| Yunjin Kim Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 7, 1973 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Born Name
Kim Yun-jin
Nick Name
Kim
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Seoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea
Residence
New York City, United States
Nationality
Education
Kim did her schooling from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, New York City.
She studied drama at the London Academy of Performing Arts.
Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University in Massachusetts.
Occupation
Film and TV Actress
Manager
She is managed by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Yunjin Kim dated –
- Jeong Hyeok Park (2010-Present) – Yunjin Kim dated her former manager Jeong Hyeok Park for some time and the two tied the knot on March 28, 2010, on the Oahu island.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
She has Korean ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Beautiful face
- Long, black hair
Measurements
33-24-33 in or 84-61-84 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Bra Size
32A
Shoe Size
8.5 (US) or 39 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Kim was seen in a print advertisement for American Red Cross to promote the donation campaign ‘GIVE 100, NEW YORK’ in 2006.
The actress has done TV commercials for –
- BooKook Company
- Kanebo Cosmetic Company
- Neutrogena- Deep Cleanser soap
- L’Oreal
Best Known For
Yunjin Kim rose to fame with her South Korean movie Shiri in which she portrayed the character of a North Korean spy Bang-Hee.
She is also known for her American TV series Lost in which she played the character of Sun-Hwa Kwon and as Dr. Karen Kim in ABC series Mistresses.
First Film
She made her film debut with the 1999 South Korean film Shiri as Lee Myung-hyun / Lee Bang-hee.
First TV Show
Her television show debut came in 1996, in the South Korean drama series Splendid Holiday which was shot in New York.
Personal Trainer
Yunjin Kim does not have a personal trainer but she does exercises like yoga and running to keep herself fit.
Yunjin Kim Facts
- In 1980, Yunjin Kim and her family immigrated to the United States.
- When she was in grade 7, the young Kim enrolled into her middle school drama club and performed in the My Fair Lady musical.
- She is a trained ballet, jazz, Afro-Caribbean and Peking opera dancer.
- Yunjin is a trained fighter and knows different fighting styles known as Quarter Staff, Broad Sword, Taekwondo, and Unarmed.
- The actress has also released XOXO, a Japanese photobook.
- She speaks both Korean and English fluently.
- Kim represented Korea as a Goodwill Ambassador for the 2002 World Cup.
- In 2006, Maxim ranked her at #98 on the Hot 100 list.
- She is popularly known as The Korean Julia Roberts.
- Yunjin was seen in the South Korean ballad trio SG Wannabe’s Timeless music video.
- In the past, Yunjin had auditioned for the role of Izzie Stevens on the drama series, Grey’s Anatomy. However, the role was eventually played by Katherine Heigl.
- She does not have any social media accounts.
