Kim Sun-young (actress, born 1976)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Sun-young (actress, born 1976)?

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Kim Sun-young (actress, born 1976)

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actress known for natural performances in popular dramas.

Born:

1976-04-10

Century / Era:

1976s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Sun-young (Korean: 김선영; born April 10, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She has performed in a variety of popular dramas, including Reply 1988 (2015), Because This is My First Life (2018), Romance is a Bonus Book (2019), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), Vagabond (2019), Crash Landing On You (2019), and Backstreet Rookie (2020). She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Chunsa Film Art Awards and Wildflower Film Awards for her performance in Communications and Lies. Kim has received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards for her role on Crash Landing On You. Kim was born in educators family on April 10, 1976, in Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Career & Major Achievements

From 1992 to 1995 She attended Yeongdeok Girls' High School. She fell in love of acting there. From 1995 to 1999 She Studied Philosophy at Hallym University. Kim started acting while on the theater stage in college. Kim debuted as a theatre actor in 1995 in the play After the Play is Over.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

From 1999 to 2005 Kim was member of The Little Mythical Troupe. Though she debuted in films in 2005 with She's on Duty, her television debut was in 2014 with a minor role in the MBC drama series Hotel King. Kim drew attention by showing her impressive acting skills in the film Ode to My Father in 2014. Kim played the role of a market lady who fights with Young-ja (Kim Yun-jin), and her realistic acting as if she had recruited a real merchant made her a mark on many people's eyes. Kim's natural appearance and her acting ability, made her shine.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1976 (1976-04-10): Birth of Kim Sun-young (actress, born 1976) — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for natural performances in popular dramas.
2. 1988: 1988 Milestone — She has performed in a variety of popular dramas, including Reply 1988 (2015), Because This is My First Life (2018), Romance is a Bonus Book (2019), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), Vagabond (2019), Crash Landing On You (2019), and Backstreet Rookie (2020).
3. 1992: 1992 Milestone — From 1992 to 1995 She attended Yeongdeok Girls' High School.
4. 1995: 1995 Milestone — From 1995 to 1999 She Studied Philosophy at Hallym University.
5. 1999: 1999 Milestone — From 1999 to 2005 Kim was member of The Little Mythical Troupe.
6. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Though she debuted in films in 2005 with She's on Duty, her television debut was in 2014 with a minor role in the MBC drama series Hotel King.
7. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Kim drew attention by showing her impressive acting skills in the film Ode to My Father in 2014.

Notable Quotes by Kim Sun-young (actress, born 1976)

“Director Shin Won-ho of 'Reply' saw me in 'Ode to My Father' and thought that I was a local woman. At that time, he kept his eyes on me and asked me to meet him. We met twice and were cast.” (2015)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Sun-young (actress, born 1976)

True or False: “Kim Sun-young's breakthrough role in 'Ode to My Father' was primarily a television appearance, not a film one.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The text specifies that she debuted in films with 'She's on Duty' in 2005, and her notable performance in 'Ode to My Father' occurred in 2014.

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