Yoon Young-ah
South Korean actress
Yoon Young-ah (Korean: 윤영아; born March 15, 1987), better known professionally as Yoon Ji-yoo, is a South Korean actress. Yoon began her career as a child actress, notably in the children's fantasy show Magic Kid Masuri (2002). She began using the stage name Han Ye-in in 2007 when she transitioned to more adult supporting roles in television dramas such as Coffee Prince. In 2011, she reverted to using her real name when she appeared in Dream High, before adopting her current stage name in 2015.
Personal life
On June 7, 2024, Yoon announced she would be getting married the next day.
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