Kim Yeo-jin Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Children, Instagram, Movies, Parents, TV Shows, Siblings, Wikipedia

Kim Yeo-jin is a distinguished South Korean actress and activist renowned for her compelling supporting roles in films like Girls’ Night Out (1998), Peppermint Candy (2000), and Chi-hwa-seon (2002), as well as her memorable performance as the corrupt lawyer Choi Myung-hee in the hit K-drama Vincenzo (2021).

Her commitment to social and political causes, including advocacy for workers’ rights and education reform, has made her a respected figure both on and off the screen.

Profile

• Full Name: Kim Yeo-jin
• Stage Name: Kim Yeo-jin
• Born: June 24, 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Masan, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Actress, Activist
• Height: 5’4” (164 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kim
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Kim Jin-min
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to USD 5 million

Early Life and Education

Kim Yeo-jin is a distinguished South Korean actress and activist born on June 24, 1972, in Masan, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.

Raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kim, she grew up in a region known for its industrial and cultural heritage. However, specific details about her childhood or siblings are not publicly documented.

She attended Masan Girls’ Middle School and Sungji Girls’ High School, where she developed an interest in literature and the arts.

Kim pursued higher education at Ewha Womans University, majoring in German Language and Literature, a choice reflecting her intellectual curiosity.

Her ethnicity is South Korean, and her religious beliefs are not explicitly stated, though some sources suggest an openness to both Catholic and Buddhist philosophies without formal conversion.

Career

Kim Yeo-jin began her acting career in 1995 with her stage debut in the play What Do Women Live For, marking the start of a prolific journey in theater, film, and television.

Her film debut came in 1998 with Girls’ Night Out, directed by Im Sang-soo, earning her the Best New Actress award at the 19th Blue Dragon Film Awards and the 7th Chunsa Film Art Awards.

Other notable dramas include Good Person (2003), The Snow Queen (2006), Road Number One (2010), Love in the Moonlight (2016), Solomon’s Perjury (2016–2017), Witch’s Court (2017), Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019), Itaewon Class (2020), Extracurricular (2020), and Meow, the Secret Boy (2020).

Her role as the villainous Choi Myung-hee in Vincenzo (2021) alongside Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, and Jo Han-chul earned widespread praise for its intensity and professionalism, with fans noting her ability to dominate scenes.

Her filmography also includes A Good Lawyer’s Wife (2003), Closer to Heaven (2009), Children… (2011), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 20th Buil Film Awards, Bicycle Looking for a Whale (2011), and Jinsuk and Me (2012).

Kim has remained active in theater, with stage credits like The Vagina Monologues and Dresser, and has performed as a musical actress.

Awards and Nominations

• 1998 Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best New Actress (Girls’ Night Out) – Won
• 1999 Chunsa Film Art Awards: Best New Actress (Girls’ Night Out) – Won
• 2000 Grand Bell Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Peppermint Candy) – Won
• 2002 Busan Film Critics Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Chi-hwa-seon) – Won
• 2011 Buil Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Children…) – Won No nominations are explicitly documented in the provided sources, but fans and critics have critically acclaimed her performances in Vincenzo and other projects.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kim_yeo_jin_official

Personal Life

Kim Yeo-jin is a distinguished South Korean actress and activist, currently 52 years old.

Standing at 5’4” with a weight of 47 kg, she is known for her graceful presence and expressive performances, often praised for her ability to embody diverse roles, from nurturing figures to complex antagonists.

Married to director Kim Jin-min since February 2004, Kim met her husband in 2003 on the set of the drama Forever Love, where their professional collaboration blossomed into a personal relationship.

Filmography

• Girls’ Night Out (1998) – Supporting role
• Peppermint Candy (2000) – Hong-ja
• Chi-hwa-seon (2002) – Mae-hyang
• A Good Lawyer’s Wife (2003) – Supporting role
• My New Partner (2003) – Supporting role
• Closer to Heaven (2009) – Supporting role
• Children… (2011) – Supporting role
• Bicycle Looking for a Whale (2011) – Supporting role.
• Jinsuk and Me (2012) – Supporting role
• KAIST (SBS, 1999) – Professor Eun Na-young
• The More I Love You (MBC, 2000) – Song Ga-yeong
• Fox and Cotton Candy (MBC, 2001) – Ming Yeo-ok
• That Woman Catches People (SBS, 2002) – Yeo In-suk
• Forever Love (MBC, 2003) – Lee Kwang-sook
• Good Person (MBC, 2003) – Supporting role
• Jewel in the Palace (MBC, 2003–2004) – Dr. Jang-geum
• Second Proposal (KBS2, 2004) – Supporting role
• Land (SBS, 2004) – Supporting role
• The Snow Queen (KBS2, 2006) – Supporting role
• Blue Fish (SBS, 2006) – Supporting role
• Lee San, Wind of the Palace (MBC, 2007–2008) – Queen Jeongsun
• Road Number One (MBC, 2010) – Supporting role
• Love in the Moonlight (KBS2, 2016) – Supporting role
• Solomon’s Perjury (JTBC, 2016–2017) – Supporting role
• Man to Man (JTBC, 2017, cameo) – Supporting role
• Witch’s Court (KBS2, 2017) – Supporting role
• My Secret Terrius (MBC, 2018) – Supporting role
• Where Stars Land (SBS, 2018) – Han Yeo-reum’s mother
• My Strange Hero (SBS, 2018) – Supporting role
• Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (MBC, 2019) – Supporting role
• Itaewon Class (JTBC, 2020) – Supporting role
• Meow, the Secret Boy (KBS2, 2020) – Supporting role
• Extracurricular (Netflix, 2020) – Lee Hae-gyung
• Vincenzo (tvN, 2021) – Choi Myung-hee
• What Do Women Live For (1995) – Stage debut
• The Vagina Monologues – Supporting role
• Dresser – Supporting role

Net Worth

Kim Yeo-jin is a distinguished South Korean actress and activist with an estimated net worth of $1 million to USD 5 million.

Her wealth is primarily derived from her extensive acting career spanning over two decades in films like Peppermint Candy and Chi-hwa-seon, as well as popular dramas such as Jewel in the Palace and Vincenzo.

Additional income may come from her theater performances and occasional musical theater roles.