Yeo Min Jeon made headlines during the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2013.
Following this event, Yeo became a subject of intense media scrutiny. The public criticized her for allegedly leveraging her past to attract attention and gain notoriety.
Yeo revealed her struggles with public perception. During an appearance on a YouTube talk show in 2020, she shared her feelings of being misunderstood due to her previous career, including comments about her wardrobe choices and how they were often misconstrued.
Despite the negative attention, Yeo continued her career. She ultimately decided to step away from adult films in 2018, concluding her career with the film Human, Space, Time, Human.
After leaving the adult film industry, she changed her name to Son Bi Ya and began working as a Chinese language teacher. She supplemented her income by modeling, frequently featuring in magazines aimed at older audiences.
Over time, the actress has re-emerged in a completely different light than before.
On social media, Son Bi Ya “reinvented” herself under her new name, Sonfeya Kim. She actively shares her personal journey through engaging content.
Currently, she owns a café called Coffee Evanada located in the Mapo district of Seoul, South Korea. Additionally, she works as a teaching assistant for a Master’s program in Business Administration at Kyung Hee University, which is considered one of the top universities in South Korea. Her responsibilities there include teaching Korean language classes.
In addition to her café, she remains actively engaged in investments with various firms such as DB Financial Investment and Mirae Asset.
Moreover, Sonfeya is involved in community service initiatives. She participates in committees focusing on educational safety and the welfare of children and women in the Capo district.
Sonfeya has also been appointed as a director of the Mapo Cultural and Tourism Council. Recently, she became the director of Gallery Mom, an art exhibition space in Seoul.
The transformation of Yeo Min Jeon has captivated South Korean media and public opinion. Many people are left wondering what led to the notable changes in this former adult film actress over the years.
