Fun fact to know: Before acting, Son Ye Jin work as a model for teen magazines and also worked part-time job at a café. She work very hard for own saving so that she can attend acting lessons. Her hard work made her rewarded. In the film Sunhee and Jinhee (2001 short film) won her a Best Actress award at the Busan Film Critics Awards. Also, early TV roles like Great Ambition (2002) further verify her acting talents.
| Son Ye-jin Birthday | Born January 11, 1982 |
| Place of birth | Daegu, South Korea |
| Height | 165cm |
| Blood type | A |
| Hobbies | Photography, cooking, yoga, reading, gardening |
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| YouTube | Between Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin |
Nickname “Nation’s First Love” and “Cow Ye-Jin”
Because of Son Ye-jin acting talent and popularity, she named as Nation first love. You can tell how popular she is in Korea. According to the news, she was shy but artistic when she was a child. Her dream was actually be a writer or teacher. Her natural beauty and expressive eyes made her be a natural actor, although it’s not her initial plan.
Ye-jin attended Daegu’s Yeongnam High School. She was good at academic. After graduating, she moved to Seoul and enrolled at the Seoul Institute of the Arts (Seoul Arts College) major Film Arts. At the same time, working part-time as a model. Her parents were actually scared about her career but a scholarship and her excellent performance erase their concerns.
Life-Changing Drama: Crash Landing On You
The show is named one of the best KDrama in Korea. Given the very high rating in IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and many other streaming platforms. But the real impact is the true love relationship between her and Hyun Bin. I guess many fans agree: The chemistry, the cast, the script and the beautiful stunning places and the way they act are just so perfectly good. It’s a really exceptional good show in recent KDrama industry.
And the best ending is … they actually get married in real life 🙂 And now having a bady. Their Instagram and Facebook are just full of their family love and blessing.
Top Son Ye-jin Dramas
- Crash Landing on You (2019-2020) – As Yoon Se-ri a South Korean heiress, Son Ye-jin delivered a global hit with Hyun Bin.
- Something in the Rain (2018) – Playing Yoon Jin-ah, she tackled a taboo romance with Jung Hae-in.
- Personal Taste (2010) – Her role as Park Kae-in opposite Lee Min-ho was a rom-com gem.
- Summer Scent (2003)
- Shark (2013)
- The Negotiation (2018).
Net Worth in 2025
Estimated at $20-$25 million. Son Ye-jin’s wealth comes from her dual film-TV career, endorsements with brands like Laneige, Nespresso, and Sooryehan, and savvy real estate investments. Her Gangnam properties are worth millions.
Her per-episode fee reportedly tops $100,000. Should be remain in the A-list status on Netflix and tvN. Under MS Team Entertainment, she’s a top earner and very kind to donate causes like disaster relief.
