Kim Hee Sun

Kim Hee Sun is a South Korean actress. She’s best recognized for her roles in various Korean drama series such as Men of the Bath House (1995), Mister Q (1998), Angry Mom (2015), and The Lady in Dignity (2017).

Career

Kim Hee Sun, the popular Korean actress, rose to prominence after winning the 1992 Fair Face Beauty Contest when she was just a middle school student.

Starting from that contest, Hee Sun then began her modeling career in various teen magazines.

One year later, in 1993, she made her commercial advertisement for Lotte Samkang’s crab chips, which later gave her an opportunity to debut as an actress for Dinosaur Teacher (1993).

In the same year, this Pisces actress was also trusted to be a host for the SBS show, Live TV Music 20.

During the mid-to-late 1990s, Hee Sun gained her popularity in the Korean entertainment industry, proven by her appearances in some dramas, Men of the Bath House (1995), Propose (1997), Wedding Dress (1997), Mr. Q (1998), and Tomato (1999).

In 1998, she successfully won an award for the 1998 SBS Drama Awards which made her become the youngest actress who won Grand Prize (Daesang) at her 21 years old.

Later, Hee Sun expanded her career on the big screen by appearing in Ghost in Love (1999) and Bichunmoo (2000).

Her career breakthrough began again in 2001 when she tried a different role by starring in Wanee & Junah, which later was followed by her appearance in My Fair Lady (2003) and Sad Love Story (2005).

Two years later, in 2007, she started to take a hiatus until 2012 to focus on her role as a housewife and mother.

In 2012, she came back by starring in a drama series entitled Faith, which was followed by Wonderful Days (2014) and Angry Mom (2015).

After that, Hee Sun then continued her acting career by starring in The Lady in Dignity (2017), Room No. 9 (2018), Alice (2020), and finally Tomorrow (2022).

Profile

Real Name: Kim Hee Sun (김희선)
Stage Name: Kim Hee Sun (김희선)
Nickname: Hee Sun
Birthday: June 11, 1977
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Christian
Profession: Actress
Education: Chung Ang University
Hobbies: Singing, playing billiards, playing ping-pong
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 33-22-33 (Bust -33, Waist -22, and Hips -33 inches)
Shoe Size: 38 (EU)
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Family

Father: Kim Hong Geun
Mother: Park Bok Soon
Brother: –
Sister: –
Children: Park Yeon Ah

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Park Ju Young

The actress and his husband, Park Ju Young, married in October 2007 and held their wedding ceremony at Seoul Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel.

The couple was blessed with the birth of a baby daughter in January 2009, who’s named Park Yeon Ah.

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.

Charity

She made a ₩100 million to help the Uljin, Gyeongbuk-Samcheok, Gangwon wildfire’s victims in 2022 through the Korean Red Cross.

The actress made the same amount of donation to help low-income patients in April 2022 to Asan Medical Center.

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Hee Sun is under Hinge Entertainment.
She was raised in Daegu, South Korea.
Her husband is a businessman.
In her family, she was the only daughter.
Her fandom name is Heeseon Fragrance.
She once published a collaboration photo book with Paulo Roversi.
Hee Sun was the muse of André Kim, a top Korean designer.
She once created a lot of trends in South Korea, such as yo-yo diet and growing tomatoes at home.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Honey Sweet (2023), as Il Young
Paper Flower (2019), as supporting actress
The Warring States (2010), as Pang Fei
The Myth (2005), as Ok Soo
A Man Who Went to Mars (2003), as So Hie
Wanee and Junah (2001), as Wanee
Flying Warriors (2000), as Sullie
Calla (1999), as Ji Hee
Ghost in Love (1998), as Jin Chae Byul
Repechage (1997), as Eun Hae
Bloody Fight for Revenge (1992), as supporting actress

TV Movies

Drama Stage: My Husband Has Kim Hee-Seon (tvN | 2020), as herself (cameo)

