SoYoung grew up in Seoul, Korea and graduated from Ewha Womans University with B.A in Christian Studies & M.A in Christian Education. She is also a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX with M.A. in Christian Education, concentration in Childhood Education.

Her calling and passion is to set before each child the “Light of the Word ''-who is Jesus-the only one who can save them, guide them, and keep them confident and sure, both now and forever! She joined First Baptist Duluth in summer 2014 and loves to serve the Lord and reach out to people in both church and weekday preschool. SoYoung and her husband KJ have two daughters, Claire & Caitlyne. She enjoys hiking and spending time with her family & friends!