
Acting
Hyoyeon
Born
1989-09-22 (37)
Place of birth
Incheon, South Korea
Known for
Acting
Credits
77 titles
Kim Hyo-yeon (Hangul: 김효연; born September 22, 1989), referred to as Hyoyeon or DJ HYO, is a South Korean singer, dancer, DJ, and television personality. She debuted as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Since 2016, she has also released singles as a solo artist.
Known for
8.2These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!
Running Man
2010
6.5David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
7.4Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.
Men on a Mission
2015
7.7Infinite Challenge has been reported as the first "Real-Variety" show in Korean television history. The program is largely unscripted, and follows a similar format of challenge-based Reality Television programs, familiar to the audiences in the West, but the challenges are often silly, absurd, or impossible to achieve, so the program takes on the aspect of a satirical comedy variety show, rather than a more standard reality or contest program. In order to achieve its comedic purposes its 6 hosts and staff continuously proclaim, the elements of this show are the 3-Ds, Dirty, Dangerous, and Difficult.
Infinite Challenge
2005
6.3You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook is a Korean pop music program that is both a talk show and live music show. The host of this program is You Hee-yeol, also known as Toy, a one-man project band. This program has aired since April 24, 2009.
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
2009
7.6A group of hungry celebrities listen to poppin’ tunes, from recent hits to all-time-favorites, to correctly dictate a part of the lyrics. The songs may sound familiar, but the part they must dictate are unclear to the naked ear, as the lyrics are slurred, muffled by strong beats, etc. If they get the lyrics right, they get to share exquisite regional dishes. But if they get them wrong, a professional eater gobbles it up instead.
Amazing Saturday
2018
Film credits
2020s · 11 titles
NRSMTOWN returns to Japan with explosive performances from Kangta, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Taeyeon & Hyo of Girls' Generation, Zhoumi, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa and RIIZE.
SM Town Live 2024: SMCU Palace in Tokyo
2024
NR2025 marks SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary, celebrated with performances around the world. Now, SM artists are gathering in Fukuoka! They'll ignite Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka with powerful performances filled with love for all fans. Experience the spectacular live show featuring SM Entertainment artists all together in one place, live and in real time. The lineup of artists includes TVXQ!, Super Junior, Hyo of Girls’ Generation, Minho of SHINee, EXO, Irene, Seulgi & Joy of Red Velvet, NCT, aespa, RIIZE, Hearts2Hearts and XngHan&Xoul.
SM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future in Fukuoka
2026
NRThe festival moment everyone with PINK BLOOD has been waiting for! SMTOWN Live 2022: SMCU Express@Human City Suwon is a joint Korean concert held by SM Entertainment artists. It was held on August 20, 2022, at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea. The concert was live-streamed via Beyond LIVE and KNTV.
SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express in Suwon
2022
NRSMTOWN Live 2025 Tour is a joint world tour held by SM Entertainment artists. The performers include Kangta, BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Hyo of Girls' Generation, Key and Minho of SHINee, Suho and Chanyeol of EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa, and RIIZE.
SM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future in Seoul
2025
NRSM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya is an online live concert held on January 1, 2023, by SM Entertainment. The lineup consists of Kangta, BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Taeyeon and Hyo of Girls' Generation, Onew, Key, and Minho of SHINee, Suho, Xiumin, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun of EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa, Got the Beat, Raiden, Ginjo, Mar Vista, Imlay, and Johnny.
SM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace in Kwangya
2023
NR2022 Girls' Generation Special Event "Long Lasting Love" is a fanmeeting held by Girls' Generation. It was held on September 3, 2022 at 7PM KST offline at KSPO Dome and online via Beyond LIVE.
2022 Girls′ Generation Special Event - Long Lasting Love
2022
7.0SMTOWN LIVE 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA is a live concert held on January 1, 2022, by SM Entertainment. The concert will be broadcast free of charge online through various streaming platforms. The lineup consists of Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Taeyeon and Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation, Onew, Key, and Minho of Shinee, Kai of EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, WayV, and aespa.
SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
2022
NRGirls Generation First Debut Stage of Music Bank. The group is composed of eight members: #Taeyeon #Sunny #Tiffany #Hyoyeon #Yuri #Sooyoung #Yoona #Seohyun. #Jessica departed from the group in September 2014.
