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Kim Ok Bin
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Promotion for Thirst (film)
Other namesKim Ok-vin
Occupation(s)Actress and model
Years active2005–present
Korean name
Hangul
김옥빈
Hanja
金玉彬
Revised RomanizationGim Okbin
McCune–ReischauerKim Okpin

Kim Ok Bin, birth name Kim Ok Pin, (born December 29, 1986) is a South Korean actress and model. Kim who starred in Korean films such as Voice Letter, Hanoi Bride, Hello God, and Dasepo Girl. Her provocative charm is more than evident in dance scenes from her latest movie, Dasepo Girl. Her remarks on a TV show have invited a barrage of criticism. The name Kim Ok Bin is enough to draw the attention of virtually everyone. [1]

Biography

Kim Ok Bin is a keen martial artist, Kim has attained third dan in Hapgido, and second dan in Taekwondo. She also practices Muay Thai.[2] The eldest of three siblings,[3] Kim made her debut in an online beauty contest hosted by web portal Naver in 2004.[2] Despite having little prior acting experience, she was cast of one of the three leads in the 2005 film Voice,[4] a role which saw her nominated for "Best New Actress" at both the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards.[5][6]

Kim next starred as the lead actress in Hanoi Bride, a two-part SBS drama aired during the Chuseok holidays to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam war. Her performance as Vietnamese girl Lý Thị Vũ caught the attention of film director E J Yong, who subsequently cast her as the main character in his 2006 film Dasepo Naughty Girls, based on a popular webcomic. E commented that, "Not many young actresses would be mature enough to completely understand the heroine who has to support the family by selling herself as a prostitute... But Kim seemed like an actress who had the ability to understand the character."[3] Despite her initial reluctance due to the original comic having some explicit scenes, she ultimately took the part, having faith in the director because of his previous works.[7]

Kim auditioned for a part in the 2006 KBS drama series Hello, God, and after impressing director Ji Yeong-soo with her "intense determination", was handed a leading role as confidence trickster Seo Eun-hye. While filming the series, Kim struggled with self-doubts over her own ability, and with a tight schedule only allowing her two hours of sleep per day, was reported to have collapsed on set.[3] Later that year, she appeared in MBC drama Over the Rainbow as aspiring pop singer Jeong Hee-su, a part which required her to sing and master difficult breakdance moves. Series producer Han Hee complimented Kim, saying, "She is a bold actress. She’s very enthusiastic about her role with an almost perfectionist attitude."[2] However, she caused some concern when she admitted to only eating one meal per day while filming the drama.[8]

In 2008, Kim will appear alongside Lee Jung-jae in the film The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan, a Joseon-era tale in which she plays a kisaeng.[9] In February 2008, she was announced as the female lead in Park Chan-wook's latest film, Thirst,[10] which is scheduled to begin filming in April.[11] Co-star Song Kang-ho commented that Kim was "fascinating and has great sensitivity".[12]

Speaking of her own ambitions as an actress, Kim has said, "I am not attracted to easy and simple roles... I only feel alive when I am challenged with difficult roles that push me to improve my acting skills".[3]

Criticism

Kim faced criticism after appearing on a TV show and saying, "I don’t like men who use discount cards at fancy restaurants", with some calling her doinjangnyeo, a term referring to women who rely on rich parents or boyfriends rather than their own income. The incident had a negative impact on her popularity, though she later stated that her comments were taken out of context.[2]

Filmography

Dramas

Films

Music videos

  • A Cold Heart — Lee Seung-chul (2004)
  • Tomorrow - Hwan Hee (2006)
  • 위태로운 이야기 ("Dangerous Love") — Lena Park (2006)
  • 물끄러미 (Absentmindedly) — Zi-A (2007)

Awards and nominations

Year Group Award Film/Series Result Ref.
2005 Blue Dragon Film Awards Best New Actress Voice Nominated [5]
2006 Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress Voice Nominated [6]
MBC Drama Awards PD Award Won [13]
2009 42nd Sitges Film Festival Best Actress Thirst Won -

Trivia

  • Education: Kyung Hee University
  • Specialty: Marital Arts (3rd dan in Hapgido and 2nd dan in Taekwondo) and Muay Thai
  • Appeared in currently faceless artist Zia's 10 billion won MV along with Shin Hyun Joon
  • Appeared in the MV of Park Jung Hyung - "Dangerous Love" and Lee Seung Chul - "A Cold Heart"
  • Appeared in Dasepo Naughty Girls Movie with Hello, God' s co-actor Yoo Gun
  • Hosted Mnet Km Music festival (2006) along with Shin Dong Yub
  • Named the 'Korean Beyonce' due to her dance skills [14]


References

  1. ^ japanesegirls6000
  2. ^ a b c d "Speaking Her Mind", The Dong-A Ilbo, August 5, 2006. Retrieved on January 23, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d Shin Hae-in, "[UP AND COMING TALENTS (8)] Kim Ok-bin: 'greedy' actress", The Korea Herald, February 9, 2006. A free copy of this article can be read at HanCinema. Retrieved on January 23, 2008.
  4. ^ "Close your ears!", The Malay Mail. Retrieved on January 23, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "26th Blue Dragon Awards Winners", Twitch, November 30, 2005. Retrieved on January 22, 2008.
  6. ^ a b "42nd Baeksang Awards Nominations [+Winners]", Twitch, April 14, 2006. Retrieved on January 22, 2008.
  7. ^ Kim Tae-jong, "Popular Internet Comic Is Made Into Film", The Korea Times, August 6, 2006. A free copy of this article can be read at Empas. Retrieved on January 24, 2008.
  8. ^ Bae Ji-sook, "Excessive Diet Leads to Anorexia", The Korea Times, October 25, 2006. A free copy of this article can be read at Empas. Retrieved on January 26, 2008.
  9. ^ Disturbance in Her Barroom, AFM. Retrieved on January 26, 2008.
  10. ^ "Director Park Chanwook Chooses Heroine for Steamy Vampire", Arirang, February 12, 2008. Retrieved on February 20, 2008.
  11. ^ "Song Kang-ho in Evil Live is vampire pastor?", HanCinema, April 3, 2008. The original Korean-language article is at Naver. Retrieved on July 4, 2008.
  12. ^ [Interview] Song Kang-ho, "The answer is to not do it if it's not the best", HanCinema, May 29, 2008. The original Korean-language article is at Yahoo! Korea. Retrieved on July 4, 2008.
  13. ^ "2006 MBC 연기대상에 '주몽' 송일국", hankooki.com, December 31, 2006. Retrieved on January 22, 2008. Template:Ko icon
  14. ^ Kim Ok Bin KDrama, Korean Drama

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