Kim Yoo-jung
Kim Yoo-jung | |
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| Born | September 22, 1999 Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Other names | Kim Yu-jeong |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent | SidusHQ |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김유정 |
| Hanja | 金裕貞 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Yu-jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yu-jŏng |
| Website | KimYooJung |
Kim Yoo-jung (Korean: 김유정; Hanja: 金裕貞; born September 22, 1999) is a South Korean actress and model. After her acting debut in 2003, she became one of the best known child actresses in Korea and since then, has transitioned into teen roles by starring in television series Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), May Queen (2012) and Angry Mom (2015).[1] She hosted music show Inkigayo from November 2014 to April 2016 and took on her first adult leading role in KBS2's historical drama Love in the Moonlight (2016).
Considered "Korea's Little Sister" when she was a child actress, Kim has since been dubbed "Sageuk Fairy" after starring in several acclaimed historical period dramas in her career.[2][3]
Career
2003-2011: Beginnings
After Kim's acting debut when she was 4, she quickly became one of the most in-demand child actresses in Korea.[4] By the time she was a fifth grader, Kim had already appeared in 13 TV dramas and 15 movies.
In 2008, she received her first acting award as "Best Child Actress" for action-adventure series Iljimae. This was followed by acclaimed performances in Dong Yi (2010) and Flames of Desire (2010).[5] Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho (2010) marked Kim's first major role that wasn't the childhood counterpart of the female protagonist.[6][7][8]
2012-2014: Rising popularity
She rose to popularity in 2012 when she starred in the fantasy-period drama Moon Embracing the Sun, which reunited Kim with Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho costar Lee Min-ho and Iljimae costar Yeo Jin-goo.[9] Moon surpassed 40% ratings and gained "national drama" status. She followed this with a well-received turn in May Queen (2012) and a supporting role in the 2013 film Commitment,[10] and family drama Golden Rainbow (2013).[1]
In 2014, Kim's performance as a teenage bully in Thread of Lies drew critical acclaim.[11] She next played a traditional funeral singer (or "gok-bi") in the single-episode Drama Special anthology,[12] and was cast in the horror mystery Room 731, an English-language graduate thesis film by USC filmmaker Young-min Kim.[13] This was followed by a starring role in the period drama Secret Door (2014).[14] Kim also began hosting music show Inkigayo in November 2014 and left the show in April 2016.[15]
2015-present: Transition to lead roles
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In 2015 she starred in the television series Angry Mom which tackled bullying and school violence.[16] The same year, she reprised her role as a cat-turned-woman in Love Cells, a two-season web series adapted from the webtoon of the same title.[17]
In August 2016, Kim starred in her first adult leading role, beside Park Bo-gum, in the youth historical drama Love in the Moonlight.[18] A domestic and international hit, Moonlight achieved more than 20% in audience ratings and became KBS2's highest-rated Monday-Tuesday drama since 2010.[19][20] It topped topicality, content and brand reputation charts in and beyond its 9-week run which led the media to dub the drama's popularity as "Moonlight Syndrome".[21]
In 2017, she will co-star with Cha Tae-hyun in the romantic-comedy film Because I Love You.[22] Kim will also have her first overseas fan meeting tour with Taipei, Taiwan as the first stop, at ATT Show Box on February 4, 2017.[23]
Credits
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DMZ | young Lee Soo-hyun | |
| 2005 | Sympathy for Lady Vengeance | Yoo Jae-kyung | |
| All for Love | Kim Jin-ah | ||
| 2006 | Forbidden Floor | Yeo Joo-hee | |
| Lump Sugar | young Kim Shi-eun | ||
| 2007 | Hwang Jin Yi | young Hwang Jini | |
| Bank Attack | Yeon-hee | ||
| Rainbow Eyes | young Lee Yoon-seo / Lee Hae-seo's daughter | ||
| 2008 | The Chaser | Yoo Eun-ji | |
| Unforgettable | Jang Young-mi | ||
| 2009 | Haeundae | Ji-min | |
| Possessed | Ji-eun | ||
| Paradise | Im Hwa-ran | ||
| 2012 | The Nutcracker in 3D | Mary | (voice, Korean dubbed) |
| 2013 | Commitment | Ri Hye-in | |
| 2014 | Thread of Lies | Hwa-yeon | |
