Kim You-jung

Also Known As: 김유정, Kim Yoo Jung, Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Yu-jeong, Kim Yoo-jeong, 金裕贞, キム・ユジョン, 金裕貞, کیم یو-جونگ

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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea

Adult: No

Birthday: September 22, 1999

Age: 25 years old

Gender: Female

Popularity:

3.83%

Known For:

My Heart Puppy
The Chaser
On the Pitch
4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor
Do You See Seoul?
Possessed
Commitment
Thread of Lies
Circle of Atonement
Because I Love You
Paradise
All for Love
Golden Slumber
Bank Attack
Lady Vengeance
The Dirge Singer
The 8th Night
Tidal Wave
Rainbow Eyes
Hwang Jin Yi
Lump of Sugar
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
20th Century Girl
Room 731
Dark, Deadly & Dreadful