Drama Series

Gaslighting (TBA | 2023), as No Young Won
Tomorrow (MBC | 2022), as Gu Ryeon
Remarriage and Desires (Netflix | 2022), as Seo Hye Seung
Alice (SBS | 2020), as Yoon Tae Yi / Park Sun Young
Room No. 9 (tvN | 2018), as Eulji Hae Yi
The Lady in Dignity (JTBC | 2017), as Woo A Jin
Angry Mom (MBC | 2015), as Jo Gang Hee
Wonderful Days (KBS2 | 2014), as Cha Hae Won
Faith (SBS | 2012), as Doctor Yoo Eun Soo
Smile Again (SBS | 2006), as Oh Dan Hee
Sad Love Song (MBC | 2005), as Park Hye In
My Fair Lady (SBS | 2003), as Ha Min Kyung
Tomato (SBS | 1999), as Lee Han Yi
Mr. Q (SBS | 1998), as Han Hye Won
Sunflower (MBC | 1998), as Han Soo Yeon
Wedding Dress (KBS2 | 1997-1998), as Du Na
Propose (KBS | 1997), as Kim Yoo Ra
New York Story (SBS | 1997), as Jae In
A Faraway Country (KBS2 | 1996), as Seo Woon Ha
Son of Wind (KBS2 | 1995), as Lee Yeon Hwa
Men of the Bath House (KBS2 | 1995), as Kim Soo Kyung
Agatha Christie (SBS | 1995), as Lee Joon Hee
The Story of Chunhyang (KBS1 | 1994), as Seong Chunhyang
Dinosaur Teacher (SBS | 1993), as Kim Hee Sun

TV Shows

Honeymoon Tavern (tvN | 2021), as cast member
Talkmon (tvN | 2018), as host
Island Trio (tvN | 2017), as cast member
My Little Old Boys (SBS | 2017), as special host
Hwasin: Controller of the Heart (SBS | 2013), as host
Human Documentary Love: I Want to Be Thumbelina’s Mom III (MBC | 2009), as narrator
A Very Special Gift with Kim Hee-sun (SBS | 2001), as host
There Is Something Special with Kim Hee-sun (SBS | 1999), as host
Live TV Music 20 (SBS | 1996-1998), as host
TV Time Travel (MBC | 1995), as host
Live TV Music 20 (SBS | 1993), as host

Awards

APAN Star Awards 2021 – Top Excellence Award, Best Actress in a Miniseries – Alice
Asia Artist Awards 2017 – Grand Prize (Daesang) – The Lady in Dignity
APAN Star Awards 2015 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Angry Mom
MBC Drama Awards 2015 – Top 10 Stars – Angry Mom
APAN Star Awards 2014 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama – Wonderful Days
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards 2012 – Best Actress – Faith
Baeksang Arts Awards 2002 – Most Popular Actress (Film) – Wanee & Junah
SBS Drama Awards 2000 – Big Star Award – Tomato
SBS Drama Awards 1998 – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Mr. Q
KBS Drama Awards 1997 – Popularity Award – Propose
KBS Drama Awards 1996 – Excellence Award, Actress – A Faraway Country
KBS Drama Awards 1995 – Best New Actress – Sons of the Wind

Nominations

SBS Drama Awards 2020 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama – Alice
SBS Drama Awards 2020 – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Alice
The Seoul Awards 2017 – Best Actress – The Lady in Dignity
MBC Drama Awards 2015 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Angry Mom
Korea Drama Awards 2015 – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Angry Mom
KBS Drama Awards 2014 – Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama – Wonderful Days
Hong Kong Film Awards 2006 – Best Original Film Song – The Myth
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2001 – Best Leading Actress – Wanee & Junah
KBS Drama Awards 1994 – Best Young Actress – The Story of Chunhyang

Quotes

“Since I’ve been acting for over 30 years, I don’t want to appear in a similar project. I want to challenge new characters. I wanted to try action scenes, and when I tried it in Tomorrow, it was so much fun.”

“Looking back, there are many regrets. So I’m going to try harder for the next 30 years. That way, I will have no regrets after 30 years. I hope we can be together for the next 30 years.”

“‘Tomorrow’ is definitely a little different from the projects that I have done so far. I wanted ‘Tomorrow’ to not only be fun and interesting but also talk about problems that we think about once in our lives, so I’m happy that has been conveyed well.”

“There are so many good actors out there. But if I have to pick a few, it would be Kang Ha Neul and Yoo Ah In.”

“I like melodramas with younger actors. I do worry that I look too old and that I look like their mom, but if I see a good project with good actors, I want to try it.”

FAQs

Who is Kim Hee Sun?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Kim Hee Sun’s real name?

Her real name is Kim Hee Sun (김희선).

What makes Kim Hee Sun famous?

She’s famous because of her roles in various Korean drama series such as Men of the Bath House (1995), Mister Q (1998), Angry Mom (2015), and The Lady in Dignity (2017).