Jin Ki-joo

Quick Facts: Who was Jin Ki-joo?

Subject:

Jin Ki-joo

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in 'Misty' and 'Come and Hug Me'.

Born:

1989-01-26

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jin Ki-joo (Korean: 진기주; born January 26, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She made a breakthrough in 2018, landing her first lead role in a television series with Come and Hug Me after she acted in that year's acclaimed series Misty and film Little Forest. Jin Ki-joo graduated from the Department of Computer Engineering at Chung-Ang University and later worked at Samsung SDS for three years, before working as journalist for Seoul Broadcasting System regional affiliate Gangwon No.1 Broadcasting, before starting her acting career. After Jin won a prize in the 23rd Supermodel Contest, the organizer introduced her to some management companies for actors. Her acting debut was in tvN's 2015 romantic comedy television series Second 20s.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2018, Jin's breakthrough year. She got nominated and won several major film awards with her role as a snarky and playful country girl who yearns for the big city in Little Forest. Her standout role as the protagonist's rival in JTBC's melodrama mystery Misty paved the way for Jin to be cast in a leading role for the first time in MBC's melodrama thriller Come and Hug Me. In 2019, Jin starred in the SBS romantic comedy series The Secret Life of My Secretary. Jin played the protagonist role in KBS2's 2020 family weekend drama Homemade Love Story.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2022, Jin accepted two series offers, MBC's supernatural fantasy From Now On, Showtime! and KBS2's time travel mystery My Perfect Stranger. She acted as a journalist and daughter of assassinated presidential candidate in the 2024 period series Uncle Samsik starring acclaimed film actor Song Kang-ho. Jin was cast in MBC's action comedy Undercover High School aired in early 2025. In April 2025, Jin signed a new management contract with Basecamp Company, the agency founded by veteran actors Cha Tae-hyun and Zo In-sung a month ago.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1989 (1989-01-26): Birth of Jin Ki-joo — South Korean actress known for roles in 'Misty' and 'Come and Hug Me'.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Her acting debut was in tvN's 2015 romantic comedy television series Second 20s.
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — She made a breakthrough in 2018, landing her first lead role in a television series with Come and Hug Me after she acted in that year's acclaimed series Misty and film Little Forest.
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, Jin starred in the SBS romantic comedy series The Secret Life of My Secretary.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Jin played the protagonist role in KBS2's 2020 family weekend drama Homemade Love Story.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Jin accepted two series offers, MBC's supernatural fantasy From Now On, Showtime!
7. 2024: 2024 Milestone — She acted as a journalist and daughter of assassinated presidential candidate in the 2024 period series Uncle Samsik starring acclaimed film actor Song Kang-ho.
8. 2025: 2025 Milestone — Jin was cast in MBC's action comedy Undercover High School aired in early 2025.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jin Ki-joo

True or False: “Jin Ki-joo debuted her acting career immediately after graduating from Chung-Ang University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She initially worked as a journalist for the Seoul Broadcasting System regional affiliate before beginning her acting career.

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