Kim Sung-ryung

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Sung-ryung?

Subject:

Kim Sung-ryung

Known for:

South Korean actress known for beauty pageant wins and diverse roles in film and television.

Born:

1967-02-08

Century / Era:

1967s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Sung-ryung (Korean: 김성령; born February 8, 1967) is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She won Miss Korea 1988 later represented her country at Miss Universe 1989 pageant, Kim began her career as a reporter on KBS's showbiz news program Entertainment Weekly.

Career & Major Achievements

In 1991, she made her film acting debut in Kang Woo-suk's Who Saw the Dragon's Claws?. Kim returned to the big screen in 2007, with notable supporting roles in Shadows in the Palace, and Rainbow Eyes, followed by The Client (2011), Mr. XXX-Kisser (2012), The Fatal Encounter (2014), and The Target (2014).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

As she entered her forties, Kim also became known for the television dramas You're Beautiful (2009), The Chaser (2012), Yawang (2013), The Heirs (2013), and Flower of Queen (2015).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1967 (1967-02-08): Birth of Kim Sung-ryung — South Korean actress known for beauty pageant wins and diverse roles in film and television.
2. 1988: 1988 Milestone — She won Miss Korea 1988 later represented her country at Miss Universe 1989 pageant, Kim began her career as a reporter on KBS's showbiz news program Entertainment Weekly.
3. 1991: 1991 Milestone — In 1991, she made her film acting debut in Kang Woo-suk's Who Saw the Dragon's Claws?.
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Kim returned to the big screen in 2007, with notable supporting roles in Shadows in the Palace, and Rainbow Eyes, followed by The Client (2011), Mr.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — As she entered her forties, Kim also became known for the television dramas You're Beautiful (2009), The Chaser (2012), Yawang (2013), The Heirs (2013), and Flower of Queen (2015).
6. 2012: 2012 Milestone — XXX-Kisser (2012), The Fatal Encounter (2014), and The Target (2014).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Sung-ryung

True or False: “Kim Sung-ryung won the Miss Korea title immediately upon her professional acting debut in 1991.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She won Miss Korea in 1988, prior to her film acting debut which occurred in 1991.

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