Kim Yoo-jung

Kim Yoo-jung

Acting • Born 1999-09-22

Acting4Seoul, South Korea

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.

Filmography

63 credits
My Heart Puppy

My Heart Puppy

Movie • 2023

Ah-min

The Chaser

The Chaser

Movie • 2008

Eun-ji

On the Pitch

On the Pitch

Movie • 2010

Radio female soldier

4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor

4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor

Movie • 2006

Yeo Joo-hee

Do You See Seoul?

Do You See Seoul?

Movie • 2008

Yeong-mi

Possessed

Possessed

Movie • 2009

Ji-eun

Commitment

Commitment

Movie • 2013

Ri Hye-in

Thread of Lies

Thread of Lies

Movie • 2014

Kim Hwa-yeon

Circle of Atonement

Circle of Atonement

Movie • 2015

Lee Jung-Hyun

Because I Love You

Because I Love You

Movie • 2017

Scully

Paradise

Paradise

Movie • 2009

Hwa-ran

All for Love

All for Love

Movie • 2005

Kim Jin-a

Golden Slumber

Golden Slumber

Movie • 2018

Soo-ah

Bank Attack

Bank Attack

Movie • 2007

Bae Yeon-Hee

Lady Vengeance

Lady Vengeance

Movie • 2005

Jae-kyung

The Dirge Singer

The Dirge Singer

Movie • 2014

Yun Shim

The 8th Night

The 8th Night

Movie • 2021

Ae-ran

Tidal Wave

Tidal Wave

Movie • 2009

Ji-min

Rainbow Eyes

Rainbow Eyes

Movie • 2007

Hye-seo's Daughter

Lump of Sugar

Lump of Sugar

Movie • 2006

Young Si-eun

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

Movie • 2004

Hwang Jin Yi

Hwang Jin Yi

Movie • 2007

Young Jin-yi

20th Century Girl

20th Century Girl

Movie • 2022

Na Bo-ra

Room 731

Room 731

Movie • 2015

Wei

Dark, Deadly & Dreadful

Dark, Deadly & Dreadful

Movie • 2018

Wei (Room 731)

Revenge

Revenge

Movie

Yunha

SBS Drama Awards

SBS Drama Awards

TV • 1992

Host

Lovers of the Red Sky

Lovers of the Red Sky

TV • 2021

Hong Chun-gi

House on Wheels

House on Wheels

TV • 2020

Self

막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대

막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대

TV • 2011

Secret Door

Secret Door

TV • 2014

Seo Ji-dam

The Moon Embracing the Sun

The Moon Embracing the Sun

TV • 2012

Heo Yeon-woo (young)

Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho

Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho

TV • 2010

Yeon-Yi

Road No. 1

Road No. 1

TV • 2010

young Soo-yeon

Iljimae

Iljimae

TV • 2008

Eun Chae (young)

Dong Yi

Dong Yi

TV • 2010

Dong Yi (young)

Kim Yoo-jung’s Half Holiday in Italy

Kim Yoo-jung’s Half Holiday in Italy

TV • 2019

Herself

Angry Mom

Angry Mom

TV • 2015

Oh Ah Ran

Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel

TV • 2009

young Seo-yeon

Love Cells

Love Cells

TV • 2014

Navi

Painter of the Wind

Painter of the Wind

TV • 2008

Yun-bok (young)

Golden Rainbow

Golden Rainbow

TV • 2013

Kim Baek-won (teenage)

One Ordinary Day

One Ordinary Day

TV • 2021

holding cell girl

Love in the Moonlight

Love in the Moonlight

TV • 2016

Hong Ra-on / Hong Sam-nom

Running Man

Running Man

TV • 2010

2 Days and 1 Night

2 Days and 1 Night

TV • 2007

Tamra, the Island

Tamra, the Island

TV • 2009

Jang Beo-Sul

Clean with Passion for Now

Clean with Passion for Now

TV • 2018

Gil O-Sol

KBS Drama Special

KBS Drama Special

TV • 2010

Yeon-Sim

Young Actors' Retreat

Young Actors' Retreat

TV • 2022

May Queen

May Queen

TV • 2012

Chun Hae-joo (young)

Infinite Challenge

Infinite Challenge

TV • 2005

Self

Men on a Mission

Men on a Mission

TV • 2015

Self

Chicken Nugget

Chicken Nugget

TV • 2024

Choi Min-ah

Powerful Opponents

Powerful Opponents

TV • 2008

Yoo Gwan-Nim

Melon Music Awards

Melon Music Awards

TV • 2009

Messenger

My Demon

My Demon

TV • 2023

Do Do-hee

Backstreet Rookie

Backstreet Rookie

TV • 2020

Jung Saet-Byul

Dear X

Dear X

TV • 2025

Baek Ah-jin

Amazing Saturday

Amazing Saturday

TV • 2018

Self

The Seasons

The Seasons

TV • 2023

Self

100 Days of Lies

100 Days of Lies

TV

Lee Ga-kyeong

7인의 식객

7인의 식객

TV • 2014