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My Take
There is something quietly compelling about Kim Ji-soo. Born in 1972 under the name Yang Sung-yoon, educated at Kyung Hee University, she won the Blue Dragon Best New Actress award in 2005, well into her thirties. I love that the recognition came late rather than early; it reads as proof of patient, hard-won craft rather than overnight luck. Her range across film, stage, and television deepens that impression. I tend to root for performers who win on quiet strength rather than flash, and I sincerely hope she keeps working for many years to come.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Ji-soo
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ジス
- Reading
- きむ・じす
- Born
- October 24, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Kyung Hee University
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Ji-soo born?
Born October 24, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Kim Ji-soo from?
Kim Ji-soo is from South Korea.
What does Kim Ji-soo do?
Kim Ji-soo works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.