Kim You-jung
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1999-09-22
Place of Birth
Seoul, South Korea
Kim You-jung
Biography
Kim You-jung (김유정) is a South Korean actress, born in Seoul, who studied at Goyang High School of Arts. She started out as a child model and after she made her acting debut at the age of 4 became one of the best-known child actresses in Korea. She was discovered at 5 years old in a contest that her older sister joined and won the Most Popular Award even though she was not one of the contestants. She is now transitioning into adult roles and is best known for Dong Yi, Moon Embracing the Sun, and May Queen. Kim is the youngest of 3 siblings. Her older sister Kim Yeon Jung is also an actress. She was considered "Korea's Little Sister" when she was a child actress. She has since been dubbed "Sageuk Fairy" after starring in several acclaimed historical period dramas in her career. In 2017, she ranked 8th on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list, the youngest to be included in the Top 10 at 17 years old. In February 2018, it was revealed that Kim was diagnosed with dysfunctions of the thyroid gland and would take a break from acting.
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The Chaser
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On the Pitch
May 27, 2010
4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor
Jul 27, 2006
Do You See Seoul?
May 08, 2008
Possessed
Aug 12, 2009
Commitment
Nov 05, 2013
Thread of Lies
Mar 13, 2014
Circle of Atonement
Oct 15, 2015
Because I Love You
Jan 04, 2017
Paradise
Oct 28, 2009
All for Love
Oct 07, 2005
Golden Slumber
Feb 14, 2018
Bank Attack
Nov 14, 2007
Lady Vengeance
Jul 29, 2005
The Dirge Singer
Mar 09, 2014
The 8th Night
Jul 02, 2021
Tidal Wave
Jul 22, 2009
Rainbow Eyes
Dec 27, 2007
Lump of Sugar
Aug 10, 2006
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
Nov 26, 2004
Hwang Jin Yi
Jun 06, 2007
20th Century Girl
Oct 06, 2022
Room 731
Jul 15, 2015
Dark, Deadly & Dreadful
Jul 28, 2018
SBS Drama Awards
Dec 31, 1992
Lovers of the Red Sky
Aug 30, 2021
House on Wheels
Jun 11, 2020
막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대
Oct 28, 2011
Secret Door
Sep 22, 2014
The Moon Embracing the Sun
Jan 04, 2012
Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho
Jul 05, 2010
Road No. 1
Jul 23, 2010
Dong Yi
Mar 22, 2010
Iljimae
May 21, 2008
Kim Yoo Jung’s Half Holiday in Italy
Sep 03, 2019
Angry Mom
Mar 18, 2015
Cain and Abel
Feb 18, 2009
Love Cells
Nov 03, 2014
Painter of the Wind
Sep 24, 2008
Golden Rainbow
Nov 02, 2013
One Ordinary Day
Nov 27, 2021
Love in the Moonlight
Aug 22, 2016
Running Man
Jul 11, 2010
2 Days and 1 Night
Aug 05, 2007
Tamra Island
Aug 08, 2009
Clean with Passion for Now
Nov 26, 2018
KBS Drama Special
May 15, 2010
Young Actors' Retreat
Sep 09, 2022
May Queen
Aug 18, 2012
Infinite Challenge
Apr 23, 2005
Men on a Mission
Dec 05, 2015
Chicken Nugget
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Powerful Opponents
Apr 14, 2008
Melon Music Awards
Dec 16, 2009
My Demon
Nov 24, 2023
Backstreet Rookie
Jun 19, 2020
Dear X
Amazing Saturday
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The Seasons
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