Ku Hye-sun Biography: Songs, Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Divorce, Parents, Movies, Awards

Ku Hye-sun is a South Korean actress, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, novelist, painter, and director.

She rose to international fame after portraying Geum Jan-di in the hit television series Boys Over Flowers.

Beyond acting, she has established a successful career as a film director, writer, musician, and visual artist, earning recognition for her creative work across multiple fields.

Ku Hye-sun
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Ku Hye-sun
Born:	November 9, 1984 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Incheon, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Height:	5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Ku
Siblings:	Ku Hye-jung
Spouse:	Ahn Jae-hyun (m. 2016–2020)
Occupation:	Actress, Film Director, Screenwriter, Singer-Songwriter, Novelist, Painter
Net Worth:	$12 million

Early Life and Education

Ku Hye-sun was born on November 9, 1984, in Incheon, South Korea. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Ku.

Her ethnicity is Korean. She grew up alongside one older sister, Ku Hye-jung. She follows Christianity.

During her younger years, she dreamed of becoming a singer before entering the entertainment industry.

She later studied Film, Television and Multimedia at Sungkyunkwan University, developing her skills in filmmaking alongside her acting career.

Career

Ku Hye-sun began her entertainment career as an internet model before joining YG Entertainment.

She made her acting debut in 2002 and steadily gained recognition through television dramas including Pure in Heart, The King and I, and Strongest Chil Woo.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2009 after starring as Geum Jan-di in Boys Over Flowers, a role that brought her widespread international popularity.

She later appeared in productions such as Take Care of Us, Captain, Angel Eyes, Blood, and The Musical. Beyond acting, she has directed feature films including Magic, The Peach Tree, and Daughter.

She has also published novels, released music albums, staged art exhibitions, and written screenplays, establishing herself as one of South Korea’s most versatile entertainers.

Awards and Nominations

• KBS Drama Award – Best Actress (Boys Over Flowers)
• KBS Drama Award – Best Couple Award (Boys Over Flowers)
• KBS Drama Award – Netizen Popularity Award (Boys Over Flowers)
• SBS Drama Award – New Star Award
• Busan Asian Short Film Festival – Audience Award
• Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia – Spotlight Award

Social Media

• Instagram: @kookoo900

Personal Life

Ku Hye-sun, 41 years old, is currently single. She was previously married to Ahn Jae-hyun. The couple married in 2016 before their divorce was finalized in 2020. There is no information about any other past relationship.

Details about her children are unknown. She stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall. Outside her entertainment career, she enjoys painting, writing novels, composing music, photography, and directing independent films.

Net Worth

Ku Hye-sun‘s net worth is $12 million USD. Her income comes from acting in films and television dramas, directing, screenwriting, music releases, book publications, art exhibitions, endorsements, and public appearances.

Her diverse creative career has enabled her to build substantial wealth across several areas of the entertainment and arts industries.

Filmography

• August Rush (Short Film, 2007)
• Magic (2010) – Director
• The Peach Tree (2012)
• Daughter (2014)
• Dark Yellow (2014)
• Mystery Pink (2018)

Television

• Nonstop 5 (2004–2005)
• Pure in Heart (2006)
• The King and I (2007)
• Strongest Chil Woo (2008)
• Boys Over Flowers (2009)
• The Musical (2011)
• Take Care of Us, Captain (2012)
• Angel Eyes (2014)
• Blood (2015)

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