| Room 731 | Wei | short | |
| 2015 | Circle of Atonement | Lee Jung-hyun | |
| 2017 | Because I Love You | Scully |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Freezing Point | Choi Eun-yi | MBC |
| 2006 | Thank You Life | Yoo Hyun-ji | KBS2 |
| MBC Best Theater "A Teddy Bear's Smile" | Moon Ah-young | MBC | |
| Princess Hours | young Shin Chae-kyeong | MBC | |
| My Beloved Sister | Pink / Choi Ga-eul | MBC | |
| 2007 | Belle | Jung Da-jung | KBS1 |
| Evasive Inquiry Agency | young Yoo Eun-jae | KBS2 | |
| New Heart | Yoon-ah (guest appearance) | MBC | |
| 2008 | Iljimae | young Byun Eun-chae | SBS |
| Formidable Rivals | Yoo Kkot-nim | KBS2 | |
| Painter of the Wind | young Shin Yun-bok | SBS | |
| 2009 | Cain and Abel | young Kim Seo-yeon | SBS |
| Queen Seondeok | 10-year-old Princess Cheonmyeong | MBC | |
| Tamra, the Island | Jang Beo-seol | SBS | |
| Temptation of an Angel | young Joo Ah-ran | SBS | |
| 2010 | Dong Yi | young Dong Yi | MBC |
| Road No. 1 | young Kim Soo-yeon | MBC | |
| Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho | Yeon-yi | KBS2 | |
| Flames of Desire | young Yoon Na-young / young Baek Soo-bin | MBC | |
| Pure Pumpkin Flower | young Park Soon-jung | SBS | |
| 2011 | Mom, I'm Sorry | Ga-young | EBS |
| Gyebaek | Ga-hee | MBC | |
| 2012 | Moon Embracing the Sun | young Heo Yeon-woo | MBC |
| May Queen | young Chun Hae-joo | MBC | |
| 2013 | Golden Rainbow | young Kim Baek-won | MBC |
| 2014 | Drama Special "The Dirge Singer" | Yeon Shim | KBS2 |
| Secret Door | young Seo Ji-dam (episodes 1-13) | SBS | |
| 2015 | Angry Mom | Oh Ah-ran | MBC |
| 2016 | Love in the Moonlight | Hong Ra-on/Hong Sam-nom[24] | KBS2 |
Variety
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Taxi | TvN | Guest |
| 2011 | Our Greatest Gift | MBC | TV documentary; Narrator |
| 26th Children's Green Song Contest | KBS1 | Narrator | |
| I Would Really Like to Be on Television | Channel 1 | Children's audition show; Judge | |
| Just Like That Show | Tooniverse | Children's variety show; Host | |
| 2012 | New Life for Children | MBC | Narrator |
| Environment Special | KBS1 | Narrator, episode 503 | |
| Strong Heart | SBS | Guest, episode 149 & 150 | |
| MYDOL | MNET | Guest, episode 1 | |
| 2013 | Running Man | SBS | Guest, episode 170 with T.O.P (singer) |
| Infinite Challenge | MBC | Guest, episode 326 | |
| 2014 | Seven Tasters | MBC | Travel-reality show; Cast member |
| Radio Star | MBC | Guest, episodes 380-381 | |
| Happy Together Season 3 | KBS2 | Guest, episode 375 | |
| 2014–2016 | Inkigayo | SBS | Music show; Host |
| 2016 | Love Principal | JTBC | with Seo Shin Ae |
| 2 Days & 1 Night | KBS2 | Guest |
Reality
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | I'm Real Kim Yoo-jung in L.A. | QTV | Filmed in Los Angeles, USA |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Love Cells | Ne-bi | Naver TV Cast |
| 2015 | Love Cells 2 | Ne-bi | Naver TV Cast |
Music video
| Year | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "White Christmas" | Various Artists |
| 2011 | "VVIP" | Seungri |
| 2012 | "Return" | Lee Seung-gi |
| "Going to You" | Take Hyun | |
| 2013 | "Gone" | JIN |
| "Srrr" | SunBee | |
| 2015 | "7E77 ME B43Y" | Lim Seulong |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chorus of Angels | Lee Ha-neul |
Music
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "White Love" | Immortal Song 2 | |
| 2014 | "Talk About Love" | Wisdom for Future Foundation campaign[25] | |
| "I Love So Much" | Kim Yoo-jung | Love Cells OST[26] | |
| "We're Happy" | Kim Yoo-jung | Digital single[27] | |
| "Happen Ending" | Epik High feat. Kim Yoo-jung | SBS Gayo Daejeon[28] | |
| "Mr.Chu" | SBS Inkigayo | ||
| 2015 | "Sharing Joint (나눔이음)" | Kim Yoo Jung | 6th Korean Sharing Festival |
Fashion
| Year | Title | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Charity Fashion Show for Underprivileged Children | Seoul |
| 2012 | Miss Gee Collection – Fall/Winter | Seoul |
| Salon De Chocolat | Paris | |
| 2013 | Salon De Chocolat | Seoul |
Ambassadorship
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Korea Association of Children's adoptive parents Ambassador | |
| 2010 | Cheong Wa Dae Children's newspaper Ambassador | |
| Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) Child Ambassador | ||
| 2012 | Korean Youth Ambassador | with Lee Min-ho |
| Gyeonggi Anti-Child Abuse Ambassador | ||
| 2013 | The 58th Memorial Day Big Tree National Love badge | South Korean President Park Geun-hye award |
