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My Take
I've been a fan of Kim Ji-won since she absolutely stole scenes as the ice-queen second lead in The Heirs, and watching her grow from that into a full-on leading lady has been one of the quiet joys of following Korean drama. She has this rare quality where you can see exactly what her character is feeling without her having to say a word — her performance in Descendants of the Sun showed it, and by the time My Mister and Doctor Slump rolled around she was proving that range isn't just a talking point for her. Born in 1992 and a Dongguk University graduate, she carries herself with a low-key elegance that translates whether she's playing tough, vulnerable, or somewhere beautifully in between. Genuinely one of the most watchable actresses working in Korean television right now.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Ji-won
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ジウォン
- Reading
- きむ・じうぉん
- Born
- October 19, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Geumcheon District, South Korea
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor / model
2. Background
- University
- Dongguk University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Ji-won born?
Born October 19, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Kim Ji-won from?
Kim Ji-won is from Geumcheon District, South Korea.
What does Kim Ji-won do?
Kim Ji-won works as film actor, actor, television actor, model.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.