Kim Yoo-jung

Kim Yoo-jung: Biography in Details

Who is  Kim Yoo-jung?

Kim Yoo-jung is a well-known South Korean model and actress. She began her career as a child actress in 2003, and at the age of four, she debuted as a model for a confectionery company.

She rose to prominence after appearing in the television series Dong Yi, Moon Embracing the Sun, May Queen, and Circle of Atonement.

Yoo-jung was most recently seen in 20th Century Girl as Na Bo -Ra in 2022. She has also won the awards like Asia Star Awards, KBS Drama Awards, and SBS Drama Awards.

Kim Yoo-jung: Parents, Age, Siblings

Kim Yoo-jung was born under the sign of Virgo on September 22, 1999, in Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea. She is of Korean nationality and Asian ancestry. She is a devout Christian.

When it comes to her family, she was born to her father Kim Sang-pae, and her mother Mok Seon-mi, yet their occupation is still under investigation.

She grew up alongside her two older siblings: Kim Yeon Jung who was born in 1996, and Kim Bu-Gun. Her sister also made her acting debut in 2017. She began working in the entertainment industry at an early age and began polishing her acting talents.

Education, School, College

Kim Yoo Jung received her schooling at Goyang High School of Arts, where she graduated in January 2018. In addition, she postponed taking the national College Scholastic Ability Test in 2017. She then concentrated professionally on her acting career.

Kim Yoo-jung: Professional Life, Career

Kim Yoo Jung began her acting career at the age of four and immediately became one of Korea’s most in-demand child actresses. By the fifth grade, she had acted in 13 television series and 15 films.

By 2010, she was a known actress and performed key parts in the television serials ‘Dong Yi’, ‘Flames of Desire’ and ‘Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho’.

Her reputation further soared in the next several years as she participated in the fantasy drama ‘Moon Embracing the Sun‘ and ‘May Queen’. She attended the Miss Gee Collection Fall and Winter Fashion Shows in Paris and Seoul at this time.

By 2014, she had established herself as a versatile performer, playing a teenage bully in ‘Thread of Lies” and a small kid in the horror mystery ‘Room 731’. She has recently begun anchoring the popular South Korean music show ‘Inkigayo‘.

The next year, she starred as a cat transformed into a lady in ‘Love Cells’, a school violence television serial. She also appeared in the action thriller ‘Circle of Atonement’ that year as a murderer’s daughter. She co-starred in her debut adult film, ‘Love in the Moonlight,’ alongside Park Bo-gum.

Yoo-jung also created her own web series, ‘Love Cells’ and ‘Love Cells 2’, which were published on the ‘Naver TV Cast website. She established herself as a media figure at an early age and went on to perform as a guest artist on several shows, as well as a narrator and presenter on a few.

Her career as a reality star was featured in the QTV show ‘I’m Real Kim Yoo-jung in LA,’ which was shot in Los Angeles.

So far, she has contributed to the following films and movies:

• Lovers of the Red Sky
• The 8th Night
• Backstreet Rookie
• Golden Slumber
• Clean with Passion for Now
• Because I Love You
• 20th Century Girl and many more.

Ambassador

Some of the names that Kim Yoo-jung has been Ambassador for:

• Korea Association of Children’s Adoptive Parents Ambassador
• Cheong Wa Dae Children’s Newspaper Ambassador
• Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) Child Ambassador
• Gyeonggi Anti-Child Abuse Ambassador
• Korean Youth Ambassador
• Korean Volunteer Ambassador
• the Seoul Tourism Ambassador

Awards and Nominations

Kim Yoo-jung, a well-known young actress, has contributed to the entertainment business for a long time. She has also developed blockbuster movies and television shows for which she has received several accolades and nominations. Some of the awards she has received so far include:

• Baek Sang Art Awards
• APAN Star Awards
• KBS Drama Awards
• Asia Artist Awards
• Blue Dragon Awards
• Korean Drama Awards
• Grand Bell Awards

Rumors, Controversies

Kim Yoo-jung has kept her business and private lives separate and has avoided any controversies. There is no scandal that has hampered or brought disbelief into her life.

However, Kim Yoo Jung and BTS’s V were reported to be secretly dating in 2020 when fans observed the actress and singer riding the metro on the same day. Her Instagram image showed her standing with a broad smile and a peace sign honoring the year 2020. Furthermore, she was wearing large spectacles and a coat that appeared in a scene from her K-drama Clean With Passion for Now.

BTS’ V, on the other hand, uploaded a photo on the train while seated and wearing a thick jacket. Surprisingly, netizens laughed about the two superstars taking public transportation on the same day.

Fans are hoping for a date between Kim Yoo Jung and BTS’ V in the comments section. As netizens speculated about their alleged romance, there was no evidence to support the story.

Net Worth, Income of 2023

Kim Yoo-jung, a well-known South Korean actress, has made a good living from her acting career. Her acting career provides the majority of her income.

She also makes money through her modeling career and collaborations with businesses. Kim Yoo-jung’s net worth is estimated to be about $6 million US dollars in 2023, according to the source.

There is no information in the media concerning the properties and assets she has.

Body Measurement: Height, Weight

Kim Yoo-jung stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 47 kg. Similarly, she has a chest-waist-hip measurements of 32-23-33 inches.

She normally wears a bra size 38A. She also has a shoe size of 8 US and a dress size of 4 US. Yoo Jung seems to have black hair and black eyes on the outside.

She was also diagnosed with thyroid gland problems in February 2018. As a result, it was announced that the young actress will take a sabbatical from acting. She has, however, returned since then.

Kim Yoo-jung: Social Media

Talking about her social media presence, Kim Yoo Jung is available on Instagram under the username @you_r_love and her account also has been verified.

So far, her account has garnered over 7.3 million followers and 100 posts so far. She has also uploaded many photos of herself and also the photos of collaborating with brands.

Other than this, she doesn’t seem to have a personal/official account on other platforms. However, her fans have created many fans accounts on other social platforms where the fan accounts also have millions and thousands of admirers.

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