Kim Hyo-jin

Template:Short description Template:About Template:Family name hatnote Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox person Kim Hyo-jin (Template:Korean; born February 10, 1984) is a South Korean actress and model. She began modeling in teen magazines, and made her acting debut in 1999. She made her theater debut in 2009 in the play A Midsummer Night's Dream and followed this up by appearing in the theatrical production Fool for Love a year later. She is best known for playing the youngest of the three sisters in sex comedy film Everybody Has Secrets (2004), a con artist in the television drama Private Lives (2020), and a top star in Castaway Diva (2023).

Early life and education

Kim Hyo-jin was born on February 10, 1984, in Seoul. She attended Ewha Girls' High School.<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2002, she enrolled in Undergraduate School of Hanyang University's Department of Theatre and Film. On February 22, 2007, Kim, who had her Bachelor Degree, delivered a speech representing the other graduates during the graduation ceremony held at Hanyang University in Haengdang-dong, Seongdong District, Seoul.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In September 2007, Kim entered Graduate School of Department of Theatre and Film at Hanyang University.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Career

Early career

Kim began her career as a teen model after being cast at the suggestion of a model agency that happened to see her while she was walking around Dongdaemun. She made her debut as a cover model for the teen magazine Cindy the Perky. After appearing in various commercials and sitcoms, she made her acting debut in the television drama "Love Story" in 1999. She also made her big-screen debut as Jaunbi in the 2003 movie "The Millennium."<ref name=":0" />

After a series of forgettable roles, she is best known for playing the youngest of the three sisters in sex comedy film Everybody Has Secrets,<ref>Kim, Gab-sik (July 29, 2004). "Sex and Laughter in a "Game of Love"" Template:Webarchive. The Dong-A Ilbo.</ref> and the female lead in family drama I Am Happy.<ref>Kwon, Mee-yoo (January 29, 2008). "3 New Weekend Dramas to Air" Template:Webarchive . The Korea Times.</ref>

Though she continues to act in mainstream films and TV dramas such as Mary Stayed Out All Night, in recent years Kim has become more adventurous in her choice of projects. She made her theater debut in the plays A Midsummer Night's Dream,<ref>Chung, Ah-young (June 9, 2009). "Star Actors Team Up in Shakespeare Play" Template:Webarchive . The Korea Times.</ref><ref>Park, Sun-young (June 5, 2009). Template:Usurped. Korea JoongAng Daily.</ref> and Fool for Love,<ref>Chung, Ah-young (July 4, 2010). "Musical star Park debuts in play" . The Korea Times.</ref> then made an acting leap into queer cinema. Kim said portraying a bisexual in Five Senses of Eros (later expanded to In My End Is My Beginning) and a lesbian in Life is Peachy was not a problem for her: "I approached the film in this way: Two people meet and fall in love. And the person that I fall in love with happens to be a woman."<ref>Sung, So-young (November 25, 2011). Template:Usurped. Korea JoongAng Daily.</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2011 Kim replaced Han Chae-young in the Korea-China-Japan joint production Strangers 6,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> which tells the story of six individuals assigned by the highest level authorities of their respective countries to protect the three countries' joint economic area from being infiltrated by a hostile organization.<ref>Kim, Jessica (July 4, 2011).Oh Ji-ho, Kim Hyo-jin named Yeosu PR ambassadors Template:Webarchive. Asiae.</ref> Filming in Japan was delayed by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and the TV series aired on Japan's WOWOW TV and Korea's Channel A in 2012.<ref>Hong, Lucia (May 16, 2012). "Channel A to air Korea-China-Japan's TV series Stranger 6 this month" Template:Webarchive. Asiae.</ref>

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Kim in June 2013

After appearing in Im Sang-soo's erotic suspense drama The Taste of Money,<ref>Kang, Byeong-jin (February 7, 2012). "Korea's most anticipated films of 2012" Template:Webarchive. Korean Cinema Today.</ref> Kim starred opposite Hidetoshi Nishijima in the Korea-Japan joint production Genome Hazard, a film adaptation of Tsukasaki Siro's same-titled sci-fi mystery novel.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Comeback after hiatus

