Kim Ji Won

Kim Ji Won is a South Korean actress.

She’s best known for her appearance in a number of drama series such as The Heirs (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Fight for My Way (2017), Lovestruck in the City (2020–2021), and My Liberation Notes (2022).

Career

In 2008, Kim Ji Won initially was trained to be a singer and actress from her previous agency and began her career as a background vocalist for Younha.

Not only that, but she also appeared in the singer’s MV entitled Gossip Boy under the stage name JessicaK.

No longer after that, Ji Won started to appear in many commercials and slowly she gained attention as the “Lollipop Girl” and “Oran C Girl”.

During that year, she landed her first acting debut in the drama series Mrs. Saigon (2008) as Hyeryeon.

Her popularity became wider after she starred in High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged (2011), What’s Up (2011), and her movie debut in Romantic Heaven (2011).

One year later, Ji Won came back to the television by starring in To The Beautiful You (2012) and acting in a horror movie, Horror Stories (2012).

That achievement then was followed by her main role in Waiting for Love (2013), a KBS drama special, and also The Heirs (2013) as a supporting actress, which rewarded her with the New Star Award.

Later, Ji Won then starred in One Sunny Day (2015), co-starred in Descendants of the Sun (2016), and became the main lead in Fight For My Way (2017).

Again, those roles raise her popularity as a newcomer and a lot of awards.

She then continued her career by starring in Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead (2018), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), and Lovestruck in the City (2020).

Profile

Real Name: Kim Ji Won (김지원)
Stage Name: Kim Ji Won (김지원)
Nickname: Ji Won, Little Kim Taehee
Birthday: October 19, 1992
Birthplace: Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Christian
Profession: Actress
Education: Paekahm High School, Dongguk University (Majored in Drama)
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 164 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Shoe Size: 7.5 (US)
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Family

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Sister: 1
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Boyfriend & Dating History

Yoo Yeon Seok

In around 2015-2016, Kim Ji Won was rumored to date a fellow South Korean actor and labelmate, Yoo Yeon Seok.

Apparently, they have been rumored to date since 2012 after co-starring Horror Stories. In 2015 when the rumors hit the media, their agency stated that the two are “just friends, not lovers.”

However, the rumors continue. In March 2016, South Korean local media Sports Chosun reported that they had a dinner date in a Cheondam-dong lamb skewer restaurant.

Again, their agency denied the report by stating that it wasn’t a date and that the managers were present at the dinner.

Park Seo Jun

Due to their works in Fight My Way, the actress used to be rumored to date his co-star in the drama series, Park Seo Jun.

Park Seo Jun himself refuted the rumors by stating that they aren’t dating and that their relationship is “not like that.” However, he did admit that “she was amazing” and revealed her enthusiasm to work together again in the future.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated her net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. She earns her income mostly by working as an actress.

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Some fans said that her vibe is similar to Kim Tae Hee.
Ji Won is under S.A.L.T Entertainment.
Arthdal Chronicles is her second collaboration with Song Joong Ki after they worked together in Descendants of the Sun.
Ji Won makes a good friendship with Park Shin Hye.
INFP is her MBTI type.
Actually, Ji Won is left-handed.
Her favorite musician is Lee Sun Hee.
Her favorite foods are chocolate ice cream, chocolate milk, and iced mint chocolate latte.
She also enjoys lamb skewers.
She dislikes any food containing raisin.
Ji Won owns two puppies, Jamong and Paul.
Her ideal type is someone who is warm and thoughtful.

Movies

Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead (2018), as Yeo Joo
Horror Stories II (2013), as Sa Tan Hee
Horror Stories (2012), as Sa Tan Hee
Romantic Heaven (2011), as Mimi

Drama Series

Queen Of Tears (tvN | 2023), as Hong Hae In
My Liberation Notes (JTBC | 2022), as Yeom Mi Jung
Lovestruck in the City (Kakao TV-Netflix | 2020-2021), as Lee Eun O
Arthdal Chronicles (tvN | 2019), as Tanya
Mr. Sunshine (tvN | 2018), as Kim Hui Jin
Fight for My Way (KBS2 | 2017), as Choi Ae Ra
Descendants of the Sun (KBS2 | 2016), as Yoon Myeong Joo
Hidden Identity (tvN | 2015), as Min Tae Hee
One Sunny Day (Line TV | 2014), as The Girl
Gabdong, the Memories of Murder (tvN | 2014), as Ma Ji Wool
The Heirs (SBS | 2013), as Rachel Yoo
To The Beautiful You (SBS | 2012), as Seol Han Na
What’s Up? (MBN | 2011-2012), as Park Tae Yi
High Kick! 3 (MBC | 2011-2012), as Kim Ji Won
Mrs. Saigon (KNN | 2008), as Hyeryeon

TV Movies

Drama Special: The Reason I’m Getting Married (KBS2 | 2014), as Kim Ji Yeong
Waiting for Love (KBS2 | 2013), as Choi Sae Rom

Music Video Appearances

Until the Sun Rises (2012) – Baek Seungheon
Lollipop Pt. 2 (2010) – Big Bang
Gossip Boy (2008) – Younha

Awards

2017 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Fight for My Way
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award – Female – Fight for My Way
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – Descendants of the Sun
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Asia Artist Awards – Best Celebrity Award, Actress – Descendants of the Sun
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Best Celebrity Award, Actress – Descendants of the Sun
2016 APAN Star Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Descendants of the Sun
2013 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – The Heirs

Nominations

2019 Korea Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actress – Arthdal Chronicles
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actress – Fight for My Way
2014 Asia Rainbow TV Awards – Best Supporting Actress – The Heirs

Quotes

“I like to take a walk while listening to music. And eat a lot of delicious food. I’m spending time with my family and resting well now, healthily.”

“I exercised with a personal trainer for about two or three months. It helped improve my stamina a lot. Before that, I also did pilates because I heard it’s good to strengthen my core.”

“Reading novels is like watching a movie or drama because they suck you in. Especially when a character is charming. It’s also the same as when I read movie/drama scripts.”

“My perspective of myself changes as time goes. I think I’m still getting to know myself. I initially had thought I was a calm person, but these days, I think I like to joke around and chat with others more than I thought.”

“Even if I change things, I can’t change things as I want. But I think it’s important that I decided to do that, and that when the current of water came in, I decided to continue swimming without being swept back like before.”

“For me, every project is no less important than the others. I wish to become an actress whose actress label doesn’t sound unnatural to anyone. I want to do my best at every moment so that each project in which I appear could be called a once-in-a-lifetime project.”

FAQs

Who is Kim Ji Won?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Kim Ji Won’s real name?

Her real name is Kim Ji Won (김지원).

What makes Kim Ji Won famous?

She’s famous because of her appearance in a number of drama series such as The Heirs (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Fight for My Way (2017), Lovestruck in the City (2020–2021), and My Liberation Notes (2022).