Jin Ki-joo
Biography
Jin Ki-joo is a South Korean actress born on January 26, 1989, in Seoul, South Korea. She is professionally known by her stage name Jin Ki-joo. Before pursuing a career in acting, she was employed at Samsung SDS and worked as a reporter for the SBS regional affiliate G1. She is a graduate of Chung-Ang University, where she earned a dual bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and Journalism and Broadcasting. Currently, she is represented by the agency Basecamp Company. As a performer, she has established a career in both film and television, with 24 known credits listed in her professional portfolio.
Career overview
Jin Ki-joo gained recognition for her versatile performances in film and television, initially building her reputation through supporting roles. Her career reached a significant turning point in 2018, a year that marked her breakout success. During this period, she appeared in the acclaimed television series Misty and the film Little Forest. These projects preceded her first lead role in a television series, Come and Hug Me, which solidified her standing in the industry. Her filmography continues to reflect a range of work across various broadcast and cinematic platforms.
In addition to her 2018 breakthrough projects, Jin Ki-joo has been credited for her work in other notable television productions, including the 2020 series Homemade Love Story. Her transition from a background in technology and journalism to the entertainment industry has been a defining aspect of her professional trajectory. She remains an active figure in South Korean media, known for her contributions to both dramatic series and feature films.
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- Teach You a Lesson (2026) as Im Han-rim
- Undercover High School (2025) as Oh Su-ah
- Splash Splash Love: The Movie (2025) as Queen Sohyeon
- Uncle Samsik (2024) as Joo Yeo-jin
- Land of Happiness (2024) as Cho Soon-jung
- My Perfect Stranger (2023) as Baek Yoon-young
- Just an Excuse (2022) as Self
- Shooting Stars (2022) as Kim Jin-kyung
- From Now On, Showtime! (2022) as Go Seul-hae
- Midnight (2021) as Kyung-mi
- Homemade Love Story (2020) as Lee Bit Jae-woon
- The Secret Life of My Secretary (2019) as Jung Gal-Hee
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Come and Hug Me (2018) as Han Jae-Yi
- Misty (2018) as Han Ji-won
- Little Forest (2018) as Eun-sook
- Unknown Woman (2018) as Hae-kyung
- Wednesday 3:30 PM (2017) as Sun Eun-woo
- Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (2016) as Chaeryeong
- One More Happy Ending (2016) as An Soon-soo
- Twenty Again (2015) as Park Seung-hyun
- Splash Splash Love (2015) as Queen Sohun
- Running Man (2010)
- Sleeping Doctor as Hong Kyung