Kim Ji-hyun (actress)
South Korean actress (born 1982)
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Kim Ji-hyun (Korean: 김지현; born January 2, 1982)[1][2] is a South Korean actress. Kim is known for her roles in The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (2018), Justice (2019), and Thirty-Nine, as well as for her performances in films like Solace (2006) and A Little Pond (2009).[3] She is currently affiliated with the artist management company Vibe Actors.[4]
- Actress
- Theater actor
- Musical actor
Kim Ji-hyun | |
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Kim for Marie Clarie Korea in March 2022 | |
| Born | January 2, 1982 South Korea |
| Alma mater | Korea National University of Arts (Department of Acting) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent | Vibe Actors |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김지현 |
| Hanja | 金志炫 |
| RR | Gim Jihyeon |
| MR | Kim Chihyŏn |
| Website | vibeactors.com/kimjihyun |
She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in acting from Korea National University of Arts.[5][6] Kim made her acting debut in 2006 and has since appeared in various musical plays, films, and television series.[7] Following her graduation, she participated in several productions with Yi Sang-woo, including plays such as Korea Fantasy (2005), Byun (2005), and The Story of Yangdeokwon (2010) under the Chaimu Theater Company.[8]
Early life and education
Kim Ji-hyun was born on January 2, 1982. In her youth, she did not have a specific career aspiration, occasionally mentioning interests in science or teaching when asked. Her perspective on her future changed after enrolling at Ulsan Girls' High School. Influenced by her older sister, who was already in college, Kim began to consider her future major.[9]
During her first year, she befriended a classmate with theater club experience from middle school. Together, they proposed starting a theater club, which was successfully launched with the support of a teacher. Although some teachers opposed her involvement due to her academic achievements, the club's victory at a theater festival in Ulsan established it as the official theater club of Ulsan Girls' High School.[8] This experience ignited Kim's passion for acting, leading her to pursue it as a career.[9]
In 2000, Kim enrolled in the Department of Acting at Korea National University of Arts. During her studies, she joined the university's theater club, Dolgochi.[note 1][11][12] Reflecting on her university experience, Kim described herself as "mediocre," indicating that while she managed to perform adequately and collaborate effectively, she did not excel in any specific area. She noted that her professors emphasized the need for actors to be either exceptional or face failure, suggesting that she lacked intensity.[8]
In her third year, she met Yi Sang-woo, a professor at her university who was also a CEO of Chaimu Theater Company and a renowned playwright in Daehangno.[8]
Career
2004–2006: Beginnings
In February 2004, Kim participated in a student graduation workshop at Korea National University of Arts, showcasing her talent in two musicals produced by fellow undergraduate students.[13] The first musical, The Story of Mirror Princess Pyeonggang, created by Min Jun-ho, featured a unique performance by eight actors who remained on stage for the entire 1 hour and 25 minutes, constantly moving without leaving. The actors generated all sound effects and audio elements using only their voices (a cappella). This innovative production received ₩1 million in production support from Korea National University of Arts.[13]
The second musical, Finding Mr. Destiny, was written and directed by Jang Yoo-jung and composed by Kim Hye-seong.[8] With a budget of ₩100,000 (approximately US$87.31),[14] the production starred Kim as the female lead, along with Jeon Byeong-wook as Kim Jong-wook and Min Jun-ho in multiple roles. Their graduation performance at the Black Box Theater of Korea National University of Arts impressed their professors, leading to an official invitation to the 15th Istropolitana Project, an international student theater festival held in Bratislava, Slovakia, from June 26 to June 30, 2004.[15]
"Our troupe has been significantly influenced by Chaimu[note 2] [...] Hence, we aspire to follow in the footsteps of our seniors. We offer each other support and motivation, continuously engaging in acting to the extent that we never grow weary of it. We possess a strong desire, despite our age, to pursue our passion. This determination is our greatest asset. Mutual respect prevails among us, resulting in significant synergy."
