Kim Ji-ho

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ji-ho?

Subject:

Kim Ji-ho

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas and commercials since the mid-1990s.

Born:

1974-07-22

Century / Era:

1974s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ji-Ho (Korean: 김지호; born July 22, 1974) is a South Korean actress. Audiences were first introduced to Kim Ji-ho in 1994 in Shin Seung-hun's music video "For a Long Time Afterwards." She made her acting debut in Salut D'Amour that year, followed by the films A Man Wagging His Tail (1995) and Destiny (1997), both with Park Joong-hoon. Her popularity rose after starring in the 1995 television drama Apartment, and in 1996 she appeared in commercials for more than 30 products, including Kia Avella, Amorepacific Laneige, LG Corp, and Lotte Department Store.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim's career later slowed down, but she continues to play leading roles in TV dramas such as Law Firm (2001), Glass Slippers (2002), Affection (2002), Single Again (2005), Even So Love (2007), and You Don't Know Women (2010). Kim has also acted in Korean stagings of Closer (2006) and Proof (2008), and had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed sleeper hit Unbowed (2012). Kim Ji-Ho married actor Kim Ho-Jin on December 11, 2001 at the Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Their daughter was born on April 8, 2004. The couple met while shooting More Than Love in 2000.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1974 (1974-07-22): Birth of Kim Ji-ho — South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas and commercials since the mid-1990s.
2. 1994: 1994 Milestone — Audiences were first introduced to Kim Ji-ho in 1994 in Shin Seung-hun's music video "For a Long Time Afterwards.
3. 1995: 1995 Milestone — " She made her acting debut in Salut D'Amour that year, followed by the films A Man Wagging His Tail (1995) and Destiny (1997), both with Park Joong-hoon.
4. 2000: 2000 Milestone — The couple met while shooting More Than Love in 2000.
5. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Kim's career later slowed down, but she continues to play leading roles in TV dramas such as Law Firm (2001), Glass Slippers (2002), Affection (2002), Single Again (2005), Even So Love (2007), and You Don't Know Women (2010).
6. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Their daughter was born on April 8, 2004.
7. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Kim has also acted in Korean stagings of Closer (2006) and Proof (2008), and had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed sleeper hit Unbowed (2012).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ji-ho

True or False: “Kim Ji-Ho's acting career began with a role in the film A Man Wagging His Tail (1995).”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she appeared in that film, her initial public introduction to audiences was through Shin Seung-hun's music video 'For a Long Time Afterwards' in 1994.

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