
Sooyoung: From K-Pop Star to Hollywood Sensation in Upcoming 'John Wick' Spin-Off!
2025-04-25
Author: Ming
In an exciting twist for fans of both K-Pop and Hollywood, Choi Soo-young—better known as Sooyoung from the iconic group Girls' Generation—is set to make her dazzling Hollywood debut! She stars in the highly anticipated movie 'Ballerina,' a thrilling spin-off from the blockbuster John Wick franchise.
Scheduled to hit theaters on June 6, 2025, 'Ballerina' unfolds in the intriguing timeframe between John Wick's third and fourth chapters. The film features the talented Ana de Armas, taking on the role of Eve Macarro, a fierce assassin trained from childhood at the Ruska Roma Ballet School after the tragic death of her father.
Sooyoung will portray Katla Park, the pivotal character in Eve’s first field mission. The stakes are high as Eve must protect Katla, the daughter of Il-seong—an associate of the Ruska Roma—at a glamorous club.
Adding to the film's allure, the cast includes both veteran stars and new talents, with late actor Lance Reddick appearing in his final role as Charon. Other notable names include Hollywood heavyweights Anjelica Huston and Ian McShane, along with Norman Reedus as Daniel Pine, and of course, the legendary Keanu Reeves reprising his role as the iconic John Wick.
Sooyoung’s journey from K-pop sensation to accomplished actress mirrors that of her fellow Girls' Generation members, including Yuri, Yoona, and Seohyun, who have also made successful transitions into the acting world. At just 35 years old, Sooyoung boasts an impressive acting repertoire, having garnered two Best Actress awards for her role in the critically acclaimed 2014 drama 'My Spring Days.'
But that’s not all! Sooyoung is also gearing up for her next project—a romantic comedy titled 'Second Shot At Love,' which is set to premiere on May 12. With her Hollywood debut and fresh new roles on the horizon, Sooyoung proves that her star is only rising.