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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.
0 articles9 creditsDebut: August 5, 2007South Korean
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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 last reunited for their 15th anniversary comeback in 2022 with the album Forever 1. While all members pursue individual careers, Girls' Generation has not formally disbanded.
What is Yoona's most popular drama?
Yoona's most popular drama is Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (2025), which peaked at 15.4 percent viewership in Korea and reached No. 1 on Netflix in 44 countries. Her earlier dramas King the Land (2023) and Big Mouth (2022) also performed strongly on global streaming platforms.
What brands has Yoona endorsed?
Yoona has been a long-term brand ambassador for Innisfree, one of K-beauty's most prominent names. She has also partnered with luxury fashion and lifestyle brands throughout her career, and her endorsement portfolio spans beauty, fashion, and consumer goods across Asia and globally.
When did Yoona release her solo debut?
Yoona released her solo debut EP A Walk to Remember on May 30, 2019, her 29th birthday. The release debuted at No. 3 on the Gaon Album Chart and included collaborations that showcased her shift into a more mature, singer-songwriter-adjacent sound outside her Girls' Generation work.
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