Kim Hyo-jin
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| Kim Hyo-jin | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 10, 1984 South Korea |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김효진 |
| Hanja | 金孝珍 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Hyo-jin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Hyo-jin |
Kim Hyo-jin (Hangul: 김효진; born February 10, 1984) is a South Korean actress.
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[edit] Career
Kim began her career modeling in teen magazines, and made her acting debut in 1999. She is most well known for her roles as the youngest of the three sisters in sex comedy film Everybody Has Secrets and as the female lead character in family drama I Am Happy.[1]
Though she continues to act in mainstream films and TV dramas, in recent years Kim has become more adventurous in her choice of projects. She made her theater debut in the plays A Midsummer Night's Dream[2][3] and Fool for Love,[4][5] then made an acting leap into queer cinema. Kim said portraying a lesbian in Life is Peachy was not a problem for her: "I approached the film in this way: Two people meet and fall in love. And the person that I fall in love with happens to be a woman."[6][7]
In 2011 Kim was cast in the upcoming Korea-China-Japan produced TV series Strangers 6, replacing Han Chae-young.[8] Strangers 6 will tell the story of six individuals from Korea, Japan and China assigned by the highest level authorities of their respective countries to protect the three countries' joint economic area from being infiltrated by a hostile organization. Kim and her co-star Oh Ji-ho were subsequently named promotional ambassadors for the city of Yeosu in South Jeolla Province where part of the drama will be shot.[9] Filming has also begun in Japan, after a three-month delay caused by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.[10]
She next stars in Im Sang-soo's erotic suspense drama The Taste of Money.[11]
[edit] Personal life
Kim first met actor-director Yoo Ji-tae in 2003 when they were models for a clothing brand, and their friendship turned into a romantic relationship in 2006.[12] One of the few Korean star couples who openly admitted their dating status, they are very active in charitable organizations, and in 2011 were both appointed as honorary ambassadors for World Vision.[13][14][15]
They announced their engagement in August 2011 (Kim reportedly turned down a movie role to prepare for her upcoming nuptials),[16][17][18][19][20] and subsequently released pre-wedding photos.[21][22][23] Their minimalist invitation was made from environmentally friendly paper and had the number 1,825 written on it, the exact amount of the days the two have spent together as a couple.[24][25][26] They were married at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on December 2, 2011.[27] The wedding date marked the couple's fifth anniversary together and was booked by Yoo one year in advance despite landing on a Friday – an unusual day for a wedding.[24] The ceremony was officiated by the president of World Vision Korea; Yoo and Kim then donated a portion of their monetary wedding gifts to the organization to help build an elementary school and a middle school in Myanmar.[28][29][30]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Film
- The Legend of the Evil Lake (2003)
- Everybody Has Secrets (2004)
- Marrying the Mafia II (2005)
- Barefoot Ki-bong (2006)
- Mr. Wacky (2006)
- Five Senses of Eros: In My End is My Beginning (2009)
- Jeon Woo Chi (cameo, 2009)
- Life is Peachy (2011)
- The Taste of Money (2012)
[edit] TV Drama
- Love Story (SBS, 1999)
- Secret (SBS, 2000)
- Gibb's Family (MBC, 2000)
- RNA (KBS, 2000)
- Golbangi (SBS, 2000)
- Medical Center (SBS, 2001)
- Wuri's Family (MBC, 2001–2002)
- Magic (SBS, 2004)
- Hong Kong Express (SBS, 2005)
- Ice Girl (KBS, 2005)
- I Am Happy (SBS, 2008)
- A Dream Comes True (SBS telecinema, 2009)
- Mary Stayed Out All Night (KBS, 2010)
- Strangers 6 (CSTV, 2012)
[edit] Theater
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2009)
- Fool for Love (2010)
[edit] Discography
- "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" (Everybody Has Secrets OST, 2004)
- "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" (Everybody Has Secrets OST, 2004)
- "눈을 뜨면" (A Dream Comes True OST, 2009)
[edit] Awards
- 2000 KBS Drama Awards: Best New Actress
- 2004 SBS Drama Awards: Best New Actress <sitcom category> (Wuri's Family)
- 2004 Golden Cinematography Awards: Best New Actress (Everybody Has Secrets)
[edit] References
- ^ 3 New Weekend Dramas to Air Korea Times. January 29, 2008.
- ^ Star Actors Team Up in Shakespeare Play Korea Times. June 9, 2009.
- ^ Reunion for ‘Midsummer Night’ revival JoongAng Daily. June 5, 2009.
- ^ Screen stars take to the stage in Fool For Love Dramabeans. June 12, 2010.
- ^ Musical star Park debuts in play Korea Times. July 4, 2010.
- ^ Breaking a taboo, first major film about the L-word opens in Korea JoongAng Daily. November 25, 2011.
- ^ Newlywed Kim Hyo-jin Returns to Big Screen as Lesbian Lover Chosun Ilbo. December 10, 2011.
- ^ Han Chae-young leaves "Stranger 6" 10Asia. June 27, 2011.
- ^ Oh Ji-ho, Kim Hyo-jin named Yeosu city PR ambassadors 10Asia. July 4, 2011.
- ^ Delayed shooting of joint China-Japan-Korea drama Strangers6 begins in Japan Hollywood Reporter. July 5, 2011.
- ^ Korea's most anticipated films of 2012 Korean Cinema Today. February 7, 2012.
- ^ Interview: Into Kim Hyo-jin's down-to-earth charm Sports Chosun. July 15, 2008
- ^ Yoo Ji-tae Couple Donate 20 Million Won to Haiti Korea Times. January 28, 2010.
- ^ Celebrity Couple Using Fame to Support World Vision Chosun Ilbo. October 19, 2011.
- ^ Celebrities Join Together To Raise Money For Facial Burn Victims KBS Global. February 9, 2012.
- ^ Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin to wed in Dec. Korea Herald. August 21, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin Decide to Finally Tie the Knot Chosun Ilbo. August 22, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin to wed Dec 2 10Asia. August 22, 2011.
- ^ Yoo, Kim to marry on Dec. 2 Korea Times. August 22, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji-tae and Kim Hyo-jin set a date to walk down the aisle JoongAng Daily. August 23, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji Tae & fiancée Kim Hyo Jin pose for Harper’s BAZAAR Allkpop. October 19, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji Tae and Kim Hyo Jin reveal new pre-wedding photos Allkpop. December 1, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji Tae & Kim Hyo Jin beautiful wedding pictorial Kpop Fever. November 30, 2011.
- ^ a b Yoo and Kim release wedding photos JoongAng Daily. December 1, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji Tae & Kim Hyo Jin, simplest of wedding invitations Kpop Fever. November 28, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji-tae and Kim Hyo-jin's invitation only has their names Ask Actor. November 29, 2011.
- ^ Celebrity Couple Exchange Vows After 5-Year Romance Chosun Ilbo. December 5, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji Tae and Kim Hyo Jin Say They’ll Live Happily enewsWorld. December 2, 2011.
- ^ Yoo Ji Tae and Kim Hyo Jin have a happy wedding Korea.com. December 3, 2011.
- ^ Star-studded guests at Yoo Ji Tae and Kim Hyo Jin’s wedding Electric Ground. December 3, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Kim Hyo-jin at Namoo Actors
- Kim Hyo-jin at HanCinema
- Kim Hyo-jin at the Internet Movie Database
- Kim Hyo-jin at the Korean Movie Database
