Eugene's cover for 810303, her second album.

Kim Yoo-Jin (also spelled "Eugene") is a singer and actress South Korea, known mostly for her musical career as part of the hit K-pop group S.E.S..

Early life

Yoo-jin was born on March 3, 1981, in Seoul, South Korea. However, she grew up in Guam, and currently lives in Korea with her family. She is fluent in Chamorro, English, and her native Korean. Eugene, as fans call her, weighs 44 kilograms and is 163 cm tall. She practices the Christian faith, and says that she is truly proud to be one.[1][2]

Career Start

By way of an audition tape, Eugene was able to be part of a music group for SM Entertainment. Debuting in 1997, S.E.S. became one of the biggest Korean groups of all time, having the record for biggest selling album by a female group in Korea. While in S.E.S., Eugene became known for her beauty and was part of the reason why S.E.S. had many advertising contracts. In fact, for certain print campaigns (like for Korean cosmetics company Etude), Eugene had the leading role, being the focus of the advertisements. Although vocally weaker than the other members, Eugene was able to stand out.

Acting/Solo Music Career

After the split of S.E.S. in 2002, Yoo-Jin has appeared in four Korean dramas, namely Loving You, Save The Last Dance, Wonderful Life, and I Really, Really Like You. She has also appeared in commercials and advertisements, most notably for Korean cosmetics company Cathy Cat. In addition, she has released two solo albums. Her first album, My True Style has sold nearly 65,000 records and had one hit ballad, The Best. Her second album, 810303 sold 19,000 records. Although a disappointing number, Eugene had a successful single with Windy, mostly due to her new "sexy" image (compared to her previous girl next door image). Although a third album is currently being planned, there is no information as to when it will be released.

Personal life

Rumours had spread that Kim has been dating Park Yong-ha, with whom she had acted in the KBS drama Loving You. A witness saw Kim sitting on Park's lap snuggled tightly in his arms at the house party put up by Ryu Shi-won. However, both of them have flatly denied the liaison. [3][4]

Her co-star in Wonderful Life, Lee Ji Hoon, played Min Do-hyun, the ex-boyfriend. They had a 5-year relationship (from 1997 to 2002).

Discography

• My True Style
  1. The Best
  2. Cha Cha
  3. Rainy Day
  4. You and I
  5. Bad Boy
  6. Feel Me
  7. Is It Love? (Goodbye)
  8. Sweet Babe
  9. Lovely Day
  10. Stay With Me
  11. Regret
  12. My Best Friend
  13. Loving You
  14. Remember Me
  15. Jesus Loves Me

• 810303 (August 2004, EMI)
  1. Wuthering Heights (a.k.a. Hill With A Stormy Wind)
  2. Windy
  3. The Things I'm Sorry Of..The Sorrowful Things
  4. Pleez
  5. Happy Time
  6. Pandora
  7. Late Love
  8. Relax
  9. Remote Control
  10. My Dream
  11. It Spreads Out And?
  12. This Star To Put Out
  13. Windy (Remix)
  14. 810303 (to be continued)

Filmography

• 2006 MBC: Really Really Like You
• 2005 MBC: A Wonderful Life (2005)
• 2004 SBS: Save The Last Dance for Me (2004)
• 2002: Loving You