Kim Jung-young

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jung-young?

Subject:

Kim Jung-young

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in acclaimed dramas and films.

Born:

1972-07-27

Century / Era:

1972s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Jung-young (Korean: 김정영; born on 27 July 1972) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2000 in films, since then, she has appeared in number of plays, films and television series. She got recognition for her supporting roles in Clean with Passion for Now (2018), Black Dog: Being A Teacher (2019), Jirisan, River Where the Moon Rises (2021) and Business Proposal (2022). She has acted in films such as: The Piper (2015), The King's Case Note (2017) and Our Body (2018) among others.

Career & Major Achievements

At Sangmyung University Kim was a member of a playgroup and later she joined theater company Han River in 1995. She debuted in films in 2000 through Kim Ki-duk's Real Fiction. After her first appearance, she did minor roles in the films such as Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001) and an indie film Waikiki Brothers (2001). Later she appeared in films such as Thread of Lies (2013), The Piper (2015), Lost to Shame (2016), Memoir of a Murderer (2017) and indie film Our Body (2018).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Her television debut was in 2012 with a small role in How Long I've Kissed and then Secret Affair (2014). In 2022, Kim appeared in romantic comedy Business Proposal, tvN's revenge melodrama Eve, and Coupang's psychological thriller Anna. She is also cast in JTBC's Bloody Romance, which will air in second half of 2022. In the same year, her film Gyeong-ah's Daughter, which was screened at 23rd Jeonju International Film Festival won CGV Arthouse Award Distribution Support Prize and Watcha's Pick: Feature award at the festival.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1972 (1972-07-27): Birth of Kim Jung-young — South Korean actress known for roles in acclaimed dramas and films.
2. 1995: 1995 Milestone — At Sangmyung University Kim was a member of a playgroup and later she joined theater company Han River in 1995.
3. 2000: 2000 Milestone — She made her acting debut in 2000 in films, since then, she has appeared in number of plays, films and television series.
4. 2001: 2001 Milestone — After her first appearance, she did minor roles in the films such as Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001) and an indie film Waikiki Brothers (2001).
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Her television debut was in 2012 with a small role in How Long I've Kissed and then Secret Affair (2014).
6. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Later she appeared in films such as Thread of Lies (2013), The Piper (2015), Lost to Shame (2016), Memoir of a Murderer (2017) and indie film Our Body (2018).
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — She has acted in films such as: The Piper (2015), The King's Case Note (2017) and Our Body (2018) among others.
8. 2018: 2018 Milestone — She got recognition for her supporting roles in Clean with Passion for Now (2018), Black Dog: Being A Teacher (2019), Jirisan, River Where the Moon Rises (2021) and Business Proposal (2022).
9. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Kim appeared in romantic comedy Business Proposal, tvN's revenge melodrama Eve, and Coupang's psychological thriller Anna.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jung-young

True or False: “Kim Jung-young's breakthrough role was in the 2018 drama Clean with Passion for Now.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she gained recognition there, her career breakthrough film was Bad Guy (2001), and her television debut was later.

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