Comeback Special #01 Girls' Generation
2022
NRGirls' Generation Show! Music Core stages from 'Forever 1' all the way back to 'Into The New World'.
Girls' Generation.zip by Show! MusicCore
2022
NRThis global concert series, held in major cities worldwide, has captivated countless fans. Following the Seoul kick-off in January, the Tokyo Dome shows on August 9 and 10 mark the Japan stop of the tour. The lineup of artists includes KANGTA, TVXQ!, SUPER JUNIOR, ZHOUMI (SUPER JUNIOR-M), HYOYEON (Girls’ Generation), KEY & MINHO (SHINee), SUHO & CHANYEOL & KAI (EXO), Red Velvet (IRENE & SEULGI & JOY), NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH, nævis, Hearts2Hearts, XngHan&Xoul, and SMTR25.
SMTOWN LIVE 2025: TOKYO DOME
2025
NRCelebrating the comeback of #GirlsGeneration on their 15th debut anniversary. From the legendary debut song 'Into the New World' to 'Lion Heart'. Meet the Girls' Generation stages we loved again!
Girls' Generation Stage Compilation by #StudioK
2022
2010s · 25 titles
10.0Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy was a 2013 New Year's Day comeback special broadcast on MBC on 1 January 2013, starring South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The special follows the group in preparation of their fourth Korean-language album I Got A Boy, released on the same day, along with an accompanying live concert featuring songs from the album, the group's previous hits, and solo performances from members.
Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy
2013
9.0Girls' Generation ~ The First Japan Tour is the first Japanese concert tour by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation to promote their self-titled debut Japanese album.
Girls' Generation ~ The First Japan Tour
2011
9.0Girls' Generation - 1st Asia Tour: Into the New World is the debut concert tour by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation to promote their early discography, including their self-titled debut album, the breakout mini-albums Gee and Genie, and their second studio album Oh!.
Girls' Generation - 1st Asia Tour: Into the New World
2010
10.0Girls' Generation lit up the stage at Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in July 2011 with their second concert tour. From Genie and Mr. Taxi to Gee and Into the New World, the girls presented a nonstop lineup of their hit songs. They also prepared special stages like Tae Yeon and Tiffany's Lady Marmalade, Hyo Yeon's Don't Stop the Music, Jessica's Almost and Soo Young's Sway.
Girls' Generation - 2011 Girls' Generation Tour
2011
9.0A solo concert held by Girls' Generation. It was held on December 9, 2014 at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. This is the group's first concert without member Jessica, who was dismissed from the group on September 30, 2014.
Girls' Generation -The Best Live - at Tokyo Dome
2014
NRGirls' Generation embarked on their fourth tour Phantasia at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul on November 21 and 22, 2015. Composed of different distinct themes, the concert fully exhibited the girls' unique characters. Apart from hit songs, the group also performed the songs from their fifth album Lion Heart. The live release also features the concert's making video. Nakasone Rino, who has worked with superstars like Britney Spears and Justin Bieber, served as the show's choreographer.
Girls' Generation 4th Tour ~Phantasia~ in Seoul
2015
NRGirls' Generation Complete Video Collection is the sixth music DVD and Blu-ray release from South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The Blu-ray/DVD features all their music videos up to that time, Japanese, Korean and English.
Girls' Generation Complete Video Collection (Korean Ver.)
2012
NRGirls' Generation 4th Tour - Phantasia in Japan is the fourth concert tour (and seventh overall) by the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, in support of their fifth studio album, *Lion Heart* (2015). Key details: Period: The Japanese leg took place in December 2015. Number of shows: 6 performances across 3 cities (Nagoya, Kobe, and Saitama). Attendance: The tour in Japan drew a total of approximately 70,000 attendees, and all shows sold out immediately. Line-up: This was the group's first tour as an eight-member act following the departure of Jessica Jung. Direction: The concerts were directed by choreographer Rino Nakasone. Home release: A recording of the concert (filmed in Saitama) was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 4, 2016.
Girls' Generation - 4th Tour Phantasia In Japan
2015
8.1Girls' Generation ~Girls & Peace~ Japan 2nd Tour is the second concert tour by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation to promote their second Japanese album, Girls & Peace.
Girls' Generation ~Girls & Peace~ Japan 2nd Tour
2013
8.7Hit Las Vegas with Girls' Generation!
