Personal Details :
- Full Name: Park Soo-young (박수영)
- Stage Name: Joy (조이)
- Date of Birth: September 3, 1996 (28 years old)
- Birthplace: Jeju Island, South Korea
- Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
- Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- MBTI: INTP
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul
- Fandom: ReVeluv
- Representative Color: Green
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @_imyour_joy
- TikTok: @__imyour_joy
Career Overview :
Joy debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group Red Velvet on August 1, 2014, under SM Entertainment. The group quickly gained popularity for their versatile music and charismatic performances.
In 2017, Joy made her acting debut in the television drama The Liar and His Lover, showcasing her skills beyond singing and dancing. She continued to build her acting career with roles in dramas such as Tempted (2018), The One and Only (2021), and Once Upon a Small Town (2022), gaining recognition for her versatile performances.
On May 31, 2021, Joy debuted as a solo artist with the special album Hello, marking a new chapter in her musical career. She remains active in both music and acting, continually expanding her presence in the entertainment industry.
Personal Life & Interests :
Joy enjoys watching movies, singing, and spending time with her family, which includes her parents and two younger sisters. She has a strong passion for fashion and fitness, often sharing her interest in pilates and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Joy also loves mint chocolate ice cream and collects lip balm as a fun hobby. She has a beloved pet dog named Haetnim, who has its own Instagram account. Known for her bright and cheerful personality, Joy is often called by nicknames such as Doongdoongie and Malgeumi.
Net Worth :
As of 2025, Joy (Park Soo-young) is estimated to have a net worth between $5 million and $10 million USD, making her one of the wealthiest members of Red Velvet. Her income streams include:
- Music Sales & Concerts: Earnings from Red Velvet’s albums and global tours.
- Solo Projects: Revenue from her solo album Hello (2021) and various singles.
- Acting Roles: Income from her roles in dramas like The Liar and His Lover (2017), Tempted (2018), and Once Upon a Small Town (2022).
- Brand Endorsements: High-profile partnerships with brands such as Calvin Klein, Aveda, eSpoir, Lotte, and Fresh Beauty.
In addition to her professional earnings, Joy owns a Mercedes-Benz and a luxurious home, reflecting her successful career in the entertainment industry. Her substantial net worth is a testament to her multifaceted talents and enduring popularity in the K-pop scene.
Awards & Achievements :
- 2015: Rookie Award at the Golden Disc Awards
- 2015: Best Rookie Award at the Korean Entertainment Arts Awards
- 2015: Best Female Dance Award for the song ‘Ice Cream Cake’ at the Melon Music Awards
- 2016: Digital Bonsang for the song ‘Ice Cream Cake’ at the Golden Disc Awards
- 2016: Netizen’s Choice Award at the Korean Entertainment Arts Awards
- 2016: Main Award at the Seoul Music Awards
- 2017: Summer Queens of the Year by Dong-A.com’s Pick newspaper
- 2017: Ceci Asia Female Icon Award at the Golden Disc Awards
- 2017: Best Female Group at the Korean Entertainment Arts Awards
- 2017: Seoul Mayor’s Award at the Seoul Conference on Social Welfare
- 2018: Digital Bonsang at the Golden Disc Awards
- 2018: Performer of the Year – Singer (Daesang) at the Korea PD Awards
- 2018: Group Dance Award for the song ‘Power Up’ at the Korea Popular Music Awards
- 2018: Best Pop Song Award for the song ‘Red Flavor’ at the Korean Music Awards
- 2019: Grand Prize (Daesang) – Song of the Year Award for the song ‘Umpah Umpah’ at the Asia Artist Awards
- 2019: Best Female Group Award at the Korean Entertainment Arts Awards
- 2019: Choice Electronic/Dance Song for the song ‘Close to Me (Red Velvet Remix)’ at the Teen Choice Awards
- 2019: Artist of This Year and World Wide Icon at The Fact Music Awards
- 2020: Best Music Video (Overseas) for the song ‘Psycho’ and Outstanding Group of the Year (Overseas) Award at the Asian Pop Music Awards
- 2020: Most Influential Female Idol Award at the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards
- 2020: 20th Anniversary Awards – Most Loved Music for the song ‘Red Flavor’ at the Bugs Music Awards
- 2020: Main Award at the Seoul Music Awards
- 2020: This Year’s Artist at The Fact Music Awards
- 2021: Best Group (Overseas) Award and Top 20 Albums of the Year (Overseas) Award for the album ‘Queendom’ at the Asian Pop Music Awards
- 2021: Digital Bonsang for the song ‘Psycho’ at the Golden Disc Awards
- 2021: Artist of the Year (Digital Music) – August for the song ‘Queendom’ at the Circle Chart Music Awards
- 2022: Best Female Performance Award at the Genie Music Awards
- 2023: Generation Icon Award at the Hanteo Music Awards
- 2015: Best Couple Award (with Yook Sung-jae) for the South Korean reality TV show ‘We Got Married’ at the MBC Entertainment Awards
- 2015: New Star Award for the TV show ‘We Got Married’ at the MBC Entertainment Awards
- 2017: Newcomer Award for the South Korean TV series ‘The Liar and His Lover’ at the OSEN Cable TV Awards
- 2020: Best Female Variety Idol (Daesang) Award for ‘Get It Beauty’ and ‘Handsome Tigers’ at the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards
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Fun Facts :
- Joy’s real name is Park Soo-young.
- She was born on Jeju Island, South Korea.
- Joy is known for her bright and cheerful personality, often nicknamed Doongdoongie.
- She has a passion for fashion and fitness, frequently sharing pilates routines.
- Her favorite food is mint chocolate ice cream, and she collects lip balms.
- Joy has a pet dog named Haetnim with its own Instagram account.
- She made her acting debut in the drama *The Liar and His Lover* in 2017.
- Joy is multilingual, speaking Korean and some English.
- She was a cast member on the variety show *We Got Married* with Sungjae from BTOB.