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Kim Yoo-jung Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1999-09-22

Birthplace:
Seoul, South Korea

Credits:
63 Total Roles

Kim Yoo-jung

Acting

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Biography

Kim You-jung (κΉ€μœ μ •) 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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Dear X TV Baek Ah-jin
2024 Chicken Nugget TV Choi Min-ah
2023 My Demon TV Do Do-hee
2023 My Heart Puppy MOVIE Ah-min
2023 The Seasons TV Self
2022 20th Century Girl MOVIE Na Bo-ra
2022 Young Actors' Retreat TV Self
2021 One Ordinary Day TV holding cell girl
2021 Lovers of the Red Sky TV Hong Chun-gi
2021 The 8th Night MOVIE Ae-ran

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