Get To Know Trending Actress Kim Hee-Ae From "The World Of The Married"
Did you know she starred in other love affair-themed K-Dramas?
The World of the Married (or A World of Married Couple) has just set a record as the highest-rated drama in Korean cable TV history, overtaking 2018's Sky Castle. The World of the Married's latest episode (there are four more episodes to go!) got an average rating of 24.33 percent nationwide, surpassing Sky Castle's 23.78 percent rating for its finale. Both shows are under JTBC network.
The popularity of the show, which is based on the British TV series Doctor Foster, has put female lead Kim Hee-ae under the spotlight, making her one of the most searched Korean actresses today.
In the trending K-Drama, Kim Hee-ae is Ji Sun-woo, a family medicine doctor whose life seems picture-perfect. Then she discovers her husband, Lee Tae-oh (Park Hae-joon), is cheating on her, and this image of perfection is quickly tainted by blood and tears.
There are a number of factors that explain why The World of the Married has become such a phenomenal hit; one of them is how the lead female character is strong and feisty—strategic and clever in her approach to revenge. We think the Filipino TV slang bida-kontrabida is the most apt way to describe her.
A seasoned actress, who's been in the entertainment industry since 1982, Kim Hee-ae has also starred in other K-Dramas that tackle love affair and adultery. In 2004's Precious Family, her character is Ahn Shung-shil, a mother of two whose husband ends up cheating on her as they struggle to raise their son with autism; they end up getting divorced. In 2007's My Husband's Woman, she is Lee Hwa-young, a widow who starts a love affair with her friend's husband. In 2012's A Wife's Credentials, she is Yoon Seo-rae, a simple housewife who falls in love with her neighbor. In 2014's Secret Affair, she is Oh Hye-won, a woman in her 40s who gets into a secret romance with a man in his 20s. In the 2018 psychological thriller film The Vanished, her character Yoon Seol-hee has died but her body is stolen; her husband, who has a mistress, seems to be involved in her death.
Although she does a great job portraying the roles of a housewife, a mistress, or a cougar, Kim Hee-ae is a pretty versatile actress, too. She has also taken on the roles of a bestselling author (Snow Flower, 2006), the president of a multibillion dollar hedge fund company (Midas, 2011), a detective in the violent crimes unit (Mrs. Cop, 2015), and an executive producer at a broadcasting company (Second to Last Love, 2016).
The World of the Married marks Kim Hee-ae's return to the small screen after a 4-year break from doing a K-Drama—and what an amazing comeback it has been!
In the gallery below, find out more about this trending Korean actress:
Facts About Actress Kim Hee-Ae
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Kim Hee-ae was born on April 23, 1966. That makes her 54 years old! Her zodiac sign is Taurus, and those under this sign are known for their strong personality, their being dependable and trustworthy, and their generosity.
She was born in the Jeju province of South Korea, but her family later moved to Seoul.
She started out as a model after being discovered in high school by the brother of one of her teachers, who happens to work in an advertising agency.
She attended the Chung-Ang University and took up BA in Theater and Film as well as MA in Communication and Journalism.
She married businessman Lee Chan-jin, the CEO of company Dreamwiz. They have two sons. In an interview with SBS program "Healing Camp," Kim Hee-ae said, "Married life is not just about being happy. There are a lot of hard times as well.”
She is currently under talent agency YG Entertainment, which also handles the careers of Yoo In-na ("Touch Your Heart"), Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyung ("Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo), Cha Seung-won ("Hwayugi"), and Choi Ji-woo ("Stairway to Heaven").
She has so far appeared in more than 30 television shows and 10 movies throughout her almost four decades in the entertainment industry.
Even when she's already in her 50s, she still looks amazing. Kim Hee-ae shared that being an on-the-go mom, wife, and actress is what keeps her fit. In an article on "The Straits Times," Kim Hee-ae said, "For the past 10 years, I have gone to the gym to work out, every single day. I don't believe in overnight fad diets because I think keeping a long-term plan to keep fit is more important... I love good food like tteokbokki (spicy rice cake), but I will stop myself from eating too much of it. I choose to eat more nuts and cabbage, and also try to cook healthier versions of different dishes. I definitely don't have some kind of secret tip to share with you on how to look good fast."
She's considered a style icon for middle-aged women in Korea, and people admire her ageless beauty. She has revealed in her interviews that her beauty secrets include using a moisture pack every single day to achieve that glossy skin. In an article on Channel Korea, it was also said that she recommends anti-aging products with "certified natural substances such as snail mucus and gold or wrinkle-relieving substance."
Her official Instagram account is @heeae_official, and she loves sharing photos of her at work and while traveling.
Photos from @yg_stage and @heeae_official
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