Choi Jinri (Hangul: 최진리; Hanja: 崔真理; born March 29, 1994), better known by her stage name Sulli is a Korean actress, singer, dancer, and MC. She made her debut as a child actress in 2005. She is a member of the five-member girl group f(x), formed by SM Entertainment in 2009 and an MC of SBS’s program Inkigayo from 2010-02-07 until now.
Early life:
Sulli was born on 29 March 1994 in the City of Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, Republic of Korea, but spent her childhood in Busan. Her real name is Choi Jin Ri, Jinri meaning the truth in Korean. Sulli is the only daughter of her family, and she has two older brothers. Her mother enrolled her in acting school at a young age. Sulli first came to Seoul in 2004 while in 4th grade, and in 2005, Sulli began acting professionally as little Princess Sunhwa in the SBS drama The Ballad of Seodong and some later became had a cameo role in another SBS drama, Love Needs a Miracle.
Sulli later developed a desire to become a singer, a dream she followed by attending an SM audition, during which she sang the S.E.S song titled Chingu (Friend). After the audition she was officially made an SM trainee, and in 2005, while in fifth grade, moved into a dormitory with Taeyeon and Tiffany of Girls' Generation. She continued to share a dormitory with them until Girls' Generation's debut in 2007.
Education:
Sulli attended Jungbu Elementary School (중부초등학교) and then attended Chungdam Middle School (청담중학교). She is currently studying the Seoul Performing Arts High School alongside with Miss A's Suzy, while focusing on acting. Sulli is currently featured on her school's website homepage.
Acting career:
Sulli began acting professionally at the age of 11, when she was back selected to play young Princess Sun-hwa in the SBS television drama, The Ballad of Seo-dong. A few months later, she made a cameo appearance in Love Needs a Miracle, another SBS television drama. In 2006, she made a small supporting appearance as the childhood crush of TVXQ's Micky in the theatrical drama Vacation. Sulli later landed a minor role in Punch Lady and The Flower Girl is Here (2007) and also BABO (2008).
On April 26, 2012, Sulli along labelmate, SHINee's Choi Minho was confirmed to play the leading role for SM Entertainment's new drama, To The Beautiful You, a Korean version of Hana Kimi. The drama will be directed by 2009 popular drama Boys Over Flowers's director, Jun Ki Sang and began airing on August 15 on SBS
Acting career
Sulli began acting professionally at the age of 11, when she was back selected to play young Princess Sun-hwa in the SBS television drama, The Ballad of Seo-dong. A few months later, she made a cameo appearance in Love Needs a Miracle, another SBS television drama. In 2006, she made a small supporting appearance as the childhood crush of TVXQ's Micky in the theatrical drama Vacation. Sulli later landed a minor role in Punch Lady and The Flower Girl is Here (2007) and also BABO (2008).
On April 26, 2012, Sulli along labelmate, SHINee's Choi Minho was confirmed to play the leading role for SM Entertainment's new drama, To The Beautiful You, a Korean version of Hana Kimi. The drama will be directed by 2009 popular drama Boys Over Flowers's director, Jun Ki Sang and began airing on August 15 on SBS
Trivia:
- Kpop group: F (x)
- Education: Cheongdam Middle School
- Hobbies: Dancing.
- Specialties: Acting.
- Made his hearing in 2005 on the "SM Maru Kids Model Casting System".
- Sully first debuted as an actress at age 11 in 2005 with the role of "Sun-Hwa" the drama "The Balled of Seo-dong" of the SBS.
- A few months later he made a cameo in the drama "Love Needs a Miracle" of the SBS.
- In 2006 she appeared in the role of childhood love Micky Yoochun (TVXQ) in the mini-drama "Vacation".
- On January 29, 2010 was named along with the other members of the armed forces ambassadors of Korean.
- Sully always wear flat shoes to not look taller than their peers. Her fans call her "giant baby"
Dramas:
- To the Beautiful You (SBS, 2012)
- Welcome to the Show (SBS, 2011)
- Oh! My Lady (SBS, 2010) (cameo)
- Drama City (2007)
- Vacation (2006)
- Love Needs a Miracle (SBS, 2005)
- Ballad Of Suh Dong (SBS, 2005)
Movies:
- Sammy's Adventures: The Secret Passage (2010)
- BA: BO (2008)
- Punch Lady (2007)
TV Programs:
- Inkigayo (SBS, 2010) junto a Jo Kwon y Jung Yong Hwa
Ads:
- Nanas'B (2011)
- K-Swiss (2011)
- Sony's Cybershot (2010)
- LG Lollipop
- LG Cyon Chocolate phone
- Samsung LCD TV
- Nanas’B Acness
- Pepero
Active Members
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