Kim Jin-kyung

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jin-kyung?

Subject:

Kim Jin-kyung

Known for:

South Korean model and actress known for her career beginnings in pageants.

Born:

1997-03-03

Century / Era:

1997s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Jin-kyung (Korean: 김진경; born March 3, 1997) is a South Korean model and actress. In 2012, she participated in OnStyle's Korea's Next Top Model, becoming the runner up. She made her acting debut in 2016, with the web-drama Yellow.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

On April 29, 2024, Sublime confirmed that Kim would marry professional football player Kim Seung-gyu in June. The couple married on June 17, 2024, somewhere in Seoul. She revealed her pregnancy during the 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards. It will be their first child. On June 4, 2026, Kim gave birth to a daughter.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1997 (1997-03-03): Birth of Kim Jin-kyung — South Korean model and actress known for her career beginnings in pageants.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, she participated in OnStyle's Korea's Next Top Model, becoming the runner up.
3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — She made her acting debut in 2016, with the web-drama Yellow.
4. 2024: 2024 Milestone — On April 29, 2024, Sublime confirmed that Kim would marry professional football player Kim Seung-gyu in June.
5. 2025: 2025 Milestone — She revealed her pregnancy during the 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards.
6. 2026: 2026 Milestone — On June 4, 2026, Kim gave birth to a daughter.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jin-kyung

True or False: “Kim Jin-kyung debuted as an actress in 2012 after participating in a major modeling competition.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She participated in Korea's Next Top Model in 2012 but made her acting debut later, specifically in 2016.

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