Shoo | |
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| Born | Shū Kunimitsu (邦光 洙) (1981-10-23)23 October 1981 (age 44) Yokohama, Japan |
| Other names | Yoo Soo-young |
| Education | Korea Kent Foreign School |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–2018, 2022–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | SM |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 유수영 |
| Hanja | 柳水永 |
| RR | Yu Suyeong |
| MR | Yu Suyŏng |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 슈 |
| RR | Syu |
| MR | Syu |
Musical artist | |
Shū Kunimitsu (邦光 洙,Kunimitsu Shū; born 23 October 1981), also known asYoo Soo-young and professionally asShoo, is aZainichi-Korean actress and singer.
Shoo debuted as a member of the South Korean girl groupS.E.S. in 1997 and continued until 2002 when the group disbanded. She contributed songs as a solo artist after the group's disbandment, before she went on hiatus from her music career to pursue an acting career in 2006. She returned to the music industry, releasing her single albumDevote One's Love in 2010. Afterwards, she went back on hiatus for four years to take care of family before transitioning back to acting in 2014. Shoo has appeared in many variety shows, likeOh! My Baby with her family. In 2016, Shoo took part in a special 20th anniversary comeback with her S.E.S group members and the trio released a special album alongside a special concert. In December 2018, Shoo ran into legal issues and went on a hiatus. Upon returning in October 2020, she released her first Japanese digital albumI Found Love.Shoo made an official comeback in 2022 with a documentary about her life. In 2022, Shoo was announced as the ambassador of Korean Gambling Prevention Treatment Agency. Shoo is now an entrepreneur and health brand founder. In 2025, Shoo launched Cicagen, a brand where she is actively involved in farming, production, and product development. Her first release, Cica Jelly 1000, reflects her focus on wellness and quality nutrition. While she remains known for her career as a former S.E.S. member, she has shifted towards a new path in business and health-conscious living.
Shoo was born Shū Kunimitsu on 23 October 1981, inYokohama, Japan. Her parents areethnic Koreans. After living in Japan for 15 years, Shoo and her family moved to Korea in 1996. She was initially part of a mixed-gender project group withSon Ho-young andDanny Ahn ofg.o.d and Kim Hwan-sung ofNRG, but she decided to joinSM Entertainment after successfully auditioning for the company.[1][2][unreliable source?]
Shoo made her debut with S.E.S. in 1997. The group debuted with the albumI'm Your Girl and lead singleof the same name on 1 November 1997. The group since went on to become the top-selling K-pop girl group for their generation of artists. Since their debut, the group has released five Korean albums and two Japanese albums. The group officially parted ways in 2002, due to the expiry of their contracts with SM Entertainment. MembersBada andEugene left SM Entertainment after the expiry of their initial contracts, while Shoo stayed with SM Entertainment until 2006.
Shoo remained signed under SM Entertainment until 2006. In the time during which she was signed, Shoo participated onSM Town albums in 2003 and 2004. In 2006, Shoo departed from SM Entertainment and signed onto JIIN Entertainment.[3] In 2005, she began her stage musical career in the Korean adaptation ofBat Boy: The Musical,[4] which sold over 110,000 tickets in Korea and Japan. In December 2006, she stated that she would pursue acting and would be putting her singing career on hiatus.[5]
In January 2010, Shoo returned to the music scene with the release of her firstmini-album,Devote One's Love with the lead track "Only You".[6]
In March 2014, Shoo signed with RUN Entertainment and returned to her career as an actress.[7][unreliable source?]
In December 2014, Shoo along with her bandmate Bada made a special comeback onInfinite Challenge, in the episode "Saturday for Singers", and performed two songs ("I'm Your Girl" and "I Love You") withGirls' Generation memberSeohyun, who was filling in for Eugene due to her pregnancy, but they stated that she wished they could have performed together.[8][unreliable source?] In January 2015, she appeared on the showRoommate with her twin daughters, Im Ra-yool, Im Ra-hee and her husband, Hyo-sung.
On 28 May, Shoo with S.E.S. members Bada and Eugene attended a charity event, Green Heart Bazaar. In October 2016, Shoo along with Bada and Eugene re-formed S.E.S. to celebrate their 20th anniversary since the debut of the group.[9] They started their project of the 20th anniversary debut with released digital single "Love[Story]", a remake of their 1999 single "Love", through SM Entertainment's digital projectSM Station on 28 November[10] and its music video released on 29 December.[11]
In early December 2016, they aired their ten episode reality showRemember, I'm Your S.E.S., which broadcast through mobile app Oksusu. To accompany their 20th anniversary debut, they held a concert, Remember, the Day, on 30 and 31 December atSejong University's Daeyang Hall inSeoul.[12]
On 2 January, the special album of their 20th anniversary debutRemember was released. The album consists of double lead singles. "Remember" was digitally released on 1 January and "Paradise" was released along with the album on 2 January.[13][14] They held a fanmeet as their last project of 20th anniversary debut called I Will Be There, Waiting For You on 1 March 2017.[15]
OnOctober 7, 2020, Shoo released her first Japanese digital single titled"I Found Live". This marked a significant milestone in her career, as she ventured into the Japanese music market.[16]
On April 2022, Shoo made her comeback to television after a four-year hiatus following her gambling controversy, where her fellow S.E.S. members also appeared with her to show support. Shoo appeared onStar Documentary My Way, where she openly discussed her struggles and the steps she took to rebuild her life and career. The appearance marked her return to the public eye, showing her determination to move forward as a better person[17][unreliable source?]
