Actress Jeon So-nee, born in 1991, first stepped into the spotlight through the short film Photo during her time at Seoul Institute of the Arts in 2014. She gradually built her filmography through web dramas and short films before gaining wider recognition in 2018 with the tvN drama Encounter, where she portrayed Jo Hye-in, the friend secretly in love with Park Bo-gum’s character. Since then, she has expanded her portfolio with roles in Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage, Soulmate, When My Love Blooms, Our Blooming Youth, Parasyte: The Grey, and Melo Movie.
Her breakout performance came with the 2023 film Soulmate alongside Byun Woo-seok and Kim Da-mi, which earned her the “Face of Asia” award at the 9th Marie Claire Asia Star Awards and the Jury’s Special Prize at the 43rd Golden Cinematography Awards. In 2024, her performance in Netflix’s Parasyte: The Grey earned her nominations at the Blue Dragon Series Awards, the Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards, and the Director’s Cut Awards, solidifying her status as one of Korea’s most promising talents.
Recently, Jeon So-nee has drawn even more attention due to her unexpected family connections. On September 18, singer O3ohn revealed during an appearance on YouTube’s Sapiens Studio that he has been in a long-term relationship for over eight years and has been living with his partner. The revelation shocked fans when it was revealed that his partner is none other than Jeon So-nee’s younger sister, Jeon Joo-nee.
Jeon Joo-nee debuted in 2019 with her album Instant Karma under the name JOONIE and has since collaborated with O3ohn in their project band “pigfrog.” The couple has been public about their relationship since 2017, often sharing affectionate posts on social media.
Adding to the surprise, Jeon So-nee’s mother was also revealed to be a well-known celebrity — Ko Jae-sook, one half of the legendary 1970s twin duo Bunny Girls. Alongside her sister Ko Jeong-sook, Ko Jae-sook left behind multiple hits like Waves, Glow, and Black Rose before the group disbanded in 1990. After divorcing shortly after marriage, Ko Jae-sook raised Jeon So-nee and Jeon Joo-nee as a single mother.
In a 2023 appearance on TV Chosun’s Star Documentary My Way, Ko Jae-sook shared her regrets about raising her daughters without their father’s support but expressed pride in their accomplishments. She also revealed that she deliberately kept her identity as a former star hidden so her daughter could prove herself independently.
This revelation of Jeon So-nee’s star-studded family tree has left fans astonished, with many praising the resilience and talent that seems to run in the family. Netizens have expressed admiration for Jeon So-nee’s hard work and celebrated the emergence of another multi-generational star family in the Korean entertainment industry.
Sources: Daum
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