Girls' Generation in Las Vegas
2014
NRGirls' Generation Complete Video Collection is the sixth music DVD and Blu-ray release from South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The Blu-ray/DVD features all their music videos up to that time, Japanese, Korean and English, as well as performances from their first Japanese tour.
Girls' Generation Complete Video Collection (Japanese Ver.)
2012
NRThe Best ~New Edition~ is a special, revamped version of Girls' Generation's chart-topping Japanese greatest hits compilation. This specific release features a modified 16-track lineup that introduces new original tracks like "Chain Reaction," "Show Girls," and the emotional ballad single "Divine," alongside a bonus DVD packed with fresh music videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
Girls' Generation THE BEST ~New Edition~
2014
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Girls' Generation Complete Video Collection
2012
10.0The girls of Girls' Generation perform a Christmas concert with a list of their songs, along with classic Christmas hits.
Girls' Generation's Christmas Fairy Tale
2011
9.0The fourth concert tour headlined by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, in support of their fifth studio album Lion Heart (2015). The tour was officially announced in October 2015, began on November 21, 2015, and concluded on May 8, 2016, consisting of 13 shows.
Girls' Generation ~Phantasia~ in Japan
2015
9.0Girls' Generation ~ Love & Peace ~ Japan 3rd Tour is the third concert tour by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation to promote their third Japanese album, Love & Peace.
Girls' Generation ~LOVE & PEACE~ Japan 3rd Tour
2014
10.0Live recordings from Girls' Generation's Second Asia Tour in Seoul, including behind the scenes, rehearsal and interview footage.
Girls' Generation 2nd Asia Tour
2012
NRGirls' Generation World Tour "Girls & Peace" is the third concert tour by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The tour was officially announced in April 2013 after the last 2 days of "2nd Japan Tour" with two dates in South Korea and plans for future dates across the globe.[1] Although initially announced as a "world" tour, the group only visited seven cities in six countries across East Asia and Southeast Asia. They released a DVD of Seoul concert, 'Girls' Generation - World Tour: Girls & Peace in Seoul' on March 30, 2015.
Girls' Generation World Tour -Girls & Peace- in Seoul
2013
8.5Starring 32 artists from SM Town. The movie reflect the past, present and future of each artist with behind-the-scenes footage that follows the stars as they undergo rehearsals, revealing their day-to-day lives and also features interview, video diaries and never-seen-before archive files.
I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden
2012
9.0The fourth concert tour headlined by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, in support of their fifth studio album Lion Heart (2015). The tour was officially announced in October 2015, began on November 21, 2015, and concluded on May 8, 2016, consisting of 13 shows.
Girls' Generation - Phantasia Tour in Seoul
2017
10.0This time, we will deliver SMTOWN LIVE in a new color different from usual based on the theme of "Fantasia Express"! We are preparing various stages that express the world view of each artist! In addition, there are plenty of collaboration stages that transcend the boundaries of the team that can only be seen at SMTOWN LIVE!
SMTOWN Live | 2019 in Tokyo
2019
9.5Behind the scenes look and interviews with the performers of SM Entertainment as they travel to China, Japan, and Korea for their "SMTOWN Live World Tour IV".
SMTown: The Stage
2015
10.0The six-part DVD contains a variety show SNSD filmed in Phuket titled “Real Treasure“, a music video for Echo, a new music video for Run Devil Run released in 3D, and self-camera clips of each member talking about one another, their debut, family stories, how they stuck together throughout the hardships and the trainee days.
All About Girls' Generation: Paradise in Phuket
2011
NRNo synopsis available yet.
少女时代腾讯演唱会
2015
NR29 Live Performances from SMTown in Tokyo 2011 by WOWOW
SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition)
2011
Series credits
8.2These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!
Running Man
2010
6.5David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
7.4Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.
Men on a Mission
2015
7.7Infinite Challenge has been reported as the first "Real-Variety" show in Korean television history. The program is largely unscripted, and follows a similar format of challenge-based Reality Television programs, familiar to the audiences in the West, but the challenges are often silly, absurd, or impossible to achieve, so the program takes on the aspect of a satirical comedy variety show, rather than a more standard reality or contest program. In order to achieve its comedic purposes its 6 hosts and staff continuously proclaim, the elements of this show are the 3-Ds, Dirty, Dangerous, and Difficult.
