Kong Seung-yeon has been in the Korean entertainment industry for over a decade and is an actress.
She is known for her roles in various types of films and TV series, e.g. “The Solitary Man” (2021), “Are You Human?” (2018), “The Circle” (2017) and “Six Flying Dragons” (2015-2016).
She is also the older sister of Yoo Jung Yeon, a member of the popular girl group TWICE. Kong Seung Yeon is a versatile and talented actress who has shown her talents in comedy, romance, mystery, and historical dramas.
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- Full name: Yoo Seung-Yeon
- Stage name: Kong Seung-yeon
- Nickname: Kong Seung-jang, Gkong Seungjjang, Gom Seung-yeon
- Date of Birth: February 27, 1993
- Age: 30 (as of 2023)
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
- Parents: Liu Changjun (father), Jin Yingmei (mother)
- Siblings: Yoo Jung-yeon (older sister), Yoo Seo-yeon (older sister)
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Kong Seung-yeon, who will turn 30 in 2023, was born on February 27, 1993 in Seoul, South Korea. Her real name is Liu Seung-yeon and she is the eldest of three daughters in the family.
Her father, Yoo Chang-joon, is a professional chef who served as the personal chef to former President Kim Dae-jung and was the head chef of the Seoul Plaza Hotel for more than 20 years.
He specializes in Korean cuisine and has published several cookbooks. Kim Young-mi’s mother is a housewife who supports her daughters’ careers.
Her younger sisters are Yoo Jung-yeon and Yoo Seo-yeon. Jung-yeon is a singer and a member of the girl group TWICE, while Seo-yeon is a student.
Kong Seung-yeon attended Hakdong Elementary School, Yeonnam Middle School, and Gyeonggi Girls’ High School. She has been interested in singing and dancing since she was a child and has participated in various competitions and auditions. In 2005, she won the “Best Look” Participated in the SM Teen Best Contest and became a trainee under SM Entertainment.
She trained for seven years in hopes of debuting as an idol, but she lost interest in singing and decided to pursue an acting career instead.
In 2012, she left SM Entertainment and changed her stage name to Kong Seung-yeon at the suggestion of her agency.
She attends Sungshin Women’s University, majoring in visual media.
Personal life
Kong Seung Yeon is currently single and has not confirmed any relationship. She has been linked to several co-stars and celebrities including Lee Jong Hyun, Seo Kang Joon, and Kim Min Jae, but she has denied any dating rumors.
She once said that her ideal type is someone like Super Junior member Kyuhyun, who is smart, kind, and humorous. She also values honesty, loyalty, and compatibility in her partner.
Gong Seung Yeon is very close to her family, especially her sisters. She often shares photos and videos of them on her social media accounts. She also has a cat named Bam and a dog named Nanan, whom she loves and cares for.
She enjoys reading poetry, writing Korean calligraphy, watching movies and traveling. She is a fan of Son Ye-jin, who is her role model and inspiration in her acting career.
Profession
Gong Seung-yeon made her showbiz debut in 2012, starring in a commercial for a feminine hygiene product called White.
She then played some small roles in TV series, such as I Love Lee Tae-ri (2012), The Great Prophet (2012), Master’s Sun (2013), and My Lovely Girl (2014)In 2015, she hosted the music program “Inkigayo” with her sister Jeongyeon and actress Kim Min-sook.
Gong Seung Yeon came to mainstream attention in 2015 when she joined the fourth season of the reality show We Got Married, opposite CNBLUE singer and actor Lee Jong Hyun. The show featured their virtual marriage and their chemistry as a couple.
They received positive feedback from the audience and won the MBC Entertainment Awards Best Couple Award. They also starred in the web drama My Only Love Song (2017), Released on Netflix.
Kong Seung-yeon also rose to fame with her roles in historical dramas Six Flying Dragons (2015-2016) She played the role of Taejong’s queen Min Da-kyung in the drama, and her superb acting skills and elegant appearance left a deep impression on the audience.
She won the SBS Drama Awards Rising Star Award for her outstanding acting skills and later played the leading role in the revenge series Master of Revenge (2016)In the film, she plays Kim Da Hae, a South Korean chaebol heiress who falls in love with a noodle chef.
In 2017, Kong Seung-yeon starred in three TV series, showing her versatility and acting skills as an actress. She played Eun Yi-soo, a children’s book author who suffers from social anxiety, in the romantic comedy “Introverted Boss”.
She then played two roles in the sci-fi thriller “Circle”, a human rights lawyer and a futuristic alien, and played Song Soo-jeong, a top actress who traveled back to the Goryeo era, in the youth costume drama “My Only Love Song”.
In 2018, Kong Seung-yeon made her big screen debut in the short film “My Dream Class,” in which she played a teacher who helps students overcome difficulties. She also sang the theme song for the movie “Dreaming.”
She then starred in the sci-fi romance drama Are You Human?, in which she played Kang So-bong, a bodyguard who falls in love with a humanoid robot. The drama was widely praised for its unique plot and special effects.
In 2019, Kong Seung-yeon starred in the historical romance drama “Flower Party: Joseon Marriage Agency”, in which she played the poor but lively Queen Kai-tung of Joseon. She also participated in the variety show “Running Man” as a guest.
In 2021, Kong Seung-yeon starred in the movie “Aloners”, in which she played Jina, a single woman who works as an employee at a credit card call center.
The film has been praised for its realistic depiction of loneliness and isolation in modern society.
Kong Seung-yeon won the Best Actress Award at the Jeonju International Film Festival for her outstanding acting. She also starred in the fantasy thriller “Immortal Soul” as Do Ha-na, a detective who can see through people’s lifespans.
In 2022, Kong Seung-yeon will star in the medical drama “First Responders,” in which she plays Lee Ji-hye, a paramedic who saves lives in emergency situations.
She will also star in the film Dubbing, in which she plays a voice actor involved in a murder case.
net worth
Kong Seung Yeon’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million. Her income comes from acting projects, endorsements, and appearances.
She has endorsed brands such as White, LG U+, Innisfree, Lotte Duty Free, and Samsung. She also owns a luxury apartment in Seoul where she lives with her family.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @0seungyeon
- Twitter account: @gongseungyeon
Filmography
- My dream class
- Lonely person
- Voiceover
- I love Lee Tae Ri
