Kim Hyo Jin

Kim Hyo Jin is a South Korean actress and model.

She rose to fame through modeling before expanded her career into acting with some of her famous works including The Legend of Evil Lake (2003), Everybody Has Secrets (2004), and The Taste of Money (2012).

Career

Kim Hyo Jin started her career in the entertainment industry by modeling for teen magazines. As for her acting career, she first started it in 1999.

Her acting projects during the early days of her career include appearances for the drama series Secret (2000) and in the movie The Legend of the Evil Lake (2003).

After a progression of forgettable roles, she finally got her breakthrough by playing the youngest of the three sisters in the erotic comedy movie Everybody Has Secrets (2004).

The movie earned her the Best New Actress award at Golden Cinematography Awards. Her popularity kept on rising after she secured a female lead role in the drama series Happiness (2008).

In 2020, after an extended hiatus from acting, she came back with the drama series Private Lives, playing a swindler alongside fellow actress Seo Joo Hyun.

Besides that, she also made her theater debut in 2009 in the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream and followed this up by showing up in the theatrical production Fool for Love (2010).

Profile

Real Name: Kim Hyo Jin (김효진)
Stage Name: Kim Hyo Jin (김효진)
Also Known as: Gim Hyo Jin
Nickname: Hyo Jin (효진)
Birthday: February 10, 1984
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Protestantism
Professions: Actress, Model
Education: Hanyang University, Dongduk Girls’ High School
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 57 Kg (125 lbs)
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Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
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Family

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Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Yoo Ji Tae

Kim Hyo Jin met his future-husband, Yoo Ji Tae, in 2023 when they worked as models for a clothing brand. They became closer as friends since then.

In 2006, the pair announced their relationship. They were engaged in August 2011 and got married in December that year.

The family welcomed Yoo So In, their first son, in July 2014, followed by their second son who’s born in April 2019.

Net Worth

Her net worth is estimated to reach $1 million to $5 million, according to multiple sources. She earns her income primarily by working as an 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 appearance.

Facts

Hyo Jin has a son who was born in 2014.
She was a fashion model before finally turning into an actress.
Her husband, Yoo Ji Tae, is a director and an actor.
Besides acting on small and big screens, she also has the skills to be a stage performer.
She used to model for teen magazines in the early days of her career.
Hyo Jin met her husband in 2003 when they modeled for the same clothing brand.
Her friendship with her husband turned into something romantic in 2006.
She is active in charitable organizations.
Hyo Jin and her husband were chosen as honorary ambassadors for World Vision in 2011.
She once turned down an offer to play a role because she wanted to be well prepared for her wedding ceremony.
Her wedding invitations were made from environmentally friendly materials.
She and her husband were married at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul.
Her wedding ceremony was officiated by the president of World Vision Korea.
She and her husband decided to donate some of their wedding gifts to the charitable organization that helped build a primary and secondary school in Myanmar.
Hyo Jin is among the list of elite celebrities in South Korea.
Her Chinese zodiac sign is Rat.
Her ideal type is someone who is kind, versatile, quick-witted, and resourceful.

Movies

Will You Be There? (2016), as Irina
Genome Hazard (2013), as Kang Ji Won
Marriage Blue (2013), as Joo Young
In My End is My Beginning (2013), as Kang Na Roo
Horny Family (2012), as Yoon Jung
The Taste of Money (2012), as Yoon Na Mi
Life is Peachy (2011), as Yoon Ji Woo
Jeon Woo Chi: The Taoist Wizard (2009), as the Red-Haired Woman
A Dream Comes True (2009), as Lee Ha Na
Five Senses of Eros (2009), as Gang Na Ru
Mr. Wacky (2006), as Yun So Joo
Barefoot Ki Bong (2006), as Jeong Won
Marrying the Mafia II (2005), as the Cafe Employee
Everybody Has Secrets (2004), as Han Mi Young
The Legend of Evil Lake (2003), as Ja Un Bi

