Hwayoung

Personal Details :

2010: Joined the girl group T-ara as the ninth member, serving as the lead rapper and sub-vocalist.
2010–2012: Promoted with T-ara on major hit songs including “Roly-Poly”, “Cry Cry”, and “Lovey-Dovey”.
2012: Departed from T-ara following a highly publicized controversy, which led to a temporary hiatus from the entertainment industry.
2013–2014: Signed with Wellmade Yedang and transitioned into acting, debuting in the drama special “Mother’s Choice”.
2015–2017: Starred in several television dramas including “Ex-Girlfriends’ Club”, “Age of Youth”, “My Father is Strange”, and “Mad Dog”.
2017: Earned critical praise and won Best New Actress at the KBS Drama Awards.
2018–2022: Focused on building her acting career, appearing in independent films and taking roles in web dramas.
2022: Won Best Actress at the New York True Venture Film Festival for her role in the film “Exist Within”.
2024: Publicly addressed her departure from T-ara and opened up about her experiences, gaining support for her resilience.
2025: Signed with Lean Branding and relaunched her public presence through YouTube and social media platforms.

She has a twin sister, Ryu Hyoyoung, who was also active in the K-pop industry and acting. The two share a close bond and have supported each other publicly.
Hwayoung enjoys writing poetry and has expressed a desire to publish a book one day.
She is known for her minimalist lifestyle and love of black fashion, often opting for simple and chic styles.
Her hobbies include reading, watching documentaries, and exploring quiet cafés in Seoul.
She is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and has openly discussed the pressures of fame and the entertainment industry.
She values privacy and rarely shares personal relationships or family matters in the media.
In 2024, she began reconnecting with fans through vlogs and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her daily life via social media and YouTube.

Estimated Net Worth (2025): $1 million – $5 million USD
Primary Income Sources:
- Music career with T-ara (2010–2012)
- Acting roles in television dramas and films
- Endorsements and modeling work
- Content creation on YouTube and social media platforms
Additional Notes:
- Some sources estimate her net worth as low as $100K–$1M, while others list it up to $5M, reflecting different methodologies and data uncertainties.

Music: Participated in major hit songs with T-ara, such as “Bo Peep Bo Peep,” “Roly-Poly,” and “Cry Cry.”
Acting Debut: Made her acting debut in the SBS drama special “Mother’s Choice” (2014).
Notable Roles: Starred in TV dramas including Ex-Girlfriends’ Club (2015), Age of Youth (2016), My Father Is Strange and Mad Dog (2017).
Awards:
- Won Best New Actress at the 31st KBS Drama Awards (2017).
- Nominated for Best Couple at the same awards for her role in Mad Dog.
- Won Best Actress at the New York True Venture Film Festival (2022) for the film Exist Within.
Other Achievements: Began career as a DJ at the 2014 Miller Countdown Party and signed with major entertainment agencies to build a diverse career portfolio.

She has an identical twin sister, Ryu Hyoyoung, who is also an actress and former idol.
Originally, Hwayoung aspired to be a poet or writer before entering the entertainment industry.
Her favorite color is black, reflecting her love for minimalist and chic fashion.
She started writing lyrics during her trainee years and has contributed to some projects.
Despite controversies during her idol career, she maintains a loyal fanbase and often expresses gratitude to them.
She enjoys watching documentaries and often shares book recommendations with her fans.
She trained briefly in classical ballet during her teenage years.