Kim Da-som

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Da-som?

Subject:

Kim Da-som

Known for:

South Korean actress and singer known for Sistar, starring in dramas like The Virtual Bride.

Born:

1993-05-06

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Da-som (Korean: 김다솜; born May 6, 1993), known mononymously as Dasom, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known as a former member of South Korean girl group Sistar and formerly under Starship Entertainment. She has acted in films and television dramas, including Family (2012–2013), Melody of Love (2013–2014), The Virtual Bride (2015), Sister is Alive (2017) and He Is Psychometric (2019). Before debuting as a singer, Dasom had entered and won various poem and song-writing contests. Since childhood, Dasom had dreamed of becoming an actress.

Career & Major Achievements

She shared that she grew up watching classic movies and, during her second year of middle school, would watch two films a day during her vacations. She was particularly captivated by the works of directors like Hitchcock, Kubrick, and Luc Besson. Dasom naturally thought that she wanted to act. This led her to enroll in the acting department at Anyang Arts High School while misleading her parents about attending an English academy. During that time, she was approached by a scout to debut in their company; however, her parents recommended that she audition for a bigger agency.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She was then taken in by her brother and auditioned at JYP Entertainment, where she eventually passed and started her training career. Later on, she moved to Cube Entertainment but, by chance, auditioned at Starship Entertainment as an actress but was eventually offered a spot in Sistar. She mentioned that she regretted missing a lot of her school days due to debuting while still in high school, but she also felt fulfilled for having achieved her dream. In June 2010, Kim made her debut as a member of Sistar on KBS Music Bank with their debut single, "Push Push". In July 2012, Kim made her acting debut in KBS' daily sitcom Family, playing a high school punk.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-05-06): Birth of Kim Da-som — South Korean actress and singer known for Sistar, starring in dramas like The Virtual Bride.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In June 2010, Kim made her debut as a member of Sistar on KBS Music Bank with their debut single, "Push Push".
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — She has acted in films and television dramas, including Family (2012–2013), Melody of Love (2013–2014), The Virtual Bride (2015), Sister is Alive (2017) and He Is Psychometric (2019).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Da-som

True or False: “Kim Da-som's initial interest in acting was solely inspired by her parents' recommendations after watching classic films.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she was influenced by directors like Hitchcock and Kubrick, her desire to act stemmed from a personal fascination with cinema that predated specific parental advice.

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