| 2014 | Help Africa Charity Ambassador | |
| Seoul Tourism Ambassador | with Jang Hyuk | |
| 9th Conference of the Korean Volunteer Ambassador | ||
| 2015 | 6th Korea Sharing Festival | with Oh Ji-ho |
| 2016 | Global "Hooxi" Campaign |
Endorsements
| Year | Product | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Crown Sando | |
| 2004 | Spark | |
| Altwell | ||
| Carrefour Kimchi refrigerator; TV | ||
| Allerman | ||
| Yakult Ace | ||
| Shinhan Smile | ||
| LG Pastel Aromatherapy | ||
| Ultra Construction – Chamnuri | ||
| Hanwha Dream in Green Apartment | ||
| Medifoam | ||
| Tonyang Life Insurance | ||
| Post Corn flakes | ||
| SK Telecom Tomorrow Factory | ||
| Maeil Dairy – Enyo Chlorella | ||
| Korea Racing Authority | ||
| Comfort | ||
| Hyundai Mobis | ||
| 2005 | Ace Bed | with Kim Sang Min |
| National Agricultural Cooperative Federation | ||
| Toreore | ||
| Shin Dong-ah Construction – Familie | ||
| Lotte Department Store – Children's Day Gift Blowout | ||
| Jaenueng Education Institute | ||
| Nyanya | ||
| LG CNS | ||
| The Original Dimchae | ||
| Korea Housing Finance Corporation | ||
| Uljin Organic Food Exhibition | ||
| Jeong-gwan New City | ||
| Vilac Bone Health Milk | ||
| 2008 | Oral-B Toothbrush | |
| 2010 | RediM | |
| 2012 | Domino's Pizza Double Crust Promo | with Kim Soo-hyun |
| Samsung Bubble Shot 2 | with Han Ga-in | |
| Tall Plus | ||
| Derma-B | ||
| Seoul Milk Infant Milk | ||
| Giordano | with So Ji-sub, Shin Min-a, Yeo Jin-goo | |
| Baroker | ||
| Nintendogs + Cats | with Kim So-hyun | |
| Merry Girls | ||
| 2012-2013 | Seoul Milk | with Yeo Jin-goo |
| Ivy Club | with Exo | |
| 2012-2015 | OUUZ | |
| 2013 | Nintendo 3DS: Animal Crossing: New Leaf | with Park Bo-young, Kim So-hyun |
| Samsung Galaxy Pop | ||
| 2014 | Choco Pie | |
| Winia Airwashers & Drier | ||
| 2015 | Meditouch | with Ryu Seung Ryong |
| Winia Air-conditioning | ||
| Skin Food Pore Fit Cushion Bottle | ||
| Skin Food Andes Salt 0.9 Moist Cream | with Lee Jung-suk | |
| Skin Food Black Sugar Serum | with Jeong Chang Wook | |
| 2015-2016 | Mr. Pizza | |
| Cho Jung Sparkling Mineral Water | ||
| Julius Watch | model in China | |
| 2016 | Samsonite Red | |
| Skin Food Yuja Love | with Ryu Jun-yeol | |
| KangaROOS (Sneakers) | ||
| Skono (Shoes) | ||
| D'LIVE cable broadcast | with HyunA, Jo Bo-ah & Yook Sung-jae | |
| Shinhan Financial | ||
| Lotte | ||
| Skin Food Propolis Essence | ||
| Winia | ||
| Meditouch |
Fan Meeting
| Date | City | Country/Region | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2017 | Taipei | 
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First Memory | ATT Show Box |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best New Actress | All for Love | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Best Young Actress | Iljimae, Painter of the Wind |
Won | ||
| 2010 | Best Young Actress | Dong Yi, Flames of Desire |
Won | ||
| Best Young Actress | Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho | Won | |||
| 2012 | Best New Actress (TV) | Moon Embracing the Sun | Nominated | ||
| 20's Upcoming 20's | Nominated | ||||
| Best Child Actress | Won | ||||
| Best Young Actress | Nominated | ||||
| Best Young Actress | Won | ||||
| Best Young Actress | Moon Embracing the Sun, May Queen |
Won | |||
| Popularity Award | Moon Embracing the Sun | Nominated | |||
| Best Couple Award (with Yeo Jin-goo) |
Nominated | ||||
| Style Icon Rookie | — | Won | |||
| 2014 | New Star Award | Secret Door | Won | ||
| Trend Choice Best Actress | — | Won | |||
| Popular Actress in a One-Act/Special Drama | Drama Special: The Crying Women | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actress | Thread of Lies | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Teen Star Award | Angry Mom | Won | ||
| 2016 | Awesome Teen Award | — | Won | ||
| 28th Korean PD Awards | Inkigayo MC Award | Inkigayo | Won | ||
| Best New Actress | Love in the Moonlight | Won | [29] | ||
| Most Popular Actress | Nominated | [30] | |||
| Best Icon Award, Drama | Won | [31] | |||
| Asia Popular Artist Award | — | Won | [32] | ||
| Netizen Award, Actress | Love in the Moonlight | Pending | [33] | ||
| Best Couple (with Park Bo-gum) | Pending |
References
- ^ a b Kwon, Ji-youn (13 January 2014). "'Discovering a new me'". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ^ "Korea's little sister grows up: YP chats with Love in the Moonlight star Kim Yoo-jung". Young Post: South China Morning Post.
