Kim So Jin

Kim So Jin is a South Korean actress. She is best recognized for her roles in various movies such as The Drug King (2018) and The Man Standing Next (2020).

Career

Kim So Jin started her career back in 2004 when she initially appeared in some short movies.

She made her first acting project for a short film called Independent Film Maker’s Project
To Abolish The National Security Law (2004).

After that, this bold actress continue her appearance for other short movies, such as If You Were Me (2006), Hey Man (2006), and Seri & Harr (2009).

One year later, So Jin then finally was trusted to make her official debut in the acting industry when she acted in the 2010 movie, Haunters, as a guest role named Miss Lee.

Three years later, she appeared again in The Terror Live. This time, she got more screen-time as a supporting role.

So Jin got her first role in the acting industry when she acted in See, Beethoven (2014).

In 2016, she debuted in the TV series by appearing as a supporting character for a K-Drama called Marriage Contract.

One year later, in 2017, So Jin made an appearance again for several movies. Those movies are The King, New Trial, and I Can Speak.

Those projects were then followed by The Drug King (2018), Another Child (2019), The Man Standing Next (2020), and Spring Song (2022).

And finally, after a long time, So Jin is back to another TV series as a female lead for Through the Darkness (2022) alongside Kim Nam Gil.

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Profile

• Real Name: Kim So Jin (김소진)
• Stage Name: Kim So Jin (김소진)
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• Birthday: December 12, 1979
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Nationality: South Korean
• Religion: –
• Profession: Actress
• Education: Chung-Ang University (Department of Theater), Korea National University of Arts (Fine Arts)
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance 

• Height: 163 cm (5’6″)
• Weight: 47 Kg (103 lbs)
• Blood Type: –
• Hair Color: Dark Brown
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
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Family 

• Father: –
• Mother: –
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Boyfriend & Dating History 

She has never been involved in a publicly known relationship. She most likely wants to keep her personal and dating life private.

Net Worth 

Multiple sources estimated her net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. She appears to earn her income primarily from acting.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery.

Facts 

• She is a part of Trans-Dimensional Stageship.
• After being born in Seoul, So Jin moved to another region, Inje, Gangwon-do.
• She moved to Inje when she was just a kindergarten student until she became a high school student.
• So Jin has a strong vibe when it comes to beauty.
• She said that one thing that she needs to act boldly is to believe in herself.
• Based on So Jin’s opinion, people will lose direction quickly if they listen to the words more than do the act.
• One of her movies, Emergency Declaration, has been postponed because of the peak of COVID-19 in South Korea, even though initially the release schedule was in January 2022.
• Her ideal type is…

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Movies

• Emergency Declaration (2022), as Hee Jin
• The Man Standing Next (2020), as Debra Shim
• Another Child (2019), as Mi Hee
• The Spy Gone North (2018), as Han Chang Joo’s wife
• The Drug King (2018), as Sung Sook Kyung
• I Can Speak (2017), as Geum Joo
• New Trial (2017), as Kang Hyo Jin
• The King (2017), as Ahn Hee Yeon
• The Sound of a Flower (2015), as Jin Chae Sun’s mother
• My Brilliant Life (2014), as Photographer Kim
• The Chosen: Forbidden Cave (2015), as Soo Hye
• The Divine Move (2014), as Young Sook
• No Tears for the Dead (2014), as Mi Jin
• See, Beethoven (2014), as Ha Jin
• The Terror Live (2013), as Lee Ji Soo (Yoon Young Hwa’s ex wife)
• Quick (2011), as manager team leader
• Officer of the Year (2011), as female police officer in Mapo, Seoul
• Haunters (2010), as Miss Lee

Drama Series

• Vigilante (Disney+ | 2023), as Choi Mi Ryeo
• Through the Darkness (SBS | 2022), as Yoon Tae Goo
• Marriage Contract (MBC | 2016), as Hwang Joo Yeon

Awards

• 2023 Asian Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Emergency Declaration
• 2018 KOFRA Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The King
• 2017 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Film) – The King
• 2017 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The King
• 2017 Grand Bell Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The King
• 2017 Korean Film Producers Association Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The King

Nominations

• 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Film) – Escape from Mogadishu
• 2022 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Emergency Declaration
• 2022 Buil Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Emergency Declaration
• 2022 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Escape from Mogadishu
• 2022 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama – Through the Darkness
• 2022 SBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Team – Through the Darkness
• 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Film) – Another Child
• 2020 Buil Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The Man Standing Next
• 2020 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The Man Standing Next
• 2020 Grand Bell Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Another Child
• 2017 Buil Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The King
• 2017 The Seoul Awards – Best Supporting Actress – New Trial

FAQs 

Who is Kim So Jin?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Kim So Jin’s real name?

Her real name is Kim So Jin (김소진).

What makes Kim So Jin famous?

She’s famous because of her roles in various movies such as The Drug King (2018) and The Man Standing Next (2020).

Where is Kim So Jin from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Kim So Jin?

She was born in 1979, and she is 45 years old as of 2024.

When does Kim So Jin celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 12th of every December.

How tall is Kim So Jin?

Her height is 5’6″ or 163 cm.

Who are Kim So Jin’s parents?

She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.

Is Kim So Jin married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Kim So Jin’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Kim So Jin?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Kim So Jin’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

The majority of people recognized her amazing acting talent in the movies, but after seeing her breakthrough, it’s obvious that she would be amazing too when appearing in the drama series.