Soe Nyunt was born on 18 April 1932 in Shwe Sitthi village, Meiktila Township.

Soe Nyunt was awarded a PhD in Poetry and Composition from Dublin Metropolitan University.

His poems were included in textbooks issued by the Ministry of Education for use by primary and secondary students.

In 1997 the Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association (MWJA) held a ceremony to honor U Soe Nyunt at Studio-A of Myanma Radio and Television.

[3] On 17 June 2001 the MWJA arranged a meeting at Oktara Hall of Karaweik Palace where the Writers Association of the People's Republic of China awarded him the honorary title of "Literary Messenger of Friendship".