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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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 22, 1999
Age
26 years old
Place of Birth
Seoul, South Korea
Popularity Score
2.8
Filmography
100 Days of Deception
Lee Ga-kyeong
2026TV
Dear X
Baek Ah-jin
2025TV
Chicken Nugget
Choi Min-ah
2024TV
My Heart Puppy
Ah-min
2023Movie
My Demon
Do Do-hee
2023TV
The Seasons
Self
2023TV
20th Century Girl
Na Bo-ra
2022Movie
Young Actors' Retreat
2022TV
The 8th Night
Ae-ran
2021Movie
Lovers of the Red Sky
Hong Chun-gi
2021TV
One Ordinary Day
holding cell girl
2021TV
House on Wheels
Self
2020TV
Backstreet Rookie
Jung Saet-Byul
2020TV
Kim Yoo-jung’s Half Holiday in Italy
Herself
2019TV
Golden Slumber
Soo-ah
2018Movie
Dark, Deadly & Dreadful
Wei (Room 731)
2018Movie
Clean with Passion for Now
Gil O-Sol
2018TV
Amazing Saturday
Self
2018TV
Because I Love You
Scully
2017Movie
Love in the Moonlight
Hong Ra-on / Hong Sam-nom
2016TV
Circle of Atonement
Lee Jung-Hyun
2015Movie
Room 731
Wei
2015Movie
Angry Mom
Oh Ah Ran
2015TV
Men on a Mission
Self
2015TV
Thread of Lies
Kim Hwa-yeon
2014Movie
The Dirge Singer
Yun Shim
2014Movie
Secret Door
Seo Ji-dam
2014TV
Love Cells
Navi
2014TV
7인의 식객
2014TV
Commitment
Ri Hye-in
2013Movie
Golden Rainbow
Kim Baek-won (teenage)
2013TV
Moon Embracing the Sun
Heo Yeon-woo (young)
2012TV
May Queen
Chun Hae-joo (young)
2012TV
막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대
2011TV
On the Pitch
Radio female soldier
2010Movie
Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho
Yeon-Yi
2010TV
Road No. 1
young Soo-yeon
2010TV
Jewel in the Crown
Dong Yi (young)
2010TV
Running Man
2010TV
KBS Drama Special
Yeon-Sim
2010TV
Possessed
Ji-eun
2009Movie
Paradise
Hwa-ran
2009Movie
Tidal Wave
Ji-min
2009Movie
Cain and Abel
young Seo-yeon
2009TV
Tamra, the Island
Jang Beo-Sul
2009TV
Melon Music Awards
Messenger
2009TV
The Chaser
Eun-ji
2008Movie
Do You See Seoul?
Yeong-mi
2008Movie
Iljimae
Eun Chae (young)
2008TV
Painter of the Wind
Yun-bok (young)
2008TV
Powerful Opponents
Yoo Gwan-Nim
2008TV
Bank Attack
Bae Yeon-Hee
2007Movie
Hwang Jin Yi
Young Jin-yi
2007Movie
Rainbow Eyes
Hye-seo's Daughter
2007Movie
2 Days and 1 Night
2007TV
4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor
Yeo Joo-hee
2006Movie
Lump of Sugar
Young Si-eun
2006Movie
All for Love
Kim Jin-a
2005Movie
Lady Vengeance
Jae-kyung
2005Movie
Infinite Challenge
Self
2005TV
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
2004Movie
SBS Drama Awards
Host
1992TV
Soulbound
Yoon-ha
—Movie