Shin So-yul (Korean: 신소율; born August 5, 1985), birth name Kim Jung-min, is a South Korean actress. Shin began acting in 2006, and appeared in supporting roles in films and television series such as Hello My Love, Jungle Fish 2, and Penny Pinchers. Her breakthrough would come in 2012 with the popular cable dramedy Reply 1997. In 2013, she received acting nominations from the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Grand Bell Awards for her risque role in romantic comedy film My PS Partner, and became one of the hosts of talk show Talk Club Actors. Shin played the leading role in the 2014 daily drama Love & Secret. In recent years, Shin became recognized for her supporting roles in various television dramas.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Shadows in the PalaceSubang gungnyeo ("palace maid who does embroidery")
My LoveReporter
2009The Pit and the PendulumMin-jung
Hello My LoveLee Ha-na
2010Lovers VanishedMin-jung
The Haunted House ProjectJi-young
2011Penny PinchersHa Kyung-joo
2012My PS PartnerSo-yeon
2013Private IslandNa-na
2014GyeongjuDa-yeon
The Royal TailorWol-hyang
2016A Violent ProsecutorHa-na
2017The MercilessCameo
2018The PensionJa-yeong
On Your Wedding DayKim So-jungspecial appearance
Passing SummerSung-hye
2019ForeverLee So-yeon
2020Si, NarioOh Da-woon
The Therapist: Fist of Tae-baekBo-mi
2021A Long DayYoon-ju
2023Oksu Station GhostTae-hee
2026Heartman: Rock and LoveJi-woo
TBATo HeartSo-yeon

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006SomedayYoon-deok's friend
LoversDO staff
2007H.I.TMean high school girlCameo
2010Jungle Fish 2Lee Ra-yi
2011MidasKwon Yi-ji
Deep Rooted TreeMok-ya
2012Reply 1997Mo Yoo-jung
What Is Mom?Shin So-yul
My Lover, Madame ButterflyGirl on matchmaking dateCameo
Cheongdam-dong AliceChoi Ah-jung
2013All About My RomanceFemale studentCameo
Ugly AlertShin Joo-young
KBS Drama Special: "Jin Jin"Jang Yoo-jinone act-drama
Reply 1994Mo Yoo-jungCameo
2014KBS Drama Special: "Playing Games"Yoo Jin-ahone act-drama
Steal HeartHan Da-young
Dodohara (Be Arrogant)Do Ra-hee
Love & SecretHan Ah-reumKBS2
2015Mrs. CopChoi Nam-jin
Six Flying DragonsMok-yaspecial appearance
2016Yeah, That's How It Is[ko]Yoo So-hee
2017–2018Black Knight: The Man Who Guards MeKim Young-mi
2018Should We Kiss First?An Hee-jin
Clean with Passion for NowSeo Ji-hyeCameo (episode 10)
Coffee, Do Me a FavorHyun-woo's sister
2019Big IssueJang Hye-jung
2020TrainLee Jung-min
SF8Shin Ji-sooEpisode: "White Crow"
Lonely Enough to LoveKang Woo's patientCameo (episode 1)
2022The Law CafeDa-youngCameo (episode 12)
2023KBS Drama Special: "Shoot For Love"Han Ga-yeonone act-drama
2024Bitter Sweet HellOh Ji-eun

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2015The Big DipperShin So-yul
2016Justice TeamLee Bo-bae

Variety/radio show

YearTitleNotes
2006Hi Hi HiReporter
2007Super Fight PrismHost
2010Coco & Marc - Season 2
2011M! Countdown
Music Town
2012Olive Show - Home Cafe
Saturday Night Live Korea - Season 3Host, episode 18
2013Talk Club ActorsHost
2015Real Men: Female Soldier Special - Season 3Cast member
2018Mimi ShopCast member
2022Sisters' Share House (Season 1–2)Host

Music video

YearSong titleArtist
2008"Butterfly"Loveholics
2011"Top Star"Tony An
2014"Because of You"Grey Dog feat. Shin So-yul
"Winter in Haeundae"Zizo
2016"I Really Like You"10cm

Discography

YearSong titleArtistNotes
2010"Feeling Sad (Farewell version)"Lee Joon, Kim Bo-ra, Shin So-yul, Han Ji-woo, Hong Jong-hyunTrack from Jungle Fish 2 OST
2014"Because of You"Grey Dog feat. Shin So-yul

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
20116th Men's Health Cool Guy ContestVital Woman Award—N/aWon
201349th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Supporting ActressMy PS PartnerNominated
21st Korean Culture and Entertainment AwardsBest New Actress in FilmWon
50th Grand Bell AwardsBest New ActressNominated
2014KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a Daily DramaLove & SecretWon
Best New ActressLove & Secret, Playing GamesNominated

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