Ryu Hyo-young, also known as Hyoyoung or Jung Woo-yeon, is a South Korean actress, model, and former rapper. She first gained attention as a member of the co-ed group Coed School and the girl group F-ve Dolls before transitioning to acting.
Ryu Hyo young was born on April 22, 1993, in Gwangju, South Korea. As she is 33 years old. Her zodiac sign is Taurus, and she holds South Korean nationality.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Ryu Hyo young (류효영) |
| Nickname | Hyoyoung, Jung Woo-yeon |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Former Rapper |
| Date of Birth | April 22, 1993 |
| Age | 33 |
| Birthplace | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Friends | Son Ye-eun (손예은) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Current Residence | South Korea |
| Qualification | Gwangju Sungil High School |
Career
Ryu Hyo young debuted in 2010 as a member of Coed School with the single “Too Late.” The group later split into units, and she became part of the female group F-ve Dolls. Early on, she balanced music promotions with acting, appearing in Jungle Fish 2 (2010) and The Greatest Love (2011).
She gained wider recognition with a supporting role as Lee Kang-joo in the popular teen drama School 2013 (2012–2013). After F-ve Dolls disbanded around 2015 and she left MBK Entertainment in 2016 following contract termination, she focused on acting. She took on lead roles in daily dramas like Golden Pouch (2016–2017) and continued with projects such as Grand Prince (2018), A Good Supper (2021), Meant To Be (2023), and Oh! Youngsim (2023).
She has used the stage name Jung Woo-yeon for some acting work and is currently affiliated with agencies like Big Picture Entertainment in recent years. Her career highlights a transition from idol to respected actress.
Ryu Hyo-young Boyfriend
Limited public information is available about Ryu Hyo-young’s parents or other family members beyond her twin sister Ryu Hwa-young and a younger sister (born 2003). She is not known to be married or have children, and details about romantic relationships remain private.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 167–168 cm (5’6″ approx.) |
| Weight | Approx. 50–55 kg (110–121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Dark (varies with roles) |
| Body Type | Slim |
Ryu Hyo-young Drama List
Television Dramas (selected):
- Jungle Fish 2 (2010) – Jung Yoo-mi
- The Greatest Love (2011) – Harumi
- School 2013 (2012–2013) – Lee Kang-joo
- 12 Years Promise (2014) – Young Joo Da-hae
- Family Secret (2014–2015) – Ko Eun-byeol / Baek Soo-jeong
- Golden Pouch (2016–2017) – Geum Seol-hwa
- Grand Prince (2018) – Yoon Na-gyeom
- A Good Supper (2021) – Young-shin
- Meant To Be (2023) – Kang Se-na
- Oh! Youngsim (2023) – Goo Wol-sook / Supporting
- Love to Hate You (2023) – Ji-eun (cameo)
She has also appeared in music videos and variety shows. Film roles are less prominent compared to her TV work
FAQs
Who is Ryu Hyo-young’s twin sister?
Ryu Hwa-young, former T-ara member.
What is Ryu Hyo-young’s real name?
Ryu Hyo-young (stage names include Hyoyoung and Jung Woo-yeon).
What happened with Ryu Hyo-young and T-ara?
She and her sister were involved in related controversies, which she has addressed publicly.