Kim So-eun
Kim So-eun | |
|---|---|
 Kim in January 2023 | |
| Born | September 6, 1989 |
| Education | Chung-Ang University– Theater |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | Ascendio Reserve |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김소은 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim So-eun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Soŭn |
Kim So-eun(born September 6, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2009 in the populartelevision dramaBoys Over Flowers.She has since starred inHappiness in the Wind(2010),A Thousand Kisses(2011–12),Liar Game(2014),Scholar Who Walks the Night(2015),Our Gap-soon(2016–17),Evergreen(2018) andThree Bold Siblings(2022–23). She has won various accolades such asBest New Actress,Special Acting Awardand was nominated in different years forExcellence AwardandBest Actress in A Special.
Career
[edit]2004–2009: First films and rising popularity
[edit]Kim So-eun made her acting debut with abit partin the 2004 filmTwo Guys,when she was in junior high school. She then appeared in minor roles on TV and film, includingSisters of the SeaandThe Show Must Go On(where she playedSong Kang-ho's daughter).[2]
Kim rose to fame in 2009 with her supporting role as the heroine's best friend in the hit dramaBoys Over Flowers.The same year, Kim gained praise for her versatility since for her portrayal ofChae Shi-ra's childhood counterpartHwangbo Sooin the period epicEmpress Cheonchu,for which she learned how to ride a horse and shoot with abow and arrow.[3]Kim then portrayed an older mid 20s woman in theromantic comedyseriesHe Who Can't Marry,aremakeofJapanese dramaKekkon Dekinai Otoko.[4][5]
2010–2012: Transition to leading roles
[edit]
Kim landed her first leading role in the 2010 dailydramaHappiness in the Wind(also known asA Good Day For The Wind To Blow), which further raised herKorean Waveprofile.[6][7][8]
She then starred in weekend dramaA Thousand Kisses(2011-2012), which explored age differences in relationships.[9][10]
In 2012, she starred in the ten-episodeChinese dramaSecret Angel(Chinese: Bí mật thiên sứ ), which aired on the portal websiteSohu.[11][12][13][14]She returned to Korean television in the cable dramaHappy Ending.[15]That same year, she also appeared inMusic and Lyrics,areality showin which an actress and a male musician are paired together to collaborate, as lyricist and composer respectively, in creating a song.[16]Kim andLee Junho(fromboyband2PM[17]) composed the song "Love is Sad," which Lee also recorded; it was released as asingleand featured on thesoundtrackofFeast of the Gods.[18]
After playingPrincess Sukhwiin the period epicHorse Doctor(also known asThe King's Doctor,2012–2013),[19]Kim starred inAfter School: Lucky or Not(in the Korean title,bokbulbokrefers to a game of chance, literally meaning "Luck, No Luck" ), opposite the 5 members of actor-idol group5urprise,which was distributed viaSK Telecom's online and mobile portals.[20]
She andVictoria Song(member ofgirl groupf(x)) were also chosen to hostGlitter,a variety show on the lives of trendy twenty-somethings.[21][better source needed]
2014–present: Return to screen television
[edit]In 2014, Kim starred in thehorror filmMourning Grave,playing a ghost girl who forms a friendship with a ghost-seeing high school boyKang Ha-neul.[22][23]This was followed by a leading role inLiar Game,a Korean drama adaptation of thetitular Japanese mangabyShinobu Kaitani.[24]Kim also joined thefourth seasonofreality showWe Got Married,where she was paired withSong Jae-rimin a "virtual" marriage; it boosted their popularity as a couple and as individual celebrities.[25][26]
In 2015, Kim starred in thewebtoonadaptationScholar Who Walks the Night,playingdual rolesas a nobleman's daughter and a vampire's past love.[26][27]She was set to launch her activities in China through theromance filmSky Lantern(also known asLover of Days Past), a Korean-Chinese co-production film in which she stars opposite Taiwanese singer-actorAaron Yan.[28]The same year, she starred in the web dramaFalling for ChallengealongsideXiumin.[29]
In 2016, Kim signed with new management agency Will Entertainment.[30]
From 2016 to 2017, she starred in the family dramaOur Gap-soonas the title character.[31]
In 2017, Kim starred in the KBS Drama SpecialYou're Closer than I Thinktogether with actorLee Sang-yeob.[32]The same year, Kim confirmed her return to the silver screen with romance fantasy filmAre you in love?oppositeSung Hoon.[33]
In 2018, Kim starred in the romance comedy seriesThat Man Oh SoowithCNBLUE'sLee Jong-hyun.[34][35]
In August 2021, Kim signed with new agency Ascendio Reserve.[36]
Other activities
[edit]As a child, Kim trained professionally as a national athletic skier. Her training was put on indefinite hold after being scouted as aprofessional modelin a 2003 junior advancedskiingandsnowboardingcompetition inPyeongchang,Gangwon Province.She retained her interest in the sport, appearing in 2012 instructional videos forHongcheon's Vivaldiski resort.[37][38]
Kim has endorsed various products,[39][40][41]and has appeared in magazines such asAllureKorea, High Cut,VogueKorea,InStyleKorea,Elle GirlKorea,Harper'sBazaar,CeCi,L'Officiel,EsquireKorea, andNylonKorea.[42][43][44]
