Kim You-jung

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Kim You-jung (김유정) is a South Korean actress, born in Seoul, who studied at Goyang High School of Arts. She started out as a model for a confectionery brand at the age of 4 and made her acting debut in 2003, quickly becoming one of the most famous and in-demand child actresses in Korea. She was discovered at 5 years old in a contest that her older sister joined and won the Most Popular Award even though she was not one of the official contestants. She is the youngest of three siblings; her older sister, Kim Yeon-jung, is also an actress. Known as "Nation's Little Sister" during her child acting years, she earned the moniker "Sageuk Fairy" after starring in acclaimed historical period dramas such as Dong Yi (2010), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), and May Queen (2012). In 2016, she successfully transitioned to adult leading roles in the hit period romance Love in the Moonlight. In 2017,...

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Running ManSeries • 20102 Days and 1 NightSeries • 2007KBS Drama SpecialSeries • 2010100 Days of DeceptionSeries • 2026My DemonSeries • 2023Jewel in the CrownSeries • 2010Backstreet RookieSeries • 2020Dear XSeries • 2025Love in the MoonlightSeries • 2016Clean with Passion for NowSeries • 2018SBS Drama AwardsSeries • 1992Young Actors' RetreatSeries • 2022Moon Embracing the SunSeries • 2012Secret DoorSeries • 2014IljimaeSeries • 2008Chicken NuggetSeries • 202420th Century GirlMovie • 2022The ChaserMovie • 2008Lovers of the Red SkySeries • 2021Lady VengeanceMovie • 2005Angry MomSeries • 2015One Ordinary DaySeries • 2021Tidal WaveMovie • 2009The 8th NightMovie • 2021