Sulli, born Choi Jin-ri, was a South Korean singer and actress known for her roles in film and television. Her career began as a child actress in the SBS historical drama "Ballad of Seodong" (2005). She went on to appear in guest roles in various series like "Love Needs a Miracle" (2005) and "Drama City" (2007), as well as the film "Vacation" (2006). Sulli's early career also included roles in independent films "Punch Lady" (2007) and "BA:BO" (2008), marking her first significant dramatic role.
March 29, 1994: Birth of Choi Jin-ri
Choi Jin-ri, later known as Sulli, was born on March 29, 1994, in Busan, South Korea.
2004: Moving to Seoul for Acting Aspirations
Driven by her acting ambitions, Sulli relocated to Seoul in 2004 while in fourth grade. She attended the MTM Academy to pursue singing, dancing, and acting, having already been enrolled in another acting school at a young age.
2005: Professional Acting Debut
At 11 years old, Sulli embarked on her professional acting career in 2005, taking on the role of young Princess Seonhwa of Silla in the SBS drama "Ballad of Seodong".
2005: Acting Debut in "Ballad of Seodong"
At the age of 11, Sulli made her acting debut in the SBS historical drama "Ballad of Seodong" in 2005, playing the young Princess Seonhwa of Silla.
2006: Appearance in the Film "Vacation"
Sulli appeared in the film "Vacation" in 2006, continuing to take on minor roles in her early acting career.
2006: Appearance in "Vacation"
Sulli had a role in the film "Vacation" in 2006.
2007: Roles in "Punch Lady" and "The Flower Girl is Here"
Sulli acted in the films "Punch Lady" and "The Flower Girl is Here" in 2007.
2007: Guest Roles in Television Series
Sulli made guest appearances in the television series "Love Needs a Miracle" and "Drama City" in 2007.
2007: Becoming an SM Entertainment Trainee
While in fourth grade, Sulli successfully auditioned for SM Entertainment, singing S.E.S.'s "Chingu" ("Friend"). This marked the beginning of her journey as an SM trainee, during which she shared a dormitory with Taeyeon and Tiffany of Girls' Generation until their debut in 2007.
2008: Role in the Film "BABO"
Sulli appeared in the film "BABO" in 2008.
2008: Substantial Role in "Punch Lady"
Sulli had her first substantial dramatic role in the independent film "Punch Lady" in 2008. She also appeared in the film "BA:BO" in the same year.
September 5, 2009: Debut of f(x) with "La Cha Ta"
Sulli officially debuted as a member of the group f(x) with the release of their single "La Cha Ta" on September 5, 2009.
2009: Debut of f(x)
Sulli rose to prominence as a member of the girl group f(x), formed by SM Entertainment, which debuted in 2009.
August 2012: Lead Role and Transformation for "To the Beautiful You"
Sulli landed the lead role in "To the Beautiful You", based on the Japanese manga "Hanazakari no Kimitachie", in August 2012. She even cut 60 cm off her hair for the role.
August 15, 2012: Premiere of "To the Beautiful You"
The drama series "To the Beautiful You", starring Sulli, premiered on SBS on August 15, 2012.
2012: Lead Role in "To the Beautiful You"
Sulli starred in the SBS romantic comedy series "To the Beautiful You", a Korean adaptation of the manga "Hana-Kimi", in 2012.
September 2013: Sulli and Choiza's Relationship Begins
Sulli's public relationship with Dynamic Duo rapper Choiza began in September 2013. The couple faced significant online harassment and scrutiny during their time together.
2013: Etude House Endorsement with Krystal Jung
Sulli and her f(x) bandmate, Krystal Jung, became the faces of the makeup brand Etude House in 2013.
July 24, 2014: Sulli Announces Hiatus from Entertainment Industry
SM Entertainment announced on July 24, 2014, that Sulli would be taking a break from the South Korean entertainment industry due to mental and physical exhaustion stemming from malicious comments and rumors.
2014: Film Appearances and Resumption of Acting
Sulli had a supporting role in "The Pirates", released in 2014, but did not participate in promotions due to her hiatus. Later that year, she resumed acting activities to promote the comedy film "Fashion King".
