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. 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). In 2005, Byun became the creative director for clothing label Ellahoya, when it launched its higher-end line for the Hyundai Home Shopping Network. Known for her chic sense of style, in 2008 she became the host of talk show Olive Show, which featured trends in fashion. Byun also created the make-up line Licht in 2009, and has written three books.
Filmography
Year Title Role2002 Man in Crisis Yoon Na-mi Shoot for the Stars Lee Mi-ryun 2003 The Bean Chaff of My Life Bae Hyun-ah Women Next Door Ae-kyung First Love Hong Young-ja 2004 The Woman Who Wants to Marry Jang Seung-ri You're Not Alone Reporter Byun Jung-soo Wives on Strike Kim Jung-kang 2005 Can Love Be Refilled? Hong Jin-joo 2006 What's Up Fox Fashion show attendee (cameo, episode 2) 2007 Bad Couple Na Dol-soon 2008 Last Scandal Lee Na-yoon 2009 Style (cameo) 2010 Pasta Kim Kang Marry Me, Please Han Kyung-joo 2011 Manny Janice Bravo, My Love! Byun Joo-ri 2013 KBS Drama Special:"Their Perfect Day" Lee Mi-bok The Queen's Classroom Go Na-ri's mother Ruby Ring Jung Cho-rim 2014 4 Legendary Witches Ma Joo-ran 2015 Best Couple Kang Min Kyung 2017Band of SistersGo Pil Soon 2021 Melancholia Yoo Hye-mi 2026Undercover Miss HongChoi In-ja
Film Year Title Role Notes 2002 Marrying the Mafia (cameo) 2003 If You Were Me Mom segment: "The Man with an Affair" 2011 White: The Melody of the Curse Agency representative 2021 Brother Mun
Variety/radio show Year Title Notes1996 The Best Dining Table Time Capsule 앗2시다 DJ2008–2009 Olive Show Host May I Sleep Over Tonight? 2012 Talk & City - Season 6 2013 Moms Running in High Heels Look at 美
Books Year Title Publisher 1997 Yes! I'm a Wife Songrim 2003 Byun Jung-soo's 7 Open Interiors Sigongsa 2005 Byun Jung-soo's Massive Childcare Chosun Ilbo Living Media
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1995 Model Line Best New Model of the Year 2002 MBC Drama Awards Popularity Award, Actress Man in Crisis 2003 Model Line Korea's Best Dressed 2004 MBC Drama Awards Special Acting Award The Woman Who Wants to Marry SBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Sitcom You're Not Alone 2006 Korean Conference on Volunteering Prime Minister's Award 2007 Donation Culture Innovation Forum Minister's Award from the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs 2010 44th Taxpayer's Day Exemplary Taxpayer Commendation 3rd Korea Sharing Awards National Assembly Standing Committee Chairperson's Award 3rd Korea Sharing and Volunteer Activities Awards Top Excellence Award in the Private Sector
References
External links Byun Jung-soo Fan Cafe at Daum