Kim Hye-soo Biography: Height, Net Worth, Siblings, Instagram, Movies & Age, Partner, Songs, Wikipedia

Kim Hye-soo is a South Korean actress, singer, and artist widely regarded as one of Korea’s most accomplished and influential performers.

She is best known for starring in Tazza: The High Rollers, Signal, Hyena, Juvenile Justice, Under the Queen’s Umbrella, and Smugglers.

With a career spanning nearly four decades, she has won numerous Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, and other major honors, establishing herself as one of South Korea’s leading actresses.

Kim Hye-soo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kim Hye-soo
Born:	September 5, 1970 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Busan, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Education:	Dongguk University; Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School
Height:	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Religion:	Not publicly disclosed
Parents:	Not publicly disclosed
Siblings:	Four siblings (including younger brothers Kim Dong-hyun and Kim Dong-hee)
Occupation:	Actress, Singer, Artist
Net Worth:	Approximately $10–15 million USD (estimated)

Early Life and Education

Kim Hye-soo was born on September 5, 1970, in Busan, South Korea. She moved to Seoul during elementary school because of her father’s work.

As a child, she was a member of the national Taekwondo children’s demonstration team. Her entertainment career began in 1985 when she appeared in a television commercial for Nestlé Milo, leading to her acting debut the following year.

Career

Kim Hye-soo made her film debut in Ggambo (Kam-Bo) (1986), winning the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress.

She quickly rose to fame as one of South Korea’s most popular young stars during the late 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, she became the youngest recipient of the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress for First Love.

She continued to expand her range with acclaimed performances in films such as Kick the Moon, YMCA Baseball Team, The Red Shoes, Tazza: The High Rollers, Villain and Widow, Coin Locker Girl, A Special Lady, Default, The Day I Died: Unclosed Case, and Smugglers.

Her portrayal of Madam Jeong in Tazza: The High Rollers became one of the defining performances of her career and earned her another Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress.

On television, Kim Hye-soo has delivered acclaimed performances in Did We Really Love?, Jang Hui-bin, The Queen of Office, Signal, Hyena, Juvenile Justice, and Under the Queen’s Umbrella.

Her performances are frequently praised for portraying intelligent, resilient, and charismatic women, making her one of Korea’s most respected actresses.

Awards and Recognition

• Multiple Baeksang Arts Awards winner.
• Multiple Blue Dragon Film Awards winner, including Best Actress.
• Youngest actress to win the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress.
• Recipient of numerous Grand Bell Awards, Buil Film Awards, and Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
• Widely regarded as one of South Korea’s greatest actresses.

Social Media

• Instagram: @hs_kim_95

Personal Life

Kim Hye-soo has never married and has kept her private life largely out of the public eye. She was previously in a long-term relationship with actor Yoo Hae-jin.

Beyond acting, she is well known for her charitable work, regularly donating to causes supporting children, education, disaster relief, and healthcare.

Net Worth

Kim Hye-soo‘s estimated net worth is between $10 million and $15 million USD, earned through her extensive work in film, television, endorsements, and public appearances.

Filmography

Films

• Ggambo (Kam-Bo) (1986)
• First Love (1993)
• Kick the Moon (2001)
• YMCA Baseball Team (2002)
• The Red Shoes (2005)
• Tazza: The High Rollers (2006)
• Modern Boy (2008)
• Villain and Widow (2010)
• Coin Locker Girl (2015)
• A Special Lady (2017)
• Default (2018)
• The Day I Died: Unclosed Case (2020)
• Smugglers (2023)

Television

• Partner (1994–1998)
• Did We Really Love? (1999)
• Royal Story: Jang Hui-bin (2002)
• Style (2009)
• The Queen of Office (2013)
• Signal (2016)
• Hyena (2020)
• Juvenile Justice (2022)
• Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022)
• Unmasked (2025)