Kim You-jung
Biography
Kim You-jung is a South Korean actress born in Seoul. She studied at Goyang High School of Arts. Kim started her acting career at the age of 4 and became one of the best-known child actresses in Korea. She is the youngest of 3 siblings and her older sister Kim Yeon Jung is also an actress. Kim has been known by the nickname "Sa" and was previously referred to as "Korea's Little Sister" during her time as a child actress. She is now transitioning into adult roles and has appeared in notable dramas such as Dong Yi, Moon Embracing the Sun, and May Queen.
Career overview
Kim You-jung is a South Korean actress who began her acting career at a young age. She made her debut at four years old and went on to become one of the most well-known child actresses in Korea. Kim was discovered at five years old in a contest that her older sister joined and won the Most Popular Award.
As a child actress, Kim was often referred to as "Korea's Little Sister." She has since transitioned into adult roles and has appeared in notable dramas such as Dong Yi, Moon Embracing the Sun, and May Queen. Kim's career has spanned a significant number of credits, with 63 known acting credits listed.
Kim You-jung's early start in the entertainment industry has laid the groundwork for her continued success as an actress. With a diverse range of roles under her belt, Kim has established herself as a talented and versatile performer in the South Korean entertainment industry.
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- 100 Days of Deception (2026) as Lee Ga-kyeong
- Dear X (2025) as Baek Ah-jin
- Chicken Nugget (2024) as Choi Min-ah
- My Demon (2023) as Do Do-hee
- The Seasons (2023) as Self
- My Heart Puppy (2023) as Ah-min
- 20th Century Girl (2022) as Na Bo-ra
- Young Actors' Retreat (2022)
- Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) as Hong Chun-gi
- One Ordinary Day (2021) as holding cell girl
- The 8th Night (2021) as Ae-ran
- Backstreet Rookie (2020) as Jung Saet-Byul
- House on Wheels (2020) as Self
- Kim Yoo-jung’s Half Holiday in Italy (2019) as Herself
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- Clean with Passion for Now (2018) as Gil O-Sol
- Dark, Deadly & Dreadful (2018) as Wei (Room 731)
- Golden Slumber (2018) as Soo-ah
- Because I Love You (2017) as Scully
- Love in the Moonlight (2016) as Hong Ra-on / Hong Sam-nom
- Men on a Mission (2015) as Self
- Angry Mom (2015) as Oh Ah Ran
- Circle of Atonement (2015) as Lee Jung-Hyun
- Room 731 (2015) as Wei
- Secret Door (2014) as Seo Ji-dam
- Love Cells (2014) as Navi
- Thread of Lies (2014) as Kim Hwa-yeon
- 7인의 식객 (2014)
- The Dirge Singer (2014) as Yun Shim
- Golden Rainbow (2013) as Kim Baek-won (teenage)
- Commitment (2013) as Ri Hye-in
- The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) as Heo Yeon-woo (young)
- May Queen (2012) as Chun Hae-joo (young)
- 막이래쇼: 무작정탐험대 (2011)
- Running Man (2010)
- KBS Drama Special (2010) as Yeon-Sim
- Jewel in the Crown (2010) as Dong Yi (young)
- Road No. 1 (2010) as young Soo-yeon
- Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho (2010) as Yeon-Yi
- On the Pitch (2010) as Radio female soldier
- Melon Music Awards (2009) as Messenger
- Cain and Abel (2009) as young Seo-yeon
- Tidal Wave (2009) as Ji-min
- Tamra, the Island (2009) as Jang Beo-Sul
- Possessed (2009) as Ji-eun
- Paradise (2009) as Hwa-ran
- Iljimae (2008) as Eun Chae (young)
- The Chaser (2008) as Eun-ji
- Painter of the Wind (2008) as Yun-bok (young)
- Powerful Opponents (2008) as Yoo Gwan-Nim
- Do You See Seoul? (2008) as Yeong-mi
- 2 Days and 1 Night (2007)
- Bank Attack (2007) as Bae Yeon-Hee
- Rainbow Eyes (2007) as Hye-seo's Daughter
- Hwang Jin Yi (2007) as Young Jin-yi
- 4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor (2006) as Yeo Joo-hee
- Lump of Sugar (2006) as Young Si-eun
- Infinite Challenge (2005) as Self
- Lady Vengeance (2005) as Jae-kyung
- All for Love (2005) as Kim Jin-a
- DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) (2004)
- SBS Drama Awards (1992) as Host
- Soulbound as Yoon-ha