2014: Film Appearances and Hiatus
Sulli starred in the films "The Pirates" and "Fashion King" in 2014. She also began a hiatus from the entertainment industry due to health concerns.
August 2015: Sulli Officially Leaves f(x)
After a year-long hiatus, SM Entertainment confirmed Sulli's official departure from f(x) in August 2015.
August 2015: Departure from f(x)
Following a year-long hiatus due to health issues, Sulli officially left the group f(x) in August 2015.
2015: Modeling and Endorsements
Sulli focused on modeling after leaving f(x), participating in various campaigns.
2015: Sulli Inspires IU's Music
Sulli's artistic talents extended to drawing, and one of her pieces, titled "Portrait," served as the inspiration for IU's song "Red Queen" from the 2015 album "Chat-Shire." Sulli also inspired IU's song "Peach," showcasing the impact of their friendship on IU's music.
2015: First Release Since Leaving f(x)
Sulli's contribution to Dean's "Dayfly" marked her first musical endeavor since her departure from f(x) in 2015.
March 2017: Sulli and Choiza's Relationship Ends
In March 2017, Sulli and Choiza ended their relationship after facing years of online harassment and public scrutiny.
2017: Lead Role in "Real"
Sulli played a leading role in the film "Real" alongside Kim Soo-hyun, released in June 2017.
2017: Lead Role in "Real" and Modeling
Sulli took on modeling campaigns, including becoming an endorsement model for Estée Lauder, between 2015 and 2017. She also starred in the film "Real" in 2017.
2017: Sulli's Popularity in South Korea
Sulli's outspoken personality contributed to her becoming a well-known figure in South Korean popular culture, ranking among the top 10 most Googled people in the country in 2017.
August 14, 2018: Sulli Shows Support for Comfort Women and the No Bra Movement
On August 14, 2018, Sulli demonstrated her activism by expressing support for Comfort Women Day, honoring the victims of sexual slavery during World War II. She also publicly advocated for the no bra movement, sparking conversations about societal expectations and women's choices.
October 2018: Sulli Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles
In October 2018, Sulli bravely shared her struggles with panic disorder and social phobia, which she had been battling since a young age. It was also revealed that she had been suffering from severe depression.
November 9, 2018: Release of "Dayfly" with Dean
Sulli's first musical release after leaving f(x) was a featured appearance on Dean's single "Dayfly", released on November 9, 2018.
2018: Collaboration with Dean on "Dayfly"
Sulli made her first musical release since leaving f(x) in 2015 with a guest appearance on Dean's single "Dayfly", released in 2018.
June 2019: Release of "Goblin"
Sulli released her debut solo single "Goblin" in June 2019, marking her last musical project before her passing.
June 29, 2019: Debut Solo Album and Stage Performance
Sulli released her debut solo album, "Goblin," on June 29, 2019, showcasing her songwriting and production skills. She also held a special stage performance titled "Peaches Go!blin" on the same day.
October 14, 2019: Final Recording of "The Night of Hate Comments"
The cast and crew of "The Night of Hate Comments" recorded an episode as scheduled on October 14, 2019, unaware of Sulli's passing, which was reported later that day.
October 23, 2019: Production of Persona Suspended
On October 23, 2019, Mystic Story announced the suspension of production for the Netflix series "Persona" following Sulli's passing. Sulli was in the middle of filming the second season at the time of her death.
October 25, 2019: Kakao Takes Action Against Malicious Comments
On October 25, 2019, following Sulli's death and the public outcry against online harassment, Kakao took significant steps to combat malicious comments. They temporarily disabled comments on entertainment news and removed related search terms to protect individuals from hate speech.
2019: Sulli Speaks Out Against Cyberbullying on "The Night of Hate Comments"
In 2019, Sulli courageously used her platform to speak out against the devastating effects of cyberbullying on the talk show "The Night of Hate Comments". Her words brought attention to the issue and sparked conversations about online harassment.
2019: Appearance on "The Night of Hate Comments"
Sulli joined the JTBC2 variety program "The Night of Hate Comments" in 2019, which addressed online negativity faced by celebrities.
2019: Death of Sulli
Tragically, Sulli passed away on either October 13 or 14, 2019.