Suzy

**Bae Su-ji** (Hangul: 배수지), professionally known as **Suzy** (Hangul: 수지) is a South Korean singer, actress, model, and TV host under Management SOOP. Suzy originally debuted in Miss A as the maknae, and made her solo debut in early 2017 with her first mini album called Yes? No?.

## Early Life

Suzy was born in Buk District, Gwangju, South Korea on October 10, 1994 to Bae Wan-young (father) and Jeong Hyun-sook(mother). She has an older sister and a younger brother. She attended *School of Performing Arts Seoul* and graduated in 2013. Before debuting as a K-POP Idol, she was an online shopping model.

## Career

### 2009–2010: Debut with Miss A

In 2009, she auditioned for Mnet *Superstar K* and made it through the preliminary round, but was later eliminated. However, she caught the attention of a scout from JYP Entertainment and soon became a trainee.

In March 2010, Suzy debuted as a member of the newly-formed group Miss A.

### 2010–2016: Rising Popularity

In October 2010, Suzy became the fixed host for MBC *Show! Music Core* alongside Minho and Onew, both members of SHINee, as well as Jiyeon of T-ara. Suzy later hosted other events such as the *Seoul Music Awards*, *Golden Disc Awards*, and *Mnet 20's Choice Awards* where she won an award under the category "Hot New Star of 2011". Since then, Suzy continues to host many events from music shows to major award ceremonies.

Suzy also ventured into acting. She made her acting debut in the music teen drama *Dream High*, which aired on KBS from January 3 to February 28. Suzy also released an OST for the drama titled "Winter Child". The drama was a local success, earning high viewership ratings during its two-month run; and also gained popularity in other countries. At the KBS Drama Awards, Suzy won the Best New Actress award as well as the Best Couple award with co-star Kim Soo-hyun. Suzy also became a cast member in KBS TV reality show *Invincible Youth 2*, which began filming its first episode on October 19 and aired on November 11.

### 2017–present: Solo debut and new agency

In early 2017, Suzy made her debut as a solo artist with her album titled *Yes? No?*. Her pre-release single "Pretend" was released on January 17 and achieved an all-kill on music charts. The title track, "Yes, No, Maybe" was released a week after, on January 24, 2017. In February 2017, Suzy released a duet with singer Park Won, titled "Don't Wait for Your Love". Suzy then returned to TV, starring alongside Lee Jong-suk in the fantasy thriller drama *While You Were Sleeping* which premiered in September 2017. On December 27, following the announcement of Min's departure, JYP Entertainment announced that Miss A had disbanded. Suzy then renewed her contract with JYP Entertainment.

In early 2018, it was announced that Suzy would make a comeback in late January. On January 22, Suzy released her pre-release track entitled "In Love with Someone Else", which achieved a real-time all kill. Suzy released her second album titled *Faces of Love* on January 29 with the title track "Holiday". On February 14, Suzy released a music video for her b-side track, "Sober." On March 9, Suzy released her fourth music video for the single "Midnight", featuring a piano ensemble by Yiruma.

On March 31, 2019, Suzy left JYP Entertainment following the expiration of her contract. She then signed a contract with acting agency *Management SOOP*. She then starred in a spy-action drama titled *Vagabond*, playing a secret agent. She also starred in the action film *Ashfall*, playing the role of Ha Jung-woo's wife.

This year, Suzy is set to star in another drama titled *Startup* as an aspiring businesswoman.

