Sulli (설리) was a South Korean singer, actress and model under SM Entertainment. She was a member of the girl group f(x), but left the group on August 2015 to focus on her acting career.
In June 2019, it was announced that Sulli was set to make a return to the idol scene. She debuted as a soloist on June 29, 2019 with single "Goblin".[1]
On October 14, 2019, Sulli was found dead at her home in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do by her manager who was unable to reach her the day before. It was later confirmed by the police with the cause of death under investigation under the assumption that she took her own life.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Education
Sulli first attended Jungbu Elementary School in Busan and later transferred to Seoul Cheongdam Elementary School. After completing her primary education, she attended Chungdam Middle School and later graduated from the Department of Theatre & Film in the School of Performing Arts Seoul.
Relationships
In August 2014, media outlet Dispatch published a series of photos that appears to revealed Sulli out on an evening date with Dynamic Duo's Choiza. Dispatch reported that an acquaintance of both said the two were in ambiguous state of their relationship when they were first captured together in August of last year. Since then, their relationship continued to progress. Soon after the publication of the "date" photos, SM Entertainment along with Amoeba Culture confirmed that the two were in a relationship.[5] In March 2017, according to Star News, Sulli and Choiza were reported to have broken up after two years and seven months since they were first revealed to be dating. Their breakup was confirmed by both of their agencies with Amoeba Culture stating: "Because it's our artist's personal life, we want to be cautious, but due to a lot of interest and concern, we're releasing a statement. Choiza and Sulli, due to their busy schedules and different ways of life, naturally grew apart. The time they spent together will remain as a good memory, and they will be moving forward as friends and colleagues."[6]
A few months later after her breakup with Choiza, Sulli and band director Kim Min-joon were confirmed by Dispatch to be in a relationship after dating for two months in May, beginning their relationship in March. Two months later in July, Kim Min-joon announced their breakup on his private social media channel, writing to his fans: "Since the beginning of our relationship was revealed to everyone in a situation without our say, I am writing this because I think I should also reveal the end. Choi Jin-ri and I have decided to go our separate ways..[7]
Discography
Single albums
- "Goblin" (2019)
Features
Filmography
Films
- Punch Lady (2007)
- BABO (2008)
- The Pirates (2014)
- Fashion King (2014)
- Real (2017)
Television series
- Drama City (KBS, 2005)
- Ballad of Seodong (SBS, 2005)
- Love Needs a Miracle (MBS, 2005) - cameo
- Vacation (SBS, 2006)
- Oh! My Lady (SBS 2010) - cameo
- To the Beautiful You (SBS, 2012)
Television shows
- Inkigayo (SBS, 2010-2011)
- Welcome to the Show (Sulli, 2011)
- Jin Ri's Shop (Naver TV, 2018)
- Night of Malicious Comments (JTBC2, 2019)
Voice acting
- A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2019)
Documentaries
- I AM. (2012)
- SM Town Live in Tokyo Special Edition in 3D (2012)
Endorsements
- LG Household & Health Care Co., Ltd. (2009)
- LG CYON New Chocolate Phone (2009)
- Kay Switzerland (2009-2011)
- China LG CYON Lollipop (2010)
- Auction (2010)
- Ottogi Pasha Pasha (2010)
- Calvin Klein Jean (2010)
- LG CYON Optimus Z (2010)
- Crown Bakery (2010)
- Sony Cyber Shot (2010)
- China H2 (2010)
- ELITE school uniforms (2011)
- ChickenMania (2010-2012)
- QUA (2010)
- LG Electronics Hallyu Marketing (2010)
- Smoothie King (2010)
- FIFA Online 2 (2010)
- Japan Euiryu & by P.D (2010)
- SPA (2010)
- Naver Band (2010)
- Amore Pacific Etude House (2013-2014)
- SK Telecom 'LTE Infinite Capacity (2013)
- Jardin Cafe Real (2013)
- Lovcat Paris (2013)
- Lovecat Bijou Jewelry (2013)
- China Joy City Freestyle 2 (2014)
- Korea P&K SKII (2014)
- Swarovski Korea (2014)
- Jianco Sush Day Island Co., Ltd. (2014)
- Estee Lauder (2014)
- Dr. Rib (2018)
Awards and nominations
Mnet Asian Music Awards
| Year | Award | Recipient | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SBS Drama Awards | New Star Award | To the Beautiful You | Won | [citation needed] |
| Best Couple Award (with Minho) |
Won |
Trivia
- Sulli has three brothers.
- Her mother enrolled her in acting school at a young age and began acting professionally at the age of 11.
- Sulli is close friends with Koo Hara and Gain.[8]
Gallery
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References
Official links
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