Lim

Personal Details :

Stage Name: Lim (림), also known as Hyerim (혜림) or Christina Woo
Birth Name: Woo Hye‑rim (우혜림)
Birthday: September 1, 1992
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Nationality: South Korean
Height: Approximately 164–165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight: Around 46–50 kg (101–110 lb)
Blood Type: O
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Education: Majored in English for International Conferences & Communication at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, graduated in 2021 with a 4.0 GPA
Languages: Fluent in Korean, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
Family: Father (Taekwondo grandmaster), mother, and one older brother

Pre-debut (2009):
- Trained under JYP Entertainment as part of a project group called “JYP Sisters” in China.
- Originally considered for Miss A but transitioned to join Wonder Girls.
Wonder Girls (2010–2017):
- Joined Wonder Girls in early 2010, replacing member Sunmi.
- Debuted on stage with the group during a concert in Shanghai.
- Featured in the Wonder Girls’ U.S. documentary tour series “Made in Wonder Girls.”
- Co-hosted educational and music programs like “English Go Go!” and “Pops in Seoul.”
- Contributed as songwriter and composer for the group’s 2015 album *Reboot*.
- Released a duet single titled “With You” and co-wrote the hit “Why So Lonely.”
- Group disbanded in 2017; released final single “Draw Me.” Lim remained with JYP for a time after disbandment.
Solo Career & Public Life (2017–2020):
- Released an essay book titled *Just Keep Swimming*.
- Translated *The Diary of Anne Frank* into Korean.
- Taught English in private institutions before shifting into public media work.
- Joined the variety show *Don’t Be Jealous*, where she publicly discussed her long-term relationship.
Broadcasting & Personal Projects (2020–Present):
- Signed with rrr Entertainment, then transitioned to Wave Entertainment.
- Launched YouTube channel and hosted a personal radio show focused on daily life and bilingual topics.
- Remains active as a writer, content creator, and mother of two children.

Marital Status: Married to Taekwondo athlete Shin Min-chul since July 2020.
Children: Has two children, with her second child born in 2024.
Languages: Fluent in Korean, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Education: Graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies with a perfect 4.0 GPA in English Interpretation and Translation.
Hobbies: Writing, reading, journaling, language learning, and vlogging.
Interests: Women’s empowerment, education, parenting, and cross-cultural communication.
Other Notables: Lived in Hong Kong for over a decade, which shaped her multicultural perspective and language skills.

Estimated Net Worth (2025): US $1 million
Previous Estimates:
- 2024: Between US $1–2 million
Primary Income Sources: K‑pop activities (Wonder Girls), songwriting and composing, hosting/radio shows, book publication, translation work, and broadcasting appearances.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Honor (2018)
Received a certificate for serving as an International Safety Travel University Student Supporter.
Group Awards with Wonder Girls
- 2008 MAMA – Song of the Year (“Nobody”) and Best Music Video
- 2007 Melon Music Awards – Best New Artist
- 2009 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism – Artist of the Year
- Multiple wins at Golden Disc Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, and Seoul Music Awards
University Achievement (2021)
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; published a Korean translation of *The Diary of Anne Frank*.
Written Work (2020)
Released the essay collection *Just Keep Swimming*.
Ambassadorship & Public Roles
- Served as a Publicity Ambassador for the “Gachibom Film Festival” in 2021
- Recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for travel safety support efforts
Creative Contributions
- Co-composed tracks on Wonder Girls’ album *REBOOT* (2015–2016)
- Released duet single “With You” in April 2016

Lim lived in Hong Kong for 14 years, which helped her become fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Her father is a Taekwondo grandmaster and runs his own school.
She translated the Korean edition of *The Diary of Anne Frank* as part of her academic work.
Lim graduated university with a perfect 4.0 GPA while balancing her media career.
She publicly dated her husband for seven years before announcing it on national TV.
Lim is known for her quiet, studious personality — quite different from her on-stage image.
She co-wrote several songs during her time in Wonder Girls, including tracks on the *Reboot* album.
She’s passionate about journaling and has published her own essay book titled Just Keep Swimming.
She currently raises two children and shares moments of her parenting journey online.