Kim Yoo-jung
| Kim Yoo-jung | |
|---|---|
 At the 2014 SBS Entertainment Awards | |
| Born |
September 22, 1999 Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent | SidusHQ |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김유정 |
| Hanja | 金裕貞 |
| Revised Romanization | Kim You-jung |
Kim Yoo-jung (hangul: 김유정; born September 22, 1999) is a South Korean actress and host. After her acting debut in 2003, she became one of the best known child actresses in Korea. Since then, she transitioned into teen roles through her starring roles in the television series Dong Yi (2010), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), May Queen (2012) and Angry Mom (2015).[1] She hosted the music show Inkigayo from November 2014 to April 2016. In August 2016, she will star in KBS2's historical drama Moonlight Drawn by Clouds.
Considered "Korea's Little Sister" when she was a child actress, Kim has since been dubbed "The Goddess of Sagueks" after starring in several acclaimed historical period dramas during her teens.[2]
Biography
Kim Yoo-jung was born in Seoul, South Korea on September 22, 1999. She was discovered at 5 years old in a contest that her older sister joined; she won the Most Popular Award even though she was not one of the contestants. She made her entertainment debut in a TV commercial for a local biscuit brand in 2003, then began acting in the 2004 film DMZ. She continued to appear on the big screen in films such as Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, All for Love, The Chaser, and Haeundae, and in 2006, Kim also began acting on television.
Career
Kim quickly became one of the most in-demand child actresses in Korea.[3] By the time she was a fifth grader in elementary school, Kim had 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 positively received performances in Dong Yi and Flames of Desire.[4] Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho was particularly notable for Kim, since it was the first time she played a major role who wasn't the childhood counterpart (or younger version) of the female protagonist.[5][6][7]
Her popularity increased 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.[8] Moon surpassed 40% ratings and gained "national drama" status. She then gave another well-received turn in May Queen. This was followed by a supporting role in 2013 film Commitment (headlined by Big Bang's T.O.P),[9] and family drama Golden Rainbow.[1]
In 2014, Kim's performance as a teenage bully in Thread of Lies drew critical acclaim.[10] She next played a traditional funeral singer (or "gok-bi") in the single-episode Drama Special anthology,[11] and was cast in the horror mystery Room 731, an English-language graduate thesis film by USC filmmaker Youngmin Kim.[12] This was followed by a starring role in the period drama Secret Door.[13] Kim also began hosting music show Inkigayo (Popular Music) in November 2014.[14]
Kim then starred in the 2015 Angry Mom, which tackled bullying and school violence.[15] She next reprised her role as a cat-turned-woman in Love Cells, a two-season web series adapted from the webtoon of the same title.[16]
She won the Awesome Teen Award at the 2016 Style Icon Asia.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Holywood short horror film) | Wei | |
| 2015 | Circle of Atonement ( Joy) | Lee Jung-hyun |
| 2016 | Because I Love You | Scully |
Television drama
| 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 | Moonlight Drawn by Clouds | Hang Ra-on[17] | KBS2 |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Love Cells | Ne-bi | Naver TV Cast |
| 2015 | Love Cells 2 | Ne-bi | Naver TV Cast |
Variety show
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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 |
Musical theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chorus of Angels | Lee Ha-neul |
Discography
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "White Love" | Various Artists | Immortal Song 2 |
| 2014 | "Talk About Love" | Various Artists | Wisdom for Future Foundation campaign[18] |
| "I Love So Much" | Kim Yoo-jung | Love Cells OST[19] | |
| "We're Happy" | Kim Yoo-jung | Digital single[20] | |
| "Happen Ending" | Epik High feat. Kim Yoo-jung | SBS Gayo Daejeon[21] | |
| "Mr.Chu" | Various Artist | SBS Inkigayo | |
| 2015 | "Sharing Joint (나눔이음)" | Kim Yoo Jung | 6th Korean Sharing Festival |
Endorsements
| Year | Product | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Crown Sando | |
| Spark | ||
