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.
Overview
Kim Ji-won (Korean: 김지원; born October 19, 1992) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition through her roles in the television series The Heirs (2013) and Descendants of the Sun (2016), both written by Kim Eun-sook.
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor / model
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Dongguk University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.