Infinite Challenge
2005
6.3You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook is a Korean pop music program that is both a talk show and live music show. The host of this program is You Hee-yeol, also known as Toy, a one-man project band. This program has aired since April 24, 2009.
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
2009
7.6A group of hungry celebrities listen to poppin’ tunes, from recent hits to all-time-favorites, to correctly dictate a part of the lyrics. The songs may sound familiar, but the part they must dictate are unclear to the naked ear, as the lyrics are slurred, muffled by strong beats, etc. If they get the lyrics right, they get to share exquisite regional dishes. But if they get them wrong, a professional eater gobbles it up instead.
Amazing Saturday
2018
7.2Yoo Jae-suk reunites the producing team of Infinite Challenge and presents you How Do You Play? The Indefinitely expanding YOONIVERSE, based on Yoo's blood, sweat, and tears, will entertain viewers at home. Let's follow Yoo and his friends' new projects every week.
How Do You Play?
2019
8.3Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho who enter ordinary people's everyday lives, chat with them, and give them surprise quizzes! The talk and quiz show program will spotlight these people's lives and aims to gift them a refreshing, different kind of day. Recently they're also inviting celebrities & professionals to the show.
You Quiz on the Block
2018
6.8Weekly Idol is back with all new hosts. Cho Sae Ho, Hwang Kwang Hee and Nam Chang Hee are sticking together as a new unit group for Weekly Idol, a.k.a CKN Trio, to turn the idol world upside down! Get ready for their hot debut! Cho Sae Ho transforms himself into an idol expert. The hottest entertainer in the show business is marching into the idol world after taking over variety shows and he's more than ready to dominate the show with his amazing look and talents. They say idols understand each other best! As soon as being discharged from military service, Hwang Kwang Hee is reenlisted in Weekly Idol as a senior and a mentor to cheer his fellow idol friends. And lastly, the hidden card of the trio, Nam Chang Hee joins Weekly Idol. With his irresistible charms and talents, Nam Chang Hee becomes the irreplaceable member of Weekly Idol and shows off his amazing chemistry with idols.
Weekly Idol
2011
5.5We will get involved in every little detail of the stars’ lives. The managers who work closely with the stars reveal their mundane lives. Once the information is all revealed, the professional meddlers from various different fields are invited to make comments regarding even the smallest details. Lee Yeong Ja, Jun Hyun Moo, Song Eun I, Kim Saeng Min, Yang Se Hyeong and Yoo Byung Jae participate as the life meddlers along with the professionals.
The Manager
2018
8.7The best chefs of Korea compete to create impromptu dishes that feature ingredients found inside the guest stars' personal refrigerators.
Chef & My Fridge
2014
8.2Korea's version of the late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory cast members.
SNL Korea
2011
8.7A webseries where Na Young Seok, a variety show producer, caters people his iconic games from 'New Journey to the West'.
The Game Caterers
2021
7.0Baek Jong-won, whose sharp business acumen and cooking mastery earned him a nickname 'the chef with golden hand,' is here to revive failing restaurants. Owners who bear Master Baek’s harsh criticism and take his advice will make their business fail proof!
Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant
2018
NRVarious girls from K-pop idol groups experience how it is to live and survive in the Korean rural outdoors.
Invincible Youth
2009
NRShinhwa Broadcast was a South Korean variety television programme broadcast on jTBC. It was hosted by six-member boy band Shinhwa: Eric Mun, Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin and Andy Lee.
Shinhwa Broadcast
2012
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Attraction TV
2016
10.0No planning, no googling, and of course, no famous spots! Jun and Kwak embark on unplanned food trips following recommendations from locals. This is the adventure of two foodies that captures the stories of people and the flavors of the neighborhood.
No Plans At All
2024
NRHello Baby is a South Korean reality show where celebrities experience parenthood by raising children ages 5 and under. The main purpose is to see whether or not the celebrities make "good" parents.
Hello Baby
2009
8.0Paik Jong-won takes on a new challenge to spread his brand and K-food abroad. Will he be able to make a successful business like he does in Korea?
