Kim Sun A

Kim Sun A is a South Korean actress. She’s best recognized for her appearances in drama series such as My Lovely Sam Soon (2005), City Hall (2009), The Lady in Dignity (2017), Children of Nobody (2018), and Secret Boutique (2019).

Career

Kim Sun A, who was vacationing in Korea in the summer of 1996, accidentally got her start in the entertainment industry on behalf of a friend who was working as a model.

Although she did not have the working experience, she dropped out of college and started his career by appearing in the Hanbul Cosmetics company, which jump-started her career.

He later appeared in several music videos and was selected to play a minor role in a few drama series in 1997 such as Bang-Ul-I, New York Story, and White Christmas.

She first made a name for herself as a movie actress with a slightly bigger role in the movie Yesterday (2002) and later followed by the movie Wet Dreams (2005).

In early 2005, she starred in the hit drama series My Lovely Sam Soon, which turned out to be her big breakthrough. She managed to bag home multiple awards because of it.

At the end of that year, she decided to graduate from college by transferring to Kyunghee University’s Theater and Film Department.

Profile

Real Name: Kim Sun A (김선아)
Stage Names: Kim Sun A (김선아)
Also Known as: Kim Sun Ah, Kim Seon Ah, Kim Seon A
Nickname: Sun A (선아)
Birthday: October 1, 1973
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Ball State University (Piano), Kyung Hee University (Theater and Film), Tokyo Korean School, Kyungpook National University Elementary School
Hobby: Photography
Facebook: Kim Sun A 김선아
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Instagram: @kimsuna_official
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
Weight: 66 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: –
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Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

She has never been involved in any publicly known relationship, nor rumored to date anyone. She most likely prefers to keep her personal and dating life private.

Net Worth

The actress has accumulated around $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources.

She appears to earn her income primarily through working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Controversies

Accused to Be Involved in an Affair of a Yakuza Boss’ Wife

In around early 2008, Kim Sun A’s name was somehow dragged in an affair case involving Na Hoon Ah, a famous trot singer, and the wife of Yakuza (Japanese gangster organization)’s boss.

The name of the actress and Kim Hye Soo, a fellow South Korean actress, were apparently wildly mentioned.

Both of the actresses issued official statement denying their involvement.

Eventually, Na Hoon Ah held a press conference to clarify the accusations regarding the actresses and demanded the media who spread the rumors to apologize to them.

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Sun A has a younger brother and a younger sister.
She completed her secondary school in Japan.
Sun A is a careful and meticulous person.
She is an actress under Ikkeul Entertainment.
Sun A has been active in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years.
She said she has a timid personality and does not really like talking to new people.
Sun A can play the piano.
One of her talents is figure skating.
She and her family moved to Japan when she was in middle school.
Sun A won a multitude of honors for her performance in the drama series My Lovely Sam Soon (2005).
She first debuted as a model back in the 90s.
Fans named her the queen of rom-com due to her past works that almost always involve rom-com.
She can speak Japanese, Korean, and English fluently.
Sun A dropped out of college to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
She intended to debut as a member of a South Korean idol group, but she withdrew herself and decided to become an actress instead.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Operation Chromite: Extended Edition (2016), as Kim Hwa Yeong
Operation Chromite (2016), as Kim Hwa Yeong
The Five (2013), as Ko Eun Ah
Pitch High (2011), as Oh Yoo Ran
Attack the Gas Station 2 (2010), as a supporting character
Lost and Found (2008), as a supporting character
Girl Scout (2008), as Choi Mi Kyung
The Worst Guy Ever (2007), as a supporting character
She’s on Duty (2005), as Chun Jae In
S Diary (2004), as Ji Ni
Happy Ero Christmas (2003), as Heo Min Kyong
The Greatest Expectations (2003), as Mi Young
Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield (2003), as a supporting character
Wet Dreams (2002), as Yoo Ri
Yesterday (2002), as May

Drama Series

Queen of Masks (Channel A | 2023), as Doh Jae Yi
The Empire of Law (JTBC | 2022), as Han Hye Ryul
Secret Boutique (SBS | 2019), as Jenny Jang
Children of Nobody (MBC | 2018), as Cha Woo Kyung
Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter (tvN | 2018), as the Butterfly Head Eelworm
Should We Kiss First (SBS | 2018), as Ahn Soon Jin
The Lady in Dignity (JTBC | 2017), as Park Bok Ja
The Man in the Mask (KBS2 | 2015), as Yoo Min Hee
Competition of Roses (SBS | 2013), as Shen Wei
I Do, I Do (MBC | 2012), as Hwang Ji An
Scent of a Woman (SBS | 2011), as Lee Yeon Jae
City Hall (SBS | 2009), as Shin Mi Rae
Night after Night (MBC | 2008), as Heo Cho Hee
My Lovely Sam Soon (MBC | 2005), as Kim Sam Soon
Pretty Woman (MBC | 2003), as a supporting character
Golden Era (MBC | 2000), as Lee Joo Young
Joa, Joa (SBS | 2000), as Woon Cho Ah
Love Story: “Sunflower” (SBS | 1999), as Young Eun
Jump (MBC | 1999), as a supporting character
MBC Best Theater: “A Scent of That Winter’s Day” (MBC | 1999), as Joo Yeon
MBC Best Theater: “Her Flower Pot No. 1” (MBC | 1998), as Oh Hyun Ah
Forever Yours (MBC | 1998), as Hwang Ji Young
Love and Success (MBC | 1998), as Lee Mi Ran
Winners (SBS | 1998), as Detective Yang
White Christmas (SBS | 1997), as a supporting character
New York Story (SBS | 1997), as a supporting character
Three Guys and Three Girls (MBC | 1997), as a supporting character
Bang-Ul-I (MBC | 1997), as a supporting character

