Byun Jung-soo

In this Korean name, the family name is Byun.
Byun Jung-soo
Born (1974-04-15) April 15, 1974 (age 50)
Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea
EducationKyungwon University - Textile Art
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Years active1995–present
AgentSP Entertainment
SpouseAndrew Liu (m. 1997)[1]
ChildrenLiu Chae-won[2]
Liu Jung-won
FamilyByun Jung-min [ko] (sister)
Korean name
Hangul
변정수
Revised RomanizationByeon Jeong-su
McCune–ReischauerPyŏn Chŏngsu

Byun Jung-soo (Korean: 변정수; born April 15, 1974) is a South Korean model and actress. As a model in the 1990s, Byun walked the runways in Seoul, Paris and New York, notably for the brand Kenzo.[3] She began acting in 2002, and starred in television dramas such as Women Next Door (2003), You're Not Alone (2004), Can Love Be Refilled? (2005), Last Scandal (2008) and Manny (2011).[4][5][6] In 2005, Byun became the creative director for clothing label Ellahoya, when it launched its higher-end line for the Hyundai Home Shopping Network.[3][7][8][9][10] Known for her chic sense of style, in 2008 she became the host of talk show Olive Show, which featured trends in fashion.[11][12] Byun also created the make-up line Licht in 2009, and has written three books.[13]

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  10. ^ Lee, Eun-joo (18 February 2008). "Stars are taking turns starting their own businesses on the side". Korea Joongang Daily. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  11. ^ Han, Sang-hee (22 July 2008). "Stars Offer Trendy Tips Through Programs". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  12. ^ "Pregnant Model Shows off New Curves". The Chosun Ilbo. 23 June 2006. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  13. ^ Koh, Young-aah (2 February 2009). "Beauty finds a way to buck the recession". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2015-03-01.