## Discography

### Mini albums

* *Yes? No?* (2017)
* *Faces of Love* (2018)

### Digital singles

* "Pretend" (2017)
* "I'm In Love With Someone Else" (2018)
* "Midnight (With Yiruma)" (2018)

### Promotional singles

* "Classic" ( J.Y. Park, Taecyeon, Wooyoung) (2012)
* "Moment" ( Yoon Duk Won) (2012)
* "Wind Wind Wind (Beanpole Outdoor CF)" (2014)

### Collaborations

* "Dream" ( Baekhyun) (2016)
* "Don't Wait For Your Love" ( Park Won) (2017)

### OSTs

* "Dream High OST Part.1" (2011)
	+ Track 1: "Dream High" ( Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Kim Soo-hyun and JOO)
* "Dream High OST Part.4" (2011)
* "Me Too, Flower! OST Part.2" (2011)
	+ Track 1: "So Many Tears"
* "Dream High 2 OST Part.2" ("You're My Star") (2012)
* "Big OST" ("I Still Love You") (2012)
* "Gu Family Book OST Part.5" ("Don't Forget Me") (2013)
* "The Time We Were Not in Love OST Part.5" ("Why Am I Like This") (2015)
* "Uncontrollably Fond OST Part.1" ("Ring My Bell") (2016)
* "Uncontrollably Fond OST Part.15" ("When It's Good") (2016)
* "While You Were Sleeping OST Part.4" ("I Love You Boy") (2017)
* "While You Were Sleeping OST Part.13" ("Words I Want To Hear" ) (2017)

## Filmography

### Movies

* *Architecture 101* (2012)
* *The Sound of a Flower* (2015)
* *Real* (2017) - cameo
* *Ashfall* (2019)

### Dramas

* *Dream High* (KBS2, 2011)
* *Dream High 2* (KBS2, 2012) - cameo
* *Big* (KBS2, 2012)
* *Gu Family Book* (MBC, 2013)
* *My Love from the Star* (SBS, 2014) - cameo
* *Uncontrollably Fond* (KBS2, 2016)
* *While You Were Sleeping* (SBS, 2017)
* *Vagabond* (SBS, 2019)
* *Startup* (tvN, 2020)

### Music shows

* *Show! Music Core* (MBC, 2010–2011) - MC

### Variety shows

* *Invincible Youth 2* (KBS2, 2010–2011)
* *Off The Record, Suzy* (V LIVE, 2017)

## Endorsements

* Si Lolita (2011)
* Saving Energy (2012)
* Teens Nature (2012)
* Denmark Drinking Yogurt (2012)
* Everland's Caribbean Bay (2012)
* Reebok (2012)
* Sudden Attack (2012)
* Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012)
* Smart Uniform (2012-2013)
* Canon Camera (2012-2013)
* Nongshim Sumi Potato Chips (2012-2013)
* Domino's Pizza (2012-2014)
* Roem (2012-2015)
* Beanpole (2012-2017)
* SK Telecom Samsung Galaxy Pop (2013)
* Korea Post Office Savings (2013)
* QTV (2013)
* Good Downloader (2013)
* Urive Car Black Box (2013-2014)
* TMON (2013-2014)
* Swarovski (2013-2014)
* ON: The Body (2013-2016)
* Vita500 (2013-2017)
* The Face Shop (2013-2017)
* SPRITE (2014)
* Punky Planet (2014)
* Gwangju Summer Universiade (2014)
* SISLEY WOMAN STYLE Blog (2014)
* Cartier (2014-2015)
* MLB - GO LA! STYLE LA! (2014-2015)
* Lilian Pads (2014-2015)
* SS SHINY (2014-2015)
* NESCAFE (2014-2018)
* INTEROJO Clalen Lens (2014-2017)
* Lenovo PHAB Plus (2015)
* BBQ Chicken (2015-2016)
* Hi-Mart (2015-2016)
* Everland's "*Panda World*" (2016)
* ORGANIST JEJU (2016)
* Alba Heaven (2016)
* LET'S SHARE THE HEART x ALLETS (2016)
* CARIN (2016-2018)
* Guess (2016-2018)
* Didier Dubot (2016-2018)
* Chum Churum (2016-2018)
* Kwangdong (2017)
* FENDI (2017)
* K2 (2017-2019)
* Lancôme (2017-2018)