| Carrefour Kimchi refrigerator; TV | ||
| Allerman | ||
| Yakult Ace | ||
| 2004 | Altwell | |
| Shinhan Smile | ||
| Lotteria Children's Set - Supermodel | ||
| LG Partel Aromatherapy | ||
| Ultra Construction - Chamnuri | ||
| Hanwha Dream in Green Apartment | ||
| Medi Form; Medi Touch | ||
| Tongyang Life Insurance | ||
| Post Cornflakes | ||
| 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 | ||
| Vilac Bone Health Milk | ||
| Jeong-gwan New City | ||
| 2008 | Oral-B Toothbrush | |
| 2010 | RediM | |
| 2012 | Domino's Pizza Double Crust Primo | with Kim Soo-hyun |
| Samsung Bubble Shot 2 | with Han Ga-in | |
| Tall Plus | ||
| Derma-B | ||
| Seoul Milk Infant Milk | ||
| Giordano | with Yeo Jin Goo, So Ji Sub, Shin Min-a | |
| Baroker | ||
| Nintendogs + Cats | with Kim So-hyun | |
| Merry Girls | ||
| 2012-2013 | Seoul Milk | with Yeo Jin Goo |
| Ivy Club | with EXO | |
| 2012-2015 | UOOZ | |
| 2013 | Nintendo 3DS Animal Crossing: New Leaf | with Park Bo-young & Kim So-hyun |
| Samsung Galaxy Pop | ||
| 2014 | Winia | |
| Orion Choco Pie | ||
| 2015 | Mr. Pizza | |
| Chojung Sparkling Water | ||
| Skin Food Pore Fit Cushion Battle | ||
| Medi Touch | ||
| Skin Food Andes Salt 0.9 Moist Cream | with Lee Jong Suk | |
| Skin Food Black Sugar Perfect First Serum | with Jeong Chang Wook | |
| Julius Watch | model for China | |
| 2016 | Samsonite Red | with Kim Woo-bin |
| Winia | ||
| Julius Watch | model for China | |
| Skin Food Royal Honey & Propolis Cream | ||
| Skin Food Citron C Moisture Cream | ||
| Shoemarker Kangarooshoes | ||
| UOOZ | ||
| Shoes SKONO | ||
| Medicare Touch | ||
| Skin Food Yuja Love on a Dazzling Spring Day | with Ryu Jun-yeol | |
| Orion Choco Pie | ||
| Chojung Sparkling Water | ||
| D LIVE Cable Television | With Hyuna, Yook Sung-jae & Jo Bo-ah |
Fashion show
| Year | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Anabada Charity Fashion Show for Underprivileged Children | Seoul |
| 2012 | Miss Gee Collection - Fall/Winter | Seoul |
| Salon Du Chocolat | Paris | |
| 2013 | Salon Du Chocolat | Seoul |
Goodwill ambassador
| Year | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Korean Foster Care Association | |
| 2010 | Blue House Children's Newspaper | |
| Food & Drug Administration for Children | ||
| 2012 | Youth Ambassador for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family |
with Lee Min-ho |
| Child Abuse Prevention in Gyeonggi Province | ||
| 2013 | 58th National Memorial Day Celebration | Awarded the "Big Tree National Love" badge by President Park Geun-hye |
| 2014 | Seoul Global Tour (Run@Seoul) | with Jang Hyuk |
| Korean Volunteer Center | ||
| 2015 | 6th Korea Sharing Festival | with Oh Ji Ho |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 43rd Grand Bell Awards | Best New Actress | All for Love | Nominated |
| 2008 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Young Actress | Iljimae, Painter of the Wind | Won |
| 2010 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Young Actress | Dong Yi, Flames of Desire | Won |
| KBS Drama Awards | Best Young Actress | Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho | Won | |
| 2012 | 4th Pierson Movie Festival | Best Child Actress | Won | |
| 2012 | 1st K-Drama Star Awards | Best Young Actress | Moon Embracing the Sun | Won |
| 2012 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Young Actress | Moon Embracing the Sun | Won |
| 2012 | MBC Drama Awards | Popularity Award | Moon Embracing the Sun | Won |
| 2012 | 5th Herald Donga TV Lifestyle Awards | Style Icon Rookie | N/A | Won |
| 2014 | SBS Drama Awards | New Star Award | Secret Door | Won |
| 2014 | 6th Pierson Movie Festival | Trend Choice Best Actress | N/A | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 MBC Dramas Awards | Teen Star Award | Angry Mom | Won |
| 2016 | Style Icon Asia 2016[22] | Teenage Style Icon Awesome Teen Award | N/A | Won |
| PD Award | Inkigayo MC Award | N/A | Won |
References
- 1 2 Kwon, Ji-youn (13 January 2014). "'Discovering a new me'". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "[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.
- ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2016/02/01/60-nominees-revealed-for-style-icon-asia-2016/
External links
- Kim Yoo-jung on Instagram
- Kim Yoo-jung on Cyworld
- Kim Yoo-jung on Sina Weibo
- Kim You-jung at SidusHQ
- Kim Yoo-jung at HanCinema
- Kim Yoo-jung at the Korean Movie Database
- Kim Yoo-jung at the Internet Movie Database