Kim Ji-eun

Kim Ji-eun is a South Korean actress with bright eyes, quick humour and an energy that lights up every drama she joins. In just a few years she has grown from music video appearances to leading roles, winning millions of fans as the cheerful paramedic Jeong Mo-eum in Love Next Door.

Kim Ji-eun is 166 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.

Early life

Kim Ji-eun was born on 9 October 1993 in South Korea. She first appeared in commercials and music videos in the mid-2010s while studying acting, and she made her drama debut with small roles. Like many actors, she spent years in auditions and minor parts before her chance came, building skill and patience along the way.

Career and breakthrough

Her breakthrough arrived with the spy thriller The Veil (2021), where she played agent Yoo Je-yi, a smart and brave partner to Namkoong Min's character. The very next year, One Dollar Lawyer made her a star: as Baek Ma-ri, a proud young lawyer who slowly warms up, she showed perfect comic timing and won best new actress honours.

Popular roles

Kim Ji-eun then led the body-swap comedy Branding in Seongsu and the historical romance Check in Hanyang, proving she could handle any genre. In Love Next Door (2024), her Jeong Mo-eum, a fearless paramedic and loyal friend, became one of the most loved characters of the year, and her sweet side story with a journalist won huge attention.

Recent work and why fans love them

Fans love Kim Ji-eun because her success story feels real: no shortcuts, just talent and hard work meeting the right moment. With her smile, timing and growing range, she is one of the busiest and most exciting actresses of her generation.