10 Things About Korean Child Actress-Turned-Lead Star Kim Yoo-Jung
Discover interesting facts about this gorgeous and talented leading lady, who's in talks for the upcoming historical drama "Hong Chun-gi" (now that's perfect for this "Sageuk Fairy")
Kim Yoo-jung's 4.2 million Instagram followers probably already know everything there is to know about this young actress. But with K-Drama fever sweeping the world (and at an opportune time at that when the world is indoors and people can binge-watch as many titles as they please!), more and more international fans are discovering South Korea's top talents, a roster that definitely includes the beautiful and charming Kim Yoo-jung.
At just 21 years old, she has starred in 50 on-screen projects (and counting!), thanks to an early start in her career—one that began 17 years ago when she was only four years old!
The actress' career trajectory has gone nowhere but up and forward since being discovered, and this year, she gave us yet another K-Drama that fans will love. She stars in Backstreet Rookie, a series that focuses on the unlikely love story between a convenience store owner (Ji Chang-wook) and a part-timer (Kim Yoo-jung).
The actress previously starred in K-Dramas like Moon Embracing the Sun, Love in the Moonlight, Angry Mom, and Clean With Passion for Now. Last month, she made headlines as she was tapped to star in an upcoming historical drama titled Hong Chun-gi with actor Ahn Hyo-seop.
Last September, she ended her contract with talent agency SidusHQ, and moved to Awesome ENT where she joins Korean actors like Park Seo-joon, Han Ji-hye, and Lee Hyun-woo.
Having left behind her child star image and making a new name for herself as one of the industry's fastest rising stars, Kim Yoo-jung is an actress we should all be keeping our eyes peeled for.
Check out the gallery below to read more about her:
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Get to Know Kim Yoo-Jung
Get to Know Kim Yoo-Jung
By Metro.StyleDecember 06 2023, 2:29 PM
She was totally discovered by chance. In a children's competition that her sister joined, Kim Yoo-jung was spotted by the judges and even won the "Most Popular" award—without even joining! She's since taken her introduction to the limelight seriously, making acting her life's biggest passion.
Kim Yoo-jung just turned 21 (she was born on September 22, 1999) but can already boast of a filmography peppered with highly successful K-Dramas and movies. (She's starred in at least 50 titles, to be exact!). Landing her first acting gig when she was four years old, she has since become a mainstay in South Korea's booming entertainment industry and has been recognized internationally.
One of the biggest achievements she can boast of is being the youngest Korean star to make it to the 2017 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list's Top 10. The annual ranking includes prominent Koreans across industries, and at just 17 years old, Kim Yoo-jung made it to the 8th spot. No other Korean celebrity has beaten her record, so far.
For those who wish to go through a crash course on her best work, it's highly recommended that "Moon Embracing the Sun" and "Love in the Moonlight" be the first titles they watch. These projects have garnered her the most awards and nominations, and helped her transition from a cute child star to a budding actress with an undeniable on-screen impact.
Her fans who have been following her since her early days as an actress will know how important it was for her to return to the screen. That's because in 2018, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, a thyroid disorder that commonly causes weight gain, joint pain, heart disease, fatigue, weakness, and a host of other problems. The diagnosis prompted her to halt all projects to focus on her well-being and receive proper treatment.
"Backstreet Rookie" has her starring alongside Ji Chang-wook, another bright star in the industry. The match-up is considered one of her post-transition pairings, or one that allows her to take on more adult roles and shed her child star image. She was also matched with Park Bo-gum for "Love in the Moonlight," a project thought to be her first mature role.
Check out her new profile photos with her new agency, Awesome ENT, in the gallery below:

Kim Yoo-Jung's New Profile Photos
Kim Yoo-Jung's New Profile Photos
By Metro.StyleDecember 06 2023, 2:29 PM
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Backstreet Rookie is available for streaming and download on iQIYI.
Photos from @you_r_love, Sidus HQ, and Awesome ENT
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