In September 2004, Min Jun-ho established Theater Ganda[note 3] as an official theater company, and Kim became one of the founding members, marking the beginning of her career as a musical and theater actress.[13][16]
In December 2004, Kim reprised her role in Finding Mr. Destiny as a member of Dolgochi.[note 1] The club performed three original musicals at the Jayu Theater at the Seoul Arts Center: Ssukbuckthorn (December 9–11), The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story (December 13–15), and Finding Mr. Destiny (December 17–19).[17][18]
In 2006, Kim appeared as a supporting actress in Byun Seung-wook's film Solace, portraying the character Mi-ran.[19]
2007–2011: Finding Mr. Destiny and other works
In 2007, Kim reunited with writer Jang Yoo-jung and composer Kim Hye-seong for Season 3 of the musical Finding Mr. Destiny. CJ ENM acquired the performance rights after being impressed by their university performance in 2004 and collaborated with Musical Haven for the joint production. The musical originally premiered in 2005 with Oh Na-ra as the female lead.[15] Kim shared role with Oh Na-ra and Ahn Yu-jin, with male lead roles played by Park Dong-ha, Kim Mu-yeol, and Kim Jae-beom. The multiple-man role (18 characters) was portrayed by Lim Ki-hong and Jin Seon-kyu. Directed by Kim Ji-yeon and with music direction by Jeong Jun, the musical began at Daehakro Arts Plaza on October 23.[20]
"Finding Kim Jong-wook was the first piece of work I did during a workshop at school, so I believe I was able to accomplish it because the directing team suggested it for me to re-enact. I am extremely fortunate. Reflecting on my life, I consider myself very lucky. I have encountered numerous wonderful individuals who have contributed to my ability to perform in this direction."[21]
In the same year, Kim collaborated with Min Jun-ho on The Theater's Realistic Ganda Series, which featured two plays at the Star City Art Hall in Daehakro. The first play, Annapurna in My Heart, written by Park Chun-geun and directed by Min Jun-ho, explored the significance of family. It was created by the playwright group 'Dog' from Korea National University of Arts and was performed from July 4 to 15. The second play, I Loved That Child, written by Choo Min-ja, took the stage from July 17 to 22.[22] Kim played the role of Mi-young, who is involved in a love story with Jeong-tae. The play received acclaim for its engaging dialogue, dynamic acting, and innovative use of a single 'blackboard' to depict 18 scenes and 10 locations. It won awards for Best Picture, Best Direction, and Best Actress at the Miryang Summer Performing Arts Festival and was selected as an ARCO year-end program piece.[23]
In 2009, Kim appeared in Yi Sang-woo's film A Little Pond, which depicted the massacre of South Korean refugees by American soldiers at No Gun Ri in late July 1950, early in the Korean War. Filming began in August 2006, and post-production ended in March 2009. The film premiered on October 8, 2009, at the 14th Busan International Film Festival in Busan, South Korea. Many cast and crew members donated their services due to the story's controversial nature, which discouraged investors.[8][24]
In 2010, Kim portrayed Heo Yang-mi, a coffee shop owner caring for her younger brother, in Masan MBC's drama series My Sister March. The drama focused on the Busan—Masan Uprising, commemorating its 50th anniversary, and was the first to address this historical event. The screenplay was written by Kim Woon-kyung, known for works like Moon in Seoul, Aunt Ok, and Seoul Ttukbaegi, and was produced by Kim Yong-geun and directed by Jeon Woo-seok.[25][26]
Kim also demonstrated her acting skills in musicals, portraying Jung-jeon in Prince Puzzle alongside Jo Hwi, Jeon Mi-do, Tae-hee, Ahn Se-ha, and Kim Dae-hyun. The story centered around a crown prince's disappearance and the subsequent investigation, featuring a love story between suspects Ja-sook and Gu-dong.[7] The musical, with a soundtrack by Hwang Ho-jun, received acclaim and support from the 2009 Creative Factory. It was a collaborative production involving the Running Until Death theater company, Doosan Arts Center, and Ansan Arts Center. Directed by Seo Jae-hyung and written by Han Ah-reum, the musical ran at Doosan Art Center Space 111 from October 19 to November 7, 2010.[7][27][28]
2012–2018: A decade with Theater Ganda and other projects
In 2012, Kim and Yoon Gong-ju were double-cast in the role of Kim Se-jin, a love-struck and socially awkward barista, in the encore performance of the two-hander musical Caffeine musical Caffeine, directed by Seong Jae-jun. The role of the charming sommelier, Kang Ji-min, was also double-cast, with Jeong Sang-hoon and Park Ho-san alternating in the role. Since its initial premiere in 2008, the musical has been consistently performed. The encore performance took place at the Culture Space EnU from February 2 to April 8.[29]
In 2013, Kim had a busy year with two major musicals: Pungwolju and Bungee Jumping. She played Queen Jin-seong in the Pungwolju reading performance in 2011 but missed the musical's premiere in 2012 due to a television drama commitment. She later reprised her role as Queen Jin-seong in the Japanese production of Pungwolju at the Amuse Musical Theater in Roppongi, Tokyo, from June 21 to July 21.[30]
In late 2013, Kim returned as Queen Jin-seong in the South Korean encore of Pungwolju at Dongsung Arts Center's Dongsung Hall from November 9, 2013, to February 16, 2014.[31] She shared the emotional challenges of portraying characters with similar sadness, noting the unresolved aspects of Queen Jin-seong's character mixed with the emotions of her role as Tae-hee in Bungee Jumping. Despite her previous experience, she expressed a desire for more rehearsal time due to changes in the second encore.[32][31]
In 2014, Kim actively participated in various stage productions. During the summer, she played Natasha, a nightclub dancer, in David Greig's play The Cosmonaut's Last Message to the Woman He Once Loved in the Former Soviet Union. Directed by Lee Sang-woo, the play premiered at the Myeongdong Arts Theater in Seoul, running from May 16 to June 11. The production featured a total of 13 characters, with some actors playing dual roles, including Choi Deok-moon as Ian and Bernard, Lee Hee-joon as Eric and the bar owner, Kim So-jin as Vivian and Sylvia, Lee Chang-soo as Oleg and the patient, Sang Sang-ah as Claire and the airport cafe owner, and Hong Jin-il as Casimir and the bar owner.[33][34]
"I am more focused because the two eras are together. Also, it is not something I commonly know and encounter, and since it is a premiere, I am adjusting various parts. I will probably continue until the performance starts. Wouldn't it be fierce?"
