Kim Ah-joong

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ah-joong?

Subject:

Kim Ah-joong

Known for:

South Korean actress, model, and singer known for '200 Pounds Beauty'.

Born:

1982-10-16

Century / Era:

1982s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ah-joong (Korean: 김아중; born October 16, 1982) is a South Korean actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing the main character in the romantic comedy 200 Pounds Beauty. Kim graduated from Korea University with a master's degree in journalism. Kim made her film debut in the romance film When Romance Meets Destiny (2005). She appeared in several commercials and landed her first leading role in the daily soap opera Bizarre Bunch.

Career & Major Achievements

Her breakthrough came in the comedy film 200 Pounds Beauty, where she played an overweight girl who undergoes a cosmetic surgery makeover to become a pop sensation. She was awarded the Best Actress award at the 2007 Grand Bell Awards. She released soundtracks of the film, "Beautiful Girl" and the Korean version of the song "Maria". "Beautiful Girl" won Digital Music Awards' "Song of the Month" by Cyworld. Kim returned to acting three years later, starring alongside Hwang Jung-min in the romantic comedy The Accidental Couple.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2010, Kim was cast in a U.S.-Chinese film project Amazing, a sci-fi film about the development of a virtual-reality basketball game. The same year, she was cast in the medical drama Sign by Kim Eun-hee, playing a forensic scientist. In September 2011, Kim was found guilty of tax evasion. She also had to pay an additional $600,000 fine. She and her management at the time parted ways due to the verdict.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1982 (1982-10-16): Birth of Kim Ah-joong — South Korean actress, model, and singer known for '200 Pounds Beauty'.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Kim made her film debut in the romance film When Romance Meets Destiny (2005).
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — She was awarded the Best Actress award at the 2007 Grand Bell Awards.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In September 2011, Kim was found guilty of tax evasion.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ah-joong

True or False: “Kim Ah-joong's breakthrough role in 200 Pounds Beauty was primarily in a historical epic.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her breakthrough came from the comedy film 200 Pounds Beauty, which featured a cosmetic surgery makeover plot.

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