ArtistSM Entertainment
Yoona
Im Yoon-ah (임윤아), known professionally as Yoona, is a South Korean singer, actress, and model born May 30, 1990, in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul. A graduate of Dongguk University, she debuted with Girls' Generation on August 5, 2007, and also performs in the subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG.
In 2025, Yoona delivered arguably the career performance of her generation: Bon Appetit, Your Majesty became the highest-rated Korean drama of the year with a 15.4 percent viewership peak, reaching No. 1 on Netflix in 44 countries and sitting at No. 2 globally on the non-English TV chart for multiple consecutive weeks. Her earlier dramas Big Mouth (2022) and King the Land (2023) also performed strongly on global OTT platforms.
As a recording artist, her debut EP A Walk to Remember (May 2019) charted at No. 3 on the Gaon Album Chart. On the brand side, Yoona serves as Global Ambassador for Valentino (from October 2024), Qeelin (from August 2024), and Sulwhasoo (from March 2025), reflecting her standing as one of the most in-demand faces in luxury marketing.
2 articles9 creditsDebut: August 5, 2007South Korean
Gallery
Discography
2019
A Walk to RememberEP
Solo Artist
Filmography
2019
ExitFilm
Lead
2017
Confidential AssignmentFilm
Lead
Other Credits
2025
Bon Appetit, Your MajestyDrama
Lead
2023
King the LandDrama
Lead
2022
Big MouthDrama
Lead
2020
HushDrama
Lead
2017
The King LovesDrama
Lead
2007
Girls' GenerationGroup
Member
Fans Also Ask
Is Yoona still a member of Girls' Generation?
Yes. Yoona remains a member of Girls' Generation under SM Entertainment. The group marked its 15th anniversary with Forever 1 in 2022, and while the members are active across solo music, acting, and hosting, Girls' Generation has not formally disbanded. Yoona also continues to appear in official SM artist channels alongside her individual projects.
What is Yoona's most popular drama?
Yoona's recent commercial peak is Bon Appetit, Your Majesty in 2025, which reached 15.4 percent nationwide ratings in Korea and hit No. 1 on Netflix in 44 countries. Earlier career-defining titles include King the Land, Big Mouth, The K2, and Love Rain, which helped cement her as both a domestic ratings draw and a global streaming star.
When did Yoona debut?
Yoona debuted with Girls' Generation on August 5, 2007 after roughly five years of training at SM Entertainment. That debut launched one of K-pop's defining girl groups, and she later expanded into acting, endorsement work, and MC roles without stepping away from the group's long-running identity in the Hallyu market.
Does Yoona have an official YouTube channel?
Yes. Yoona operates the official YouTube channel Lim Yoona Official, separate from her personal Instagram. The channel is used for behind-the-scenes footage, campaign clips, and artist content distributed with SM Entertainment support. It sits alongside her personal Instagram account @yoona__lim and official SM artist pages.
What agency is Yoona signed to?
Yoona is signed to SM Entertainment. She renewed with the company again in 2024, extending a relationship that began before her 2007 debut. SM remains her home for both music and acting activity, while her page on the company's official artist roster continues to serve as a public reference point for releases and appearances.
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