TV Shows

Let’s Eat Dinner Together (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Live Talk Show Taxi (tvN | 2007), as a guest

Theaters

Guys and Dolls (2000), as a supporting character

Music Video Appearances

Three People (2007) – Lee Ki Chan
Time Out (2000) – J
I Didn’t Go to School (2000) – Ryang Hyun and Ryang Ha
Serenade (2000) – Jinu
I Realized Too Late (2000) – Yoo Ji Min

Awards

2018 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Wednesday – Thursday Drama) – Children of Nobody
2018 SBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Should We Kiss First
2018 SBS Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Should We Kiss First
2018 31st Grimae Awards – Best Actress – Should We Kiss First
2014 34th Golden Cinema Festival – Best Actress – The Five
2011 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Scent of a Woman
2011 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Weekend/Daily Drama) – Scent of a Woman
2011 China Entertainment Television – Top Ten Hottest Asia Award – Scent of a Woman
2009 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – City Hall
2009 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Drama Special) – City Hall
2009 Kyung Hee University (College of Art and Design) – Achievement Award – Kim Sun A
2007 19th Korean Broadcasting Producers Award – Best Performer (TV Actress category) – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 18th Grimae Awards – Best Actress – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 10th Asian Television Awards – Best Actress – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 MBC Drama Awards – Popularity Award – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress) – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 MBC Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 Korea Green Foundation – 100 People Who Brightened Our World – My Lovely Sam Soon
2005 6th Korea Visual Arts Festival – Photogenic Award (TV Actress category) – My Lovely Sam Soon
2004 27th Golden Cinematography Awards – Most Popular Actress – The Greatest Expectation
2004 40th Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Film) – The Greatest Expectation
2004 2nd CGV Viewer’s Choice of the Year Awards – Best Actress – The Greatest Expectation
2003 26th Golden Cinematography Awards – Best New Actress – Yesterday

Nominations

2019 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Secret Boutique
2018 MBC Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Children of Nobody
2018 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Monday – Tuesday Drama) – Should We Kiss First
2018 2nd The Seoul Awards – Best Actress – Should We Kiss First
2018 6th APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Should We Kiss First
2018 54th Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (TV) – The Lady in Dignity
2012 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – I Do, I Do
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Scent of a Woman
2011 1st Hong Kong Cable TV Awards – Best Actress – City Hall
2008 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress) – Night After Night
2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (TV) – My Lovely Sam Soon
2006 1st Seoul International Drama Awards – Best Actress – My Lovely Sam Soon
2004 41st Grand Bell Awards – Best New Actress – The Greatest Expectation
2004 40th Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Film) – The Greatest Expectation
2003 24th Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – The Greatest Expectation
2002 23rd Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – Wet Dreams

Quotes

“I think it’s really amazing how after so many years, a lot of people still remember the lines and the scenes [from My Name Is Kim Sam Soon]. They say that it still makes them excited and it makes me feel a little that way too. It was a huge honor to act in it and it’s what you would call a once-in-a-lifetime kind of drama.”

“Recently, I decided to challenge myself and made a bucket list of things that I really want to do and experience. I’m a pretty shy person and didn’t like talking to new people or going to new places, but after [completing things on my bucket list], I think it’s fun to do those things now.”

“I want to experience the most valuable experiences possible through acting.”

FAQs

Who is Kim Sun A?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Kim Sun A’s real name?

Her real name is Kim Sun A (김선아).

What makes Kim Sun A famous?

She became famous because of her appearances in drama series such as My Lovely Sam Soon (2005), City Hall (2009), The Lady in Dignity (2017), Children of Nobody (2018), and Secret Boutique (2019).

Where is Kim Sun A from?

She was born in Daegu, South Korea.

How old is Kim Sun A?

She was born in 1973, and she is 51 years old as of 2024.

When does Kim Sun A celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 1st of every October.

How tall is Kim Sun A?

Her height is 5’7″ or 170 cm.

Who are Kim Sun A’s parents?

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

Is Kim Sun A married?

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

Who is Kim Sun A’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Kim Sun A?

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

What is Kim Sun A’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Kim Sun A has put a lot of sweat and hard work into each and every project she was in. We certainly cannot wait to see what she is going to present for us all in the future.