]

Personal life

In August 2016, Seolhyun was confirmed to be in a relationship with Block B's Zico and they had been dating for five months. In September 2016, it was revealed that the couple had broken up.[41]

Discography

See also: AOA discography

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Gangnam BluesKang Seon-hyeSupporting role
2016A Murderer's Guide to MemorizationEun-heeLead role

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2012My Daughter Seo-youngSeo Eun-sooKBS2Supporting role[42]
2013Ugly AlertGong Na-riSBSSupporting role[43]
2015Orange MarmaladeBaek Ma-riKBS2Lead role

Hosting[edit]

YearTitleNetworkNotes
2015KBS Entertainment AwardsKBS2With Shin Dong-yup and Sung Si-kyung[44]
2016KBS Song FestivalWith Park Bo-gum

Variety show

In April 2016
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2013Cheongdam-dong 111HerselftvN[45]
20142 Days & 1 NightSpecial GuestKBS2Season 3 Episode 28 (with Jimin & Choa)
Running ManGuestSBSEp. 210
Weekly IdolGuestMBC Every 1Ep. 154 with AOA
2015Brave FamilyMain CastKBS[46]
Running ManGuestSBSEp. 255, 278, 279
Happy TogetherGuestKBS2Season 3 Ep. 385
2 Days & 1 NightMorning angelKBS2Season 3 Episode 98
2016Law of the JungleMain CastSBSLaw of the Jungle in Tonga
Radio StarGuestMBCEpisode 472 with Namkoong Min, Lee Dong-hwi and Yoon Jung-soo
Running ManGuestSBSEpisode 293 (special guest)
Secretly GreatlyGuestMBCEpisode 1 (main guest)

Music video appearances

YearMusic videoArtistRole
2012"Severely"F.T. IslandLead Role
2015"Awesome"N.Flying

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
201551st Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actress (Film)Gangnam BluesNominated
8th Korea Drama AwardsBest New ActressOrange MarmaladeNominated
52nd Grand Bell AwardsBest New ActressGangnam BluesNominated
36th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New ActressNominated
Popular Star Award[47]Won
4th APAN Star AwardsBest New ActressOrange MarmaladeNominated
14th KBS Entertainment AwardsBest Newcomer Award[48]Brave FamilyWon
29th KBS Drama AwardsBest New Actress[49]Orange MarmaladeNominated
Popularity Award, ActressWon
Best Couple Award with Yeo Jin-gooNominated
2016Seoul TV CF AwardsModel of the Year[50]N/AWon
5th Marie Claire Film FestivalRookie Award[51]Gangnam BluesWon
11th Max Movie AwardsRising Star Award[52]Won
10th Asian Film AwardsBest NewcomerNominated
8th Style Icon AsiaAwesome Syndrome[53]N/AWon
Korean Advertisers AssociationBest Model [54]N/AWon


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