Kim So-eun Age, Wiki and Bio

Kim So-eun

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth06/09/1989
Age35 years
BirthplaceToegyewon, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Geumgyo Elementary School, Dasan-dong, Gyeonggi Province
  • Donong Middle School, Guri, Gyeonggi Province
  • Sutaek High School, Guri, Gyeonggi Province
College/UniversityChung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
Educational QualificationMajor in Theatre and Film from Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
Blood GroupO
HobbiesGoing out for Walks, Doing Yoga, and Watching Movies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Kim Bum (actor; rumoured)
  • Kang Ha-neul (actor; rumoured)
  • Son Ho-joon (actor; rumoured)

Family

Siblings
BrotherNone
Sister1 (younger)

Career

Agency
  • Will Entertainment (2016-Present)
  • Fantagio
Debut
FilmTwo Guys (2004) in a bit-part
TVSisters of the Sea (2004) as the young 'Song Jun-hee'
ChineseSecret Angel (2012; web series)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Year: 2014 Awards: Korean Wave Awards - Popular Culture Award
  • Year: 2012 Awards: MBC Drama Awards - Female Rookie Award for the K-drama 'The King’s Doctor'
  • Year: 2009 Awards: KBS Drama Awards - Female Rookie Award for the K-dramas 'Boys Over Flowers,' 'He Who Can't Marry,' and 'Empress Cheonchu'
  • Year: 2009 Awards: Arirang TV 1000th Episode Poll - Best Couple Award (with Kim Bum) for the K-drama 'Boys Over Flowers'
  • Year: 2016 Awards: SBS Drama Awards: Special Acting Award, Actress in a Serial Drama for 'Our Gap-soon'
  • Year: 2016 Awards: SBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Song Jae-rim for 'Our Gap-soon'
  • Year: 2014 Awards: MBC Entertainment Awards: New Star of the Year for the show 'We Got Married'
  • Year: 2014 Awards: MBC Entertainment Awards: Best Couple Award (with Song Jae-rim) for the show 'We Got Married'

Favourites

FoodChimaek, Sotteok
RestaurantPeter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn
SportsSkiing, Fencing, Horse Riding
FilmsThe Painted Veil (2006), Colombiana (2011)
SingersJohn Lennon, Jae-ha Yoo

Some Lesser Known Facts

She was trained professionally as a national athletic skier in her childhood.
Her skiing training was paused when she became a professional model in the 2003 junior advanced skiing and snowboarding competition in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do.
In 2012, she appeared in instructional videos for Hongcheon’s Vivaldi ski resort.
Her first lead role in a film was in 'Mourning Grave' (2014) as the ghost girl named ‘Se-hee.’
She has appeared in supporting roles in K-dramas like 'Sad Love Story' (2005), 'Drama City First Love' (2006), 'Chosun Police Season 1' (2007), and 'Empress Cheonchu' (2009).
Her breakthrough role came in the K-drama 'Boys Over Flowers' (2009) as 'Chu Ga-eul.'
She has been on various variety shows and has written lyrics for songs featured in K-dramas.