In August, Kim reunited with Kim So-jin in the South Korean adaptation of Alexi Kaye Campbell's The Pride as Sylvia. Directed by Kim Dong-yeon and written by Ji Yi-seon, the play premiered at the Art One Theater as part of Season 5 of the Best Play Festival.[note 4] The production explored the struggles of marginalized individuals, particularly sexual minorities, through a captivating narrative that alternated between the eras of 1958 and 2014. Lee Myeong-haeng and Jung Sang-yoon were double-cast as Philip; Oh Jong-hyuk and Park Eun-seok played the role of Oliver; and Choi Dae-hoon and Kim Jong-goo were double-cast as Peter.[36][37][35]
In October, Kim starred in the musical The Days at the Daehakro Musical Center Grand Theater. The story, set in 1992 and 2012, revolves around the disappearance of the president's daughter and her bodyguard, triggering memories for a security chief who recalls a similar case from 20 years ago. The musical ran from Oct 21 to January 18, 2015.[38]
Kim and Kwak Sun-young shared dual roles Hiroko and Itsuki Fujii in the musical Love Letter, based on a Japanese film with the same name. The story follows Hiroko's journey after losing her fiancé Itsuki in a tragic accident. During his memorial ceremony, Hiroko discovers an address in his yearbook and begins exchanging letters with a woman named Itsuki Fujii, who looks like her. The male role of Itsuki was played by Cho Sang-woong and Kang Ki-dung. The musical also featured Park Ho-san, Yoon Seok-won, Yoo Joo-hye, Ahn So-yeon, Lee Seo-hwan, and Kang Jeong-im in supporting roles. Love Letter ran from December 2 to February 12.[39]
In 2015, Kim collaborated once again with director Kim Dong-yeon in a production of the play Speaking in Tongues by Australian playwright Andrew Bovell. The director added the subtitle "Confessions of the Lost" to the play. This production, making its Korean premiere, was staged at the Suhyeon Theater in Daehakro, Seoul from May 1 to July 16.[40]
In October 2015, Kim and Kim So-jin reunited as double cast in the play Late Autumn. The play was adapted from the 2011 film of the same name, originally starring Tang Wei as Anna. It tells the story of Anna, a woman imprisoned for murder, who has a special encounter with Hoon during a three-day outing following her mother's death. The performances took place at the Daehakro Art One Theater Hall 1 until November 8.[41]
In 2016, Kim and Yoon Na-moo appeared together for the third time in John Cariani's omnibus play Almost, Maine. They played love interests in the episode "Her Heart," which was set in the fictional town of Almost, Maine. The play ran at Sangmyung Art Hall 1 in Daehakro, Seoul until May 1.[42]
In May 2016, Kim and Yeon Jeong were double-cast in Jethro Compton's play, Capone Trilogy. This omnibus play consisted of three episodes: "Rocky (1923)," "Lucifer (1934)," and "Vindici (1943)," all set in the same room at the Lexington Hotel in Chicago during different years. Kim portrayed various characters in each episode: Lola, a deceitful and sensual showgirl in "Rocky"; Marlene, the wife of Nick who claimed to be the second-in-command of the organization in "Lucifer"; and Lucy, a character who assisted a young police officer in seeking revenge in "Vindici." The performances were held at the Hongik University Daehakro Arts Center Small Theater until September 29.[43]
In October 2016, Kim and Jeong Woon-seon were double-cast as Yu-kyeong in the encore performance of the musical Hi! UFO. The production, directed by Heo Yeon-jeong and Park So-young, was based on the 2004 film of the same name and recognized as an excellent re-performance by the Arts Council of Korea. The show took place at Daehakro Art One Theater Hall 1 from October 5 to October 30. The cast also included Im Chul-soo, Yoon Seong-won, Jung Da-hee, Kim Hyun-jin, Yoo-kyung, and Kim Yoo-jung.[44]
