Sulli
South Korean actress and singer
Born
1994
32 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
South Korea
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Began a career in entertainment as a child artist, participating in the girl group f(x) and gaining recognition for music and acting. Starred in the television series 'To the Beautiful You' and 'Hotel Del Luna'. Transitioned to solo music projects and pursued modeling. Contributed to cultural discussions on mental health and social issues.
Member of the girl group f(x)
Starred in 'To the Beautiful You'
Appeared in 'Hotel Del Luna'
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