The Genius Paik
2023
8.5"Universe Ticket" follows the story of 82 contestants who participate in a series of missions for a chance to debut in a global K-Pop girl group. Eight (8) winners will be selected to form a project girl group targeting global audiences, with activities set both in the real world and in the metaverse. All female contestants ages 10~19 can audition, regardless of nationality or trainee status. The winning group is expected to promote for a duration of 2 years and 6 months. Meanwhile, the title 'The Miracle of 82' is inspired by South Korea's country calling code, '+82'. Lee Hwan Jin PD and F&F Entertainment plans on showcasing an audition program geared toward both global audiences as well as South Korea's general public, producing a successful girl group loved by all domestically and internationally.
Universe Ticket
2023
7.0Bringing good food to everyone! On Yuri’s Winning Recipe, Yuri invites her celebrity friends to cook together and share their most delicious recipes.
Yuri's Winning Recipe
2020
9.5To experience motherhood, Girls' Generation members were assigned to be mothers and take care of a 9-month-old baby boy named "Cho Kyung San." Periodically a different male guest would be the father, and they would select the "Best Mom" or "Worst Mom" of that particular day.
Girls' Generation's Hello Baby
2009
7.0Good Girl features some of the best female hip hop and R&B artists around the country, including underground rappers, current idols, and popular artists. These artists will be put on a team together and will complete quests in order to win a prize.
Good Girl
2020
8.6In their 15th year as a team, Girls' Generation finally returns as a whole team. Eight members will please fans and charm viewers by diving into the world of variety programs: talk show, game, cooking, documentary, etc.
Soshi Tamtam
2022
6.0"Fake Kim Hyoyeon" is a variety entertainment segment under Hyoyeon's YouTube channel "Hyo's Level Up".
Fake Kim Hyoyeon
2025
7.0“My SMT” is SM Entertainment’s live variety show featuring their artists. Each episode presents celebrity guests in various segments. The program also includes a “Who’s the Best” section, highlighting four female SM trainees (SM Rookies). Viewer comments, games, and votes are incorporated throughout the show. It aired live on Youku in 2016.
My SMT
2016
NRStar Golden Bell was a South Korean variety show broadcast on KBS. Star featured 5 lines of 4 people each which had various celebrities from music, film, television, and musicals. The last line contains regularly appearing celebrities. The show consisted of mini-games, which have certain prize amounts. The winning celebrity is then given the opportunity to ring the bell by correctly answering a riddle. If he or she is correct, the money is donated in the winner's name. All "winnings" go to a charity of KBS's choice.
Star Golden Bell
2004
8.0A dance competition where K-Pop artists and professional dance crews work together for the grand prize
Hit The Stage
2016
NR"Dancing 9" is a South Korean dance survival program where 18 contestants are divided into two teams, Blue Eye and Red Wings, with 9 members each.
Dancing 9
2013
7.3Finally, NCT is launching a new unit! This is SM's first pre-debut reality show to launch the last unit of NCT. It will be the first show to reveal the debut process of SM idols. Who will be selected to debut with SMROOKIES in the new NCT unit?
NCT Universe: LASTART
2023
NRCelebrities bring their actual vanity tables into the studio to reveal their real skincare and makeup products. Then, professional beauty masters (makeup artists and hair stylists) compete in a timed battle to create stunning transformations.
Don't Worry About My Vanity
2015
9.0Celebrities become an Unnie (older sister) for a day to a younger celebrity spending 24 hours together, sharing one bed and one blanket.
Secret Sister
2018
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Chef’s Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen
2024
NRNo synopsis available yet.
We Got Married
2010
8.0Jessica & Krystal will take viewers behind the scenes to Jung Soo-yeon and Jung Soo-jung's stylish life as sisters and friends. The use of their Korean names implies that the viewers will be seeing a personal side of the two sisters instead of their stage appearance as Jessica & Krystal.
Jessica & Krystal
2014
8.0SHINee's Key hosts a reality show, sharing his day to day life, tricks and know-hows for Shawol.
Key's Knowhow
2015
NRGirls' Generation's Himnaera Him!, is a South Korean television reality show starring the popular Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The show and cast operated under the goal of being the Republic of Korea's cheering squad, with the intention of cheering up the citizens during an economic slump.
Cheer Up!
2009
NRNo synopsis available yet.
김무명을 찾아라
2017
NR“Idol Live Agent” is a crime investigation and mystery-solving variety show where Jang Dong-min, Hwang Kwang-hee, Heo Young-ji, and Korea’s first profiler, Professor Kwon Il-yong, team up to crack mysterious cases.
Idol Live Agent
2021