In November 2016, Kim and Bae Hae-sun were double-cast as Siobhan in Simon Stephens's play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which was based on the novel of the same name by Mark Haddon. Siobhan is a special school teacher and the narrator of the play. The story follows Christopher, a 15-year-old boy with autism, as he investigates the murder of his neighbor's dog and explores a world beyond his own. Yoon Na-moo, Jeon Sung-woo, and Ryeowook portrayed Christopher, while Kim Young-ho and Shim Hyung-tak played his father, Ed. Kim Rosa and Yang So-min portrayed his mother, Judy. The cast also included other talented actors such as Kim Dong-hyun, Hwang Seong-hyun, Han Se-ra, Jo Hanna, Kang Jeong-im, and Kim Jong-cheol. The South Korean premiere took place at the BBCH Hall in Gwanglim Art Center, Apgujeong, Seoul, and ran until February 2017 as part of The 14th Kim Soo-ro's project, directed by Kim Tae-hyung.[45][46] Also in November 2016, Kim reprised the role of Geunyo in the musical Those Days.[47]
In 2017, Kim was part of Jethro Compton's play Bunker Trilogy, directed by Kim Tae-hyung. This omnibus play consisted of three episodes— "Morgana," "Macbeth," and "Agamemnon"—each exploring the true nature of humanity in times of war. Kim portrayed different characters in each episode: Morgana in the Arthurian Legend-inspired "Morgana," Lily in "Macbeth," and Christine in the intense reimagining of the Ancient Greek Legend, "Agamemnon." The play ran at the Hongik University Daehakro Art Center Small Theater until February 19, 2017.[48]
Kim reunited with director Kim Dong-yeon, and reprised her role as Sylvia in the third encore performance of The Pride. Lee Jin-hee (from 2nd encore) and Lim Kang-hee were also cast in the role. The returning cast members included Lee Myeong-haeng, Jung Sang-yoon (from Premiere), Bae Soo-bin (from 2nd encore), and Seong Doo-seop. The character of Oliver was portrayed by Oh Jong-hyuk (from Premiere), Jeong Dong-hwa, Park Sung-hoon (from 2nd encore), and Chang-ryul. The performance ran from March 21 to July 2, 2017, at the Daehakro Art One Theater Hall 2, Seoul.[49]
In December 2017, Kim was triple-cast as Hye-rin in the musical Hourglass, alongside Jo Joung-eun and Jang Eun-ah. The musical was based on the 1995 SBS drama series Sandglass by Song Ji-na and ran at the Chungmu Art Centre Grand Theatre from December 5 to February 11, 2018. It depicted the friendship and love of the three protagonists amidst the turmoil of modern Korean history.[50]
In March 2018, Kim also reprised her roles in Jethro Compton's play, Capone Trilogy.[51] In June, she returned as Tae-hee in the musical Bungee Jumping of Their Own, double-cast with Lim Kang-hee for the 3rd encore.[52][53][54]
2019–present: Major theater productions and rise in popularity
In 2019, Kim continued to expand her acting repertoire, taking on diverse roles in stage and musical productions. In March, she and Moon Hye-won shared the role of Yoon Yeo-ok in the musical adaptation of the television series Eyes of Dawn. Directed by Kim Jong-hak and written by Song Ji-na, the adaptation is based on a 10-volume novel by Kim Seong-jong published in 1981. The musical, which premiered in March 2019, maintained the dramatic storyline of the original work while introducing new characters and significant historical events, spanning from the Japanese colonial period to World War II, Korea's liberation and the Korean War.[55][56]
In August 2019, Kim took on the challenge of portraying nine different characters in the two-hander play adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This production required her to memorize and perform a considerable amount of dialogue. Despite her experience, the complexity of the characters, including Elizabeth Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, and Lydia Bennet, proved demanding. She received the script from the Moon Company in August 2018 while concluding her involvement in Bungee Jumping.[57]
While performing in musical Eyes of Dawn, Kim received an offer to audition for Sweeney Todd from OD Company. Despite a busy schedule and a conflicting drama commitment, she submitted a video audition. Producer Shin Chun-soo and director Eric Schaeffer were impressed by her performance and confirmed her casting. Sweeney Todd, which premiered in October 2019, marked Kim's first major licensed musical, representing a significant departure from her previous roles in original musicals. Her portrayal of Mrs. Lovett surprised many, as she had primarily played innocent and resentful characters in the past.[58]
