Kim Yu-mi (beauty pageant titleholder)

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Kim Yu-mi (beauty pageant titleholder)

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South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder, known for her roles in television dramas.

Born:

1990-04-26

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Yu-mi (Korean: 김유미, born April 26, 1990), also known as Yumi Kim, is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Korea 2012, Miss Universe Korea 2013 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant. Kim began her career as an actress when she made her acting debut in the television series Naeil's Cantabile (2014). Kim Yu-mi is a film major at Konkuk University in South Korea. Kim Yu-mi was crowned Miss Korea 2012 in an event held at Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace in Seoul on July 6, 2012, beating out 53 other contestants. Since first time, HanKook Daily News, also known as Miss Korea Organization, announced the Miss Korea winner's title name as "Miss Universe Korea" during Miss Korea 2012 pageant.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Kim Yu-mi participated in the Miss Universe 2013 representing Korea. She did not place in the semifinals. On October 13, 2014, it was announced that Kim would make her debut as a television actress, playing Chae Do-kyung in the KBS2 Naeil's Cantabile. Kim then appeared in the music videos for Toy's "Three People" and 2PM's "My House". On October 15, 2015, Kim starred in the web series Delicious Love, co-starring alongside B1A4's Gongchan.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On November 10, she was cast in the MBC family-oriented television miniseries The Dearest Lady. On June 22, 2016, Kim made her film debut in the Chinese film Bounty Hunters. On September 9, Kim appeared in the web series Bong Soon: A Cyborg in Love, playing the role as Super Junior's Kyuhyun ex-girlfriend. In 2017, Kim was cast as Lee Hyo-ri in Radiant Office. On March 4, 2020, it was announced that Kim had signed with INN Company.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-04-26): Birth of Kim Yu-mi (beauty pageant titleholder) — South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder, known for her roles in television dramas.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Kim Yu-mi was crowned Miss Korea 2012 in an event held at Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace in Seoul on July 6, 2012, beating out 53 other contestants.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Kim Yu-mi participated in the Miss Universe 2013 representing Korea.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Kim began her career as an actress when she made her acting debut in the television series Naeil's Cantabile (2014).
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — On October 15, 2015, Kim starred in the web series Delicious Love, co-starring alongside B1A4's Gongchan.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — On June 22, 2016, Kim made her film debut in the Chinese film Bounty Hunters.
7. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, Kim was cast as Lee Hyo-ri in Radiant Office.
8. 2020: 2020 Milestone — On March 4, 2020, it was announced that Kim had signed with INN Company.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Yu-mi (beauty pageant titleholder)

True or False: “Kim Yu-mi won the Miss Korea title in 2013 after her initial pageant win.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually won the Miss Korea 2012 pageant.

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