14 Facts About Im Yoon-ah

Im Yoon-ah, known mononymously as Yoona, is a South Korean singer and actress.

Im Yoon-ah went on to major in theater studies and graduated from Dongguk University in February 2015, receiving a lifetime achievement award at the graduation ceremony.

Im Yoon-ah was chosen as an ambassador for the university in 2014, alongside Apink's Naeun and actress Park Ha-sun.

Im Yoon-ah made her official debut as a member of Girls' Generation in August 2007, becoming the "center" of the group.

Im Yoon-ah's acting career began in 2007 with a minor role in MBC's drama Two Outs in the Ninth Inning.

Im Yoon-ah then appeared in MBC's Woman of Matchless Beauty, and was complimented by veteran actress Bae Jong-ok for her cameo performance.

Im Yoon-ah considered the role a turning point in her career, and won two "Best New Actress" awards at the 2008 KBS Drama Awards and 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Im Yoon-ah then starred in MBC's historical drama The King in Love, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Kim Yi-ryung.

Im Yoon-ah released her third solo single "To You" at the conclusion of the variety show.

Im Yoon-ah's first leading role earned her several wins and nominations, including her first Blue Dragon and Chunsa Film Art Awards Best Actress nominations, and a Best Actress win at the 1st Asan Chungmugong International Action Film Festival.

Im Yoon-ah reprised her role in the action-comedy sequel, Confidential Assignment 2: International, which subsequently became one of the highest-grossing films in South Korea like its predecessor.

Im Yoon-ah drew acclaim for both performances, the latter giving her first Best Supporting Actress award at the 58th Grand Bell Awards and her third Blue Dragon Best Actress nomination.

Im Yoon-ah has received presidential commendation for having paid her taxes faithfully.

Im Yoon-ah is a member of the 'Honor Society' of the Community Chest of Korea.