In January 2020, Kim reprised her role as Yoon Yeo-ok in the musical Eyes of Dawn, alongside Choi Woo-ri and Park Jung-ah in a triple casting.[59] Shortly after, she played Choi Dae-soon, the older sister of Dae-hyun, in the TV series Backstreet Rookie, starring Ji Chang-wook and Kim Yoo-jung.[60] The show, based on the webtoon She's Too Much for Meby Hwalhwasan,[61][62] aired on SBS TV from June 19 to August 8, 2020.[63][64] While the drama was airing, Kim participated in a trial performance of the new musical Let Me Fly, hosted by the Wooran Cultural Foundation. This musical, part of the Wooran Beyond Performing Arts Development Program, took place from July 5 to 7 at Wooran 2nd Scene Theater. The story follows Nam-won, a character aspiring to be a fashion designer in 1969, and includes elements of time travel. Kim played the role of old Seon-hee, Nam-won's love interest.[9][65][66] After completing the trial performances, Kim began filming a supporting role as Na-na in the road movie The Box, which features EXO's Chanyeol as a budding singer and Jo Dal-hwan as a former popular producer. Directed by Yang Jung-woong and produced by Studio Take, the film chronicles their musical journey and premiered in South Korea on March 24, 2021.[67][68]
In 2021, Kim filmed the TV series Artificial City, with principal photography began on March 29, 2021.[69] By May 2021, reports confirmed her casting in the series,[70] where she portrayed Lee Joo-yeon, the wife of Jung Joon-il and the representative of 'Space Jin.'[71] The show premiered on JTBC on December 8, 2021, airing every Wednesday and Thursday.[72] Kim also took on the role of Aldonza Lorenza in her second licensed musical, Man of La Mancha, sharing the role with Yoon Gong-joo and Choi Soo-jin in a triple casting. The musical ran at the Charlotte Theater in Jamsil, Seoul, from February to March 1, followed by an extended run at the Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater from March 24 to May 16. Initially, Hong Gwang-ho played Don Quixote, but Cho Seung-woo took over the role during the extended run, with both actors double-cast alongside Ryu Jeong-han.[16] In October, Kim also made a special appearance as Seon-ah, Seong-hyun's cousin and Jung-woo's wife, in episodes 14 and 15 of the tvN series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.[73][74]
In 2022, Kim appeared in her first television lead role alongside Son Ye-jin and Jeon Mi-do in JTBC's TV series Thirty-Nine, a romantic drama about three friends.[75] She also graced the cover of The Musical magazine's March issue and reprised her role as Seon-hee in the musical Let Me Fly.[9][76] In May, Kim joined the cast of Netflix Original Series D.P. for its second season, playing Lieutenant Colonel Seo-eun, the head of the Operations Department in the Ministry of Defense's prosecution team. Her character had a significant impact on the events of the drama.[77] Kim worked with director Min Sae-rom in play based on the 2013 novel Réparer les vivants (Mend the Living) by Maylis de Kerangal.
At the end of 2023, Kim played the role of Song Seo-kyung, the second female lead in the drama series Tell Me That You Love Me. The series is based on the 1995 Japanese TV show Aishiteiru to Itte Kure and stars Jung Woo-sung and Shin Hyun-been.[78] Song Seo-kyung is Jin-woo's (Jung Woo-sung) college classmate and ex-lover, who is the director of an art center.[79][80] The drama is an original production of Genie TV and is available for streaming on its platform, as well as on Disney+ in certain regions.[81] It aired on ENA from November 27, 2023, to January 16, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday.[82]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Solace | Lee Mi-ran | minor role | [83] |
| 2009 | A Little Pond | Hyun | [83] | |
| 2014 | My Dictator | [84][better source needed] | ||
| 2015 | Granny's Got Talent | [85][better source needed] | ||
| 2020 | King of Prison | [86][better source needed] | ||
| 2021 | The Box | Na-na | [87][better source needed] | |
| 2024 | Pilot | Jung-woo's wife |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Cooking up Romance | Kim Mi-sun | [88] | |
