Byun Jung-soo (변정수) Wikipedia, Age, Husband, Career, Net Worth

Byun Jung-soo is a South Korean model-turned-actress known for her elegant presence, sharp style, and long-standing career that spans the runway, television dramas, and business. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a top model walking international shows, including for Kenzo, before transitioning successfully into acting in the early 2000s. In 2026, at age 52, she remains active in entertainment while running her fashion and lifestyle ventures and maintaining a strong personal brand built on self-discipline and versatility.

Byun Jung-soo was born on April 15, 1974, in Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. As she is 52 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Aries.

Byun Jung-soo Wikipedia

Full Name	Byun Jung-soo (변정수)
Profession	Model, Actress, Businesswoman
Date of Birth	15 April 1974
Age	52
Birthplace	Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Religion	Catholic (baptismal name: Sophia)
Friends	Kang Jung-hwa (강정화)
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Current Residence	Gyeonggi-do (Gwangju City area), South Korea
Qualification	Kyungwon University – Textile Art

Career

Byun Jung-soo debuted as a fashion model around 1994–1995. She quickly gained recognition for her distinctive look and walked runways in Seoul, Paris, and New York, including notable shows for Kenzo. She was one of the prominent Korean models of the era and later expanded into television appearances.

She began acting in 2002 with roles in Man in Crisis and Shoot for the Stars. Early supporting and lead parts followed in dramas such as Women Next Door (2003), You’re Not Alone (2004), The Woman Who Wants to Marry (2004), and Can Love Be Refilled? (2005). She earned popularity awards, including the MBC Drama Awards Popularity Award in 2002 and recognition at the SBS Drama Awards for sitcom work.

Key later roles include Last Scandal (2008), Pasta (2010), Manny (2011), Ruby Ring (2013), The Queen’s Classroom (2013), Legendary Witch (2014), Band of Sisters (2017), Touch (2020), Melancholia (2021), and the 2026 drama Undercover Miss Hong. She has also appeared in films such as If You Were Me (2003), White: The Melody of the Curse (2011), and Brother (2021).

Beyond acting, she became creative director for the clothing label Ellahoya in 2005, launched the makeup line Licht in 2009, hosted fashion-related talk shows, and wrote books on lifestyle, interior design, and parenting. She founded Hoya Toya Company, a fashion and lifestyle business named after her daughters’ nicknames, and continues to balance entertainment with entrepreneurship.

Byun Jung-soo Husband

Byun Jung-soo married businessman Yoo Yong-un (also romanized as Yoo Yong-yoon or similar) in 1995 at age 21. They met as university classmates (he was a returning student several years older). The couple has two daughters: Yoo Chae-won (born April 26, 1998), who has pursued modeling and related activities, and Yoo Jung-won (born November 20, 2006), who has studied abroad, including at New York University with plans for exchange programs.

Physical Appearance

Height	174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight	Approximately 53 kg (117 lbs)
Eye Color	Dark brown
Hair Color	Black (often styled in various cuts)
Body Type	Slim / Athletic

Byun Jung-soo Drama List

Selected Television Dramas

• Man in Crisis (2002) – Yoon Na-mi
• Shoot for the Stars (2002) – Lee Mi-ryun
• Women Next Door (2003) – Ae-kyung
• First Love (2003) – Hong Young-ja
• The Woman Who Wants to Marry (2004) – Jang Seung-ri
• You’re Not Alone (2004) – Reporter Byun Jung-soo
• Wives on Strike / Three Wives (2004) – Kim Jung-kang
• Can Love Be Refilled? (2005) – Hong Jin-joo
• Bad Couple (2007) – Na Dol-soon
• Last Scandal (2008) – Lee Na-yoon
• Pasta (2010) – Kim Kang
• Please Marry Me (2010) – Han Kyung-joo
• Manny (2011) – Janice
• Hooray for Love (2011) – Byun Joo-ri
• Ruby Ring (2013) – Jung Cho-rim
• The Queen’s Classroom (2013) – Go Na-ri’s mother
• Legendary Witch (2014) – Ma Joo-ran
• The Dearest Lady (2015) – Go Heung-ja
• Band of Sisters (2017) – Koo Pil-soon
• Touch (2020) – Oh Shi-eun
• Melancholia (2021) – Yoo Hye-mi
• Undercover Miss Hong (2026) – Choi In-ja

Selected Films

• Marrying the Mafia (2002) – Cameo
• If You Were Me (2003) – Mom (segment)
• White: The Melody of the Curse (2011) – Agency representative
• Brother (2021) – Chief Moon (special appearance)

She has also written books including Yes! I’m a Married Woman! (1997), works on interior design, and parenting advice.

Byun Jung-soo Net Worth

Byun Jung-soo’s exact net worth is $1–3 million USD. Income sources include acting fees, modeling and endorsement work, fashion product sales, and related lifestyle brands. Her long career and entrepreneurial efforts support a comfortable financial standing.

Social Media Presence

• Instagram: @byjungsoo – Active account where she shares fashion, lifestyle, family, and personal updates. Follower counts have varied over time but reflect steady engagement.

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