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Kim You-jung

1999-09-22 (25 years old) in Seoul, South Korea

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.

Movies

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My Heart Puppy
59 %|Mar 1, 2023
Romance, Comedy, Drama, Family
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20th Century Girl
81.47999999999999 %|Oct 6, 2022
Romance, Drama
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The 8th Night
61 %|Jul 2, 2021
Mystery, Thriller, Horror
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Golden Slumber
67 %|Feb 14, 2018
Action, Thriller
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Because I Love You
71.21000000000001 %|Jan 4, 2017
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
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Circle of Atonement
57 %|Oct 15, 2015
Drama, Mystery
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Thread of Lies
73.14 %|Mar 13, 2014
Drama
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The Dirge Singer
60 %|Mar 9, 2014
Drama
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Commitment
72 %|Nov 5, 2013
Drama, Action, Thriller
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On the Pitch
66 %|May 27, 2010
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Paradise
72 %|Oct 28, 2009
Drama
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Possessed
60 %|Aug 12, 2009
Horror, Mystery
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Tidal Wave
69.25 %|Jul 22, 2009
Action, Drama, Thriller
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Do You See Seoul?
75 %|May 8, 2008
Drama
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The Chaser
78 %|Feb 14, 2008
Crime, Thriller, Action
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Rainbow Eyes
65 %|Dec 27, 2007
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
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Bank Attack
58 %|Nov 14, 2007
Comedy, Crime
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Hwang Jin Yi
66 %|Jun 6, 2007
Drama, Romance, History
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Lump of Sugar
72 %|Aug 10, 2006
Romance, Drama
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4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor
58 %|Jul 27, 2006
Horror
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All for Love
65 %|Oct 7, 2005
Drama, Romance, Comedy
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Lady Vengeance
75.42 %|Jul 29, 2005
Drama, Thriller
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
80 %|Nov 26, 2004
Drama, War

Series

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Chicken Nugget
62 %|Mar 15, 2024
Mystery, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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My Demon
85.48 %|Nov 24, 2023
Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Young Actors' Retreat
84 %|Sep 9, 2022
Reality
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One Ordinary Day
80.28999999999999 %|Nov 27, 2021
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Lovers of the Red Sky
72 %|Aug 30, 2021
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Backstreet Rookie
73 %|Jun 19, 2020
Comedy, Drama
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House on Wheels
75 %|Jun 11, 2020
Reality
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Clean with Passion for Now
73 %|Nov 26, 2018
Comedy, Drama
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Amazing Saturday
80 %|Apr 7, 2018
Comedy, Reality
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Love in the Moonlight
67.13 %|Aug 22, 2016
Comedy, Drama, War & Politics
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Men on a Mission
75 %|Dec 5, 2015
Reality, Comedy
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Angry Mom
76.73 %|Mar 18, 2015
Comedy, Drama, Family
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Love Cells
55 %|Nov 3, 2014
Comedy
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Secret Door
49 %|Sep 22, 2014
Drama, , Mystery
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Golden Rainbow
40 %|Nov 2, 2013
Family, Drama
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May Queen
60 %|Aug 18, 2012
Drama
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The Moon Embracing the Sun
79.29 %|Jan 4, 2012
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Road No. 1
80 %|Jul 23, 2010
Drama
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Running Man
84 %|Jul 11, 2010
Comedy, Reality
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Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho
33 %|Jul 5, 2010
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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KBS Drama Special
74 %|May 15, 2010
Drama
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Dong Yi
78 %|Mar 22, 2010
Drama
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Melon Music Awards
0 %|Dec 16, 2009
Reality
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Tamra Island
26 %|Aug 8, 2009
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Cain and Abel
78 %|Feb 18, 2009
Action & Adventure, Drama
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Painter of the Wind
66 %|Sep 24, 2008
Drama
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Iljimae
71 %|May 21, 2008
Action & Adventure, Drama
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Powerful Opponents
55 %|Apr 14, 2008
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
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2 Days and 1 Night
73 %|Aug 5, 2007
Comedy, Reality
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Infinite Challenge
76 %|Apr 23, 2005
Reality, Comedy
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SBS Drama Awards
90 %|Dec 31, 1992
Reality
actor
Dear X
0 %|Invalid Date