| 2010 | Jejungwon | Chwi-ran | [83][better source needed] | |
| My Sister's March | Heo Yang-mi | |||
| 2014 | I'm Dying Soon | Min-hee | Drama Special ep.6 | |
| 2018 | The Smile Has Left Your Eyes | Jang Se-ran | ||
| 2019 | Justice | Cha Nam-sik | [89] | |
| Romance Is a Bonus Book | Interviewer | Cameo (Ep. 1, 3, 11, 12) | [90] | |
| 2020 | Backstreet Rookie | Choi Dae-soon | [91] | |
| 2021 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | Kim Seon-ah | Cameo (Ep. 14, 15) | [92] |
| Artificial City | Lee Joo-yeon | [70] | ||
| 2022 | Thirty-Nine | Jang Joo-hee | Main Role | [93] |
| 2023 | Tell Me That You Love Me | Song Seo-kyung | [94] | |
| 2024 | The Auditors | Seo Hee-Jin | Cameo (Ep. 9,10) | [95] |
| 2025 | Law and the City | Kim Ryu-Jin | [96] | |
| A Hundred Memories | Sung Man-Ok | [97] | ||
| Heroes Next Door | Jung Nam-Yeon | Main Role | [98] | |
| 2026 | Still Shining | Park So Hyun | [99] |
Web series
Stage
Musical
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | |||||
| 2004 | The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story 2004 Acappela Festival Official Opening Work |
거울공주 평강이야기 2004 아카펠라 페스티발 공식 오픈작 |
Natural water Sara | Inkel Art Hall Building 2 | October 12 to November 7 | [102] [102] |
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story | 거울공주 평강이야기 | Seoul Arts Center | December 13 to 15 | [17] | ||
| Finding Mr. Destiny | 김종욱 찾기 | Female | Seoul Arts Center | December 17 to 19 | [17] | |
| 2005 | The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story Small Theater Festival |
거울공주 평강이야기 | Natural water Sara | Small Theater Festival | January 25 | [103] [104] |
| January 27–February 20 | [105] | |||||
| March 1 to 27 | [106] | |||||
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story The 2nd Busan International Theater Festival |
거울공주 평강이야기 | Busan Cultural Center and Busan Citizens' Center | May 5 to 15 | [107] | ||
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story 2005 Uijeongbu International Music Theatre Festival |
(2005) 의정부국제음악극축제; 거울공주 평강이야기 - 아카펠라 뮤지컬 | Uijeongbu Arts Centre Small Theater | May 21 to 22 | [108] | ||
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story The Chuncheon International Theater Festival |
거울공주 평강이야기 | Gangwon-do Chuncheon City Culture and Arts Center | June 26 to 30 | [109] | ||
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story The Milyang Summer Performing Arts Festival |
거울공주 평강이야기 | Miryang Summer Performing Arts Festival | July 26 to October 30 | [110] | ||
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story The 2005 Gwacheon Hanmadang Festival |
거울공주 평강이야기 | Civic Center Small Theater | September 23 to 24 | [111] | ||
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story |
거울공주 평강이야기 | Daehakro Guerrilla Theater | September 27 to October 5 | [112] | ||
| The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story The 2005 Seoul Arts Market |
거울공주 평강이야기 | National Theater in Jangchung-dong, Seoul | October 6 to 8 | [113] | ||
| 2006 | Arco Arts Theatre Planning Program; The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story - The Power of Our Musical | 아르코예술극장 기획프로그램; 거울공주 평강이야기 - 우리 뮤지컬의 힘 | Yeon-yi | Arko Arts Theater Small Theater | February 2 to 19, 2006 | [114] |
| 2006 | The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story | 거울공주 평강이야기 | Yeon-yi | Seoul Arts Center's Byeolmuri Theater | July 14 to 15, 2006 | [115] |
| 2007–2008 | Finding Mr. Destiny Season 3 | 김종욱 찾기 3 | Woman Finding Her 1st Love | JTN Art Hall 1 (Daehakro Arts Plaza Hall 1) |
October 23–February 17 | [116] |
| 2008 | September 5 | [117] | ||||
| 2009 | Daegu Bongsan Cultural Center Grand Performance Hall (Gaon Hall) | 01.14–02.15 | [101] | |||
| Daejeon Arts Center Ensemble Hall | 02.26–03.01 | [101] | ||||
| 2009–2010 | Spring Awakening | 스프링 어웨이크닝 | Female | Doosan Art Center Yonkang Hall | June 30, 2009 to January 10, 2010 | [118] |
| 2010 | Prince Puzzle | 왕세자 실종사건 | Jung-jeon | Ansan Arts Center Dalmaji Theater | October 1 to 2 | [119] |
| Doosan Art Center Space111 | October 11 to November 7 | [120] | ||||
| 2011 | Finding Mr. Destiny 5th Anniversary |
