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

Running Man

Men on a Mission

Infinite Challenge

Amazing Saturday

KBS Drama Special

2 Days and 1 Night

The Seasons

My Demon

All Movies (26)

• My Heart Puppy2023 · as Ah-min
• 20th Century Girl2022 · as Na Bo-ra
• The 8th Night2021 · as Ae-ran
• Dark, Deadly & Dreadful2018 · as Wei (Room 731)
• Golden Slumber2018 · as Soo-ah
• Because I Love You2017 · as Scully
• Circle of Atonement2015 · as Lee Jung-Hyun
• Room 7312015 · as Wei
• Thread of Lies2014 · as Kim Hwa-yeon
• The Dirge Singer2014 · as Yun Shim
• Commitment2013 · as Ri Hye-in
• On the Pitch2010 · as Radio female soldier
• Paradise2009 · as Hwa-ran
• Possessed2009 · as Ji-eun
• Tidal Wave2009 · as Ji-min
• Do You See Seoul?2008 · as Yeong-mi
• The Chaser2008 · as Eun-ji
• Rainbow Eyes2007 · as Hye-seo's Daughter
• Bank Attack2007 · as Bae Yeon-Hee
• Hwang Jin Yi2007 · as Young Jin-yi
• Lump of Sugar2006 · as Young Si-eun
• 4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor2006 · as Yeo Joo-hee
• All for Love2005 · as Kim Jin-a
• Lady Vengeance2005 · as Jae-kyung
• DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)2004
• Soulbound— · as Yoon-ha

All TV Shows (37)

• Dear X2025 · as Baek Ah-jin
• Chicken Nugget2024 · as Choi Min-ah
• My Demon2023 · as Do Do-hee
• The Seasons2023 · as Self
• Young Actors' Retreat2022
• One Ordinary Day2021 · as holding cell girl
• Lovers of the Red Sky2021 · as Hong Chun-gi
• Backstreet Rookie2020 · as Jung Saet-Byul
• House on Wheels2020 · as Self
• Kim Yoo-jung’s Half Holiday in Italy2019 · as Herself
• Clean with Passion for Now2018 · as Gil O-Sol
• Amazing Saturday2018 · as Self
• Love in the Moonlight2016 · as Hong Ra-on / Hong Sam-nom
• Men on a Mission2015 · as Self
• Angry Mom2015 · as Oh Ah Ran
• Love Cells2014 · as Navi
• Secret Door2014 · as Seo Ji-dam
• 7인의 식객2014
• Golden Rainbow2013 · as Kim Baek-won (teenage)
• May Queen2012 · as Chun Hae-joo (young)
• The Moon Embracing the Sun2012 · as Heo Yeon-woo (young)
• 막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대2011
• Road No. 12010 · as young Soo-yeon
• Running Man2010
• Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho2010 · as Yeon-Yi
• KBS Drama Special2010 · as Yeon-Sim
• Dong Yi2010 · as Dong Yi (young)
• Melon Music Awards2009 · as Messenger
• Tamra, the Island2009 · as Jang Beo-Sul
• Cain and Abel2009 · as young Seo-yeon
• Painter of the Wind2008 · as Yun-bok (young)
• Iljimae2008 · as Eun Chae (young)
• Powerful Opponents2008 · as Yoo Gwan-Nim
• 2 Days and 1 Night2007
• Infinite Challenge2005 · as Self
• SBS Drama Awards1992 · as Host
• 100 Days of Lies— · as Lee Ga-kyeong