Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 22, 1999
Place of Birth:
Seoul, South Korea
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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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | My Heart Puppy | Ah-min |
| 2022 | 20th Century Girl | Na Bo-ra |
| 2021 | The 8th Night | Ae-ran |
| 2018 | Golden Slumber | Soo-ah |
| 2018 | Dark, Deadly & Dreadful | Wei (Room 731) |
| 2017 | Because I Love You | Scully |
| 2015 | Circle of Atonement | Lee Jung-Hyun |
| 2015 | Room 731 | Wei |
| 2014 | Thread of Lies | Kim Hwa-yeon |
| 2014 | The Dirge Singer | Yun Shim |
| 2013 | Commitment | Ri Hye-in |
| 2010 | On the Pitch | Radio female soldier |
| 2009 | Possessed | Ji-eun |
| 2009 | Paradise | Hwa-ran |
| 2009 | Tidal Wave | Ji-min |
| 2008 | The Chaser | Eun-ji |
| 2008 | Do You See Seoul? | Yeong-mi |
| 2007 | Bank Attack | Bae Yeon-Hee |
| 2007 | Rainbow Eyes | Hye-seo's Daughter |
| 2007 | Hwang Jin Yi | Young Jin-yi |
| 2006 | 4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor | Yeo Joo-hee |
| 2006 | Lump of Sugar | Young Si-eun |
| 2005 | All for Love | Kim Jin-A |
| 2005 | Lady Vengeance | Jae-kyung |
| 2004 | DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chicken Nugget | Choi Min-ah |
| 2023 | My Demon | Do Do-hee |
| 2023 | The Seasons | Self |
| 2022 | Young Actors' Retreat | |
| 2021 | Lovers of the Red Sky | Hong Chun-gi |
| 2021 | One Ordinary Day | holding cell girl |
| 2020 | House on Wheels | Self |
| 2020 | Backstreet Rookie | Jung Saet-Byul |
| 2019 | Kim Yoo Jung’s Half Holiday in Italy | |
| 2018 | Clean with Passion for Now | Gil O-Sol |
| 2018 | Amazing Saturday | Self |
| 2016 | Love in the Moonlight | Hong Ra-on / Hong Sam-nom |
| 2015 | Angry Mom | Oh Ah Ran |
| 2015 | Men on a Mission | Self |
| 2014 | Secret Door | Seo Ji-dam |
| 2014 | Love Cells | Navi |
| 2013 | Golden Rainbow | Kim Baek-won (teenage) |
| 2012 | The Moon Embracing the Sun | Heo Yeon-woo (young) |
| 2012 | May Queen | Chun Hae-joo (young) |
| 2011 | 막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대 | |
| 2010 | Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho | Yeon-Yi |
| 2010 | Road No. 1 | young Soo-yeon |
| 2010 | Dong Yi | Dong Yi (young) |
| 2010 | Running Man | |
| 2010 | KBS Drama Special | Yeon-Sim |
| 2009 | Cain and Abel | young Seo-yeon |
| 2009 | Tamra Island | Jang Beo-Sul |
| 2009 | Melon Music Awards | Messenger |
| 2008 | Iljimae | Eun Chae (young) |
| 2008 | Painter of the Wind | Yun-bok (young) |
| 2008 | Powerful Opponents | Yoo Gwan-Nim |
| 2007 | 2 Days and 1 Night | |
| 2005 | Infinite Challenge | Self |
| 1992 | SBS Drama Awards | Host |
| Dear X | Baek Ah-jin | |
| 100 Days of Lies |