김종욱 찾기 | Woman Finding Her 1st Love | Seoul Theater Center in Daehak-ro, Seoul | June | [121] |
| Finding Mr. Destiny Handsome Party Season 3 |
김종욱 찾기 - 훈남파티 시즌3 | JTN Art Hall 1 (Daehakro Arts Plaza Hall 1) |
September 26 | [122] | ||
| 2012 | Caffeine | 카페인 | Kim Se-jin | Plus Theater (Culture Space NU) | February 2 to April 15 | [123] |
| 2013 | Pungwolju | 풍월주 | Queen Jin-seong | Amuse Musical Theater in Roppongi, Tokyo | June 21 to July 21 | [30] |
| 2013 | Bungee Jump | 번지점프를 하다 | Tae-hee | Doosan Arts Center Yonkang Hall | September 27–November 17 | [citation needed] |
| 2013–2014 | Pungwolju | 풍월주 | Queen Jin-seong | Dongsung Arts Center Dongsung Hall | November 9–February 16 | [124] |
| 2014 | Caffeine | 카페인 | Kim Se-jin | KT&G Sangsang Madang Daechi Art Hall | 06.27–08.07 | [125] |
| 2014–2015 | Those Days | 그날들 | Geunyeo (Her) | Daehangno Musical Center Grand Theater | Oct 21 – January 18, 2015 | [126] |
| Love Letter | 러브레터 | Itsuki Fujii and Hiroko Watanabe | Dongsung Arts Center Dongsung Hall | 12.02–02.15 | [127] | |
| 2015 | Those Days | 그날들 | Geunyeo (Her) | Daegu Keimyung Art Center | April 4–5 | [128] |
| Centum City Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall | April 17–19 | |||||
| Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center Grand Performance Hall | May 16–17 | |||||
| Jeju Art Center | May 30–31 | |||||
| Centum City Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall | Dec 2–4 | |||||
| 2016 | Go with God | 신과 함께 가라 | Kiara | Dongsung Arts Center Dongsung Hall | 02.23–03.06 | [129] |
| Those Days | 그날들 | Geunyeo (Her) | Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater | Aug 25 – Nov 3 | [130] | |
| Hi! UFO | 안녕! 유에프오 | Yoo Kyung | Artine Theater Hall 1 | Oct 5–30 | [131] | |
| Those Days | 그날들 | Geunyeo (Her) | Daegu Keimyung Art Center | Nov 12–13 | [47] | |
| Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater | Dec 10–11 | |||||
| Guri Art Hall Cosmos Grand Theater | Dec 16–17 | |||||
| GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theater | Dec 23–25 | |||||
| 2017 | Those Days | 그날들 | Geunyeo (Her) | Seongnam Art Center Opera House | Jan 21–22 | [132] |
| Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater | Feb 7 – March 5 | [133] | ||||
| 2017–2018 | Hourglass | 모래시계 | Yoon Hye-Rin | Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater | 12.05–02.11 | [50] |
| 2018 | Gwangju Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | 02.23–02.25 | [101] | |||
| Bungee Jump | 번지점프를 하다 | Tae-hee | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater | 06.12–08.26 | [134] | |
| 2018–2019 | Pungwolju | 풍월주 | Queen Jin-seong | Uniplex Hall 1 (Grand Theater) | 12.04–02.17 | [135] |
| 2019 | Eyes of Dawn | 여명의 눈동자 | Yoon Yeo-ok | Daesung D Cube Art Center | 03.01–04.14 | [136] |
| 2019–2020 | Sweeney Todd | 스위니토드 | Mrs. Lovett | Charlotte Theater | 10.02–01.27 | [137] |
| 2020 | Eyes of Dawn | 여명의 눈동자 | Yoon Yeo-ok | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater | 01.23–02.27 | [138] |
| Let Me Fly | 렛미플라이 | Seon-hee | Wooran Cultural Foundation | Jul 5–7 | [139] | |
| 2021 | Man of La Mancha | 맨 오브 라만차 | Aldonza Lorenzo | Charlotte Theater | February 2 to March 1 | [140] |
| Daejeon Arts Center Art Hall | March 10 to 14 | [141] | ||||
| Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater | March 24 – May 16 | [142] | ||||
| 2022 | Let Me Fly | 렛미플라이 | Seon-hee | Yes24 Stage1 | Mar 22–Jun 19 | [143] |
| 2022–2023 | Sweeney Todd | 스위니토드 | Mrs. Lovett | Charlotte Theater | Dec 1 – Mar 5 | [144] |
| 2023 | Those Days | 그날들 | geunyeo | Seoul Arts Centre Opera Theatre | July 12–September 3 | [145][unreliable source?] |
| Daegu Keimyung Art Center | November 13–15 | [101] | ||||
| 2023–2024 | Il Tenore | 일 테노레 | Seo Jin-yeon | Seoul Arts Centre CJ Towol Theatre | December 19-February 25 | [146] |
| 2024 | Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall | March 29-May 19 | [147] | |||
| 2024-2025 | If/Then | 이프/덴 | Elizabeth | Hongik University Daehakro Art Center Grand Theater | December 3-March 2 | [148] |
| 2026 | Beethoven | 베토벤 | Anthonie Brentano | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater | June 9-August 11 | [149] |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | |||||
