Kim Ji Won (Kim Jiwon)

Kim Ji Won (Kim Jiwon) Profile

• Birth Name: (Kim Ji Won)
• Stage Name: Kim Ji Won
• Nationality: South Korean
• Date of Birth: 1992.10.19
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Height: 163 cm
• Weight: 45 kg
• Blood Type: A
• Agency: SALT Entertainment
• Instagram: @geewonii

Kim Ji Won (Kim Jiwon) Facts & TMI

• Kim Ji Won was born in Geumcheon, Seoul, South Korea
• Her family consists of parents, elder sister, and herself
• She attended to Dongguk University majoring in Theater
• In 2008 she became singer Younha’s background vocalist and appeared in MV Gossip Boy
• Her popularity rose after she appeared in “Oran C Girl” and “Lollipop Girl” commercials
• She got more attentions due to her role in sit-com High Kick! 3 in 2011
• She appeared in Big Bang’s MV Lollipop Part 2
• People think she resembles to actress Kim Tae Hee
• She signed exclusive contract with King Kong Entertainment in 2014
• She is currently under management of SALT Entertainment
• Her popularity was rising after she starred in successful drama Descendants of the Sun (2016) starring Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo, and Joon Gi
• In 2017, she got her first leading role in KBS2’s drama Fight for My Way starring Park Seo Jun
• She makes friend with actress Park Shin Hye
• Her MBTI is INFP
• She is a Protestant
• Lee Sun Hee is her favorite musician
• She is actually left-handed
• She likes iced mint chocolate latte, chocolate ice cream, and chocolate milk
• Her favorite food is lamb skewers
• She doesn’t like raisin or any food containing raisin
• She has two cute puppies named Paul and Jamong

Movies

‘Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead’ as Yeo Joo (2018)
‘Horror Stories II’ as Sa Tan Hee (2013)
‘Horror Stories’ as Kidnapped student (2012)
‘Romantic Heaven’ as Mimi (2011)

TV Series

‘My Liberation Diary‘ as Yeom Mi Jung (JTBC/ 2022)
‘Lovestruck in the City’ as Lee Eun Oh (Kakao TV-Netflix/ 2020-2021)
‘Arthdal Chronicles’ as Tan Ya (tvN/ 2019)
‘Mr. Sunshine’ as Kim Hui Jin (tvN/ 2018)
‘Fight for My Way’ as Choi Ae Ra (KBS2/ 2017)
‘Descendants of the Sun’ as Yoon Myeong Joo (KBS2/ 2016)
‘Hidden Identity’ as Min Tae Hee (tvN/ 2015)
‘Gabdong, the Memories of Murder’ as Ma Ji Wool (tvN/ 2014)
‘The Heirs’ as Rachel Yoo (SBS/ 2013)
‘To The Beautiful You’ as Seol Han Na (SBS/ 2012)
‘What’s Up?’ as Park Tae Yi (MBN/ 2011-2012)
‘High Kick! 3’ as Kim Ji Won (MBC/ 2011-2012)

TV Movies

‘Drama Special: The Reason I’m Getting Married’ as Kim Ji Yeong (KBS2/ 2014)
‘Waiting for Love’ as Choi Sae Rom (KBS2/ 2013)

Hosting

’30th KBS Drama Awards’ with Jun Hyun Moo and Park Bo Gum (KBS2/ 2016)

Awards

2017 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2017

• Excellent Actress in mini series (“Fight for My Way”)
• Netizen Award (“Fight for My Way”)
• Best Couple Award with Park Seo Jun (“Fight for My Way”)

2016 KBS Drama Awards – December 31, 2016

• Excellent Actress in mini series (“Descendants of the Sun”)
• Best New Actress (“Descendants of the Sun”)
• Best Couple Award with Jin Goo (“Descendants of the Sun”)

5th APAN Star Awards: Best Supporting Actress (“Descendants of the Sun”) – October 2, 2016

2013 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (“The Heirs”) – December 31, 2013