In 2020, after a long hiatus, she appeared in JTBC's television drama Private Lives, alongside Seohyun and Go Kyung-pyo, as Jeong Bok-gi/Sophia Chung, a former announcer by the name of Jeong Yoon-kyung. She is a woman who uses other people's private lives and become a con woman.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It aired on JTBC from October 7 to November 26, 2020 and is available for streaming worldwide on Netflix.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2021, Kim acted as Kyung-eun, Jung-soo's (Park Byung-eun) first love,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> in Lost, a 2021 television series starring Jeon Do-yeon and Ryu Jun-yeol. It was part of "JTBC's Tenth Anniversary Special Project", it was broadcast from September 4 to October 24, 2021 every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST).<ref name="Synopsis">Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2022, Kim acted as Cheon Na-na in Season 2 of The Good Detective. Cheon Na-na is Director of TJ Group born out of wedlock to the group president and treated like an orphan.<ref name="Season 2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It aired on JTBC from July 30, 2022 on Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2023, Kim act as Yoon Ran-joo,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> top star and diva in television series Castaway Diva directed by Oh Chung-hwan, written by Park Hye-ryun and Eun Yeol, and starring Park Eun-bin, Chae Jong-hyeop, Cha Hak-yeon and Kim Joo-hun. It premiered on tvN from October 28 to December 3, 2023, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST) for 12 episodes.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.<ref>Template:Cite tweet</ref>

Personal life

Kim first met actor-director Yoo Ji-tae in 2003 when they were models for a clothing brand, and their friendship turned into a romantic relationship in 2006.<ref>"Interview: Into Kim Hyo-jin's down-to-earth charm" Template:Webarchive. Sports Chosun via Hancinema. July 15, 2008.</ref> One of the few Korean star couples who openly admitted their dating status, they are very active in charitable organizations, and in 2011 were both appointed as honorary ambassadors for World Vision.<ref>Lee, Hyo-won (January 28, 2010). "Yoo Ji-tae Couple Donate 20 Million Won to Haiti" Template:Webarchive . The Korea Times.</ref><ref>"Celebrity Couple Using Fame to Support World Vision" Template:Webarchive. The Chosun Ilbo. October 19, 2011.</ref><ref>"Celebrities Join Together To Raise Money For Facial Burn Victims" Template:Webarchive. KBS World. February 9, 2012.</ref>

They announced their engagement in August 2011 (Kim reportedly turned down a movie role to prepare for her upcoming nuptials),<ref>"Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin to wed in Dec." Template:Webarchive. The Korea Herald. August 21, 2011.</ref><ref>"Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin Decide to Finally Tie the Knot" Template:Webarchive. The Chosun Ilbo. August 22, 2011.</ref><ref>Ko, Kyoung-seok (August 22, 2011). "Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin to wed Dec 2" Template:Webarchive. Asiae.</ref><ref>Chung, Ah-young (August 22, 2011). "Yoo, Kim to marry on Dec. 2" Template:Webarchive . The Korea Times.</ref><ref>Template:Usurped. Korea JoongAng Daily. August 23, 2011.</ref> and subsequently released pre-wedding photos.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Their minimalist invitation was made from environmentally friendly paper and had the number 1,825 written on it, the exact amount of the days the two have spent together as a couple.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=jad>Template:Usurped. Korea JoongAng Daily. December 1, 2011.</ref> They were married at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on December 2, 2011.<ref>"Celebrity Couple Exchange Vows After 5-Year Romance" Template:Webarchive. The Chosun Ilbo. December 5, 2011.</ref><ref>Choi, Eun-hwa (December 2, 2011). "Yoo Ji Tae and Kim Hyo Jin Say They'll Live Happily". enewsWorld.</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The date marked the couple's fifth anniversary together and was booked by Yoo one year in advance despite landing on a Friday – an unusual day for a wedding.<ref name="jad" /> The ceremony was officiated by the president of World Vision Korea; Yoo and Kim then donated a portion of their monetary gifts to the organization to help build an elementary and middle school in Myanmar.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The couple have two sons, born on July 5, 2014, and April 15, 2019.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Kim adheres to a vegetarian diet for ethical and health reasons.<ref>Lee, Seo-hyun (January 4, 2012). '송일국-이하늬-윤진서-김효진-배종옥' 공통점은! Template:Webarchive ["Song Il-gook, Lee Ha-nui, Yoon Jin-seo, Kim Hyo-jin and Bae Jong-ok have something in common"] (in Korean). Shinmoongo.</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Template:Abbr
2003	The Legend of the Evil Lake	Jaunbi		<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2004	Everybody Has Secrets	Han Mi-yeong
2005	Marrying the Mafia II
2006	Barefoot Ki-bong	Jeong-won
	Mr. Wacky	Yun So-joo
2009	Five Senses of Eros	Kang Na-ru	Featured in In My End Is My Beginning
	A Dream Comes True	Lee Ha-na
	Jeon Woo-chi: The Taoist Wizard	Red haired woman	Cameo
2010	Life is Peachy	Yoon Ji-woo
2012	The Taste of Money	Yoon Na-mi
2013	Tummy	Yoon-jung
	In My End Is My Beginning	Kang Na-ru
	Marriage Blue	Joo-young
2014	Genome Hazard	Kang Ji-won
2016	Will You Be There?	Irina	Special appearance

