Kim Min-joung

Kim Min-joung is a South Korean actress who has been on screen since she was a small child. Born on 30 July 1982 in Seoul, she grew from a famous child star into a strong leading lady. Viewers know her best from New Heart, Mr. Sunshine and The Devil Judge.

Kim Min-joung is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall, according to her published profile.

Early life

Kim Min-joung made her debut in 1988, at only six years old, in the MBC drama Widow. She became one of the best-known child actors of her time and kept working through her school years. Unlike many child stars, she moved into adult roles without a break.

Career and breakthrough

As an adult, she led popular dramas such as Fashion 70's (2005) and the medical hit New Heart (2007), where she played doctor Nam Hye-suk. She showed her range in The Thorn Birds and Man to Man (2017), playing a cool bodyguard and manager, Cha Do-ha. Each role proved she could carry both soft romance and hard action.

Popular roles

In Mr. Sunshine (2018), she played Kudo Hina, the elegant owner of the Glory Hotel who hides deep pain and secret plans. The role is one of the most loved of her career. In The Devil Judge (2021), she became Jung Sun-ah, a smiling villain who fights the hero at every step, and critics praised her powerful acting.

Recent work

With more than thirty years of experience, Kim Min-joung is one of the most respected actresses of her generation. She chooses her projects with care and often plays women with strong minds and hidden stories. Fans continue to wait for her next role with great interest.