Drama Series

Castaway Diva (tvN | 2023), as Yoon Ran Joo
The Good Detective season 2 (JTBC | 2022), as Cheon Nana
Lost (JTBC | 2021), as Lee Kyung Eun
Private Lives (JTBC | 2020), as Jeong Bok Gi
Strangers 6 (WOWOW | 2012), as An Ji Hye
Marry Me, Mary! (KBS2 | 2010), as Seo Joon
Sisters in Love (KBS2 | 2008), as a supporting character
Happiness (SBS | 2008), as Park Seo Yoon
Ice Girl (KBS2 | 2005), as Kim So Ryung
Hong Kong Express (SBS | 2005), as Choi Ma Ri
Magic (SBS | 2004), as Yoon Dan Young
Wu Ri’s Family (MBC | 2001), as Kang Tae Shil
My Home (MBC | 2001), as a supporting character
Medical Center (SBS | 2000), as Go Mi Ni
Golbaengi (SBS | 2000), as the main character
RNA (KBS2 | 2000), as Kim Myung Sook
Nonstop (MBC | 2000), as self
Great, Great (SBS | 2000), as Won Cho Eun
Secret (SBS | 2000), as Cho Young Ran
All About Eve (MBC | 2000), as Jo Cho Jeh
Love Story (SBS | 1999), as Hee Jung

TV Shows

Hyena on the Keyboard (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
Vocal War: God’s Voice (SBS | 2016), as a guest
Same Bed, Different Dreams (SBS | 2015), as a guest
The Return of Superman (KBS2 | 2013), as a guest

Theaters

Fool for Love (2010), as a supporting character
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2009), as a supporting character

Awards

2012 Asia Model Festival Awards: – Model Star Award – Kim Hyo Jin
2004 Golden Cinematography Awards – Best New Actress – Everybody Has Secrets
2004 SBS Entertainment Awards – Best New Actress in a Sitcom – Wu Ri’s Family
2000 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress – RNA

Quotes

“I did not have any aesthetic intentions when I decided to become a vegetarian, but my body got much lighter, and my skin condition also got much better.”

“My limit is two glasses of wine, so it’s not that I can’t drink. I’m the type whose whole body turns red. My face also swells. If I take a sip at a business dinner, they don’t really ask more from me”.

“Being an actor is an instable job. If you don’t expand your limits, there’s no where to stand. When the movie industry gets bad, you won’t even get any scenarios. I don’t think you can sit around, eating the fruit that falls from the tree.”

“I changed a lot with the experience in Africa. A lot of my greed is gone too. There are so many things I’m blessed with… my heart has become plentiful”.

“I hear that I’m not very photogenic on camera compared to my real appearance. I think it’s because I don’t have double eyelids. Before, it stressed me. Now, I don’t mind. There are people who ask me if I split my eyes, but I have never done anything to my face.”

“I think acting is very difficult. No matter how hard I try, I feel like I’m trapped in my boundaries. I want to believe that I will get better as I get more experience. I also dream that I’ll be someone who can play any role.”

FAQs

Who is Kim Hyo Jin?

She is a South Korean actress and model.

Who is Kim Hyo Jin’s real name?

Her real name is Kim Hyo Jin (김효진).

What makes Kim Hyo Jin famous?

Where is Kim Hyo Jin from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea

How old is Kim Hyo Jin?

She was born in 1984, and she is 40 years old as of 2024.

When does Kim Hyo Jin celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 10th of every February.

How tall is Kim Hyo Jin?

Her height is 5’9″ or 176 cm.

Who are Kim Hyo Jin’s parents?

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

Is Kim Hyo Jin married?

Yes, she is married to Yoo Ji Tae. They tied the knot in 2011.

Who is Kim Hyo Jin’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Kim Hyo Jin?

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

What is Kim Hyo Jin’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Kim Hyo Jin is an actress of top quality who is not afraid to take on all kinds of roles, ranging from minor to major. It is definitely a skill not many actresses can pull off.