Immigrated to America with her family in the early '80's

Raised in in Staten Island, New York

Acted in a number of off-Broadway productions and stage musicals

Starred in "Splendid Holiday," a Korean TV drama

Cast in the Korean television drama "Wedding Dress"

Breakthrough film debut in the politically charged action-thriller "Shiri," directed by Korean auteur Kang Je-Gyu

Reunited with director Kang Je-Gyu to star in the fantasy romance "Legend of Gingko"

Received international recognition starring in the mistaken-identity crime caper "Rush!" directed by Takahisa Zeze

Starred in the slapstick romantic comedy "Mr. Iron Palm"

Cast in the lead role of "Ardor," a film adaptation of a controversial, best-selling Korean novel of the same name

Portrayed castaway Sun, one half of a Korean couple on the drama "Lost" (ABC)

Cast opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the romantic drama "Georgia Heat" (lensed 2005)