The beauty of the 'Most Beautiful Idol in Kpop History' 20 years ago.
From her very first appearance on Korean television, Eugene's innocent and angelic appearance led young viewers at the time to choose her as their "dream goddess."
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Eugene is one of South Korea's most iconic beauties of the past two decades. Her real name is Kim Yoo Jin, and she was formerly a member of SES, one of the most outstanding girl groups in Kpop history. |
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As one of the first idol groups with a large fan base in the late 1990s, SES was the pride of the famous entertainment company xkimchiSM Entertainment.The group consists of three members, of whom Eugene is the most famous andShe is considered a "goddess of beauty" in the eyes of many generations of Korean idols. From left to right: Shoo, Bada (Sea), and Eugene at age 17. |
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At the age of 16, while still in high school, Eugene was discovered by SM Entertainment, who offered her a singing career. After a year as a trainee, she debuted as a member of SES in 1997. |
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From her very first television appearance with the song "I'm Your Girl" alongside SES, Eugene immediately attracted attention and became famous in South Korea overnight. At that time, thousands of fans simultaneously expressed their love and admiration for Eugene's beauty at the age of 17 on Naver - South Korea's number one media portal. |
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Eugene's innocent, natural beauty, captivating eyes, and bright smile have won her the hearts of fans. Beyond her beauty, she is also loved for her energetic personality, amiable demeanor with colleagues, and friendly attitude towards fans. |
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Back then, the Korean plastic surgery industry was not yet developed, so Eugene became the standard for natural beauty. Many Korean beauty experts praised her fresh appearance and harmonious features. |
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According to Naver, in the late 1990s, the gates of SM Entertainment were always packed with fans. They lined up in long rows, holding banners, signs, and pictures of Eugene to cheer him on and to meet their idol. |
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Not only is Eugene popular with fans, but she is also the "dream girl" of many big stars such as Tony Ahn (HOT), Shin Hye Sung (Shinhwa).Kangta (HOT),Lee Ji Hoon,Yunho (DBSK)... |
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After SES disbanded in 2002, Eugene released several more solo albums and transitioned entirely to acting, using her real name, Kim Yoo Jin. Thanks to her versatile and authentic acting skills, she has erased the boundaries and prejudices fans have about singers acting in films. |
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In the field of acting, Eugene became a popular actor in weekend, family-friendly shows such as "Loving You," "The Last Dance," and "One mother, three fathers", "King of Bread", "Centennial Heritage"... |
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November 2015In a poll for "Most Beautiful Idol in Kpop History" with over 146,000 participants, even after 20 years, Eugene still won with an overwhelming 25.8% of the votes. She surpassed big names like Yoona (SNSD) with 15.9% of the votes and Suzy (Miss A) with 15.4%. She had previously topped several beauty polls. |
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Eugene's current beauty is mature and charming. The actress once publicly dated the late actor Park Yong Ha. However, the couple soon broke up due to the pressure from the media and public opinion. In 2011, she married actor Ki Tae Young. Her husband and daughter, Ro Hee, are currently participating in the reality show "The Return of Superman". |
According to VNE
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