Kim Yoo-jung’s Biography
- Real Name: Kim Yoo-jung (also “Kim You-jung”)
- Date of Birth: September 22, 1999
- Place of Birth: Geumho-dong, Seongdong -gu, Seoul
- Nationality: Korean
- Height: 164 cm (5’3’’)
- Agency: Awesome ENT
- Instagram: @you_r_love
Kim Yoo-jung’s Net Worth
According to a report by Nubia Magazine in 2024, Kim Yoo-jun is among the 10 richest actresses in Korea in the year, worth up to 25 million USD. It is important to note that the true assets owned by Kim Yoo-jung is not public information, so the aforementioned number is just an estimation.
Kim Yoo-jung’s Facts
Kim Yoo-jung’s family consists of her parents, an older brother born in 1993 and an older sister born in 1996, making the actress the youngest family member. It is known that her older sister, named Kim Yeon-jung, is also an actress.
Kim Yoo-jung, who made her debut in 2003 at the age of 4, was once considered “Korea’s Little Sister”. Due to her various roles in historical dramas, the actress is also called a “Hanbok Fairy” or a “Sageuk Fairy”. She graduated from the Acting Department at Goyang Arts High School.
In February of 2018, Kim Yoo-jung was diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction, leading to a halt in activities, however, she has since recovered and took up new projects. She used to struggle finding
According to the actress, her ideal type is similar to Kim Young-ho, particularly a person who seems strong and tough on the outside, but is warm inside. It is known that Kim Yoo-jung was close to the late actress Kim Sae-ron, whom she knew since her child actress days.
Kim Yoo-jung’s Shows & Career
TV & Films
Kim Yoo-jung, who boasted a cute appearance since she was a baby,entered the entertainment industry when her mother posted a picture of her on the Internet, which led to her landing a commercial.
By the time she was in 5th grade, she had already appeared in 13 dramas and 15 films. In 2008, she received her first accolades for her performances in “Iljimae” and “Painter of the Wind”, winning Best Child Actress. Notable roles in “Dong Yi”, “Flames of Desire”, and her first major role in “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho” further solidified her early promise.
Kim’s mainstream breakthrough came in 2012 with the historical fantasy hit “Moon Embracing the Sun”, which garnered nationwide attention and ratings surpassing 40%. Her portrayal of the young version of the female lead earned her multiple awards, including a nomination for Best New Actress at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards, and opened doors to more mature roles. From playing complex characters in “May Queen”, “Golden Rainbow”, and the acclaimed film “Thread of Lies” (which earned her a nomination at the Blue Dragon Film Awards), to her first leading role in “Love in the Moonlight” (2016) alongside Park Bo-gum – Kim Yoo-jung proved she could hold her own as a leading lady.
In fact, “Love in the Moonlight” enjoyed such massive success that it sparked the “Moonlight Syndrome,” and won the actress the Excellence Award for an Actress in a Mid-length Drama at the KBS Drama Awards.
In the years that followed, Kim embraced diverse roles, randinging from romantic comedies “Clean with Passion for Now” and “Backstreet Rookie” to fantasy period dramas like “Lovers of the Red Sky”. The actress is said to even perform her own action stunts, with staff praising her on how she worked hard on fight scenes and wire actions. By 2021, Kim Yoo-jung appeared in the mystery thriller Netflix film “The 8th Night”, followed by the 2022 film “20th Century Girl”. She then enjoyed explosive popularity again via the SBS drama “My Demon”, and took on quite the experimental Netflix work “Chicken Nugget”.
Stage & Other Ventures
Throughout her career, Kim Yoo-jung participated in various philanthropic campaigns, such as “Kiss of Love” (2010), Elle’s “Share Happiness” (2012), and so on. She also made various donations to the point of becoming a patron of the Green Noble Club, which is composed of individuals who have donated a large sum of at least 100 million won (approx. 88,000 USD). Most recently, she made a 80-million-won donation to help with recovery efforts from the recent wildfires in Korea.
In 2023, Kim Yoo-jung ventured into theater with a highly praised stage debut in the play “Shakespeare in Love”, drawing acclaim for her nuanced performance as Viola. She also released various songs (mostly alongside other artists), including singles like “Your Night, Your Star, Your Moon”, non-album singles like “The Most Beautiful Christmas In My Life” and the Love Cells’ OST “We’re Happy”.
Kim Yoo-jung also appeared in various endorsements, including large brands like FILA, Coca-Cola, Laneige, and so on. Early in her career, she also appeared as the host for SBS’ “Inkigayo”.