A regular advocate ofart films,youth activism,andeco-living,she served as thegoodwill ambassadorfor the 2009Korea International Youth Film Festival,the 2009 University Fashion Week, the 2011Jeonju International Film Festival,[2][45][46]the Golden Cinema Festival in 2013 and 2014, and the 2014 Green Film Festival.[47]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | English Title | Korean Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Two Guys | 투가이즈 | — | bit part | |
| 2006 | Family Matters | 모두들, 괜찮아요? | Su-jeong | ||
| Fly, Daddy, Fly | 플라이대디 | Jang Da-mi | |||
| 2007 | The Show Must Go On | 우아한 세계 | Hee-soo | ||
| Someone Behind You | 두 사람이다 | Kim Ga-yeon | |||
| 2014 | Mourning Grave | 소녀괴담 | Se-hee | ||
| Entangled | 현기증 | Kkot-nip | |||
| 2015 | Sky Lantern | 풍등 | Mei Lin | ||
| 2020 | Are We In Love? | 사랑하고 있습니까 | So-jung | ||
| 2022 | The Distributors | 유포자들 | Im Seon-ae | waave film | [48] |
Television series
[edit]| Year | English Title | Korean Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sisters of the Sea | 자매바다 | young Song Jung-hee | ||
| Sad Love Story | 슬픈연가 | young Park Hye-in | |||
| 2006 | First Love | 드라마 시티 | Jung-hee | Drama City | |
| 2007 | Chosun Police 1 | 별순검 | Soo-hee | Cameo appearance (episode 9) | |
| 2009 | Empress Cheonchu | 천추태후 | youngHwangbo Soo | ||
| Boys Over Flowers | 꽃보다 남자 | Chu Ga-eul | |||
| He Who Can't Marry | 결혼 못하는 남자 | Jeong Yoo-jin | |||
| 2010 | Happiness in the Wind | 바람 불어 좋은날 | Kwon Oh-bok | ||
| 2011 | A Thousand Kisses | 천번의 입맞춤 | Woo Joo-mi | ||
| 2012 | Happy Ending | 해피엔딩 | Kim Eun-ha | ||
| The King's Doctor | 마의 | Princess Sukhwi | |||
| 2014 | Liar Game | 라이어 게임 | Nam Da-jung | ||
| 2015 | The Scholar Who Walks the Night | 밤을 걷는 선비 | Choi Hye-ryung / Lee Myung-hee | ||
| 2016–2017 | Our Gap-soon | 우리 갑순이 | Shin Gap-soon | ||
| 2017 | You're Closer Than I Think | 당신은 생각보다 가까이에 있다 | Hong Tae-ra | Drama Special | |
| 2018 | Evergreen | 그남자 오수 | Seo Yoo-ri | ||
| 2020 | Lonely Enough to Love | 연애는 귀찮지만 외로운 건 싫어! | Lee Na-Eun | ||
| 2021 | Monthly Magazine Home | 월간 집 | Cutie Pie | Cameo appearance (episode 8–9) | |
| 2022 | The Distributors | 드라마 스페셜:유포자들 | Im Seon-ae | Drama Special | [49] |
| 2022–2023 | Three Bold Siblings | 삼남매가 용감하게 | Kim So-rim | [50] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | English Title | Korean Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Secret Angel | 시크릿 엔젤 | Angel L |
| 2013 | After School: Lucky or Not | 방과 후 복불복 | Kim So-eun |
| 2015 | Falling for Challenge | 도전에 반하다 | Ban Ha-na |
| 2016 | Thumping Spike 2 | 두근두근 스파이크 2 | Han Da-woon |
Television show
[edit]| Year | English Title | Korean Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Music and Lyrics | 그 여자 작사 그 남자 작곡 | withLee Junho | |
| 2013 | Glitter | 글리터 글리터 | MC | withVictoria Song |
| 2014-2015 | We Got MarriedSeason 4 | 우리 결혼했어요 시즌4 | Cast Member | withSong Jae-rim |
| 2017 | Battle Trip | 배틀트립 | Contestant | Episode 59–60; withJo Bo-ah |
| 2019 | Wednesday Food Talk | 수요미식회 | Panelist | (Episode 204 - Present) |
| 2021–2023 | Style Me | 스타일미 | Host | Season1–2,4–5[51][52][53] |
Music video
[edit]| Year | Song Title | Korean Title | Artist | Co-star |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Let's Separate" | 헤어지자고 | Yoon Gun | |
| "Bye Bye Bye" | Monday Kiz | Monday Kiz | ||
| 2009 | "Bodyguard" | 보디가드 | SHINee | Kim Bum,Boom |
| "Goodbye My Love" | 잘가요 내사랑 | 8Eight | Jeong Jinwoon,Jung Gyu-woon | |
| 2012 | "First Love's Melody" | 첫사랑의 멜로디 | Acoustic Collabo | Lee Hyun-woo |
| 2013 | "Spring Expectation" | 봄에게 바라는 것 | The Position |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mnet 20's Choice Awards | Hot New Star | Boys Over Flowers | Nominated |
| Arirang TV 1000th Episode Poll | Best Couple Award(withKim Bum) | Boys Over Flowers | Won | |
| KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actress[54] | Boys Over Flowers, He Who Can't Marry, Empress Cheonchu |
Won | |
| 2010 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily Drama | Happiness in the Wind | Nominated |
| 2011 | MBC Drama Awards | Best New Actress | A Thousand Kisses | Nominated |
| 2012 | MBC Drama Awards | Best New Actress | The King's Doctor | Won |
| 2014 | Korean Wave Awards | Popular Culture Award | — | Won |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | New Star of the Year | We Got Married | Won | |
| Best Female Newcomer | Nominated | |||
| Best Couple Award(withSong Jae-rim) | Won | |||
| 2016 | SBS Drama Awards | Special Acting Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Our Gap-soon | Won |
| Best Couple AwardwithSong Jae-rim | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Actress in Drama Special/TV Cinema[55] | The Distributors | Nominated |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama[56] | Three Bold Siblings | Nominated | ||
| Best Couple AwardwithKim Seung-soo[57] | Won |
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External links
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- Kim So-eun fan cafeatDaum(in Korean)
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