The IT Girls of Korean Dramas, Here Are 12 Beautiful Actresses Nicknamed “The Troika”, From The TaeHyeJi to The Kims!

Kapanlagi.com - The troika is a nickname given to South Korean actors and actresses who become trends in a particular year, usually consisting of 3 people. The nickname The Troika is typically given by the South Korean public to actors and actresses who have diamond-like visuals and outstanding acting skills.

Good acting skills bring the dramas and films they star in to be widely loved by the public. From 2018 to 2024, there have been 4 groups of The Troika designated by the South Korean public, namely The TaeHyeJi, The SeolSuHye, The HanShinGo, and The Kims. Here is the explanation!

1. Song Hye Kyo

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Song Hye Kyo is a South Korean actress born on November 22, 1981, in Daegu. Song Hye Kyo is an actress under the management of United Artists Agency. She began her career in 1996 by winning the SunKyung music contest. MERRY MORNING in 1996 was the first drama she starred in. Her acting career has continued to shine with several popular dramas she starred in, such as DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN, FULL HOUSE, and her latest drama in 2023, THE GLORY, which won the Baeksang Awards. Her existence as an actress is beyond doubt. Her extraordinary acting skills have earned her numerous awards, leading her to be nicknamed The Troika by the Korean public due to her beauty and high talent.

2. Jun Ji Hyun

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The first generation Troika includes Jun Ji Hyun. Gianna Jun or Jun Ji Hyun is an actress born on October 30, 1981. Jun Ji Hyun has been active as a celebrity under the agency Culture Depot. She has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1998. With her beautiful face and slim body, Jun Ji Hyun began her career as a commercial model. She made her acting debut in 1999 with the film titled WHITE VALENTINE. Until now, Jun Ji Hyun has starred in many films and dramas. The dramas she has starred in have also become hits and are well-known among local and international audiences. Some of her most beloved dramas include MY LOVE FROM THE STAR, LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA, and JIRISAN. Her beauty and excellence in acting have earned her the nickname The Troika.

3. Kim Tae Hee

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The next member of the first generation of The Troika is Kim Tae Hee. Kim Tae Hee is a beautiful actress born on March 29, 1980, in Busan, South Korea. Kim Tae Hee is one of the actresses under the BS Company agency. The wife of singer Rain has started her acting career since 2001. The first film she starred in was LAST PRESENT (2001). Kim Tae Hee is one of the actresses in The Troika because, besides her charming beautiful face, her acting skills are already well-known in society. The films and dramas she has starred in have received much attention and support. One of her roles that is loved by the audience is her role as Cha Yoori in the drama HI BYE, MAMA!

4. Kim Seolhyun

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Next is the second generation of The Troika. In this second generation of The Troika, three beautiful actresses with the same background, starting as K-pop idols, have successfully joined. The first of the second generation of The Troika is Kim Seolhyun. Kim Seolhyun is an actress and idol born on January 3, 1995. She is a member of the girl group under FNC Entertainment, AOA. For her career as an actress, Kim Seolhyun made her debut as a supporting actress in the drama MY DAUGHTER SEOYOUNG in 2012. It didn't take long, in the following year, 2013, Kim Seolhyun successfully landed a leading role in the drama UGLY ALERT. Although starting as an idol, Kim Seolhyun's acting ability cannot be doubted. Seolhyun has starred in several dramas and films that have achieved great success. Some of the dramas she has starred in include ORANGE MARMALADE, MY COUNTRY: THE NEW AGE, and SUMMER STRIKE.

5. Bae Suzy

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The next generation of the second Troika actress is Bae Suzy. Bae Suzy is a highly talented celebrity. She is a singer, model, actress, and also a host. The woman, born on October 10, 1994, started her career as an idol by debuting with the girl group under JYP Entertainment, Miss A. Suzy made her acting debut in 2011 by starring in the drama DREAM HIGH. As an actress in The Troika, besides being beautiful, Suzy has extraordinary acting talent. Her acting skills can be seen from several dramas that have gained popularity, such as VAGABOND, START-UP, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, DOONA!, and others.

6. Lee Hyeri

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The next generation of the second Troika, who is also an idol, is Lee Hyeri or known as Hyeri. Lee Hyeri is an idol and also an actress born on June 9, 1994. Hyeri engages in her activities as a celebrity under the agency Creative Group ING. Hyeri made her debut in 2010 as an idol in the girl group GIRLS DAY. She made her acting debut by starring in the SBS drama TASTY LIFE in 2012. Hyeri is one of the talented actresses in The Troika. With her beauty and acting talent, Hyeri has starred in several dramas and films. Some of her famous dramas include REPLY 1988, MY ROOMMATE IS A GUMIHO, and TWO COPS.