Television series

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Template:Abbr
1999	Love Story	Hee-jung	episode 13-14
2000	All About Eve	Jo Cho-jeh
	Great, Great	Won Cho-eun
	Nonstop	Herself
	RNA	Kim Myung-sook
	Golbaengi
	Medical Center	Go Mi-ni
2001	Wuri's Family	Kang Tae-shil
2004	Magic	Yoon Dan-young
2005	Hong Kong Express	Choi Ma-ri
	Ice Girl	Kim So-ryung
2008	Happiness	Park Seo-yoon
2010	Marry Me, Mary!	Seo-joon
2012	Strangers 6	An Ji-hye
2020	Private Lives	Jung Bok-gi		<ref name="Synopsis" />
2021	Lost	Kyung-eun		<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2022	The Good Detective	Cheon Na-na	Season 2	<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2023	Castaway Diva	Yoon Ran-joo		<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2024	Captivating the King	a courtesan	Special appearance	<ref name="namoo" />

Music video appearances

Year	Song title	Artist
2000	"Tears Inside Me"	Cha Hoseok
2001	"Because I Love You"	Moonchild
2003	"Somehow"	Yun Geon
2005	"Smile Again"	KCM

Radio

Year	Title	Broadcaster	Role	Notes
2000	Live Music Camp	MBC Radio	MC	Co-hosted with Park Gwang-hyun and Hong Soo-hyun
2011	Love Tree 36.5	On Style	documentary
2021	Environmental Special	KBS Radio	MC

Stage credits

Musical

Musical performance(s)

Year	Title		Role	Theater	Date	Template:Abbr
	English	Korean
2009	A Midsummer Night's Dream	한여름밤의 꿈	Yelena	Seoul Arts Center Jayu Theater	June 27–August 2	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Theater

Theater performance(s)

Year	Title		Role	Theater	Date	Template:Abbr
	English	Korean
2010	Fool for Love	풀 포 러브	May	SM Art Hall in Seoul	July 6–September 12	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Discography

Year	Song title	Notes
2004	"Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen"	Everybody Has Secrets OST
	"(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons"
2009	"When You Open Your Eyes" (Template:Korean)	A Dream Comes True OST

Awards

Year	Award ceremony	Category	Work	Result
2000	KBS Drama Awards	Female Rookie Award	RNA	Template:Won
	SBS Entertainment Awards	Rookie Award in Sitcom Category	Wuri's Family	Template:Won
2004	27th Golden Cinematography Award	New Actress Award	Everybody Has Secrets	Template:Won
2012	7th Asia Model Awards Ceremony	Model Star Award	Kim Hyo-jin	Template:Won
	PETA	Achievement Award	Kim Hyo-jin	Template:Won

External links

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• Kim Hyo-jin at Namoo Actors
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