Jin Ki Joo

Jin Ki Joo is a South Korean actress and model. She’s best known for her appearances in various Korean drama series, including Misty (2018), Come and Hug Me (2018), and From Now On Showtime (2022).

Career

Jin Ki Joo started her career in the entertainment industry after winning the Olivia Lauren Prize at the 23rd Supermodel Contest in 2014.

However, she had not made her acting debut until 2015 when she starred in the Twenty Again. Later in the same year, she also showed up in Splash Splash Love.

In 2016, she managed to secure a role in One More Happy Ending.

Besides drama series, she also spread her influence in the realm of movies, playing an important role in her first movie Little Forest (2018).

In 2018, after succeeding in her first movie, her breakthrough as an actress also came in through her acting in Come and Hug.

Profile

Real Name: Jin Ki Joo (진기주)
Stage Name: Jin Ki Joo (진기주)
Nickname: Ki Joo
Birthday: January 26, 1989
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: South Korean
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Professions: Actress, Model
Education: Wooseok Girls Middle School, Chuncheon Girls High School, Chung-Ang University (Computer Science and Engineering and Journalism and Broadcasting)
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Instagram: @jinkijoo
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 170 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

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Boyfriend & Dating History

She has never revealed any details about her romance life nor been rumored to date anyone. She most likely chooses to keep her personal and dating matters 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 working as a model and actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change her visual appearance.

Facts

Ki Joo was born in Seoul but lived in Gangneung for some time. Mostly, she grew up in Chuncheon.
She has a place with the Poonggi Jin clan.
A few netizens think she looks like actresses Geum Sae Rok and Lee Sung Kyung.
Ki Joo was a student president at Wooseok Girls Middle School.
She graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
Subsequent to having graduated from the university, she has experience filling in as an advisor at Samsung SDS consultant and a correspondent reporter at G1 Broadcasting Company.
Her father was a journalist and he influenced her dream to be a journalist.
She had been wanting to work in media outlets, but she could not make it happen because of her parents’ opposition.
Ki Joo is known for having won the 23rd Supermodel Contest in 2014 in the Olivia Lauren Prize category.
She managed to secure a role in Little Forest (2018) because of the compelling impression she made on Director Yim by appearing at the audition with no makeup and wearing a training suit and slippers.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Land of Happiness (2022), as a side character
Midnight (2021), as Kim Kyung Mi
Unknown Woman (2018), as Hae Kyung
Little Forest (2018), as Eun Sook

Drama Series

My Perfect Stranger (KBS2 | 2023), as Baek Yoon Young
Sh**ting Stars (tvN | 2022), as Kim Jin Kyung (ep.11)
From Now On, Showtime! (MBC | 2022), as Go Seul Hae
Homemade Love Story (KBS2 | 2020), as Lee Bit Chae Woon
The Secret Life of My Secretary (SBS | 2019), as Jung Gal Hee
Come and Hug Me (MBC | 2018), as Han Jae Yi
Misty (JTBC | 2018), as Han Ji Won
Wednesday 3:30 P.M. (Oksusu | 2017), as Son Eun Woo
The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (MBC | 2017), as Choi Gang Seo
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (SBS | 2016), as Chae Ryung
The Good Wife (tvN | 2016), as Song Hee Soo
One More Happy Ending (MBC | 2016), as Ahn Seon Soo
Splash Splash Love (MBC | 2015), as Queen So Heon
Twenty Again (tvN | 2015), as Park Seung Hyun

TV Shows

Studio Moon Night (Naver TV Cast | 2021), as a guest
Yoo Quiz On The Block: Season 3 (tvN | 2020), as a guest
Problem Child in House (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
Young Farmer (Experience Farm TV | 2018), as a narrator
My Little Old Boy (SBS | 2016), as a guest
Model House Room of Ten (SBS | 2015), as a guest
23rd Supermodel Contest (Onstyle | 2014), as a contestant
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest

Singles

Spring (2017), as a lead artist

Music Video Appearances

It’s Snowing (2021) – Lee Mu Jin feat. Heize

Awards

2020 KBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actress in a Mid-Length Drama – Homemade Love Story
2020 KBS Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Homemade Love Story
2019 Chunsa Film Art Award – Best New Actress – Little Forest
2018 MBC Drama Award – Best Couple Award – Come and Hug Me
2014 Supermodel Contest – Olivia Lauren Prize – Jin Ki Joo

Nominations

2022 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – From Now On, Showtime!
2022 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award (with Park Hae Jin) – From Now On, Showtime!
2021 APAN Star Award – Excellence Award and Actress in Serial Drama – Homemade Love Story
2019 SBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actress in a Miniseries – The Secret Life of My Secretary
2018 APAN Star Award – Best New Actress – Misty
2018 Baeksang Arts Award – Best New Actress (Film) – Little Forest
2018 Buil Film Award – Best New Actress – Little Forest
2018 Grand Bell Award – Best New Actress – Little Forest
2018 MBC Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actress in a Wednesday – Thursday Miniseries – Come and Hug Me
2018 The Seoul Award – Best New Actress – Little Forest

Quotes

“Some people tell me that I should have started acting earlier, but I don’t have any regrets. I believe being a good actor requires experience, so I’m grateful for the fact that I worked in different industries.”

“There are a lot of things that I have been wanting to learn these days, like playing the drums, building my own furniture and baking.”

“After I quit my first job, I worked hard at my second job [as a reporter] and really pushed myself.”

“My dad was opposed to [my acting career], so I lied to him and went around to audition. After I started acting, he’s the one who likes it the most. He now starts his day by searching my name as soon as he wakes up. Whenever I see that, it makes me think that I should work hard.”

FAQs

Who is Jin Ki Joo?

She is a South Korean actress and model.

Who is Jin Ki Joo’s real name?

Her real name is Jin Ki Joo (진기주).

What makes Jin Ki Joo famous?

She’s famous because of her appearances in various Korean drama series, including Misty (2018), Come and Hug Me (2018), and From Now On Showtime (2022).

Where is Jin Ki Joo from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Jin Ki Joo?

She was born in 1989, and she is 35 years old as of 2024.

When does Jin Ki Joo celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 26th of every January.

How tall is Jin Ki Joo?

Her height is 5’6″ or 170 cm.

Who are Jin Ki Joo’s parents?

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

Is Jin Ki Joo married?

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

Who is Jin Ki Joo’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Jin Ki Joo?

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

What is Jin Ki Joo’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Jin Ki Joo is an actress and model worthy of praise due to her multifaceted talents. Surely, fans cannot wait to see her grow even more amazing in her next project.