7. Go Yoonjung

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Next, we move on to The Troika generation 3. The Troika generation 3 begins with actress and model Go Yoonjung. Go Yoonjung is an actress born on April 22, 1996, under the agency MAA Korea. As for her education, Go Yoonjung graduated from Seoul Women’s University with a major in Contemporary Art. Go Yoonjung made her acting debut in 2019 by playing the character Kim Sohyun in the drama HE IS PSYCHOMETRIC. From her first drama, Go Yoonjung immediately garnered a lot of attention from the public. After her debut, Go Yoonjung became increasingly active in starring in many dramas. Her dramas have become hits and are loved by many viewers. Some of Go Yoonjung's famous dramas include SWEET HOME, LAW SCHOOL, ALCHEMY OF SOULS 1 & 2, and MOVING.

8. Han Sohee

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Next, there is the beautiful actress and model Han Sohee. Han Sohee is a South Korean actress and model born on November 18, 1994. She is a graduate of Ulsan High School of Arts and is currently active as a celebrity under the agency U-ATTO Entertainment. As one of the third generation actresses of The Troika, Han Sohee made her acting debut in 2017 by starring in the MBC drama MONEY FLOWER. Some of the dramas she has starred in include 100 DAYS MY PRINCE, ABYSS, THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED, NEVERTHELESS, and MY NAME.

9. Shin Yeeun

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Shin Yeeun is a South Korean actress born on January 18, 1998, in Sokcho, Gangwon Province. Shin Yeeun is a student at Sungkyunkwan University. Under NPIO Entertainment, she made her debut in 2018 by starring in the web drama A-TEEN. This web drama then brought her name to prominence and made her well-known among the public. Her achievements as a third generation actress of The Troika are demonstrated by her acting skills in several dramas such as THE GLORY, HE IS PSYCHOMETRIC, MORE THAN FRIENDS, and others.

10. Kim Ji Won

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Next is The Troika of the fourth generation. This fourth generation of The Troika starts with actress Kim Jiwon. Kim Jiwon is an actress born on October 19, 1992, who has been active in the entertainment world since 2008. Currently, Kim Jiwon is carrying out her activities under her agency, HighZium Studio Management. Kim Jiwon began her career by taking small roles and also becoming a commercial and music video star. Starting from that, Kim Jiwon's career then rose significantly after she starred in several dramas such as the drama series HIGH KICK: REVENGE OF THE SHORT LEGGED in 2011 to the drama THE HEIRS in 2013. One of Kim Jiwon's dramas that has recently received a lot of attention is the drama QUEEN OF TEARS, which she starred in alongside actor Kim So Hyun. Her success is certainly due to her hard work and exceptional acting talent. This is also what earned her the nickname The Troika.

11. Kim Go Eun

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The next actress with the surname Kim who has been nicknamed The Troika is Kim Go Eun. Kim Go Eun was born on July 2, 1991. She is an actress under BH Entertainment and also a graduate of the Korea National University of Arts. Kim Go Eun has been active in the entertainment industry since 2012, making her debut in the film A MUSE. This film marked the beginning of Kim Go Eun's fame among the public. This actress, who has won a Baeksang award, is indeed very talented in acting, with many films and dramas she starred in becoming hits both domestically and internationally. One of her latest films in 2024, EXHUMA, has garnered attention even outside of Korea. In addition to films, Kim Go Eun has also starred in several famous dramas such as GOBLIN, LITTLE WOMEN, and YUMI’S CELLS.

12. Kim Hyeyoon

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The fourth generation Troika includes the young and talented actress Kim Hyeyoon. Kim Hyeyoon has been active in the entertainment industry since 2013. Born on November 10, she graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in Film Studies. Currently, Kim Hyeyoon is pursuing her career as an actress under her agency, Artist Company. Throughout her career, Kim Hyeyoon has mostly taken on supporting roles and cameos. Nevertheless, the dramas she starred in as the main lead have received attention and love from the public and fans. Two of her most famous dramas as the main lead are EXTRAORDINARY YOU in 2019 and the latest in 2024, the drama LOVELY RUNNER. Her latest drama, LOVELY RUNNER, has achieved great success and has made Kim Hyeyoon more widely recognized. Her exceptional acting skills have also received a lot of praise, earning her a spot in the fourth generation of The Troika.

Those were the 12 actresses who are part of The Troika from the first generation to the fourth generation. Certainly, these 12 actresses have something special that has led the public to nickname them The Troika. Their beauty, acting talent, and extraordinary professionalism make them deserving of this title. So, among these 12 actresses, who is your favorite?

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