OnFebruary 28, 2025, Shoo announced her new entrepreneurial journey with the launch of herCicagen jelly brand. The brand focuses on organic products usingCentella Asiatica, an herb.[18]
Shoo married basketball player,Im Hyo-sung [ko] on 11 April 2010, at the Seoul Renaissance Hotel. Shoo was pregnant at the time.[19][unreliable source?] In June 2010, the couple welcomed their first son, Im Yoo. In April 2013, Shoo gave birth to twin daughters.
In December 2018, Shoo was prosecuted for gambling in several countries, after being sued for not paying back borrowed gambling money.[20]
In 2025, Shoo launched Cicagen, a jelly brand that focuses on health-oriented, organic products made from Centella Asiatica. As the CEO, Shoo is deeply involved in the entire process, from farming to production. The brand's first product, Cica Jelly 1000, uses pure Centella extract and aims to provide a delicious, accessible way to enjoy its health benefits. Shoo's commitment to quality and natural ingredients reflects her personal journey toward health and wellness.[21][22][23][unreliable source?]
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [24] | ||
| Devote One's Love |
| 18 |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | ||
| I Found Love | Released : 7 October 2020 Labels : Diamond Music[25] | |
| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [26] | |||
| "Agape"(...지애(之愛))(withYoo Young-jin) | 2001 | — | ...지애(之愛) (Agape) |
| "He Didn't Fall for You"(그 앤 너에게 반하지 않았어)(withKan Mi-youn) | 2006 | — | Refreshing |
| "One Day"(with SoRi) | — | 2 Be One | |
| "Yunanhi"(쇼하우)(with Show How) | 2008 | — | Show How – 1st Mini Album |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | |||
| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [26] | JPN [27] | |||
| "One [Japanese version]"(withV6) | 2002 | — | — | Feel Your Breeze / One |
| "Let's Sing a Song [Japanese version]"(withV6) | — | — | ||
| "One [Korean version]"(withV6) | — | — | ||
| "Let's Sing a Song [Korean version]"(withV6) | — | — | ||
| "One – Japanese version -"(withV6) | — | — | seVen | |
| "One – English version -"(withV6) | — | — | ||
| "Snow in My Mind"(withBoA &M.I.L.K) | — | — | 2002 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com – My Angel My Light | |
| "I Miss You"(withShinvi,Eric Mun &Andy Lee) | — | — | ||
| "Fell Like"(연인처럼) | 2003 | — | — | 2003 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com |
| "Summer in Dream"(withMoon Hee-jun,BoA,Jae-won,Seo Hyun-jin, Park Hee-Von) | — | — | ||
| "White" | — | — | 2003 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com | |
| "Time After Time"(꿈속에서) | 2004 | — | — | 2004 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Santamaria (잘못된 만남) | Yeon-Hee, Kang Il-do's wife. | Supporting role | [28] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20 Years Old | Jeong Soo Yeong | [29] | |
| 2008 | Urban Legends Deja Vu 3 | Hyuna | Main role | [30] |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Oh! My Baby | Fixed appearance |
| 2016 | King of Mask Singer | as There is No Failure on My Life |
| 2022 | My Way | Cast[31] |
| Year | Shows |
|---|---|
| 2002 | SBSBeautiful Sunday |
| KBS2Music Bank | |
| 2008 | O'liveKiss the date |
| 2010 | MBC Every 1Anaeleul Butaghae (아내를 부탁해) |
| 2011 | Food TVSuper wipe |
| 2015 | MBCApeulika Eolin-i Dobgi Huimang-ui Son-eul Jab-ajuseyo (아프리카 어린이 돕기 희망의 손을 잡아주세요) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Dong-A Ryeon (동아비련) | Iwamoto | She was selected as the lead woman of the drama byFuji TV Japan andKansai TV. Tokyo, Osaka performances. |
| 2002 | Dong-A Ryeon (동아비련) | Iwamoto[33] | Play onFuji TV andKansai TV encore |
| Dong-A Ryeon (동아비련) | Iwamoto | Performances at Korea | |
| 2005 | Bat Boy: The Musical | Shelley Parker[34] | Performed in five cities in Japan |
| 2006 | Bat Boy: The Musical | Shelley Parker | Korean encore performances, 7 cities in Japan |
| 2007 | Singin' in the Rain | Yumiri | |
| High School Musical on Stage! | Taylor McKessie[35] | Japan's musical Fuji TV. Performances at Tokyo and Osaka . | |
| 2008 | Musical The White Dog (백구) | Baekgu[36][37] | Hosted by Yale troupe, atOBS Gyeongin TV |
| Singin' in the Rain | Yumiri[38][39] | ||
| 2012 | Resurrection- The Golden Days (부활 – 더 골든 데이즈) | Jimin/ Yoon Hee[40] | |
| 2017 | Special Liar (스페셜 라이어) | Mary Smith, John's wife[41] | At Dong Sung Art Center Hall |