- ^ "잘 자란 배우 김유정, 여주인공 전격 캐스팅! (구르미 그린 달빛)". KBS.
- ^ "If child star Kim Yoo-jeong comes out, it goes well". Hancinema. 15 May 2008. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Lee Ga-on, Lee Seung-han (31 December 2010). "2010 10Asia's Awards "Thank You" List: Reincarnation of the Year". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Choi Ji-eun, Lee Seung-han (22 December 2010). "INTERVIEW: Child actress Kim You-jung – Part 1". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Choi Ji-eun, Lee Seung-han (22 December 2010). "INTERVIEW: Child actress Kim You-jung – Part 2". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Choi Ji-eun, Lee Seung-han (22 December 2010). "INTERVIEW: Child actress Kim You-jung – Part 3". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Lee, Jin-ho (15 February 2012). "Kim Yoo Jung of The Sun and the Moon Poses School Girl Style". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (25 June 2012). "Kim Yoo Jung and Han Ye Ri to Become T.O.P's Ladies in The Alumni". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
- ^ Lee, Claire (26 February 2014). "Elegant Lies tackles teen bullying". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
- ^ Kim, Hee-eun (7 March 2014). "Kim Yoo-jung stars in Gok-bi". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
- ^ "Room 731 - The Film". Room 731. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
- ^ Park, Ji-ryeon (28 June 2014). "Kim Yoo Jung to Take Role in Secret Door with Han Seok Gyu and Lee Je Hoon". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ^ "Actress Kim Yoo Jung Performing A Pink's Mr. Chu on Inkigayo This Week, Show Airing One Hour Later". Soompi. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ Sohn, Ji-young (18 March 2015). "New MBC drama to address school violence, bullying". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- ^ Hong, Hye-jin (4 June 2015). "Kim Yoo-jung to star in Web drama". K-pop Herald. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- ^ Doo, Doo (18 August 2016). "Park Bo-gum and Kim Yoo-jung star in new period drama series". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- ^ "'Love in the Moonlight' tops 20 percent in viewership". Yonhap News.
- ^ "(News Focus) 'Love in the Moonlight' shines through unexpected success". Yonhap News.
- ^ "[SC초점] '태후'→'구르미'로 본 성공법칙, #엔딩5분#박보검#송중기". Sports Chosun.
- ^ "NEW측 "차태현 김유정 '사랑하기 때문에', 12월 좋은 때 개봉 논의中"(공식입장)". Newsen.
- ^ "Youngest Hallyu Star". Naver.
- ^ "[단독]김유정, '구르미 그린 달빛' 출연 확정". Naver.
- ^ Phan, Vanessa (19 October 2014). "South Korean celebrities help the W-Foundation raise money for climate refugees". Hello Kpop. Retrieved 2014-11-08.
- ^ "Actress Kim Yoo Jung Lends Her Sweet Voice to Sing I Love So Much from Love Cell OST". Soompi. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 2014-11-08.
- ^ Lee, Sarah (26 November 2014). "Child Star Kim Yoo Jung Spreads Smiles With Her Happy Song For Charity". KpopStarz. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
- ^ "Tablo says actress Kim Yoo-jeong can be singer". 25 December 2014. Retrieved 2015-01-19.
- ^ "APAN Star Awards". Daum.
- ^ "Park Bo Gum And Kim Yoo Jung To Attend 2016 Asia Artist Awards". Soompi.
- ^ "Kim Yoo-jung wins Drama Icon". Naver.
- ^ "Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards". Yahoo!.
- ^ "2016 KBS Drama Awards". KBS.
External links
- Kim Yoo-jung on Instagram
- Kim Yoo-jung on Weibo (in Chinese)
- Kim Yoo-jung at IMDb
- Official Korean Fansite