Kim You-jung
Known for Acting · 63 credits
- Born
- 1999-09-22 (age 26)
- Place of birth
- Seoul, South Korea
- Also known as
- 김유정 · Kim Yoo Jung · Kim Yu-jeong · Kim Yoo-jeong · 金裕贞 · キム・ユジョン
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
TV Shows (37)
Running Man
2010
Men on a Mission
2015
as Self
Infinite Challenge
2005
as Self
Amazing Saturday
2018
as Self
2 Days and 1 Night
2007
KBS Drama Special
2010
as Yeon-Sim
The Seasons
2023
as Self
My Demon
2023
as Do Do-hee
Dong Yi
2010
as Dong Yi (young)
Love in the Moonlight
2016
as Hong Ra-on / Hong Sam-nom
Backstreet Rookie
2020
as Jung Saet-Byul
Dear X
2025
as Baek Ah-jin
SBS Drama Awards
1992
as Host
House on Wheels
2020
as Self
Clean with Passion for Now
2018
as Gil O-Sol
Secret Door
2014
as Seo Ji-dam
The Moon Embracing the Sun
2012
as Heo Yeon-woo (young)
Lovers of the Red Sky
2021
as Hong Chun-gi
Iljimae
2008
as Eun Chae (young)
Chicken Nugget
2024
as Choi Min-ah
One Ordinary Day
2021
as holding cell girl
Road No. 1
2010
as young Soo-yeon
Cain and Abel
2009
as young Seo-yeon
Young Actors' Retreat
2022
Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho
2010
as Yeon-Yi
May Queen
2012
as Chun Hae-joo (young)
Painter of the Wind
2008
as Yun-bok (young)
Angry Mom
2015
as Oh Ah Ran
Powerful Opponents
2008
as Yoo Gwan-Nim
Golden Rainbow
2013
as Kim Baek-won (teenage)
Love Cells
2014
as Navi
Melon Music Awards
2009
as Messenger
100 Days of Lies
as Lee Ga-kyeong
Tamra, the Island
2009
as Jang Beo-Sul
막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대
2011
Kim Yoo-jung’s Half Holiday in Italy
2019
as Herself
7인의 식객
2014
Movies (26)
20th Century Girl
2022
as Na Bo-ra
Commitment
2013
as Ri Hye-in
The Chaser
2008
as Eun-ji
Lady Vengeance
2005
as Jae-kyung
Tidal Wave
2009
as Ji-min
The 8th Night
2021
as Ae-ran
Golden Slumber
2018
as Soo-ah
Thread of Lies
2014
as Kim Hwa-yeon
Circle of Atonement
2015
as Lee Jung-Hyun
Do You See Seoul?
2008
as Yeong-mi
All for Love
2005
as Kim Jin-a
My Heart Puppy
2023
as Ah-min
Possessed
2009
as Ji-eun
Bank Attack
2007
as Bae Yeon-Hee
Because I Love You
2017
as Scully
Paradise
2009
as Hwa-ran
Rainbow Eyes
2007
as Hye-seo's Daughter
Lump of Sugar
2006
as Young Si-eun
Hwang Jin Yi
2007
as Young Jin-yi
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
2004
Dark, Deadly & Dreadful
2018
as Wei (Room 731)
On the Pitch
2010
as Radio female soldier
Room 731
2015
as Wei
Soulbound
as Yoon-ha
4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor
2006
as Yeo Joo-hee
The Dirge Singer
2014
as Yun Shim
About Kim You-jung
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… With 63 credits spanning from 1992 to 2025, Kim You-jung has appeared in 26 films and 37 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kim You-jung Movies
- 20th Century Girl (2022) — as Na Bo-ra
- Commitment (2013) — as Ri Hye-in
- The Chaser (2008) — as Eun-ji
- Lady Vengeance (2005) — as Jae-kyung
- Tidal Wave (2009) — as Ji-min
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