Kim Da-mi

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Da-mi?

Subject:

Kim Da-mi

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in Itaewon Class and Our Beloved Summer.

Born:

1995-04-09

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Da-mi (Korean: 김다미; born April 9, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition for playing the titular character in Park Hoon-jung's action-mystery film The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018) and came to further prominence for starring in the television series Itaewon Class (2020) and Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022). Kim made her acting debut through the independent film 2017 Project With The Same Name, an omnibus feature film produced annually, playing the role of a woman who was recently involved in a breakup in the episode "Hello, My Hard Work". In 2018, Kim played the role of a high school student in mystery thriller film Marionette.

Career & Major Achievements

The same year, she played the lead role of Koo Ja-yoon in the action-mystery film The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, directed by Park Hoon-jung, where she was chosen from among 1,500 candidates who auditioned for the role. She received universal acclaim for her strong performance in a challenging role that included intense fighting scenes, and winning a large number of newcomer awards. Thanks to the success and popularity of The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, a sequel is scheduled to be produced.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2020, Kim made her television debut in the JTBC television series Itaewon Class, based on the webtoon of the same title. For her performance in the drama, she won the Best New Actress (TV) Award at 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. In March 2021, Kim was confirmed to join the SBS drama Our Beloved Summer with Choi Woo-shik, which premiered in December 2021. The drama reunited Kim with Choi after The Witch: Part 1. In May 2022, Kim decided not to renew her contract with ANDMARQ.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-04-09): Birth of Kim Da-mi — South Korean actress known for roles in Itaewon Class and Our Beloved Summer.
2. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Kim made her acting debut through the independent film 2017 Project With The Same Name, an omnibus feature film produced annually, playing the role of a woman who was recently involved in a breakup in the episode "Hello, My Hard Work".
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — The Subversion (2018) and came to further prominence for starring in the television series Itaewon Class (2020) and Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022).
4. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In 2020, Kim made her television debut in the JTBC television series Itaewon Class, based on the webtoon of the same title.
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In March 2021, Kim was confirmed to join the SBS drama Our Beloved Summer with Choi Woo-shik, which premiered in December 2021.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In May 2022, Kim decided not to renew her contract with ANDMARQ.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Da-mi

True or False: “Kim Da-mi's breakthrough role in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion was solely due to her natural talent without any rigorous selection process.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She was specifically chosen from among 1,500 candidates who auditioned for the lead role.

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