Why Former Wonder Girls Star Ahn Sohee Chooses Acting Over Singing: A Deep Dive into Her Career Shift

Sohee Ahn / Photo: Screenshot from the YouTube channel Insaeng84

[Sports Today reporter Lim Si-ryeong] Sohee Ahn, the former member of K-pop group Wonder Girls, said she plans to concentrate on her acting career.

Ahn appeared on the YouTube channel Insaeng84 on the 26th.

She spoke candidly about her current life and future plans. Having transitioned from music to acting, Ahn said she is now focusing exclusively on her work as an actress.

She added that she doesn’t regret the shift and doesn’t feel particularly remorseful, but she does miss performing as a singer. \”I loved being on stage — concerts, events, music shows,\” she said, adding that she channels much of that energy into theater.

Ahn spoke warmly about theater’s appeal. \”The energy is different. Actors bring a quiet, concentrated intensity,\” she said. \”I do miss the thrill of the stage, but theater has largely filled that gap. I began performing in theater two years ago and haven’t taken a break since.\”

Discussing the play ‘그때도 오늘2’ (Ggeuttaedo Oneul 2), Ahn noted that because it was a two-person piece, it was extremely taxing physically. \”One performer tackled four roles. The production demanded a lot of physical and emotional energy,\” she said.

Ahn debuted with Wonder Girls in 2007 and rose to fame with hits like \”Tell Me\” and \”Nobody.\” Since shifting to acting, she has appeared in a number of films and series, including Train to Busan, Missing: They Were There, and Scandal in Daechi-dong.

[Sports Today reporter Lim Si-ryeong ent@stoo.com]
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