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Kim You-jung

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 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.

Chicken Nugget

2024

as Choi Min-ah

My Demon

2023

as Do Do-hee

My Heart Puppy

2023

as Ah-min

20th Century Girl

2022

as Na Bo-ra

Young Actors' Retreat

2022

One Ordinary Day

2021

as holding cell girl

Lovers of the Red Sky

2021

as Hong Chun-gi

The 8th Night

2021

as Ae-ran

Backstreet Rookie

2020

as Jung Saet-Byul

House on Wheels

2020

as Self

Kim Yoo Jung’s Half Holiday in Italy

2019

Clean with Passion for Now

2018

as Gil O-Sol

Golden Slumber

2018

as Soo-ah

Because I Love You

2017

as Scully

Love in the Moonlight

2016

as Hong Raon / Hong Samnom

Men on a Mission

2015

as Self

Circle of Atonement

2015

as Lee Jung-Hyun

Angry Mom

2015

as Oh Ah Ran

Love Cells

2014

as Navi

Secret Door

2014

as Seo Ji-dam

Thread of Lies

2014

as Kim Hwa-yeon

The Dirge Singer

2014

as Yun Shim

Commitment

2013

as Ri Hye-in

Golden Rainbow

2013

as Kim Baek-won (teenage)

May Queen

2012

as Chun Hae-joo (young)

The Moon Embracing the Sun

2012

as Heo Yeon-woo (young)

막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대

2011

Road No. 1

2010

as young Soo-yeon

Running Man

2010

Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho

2010

as Yeon-Yi

On the Pitch

2010

as Radio female soldier

KBS Drama Special

2010

Dong Yi

2010

as Dong Yi (young)

Melon Music Awards

2009

as Messenger

Paradise

2009

as Hwa-ran

Possessed

2009

as Ji-eun

Tamra Island

2009

as Jang Beo-Sul

Tidal Wave

2009

as Ji-min

Cain and Abel

2009

as young Seo-yeon

Painter of the Wind

2008

as Yun-bok (young)

Iljimae

2008

as Eun Chae (young)

Do You See Seoul?

2008

as Yeong-mi

Powerful Opponents

2008

as Yoo Gwan-Nim

The Chaser

2008

as Eun-ji

Rainbow Eyes

2007

as Hye-seo's Daughter

Bank Attack

2007

as Bae Yeon-Hee

1 Night and 2 Days

2007

Hwang Jin Yi

2007

as Young Jin-yi

Lump of Sugar

2006

as Young Si-eun

4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor

2006

as Yeo Joo-hee

All for Love

2005

as Kim Jin-A

Lady Vengeance

2005

as Jae-kyung

Infinite Challenge

2005

as Self

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

2004

SBS Drama Awards

1992

as Host

Dear X

as Baek Ah-jin