| 2004 | Incomplete Life | 미생자 | Cultural Arts Foundation Arts Theater Small Theater | March 18 to 28, 2004 | [150] | |
| 2004 Seoul Theatre Festival: Incomplete Life | (2004) 서울연극제 : 미생자 | National Theater Byuloreum Theater | May 19 to 23, 2004 | [151] | ||
| 2005 | Korea Fantasy | 마르고 닳도록 | Seoul Arts Center's Freedom Small Theater | December 1 to 17, 2005 | [101] | |
| 2007 | The Mask | Do-dam | Daehak-ro Guerrilla Theater | 01.12–01.28 | [101] | |
| Annapurna in My Heart | 내 마음의 안나푸르나 | Mother | Daehak-ro Star City | 07.04–07.15 | [152] | |
| Byun - A Grotesque Comedy | 변 - A Grotesque Comedy | Arko Arts Theater Small Theater | August 31 to September 14 | [153] | ||
| You loved him | 그자식 사랑했네 | Mi-young | Arko Art Theater Small Theater | 12.11–12.30 | [154] | |
| 2008 | Let's go! Third, "Annapurna in My Heart" | 우르르~간다! 세 번째 <내 마음의 안나푸르나> | Mother | the theater that came out | 05.16–06.18 | [155] |
| 2010 | B-eonso | B언소(蜚言所) | Art One Chaimu Theater | February 5 to May 2 | [156] [157] | |
| The Story of Yang Deok-won | 양덕원 이야기 | Na-young | Art One Theater Hall 3 | May 7 to August 29 | [158] [159] | |
| Yongin Arts Center Maru Hall | November 20 | [101] | ||||
| 2013–2014 | Almost, Maine | 올모스트 메인 | Glory, Waitress, Gayle | Sangmyung Art Hall 1 | 11.11–01.19 | [160] |
| 2014 | The Cosmonaut's Last Message to the Woman He Once Loved in the Former Soviet Union | 한때 사랑했던 여자에게 보내는 구소련 우주비행사의 마지막 메시지 | Natasha | Myeongdeong Arts Theater | 04.16–05.11 | [161] |
| Theatre's Heated Battle 5 - The Pride | 연극열전5 - 프라이드 | Sylvia | Art One Theater Hall 2 | Aug 16 – Nov 9 | [162] | |
| 2015 | Speaking in Tongues | 스피킹 인 텅스 | Jane & Sarah | Yes 24 Stage 3 | May 1 – July 19 | [163] [164] |
| Late Autumn | 만추 | Anna | Art One Theater Hall 1 | 10.10–11.08 | [165] | |
| The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | 한밤중에 개에게 일어난 의문의 사건 | Teacher Shioban | Gwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall | Nov 27 – Feb 6 | [166] | |
| 2016 | Almost, Maine | 올모스트 메인 | Glory, Waitress, Gayle | Sangmyung Art Hall 1 | 01.08–07.03 | [167] |
| Capone Trilogy | 카포네 트릴로지 | Lady | Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Small Theater | July 5, 2016 – September 18, 2016 | [168] | |
| 2016–2017 | Bunker Trilogy | 벙커 트릴로지 | soldier 4 | Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Small Theater | December 6, 2016 – February 19, 2017 | [169] |
| 2017 | The Pride | 프라이드 | Sylvia | Art One Theater Hall 2 | Mar 21 – Jul 2 | [170] |
| 2018 | Capone Trilogy | 카포네 트릴로지 | Lady | Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Small Theater | 03.20–06.17 | [51] |
| 2019 | Pride and Prejudice | 오만과 편견 | A1 | Chungmu Arts Center Medium Theater Black | 08.27–10.20 | [171] |
| 2020 | Yes 24 Stage 3 | 09.19–11.29 | [172] | |||
| 2022 | Heal the Living | 살아있는 자를 수선하기 | Narrator et al. | Lee Hae-rang Arts Theater | 07.26–09.04 | [173] |
| 2024 | National Jeongdong Theater | Jan 20 – Mar 20 | [174] | |||
| 2024 | Flower, Past the Stars | 꽃, 별이 지나 | Mi-ho | Seokyeong University Performing Arts Center Scone Hall 1 | June 8, 2024 | [175] |
| 2026 | Heal the Living | 살아있는 자를 수선하기 | Narrator et al. | National Jeongdong Theater | Jan 13 – Mar 8 | [176] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAN Star Awards | 2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Thirty-Nine | Nominated | [177] |
| Interpark Golden Ticket Awards[note 5] | 2015 | Best Actress in a Play | Speaking in Tongues, Capone Trilogy |
Won | [178][179] |
| 2016 | Capone Trilogy | Nominated | [180] | ||
| 2017–2018 | The Pride | Nominated | [181] | ||
| 2018–2019 | Capone Trilogy | Nominated | [182] | ||
| 15th Korea Musical Awards | 2009 | Ensemble Award | Spring Awakening | Won | [183] |
| 7th Miryang Summer Performing Arts Festival | 2007 | Best Actress | That Kid Loved Me | Won | [23][184] |
| Stage Talk Audience's Choice Awards (SACA)[note 6] | 2015 | Best Actress Theater | Speaking in Tongues, Capone Trilogy, and Late Autumn |
Won | [185] |
| 2016 | Best Actress Theater | Almost, Maine Capone Trilogy |
Nominated | [186] | |
| Best Supporting Actress Theater | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Nominated | [187] | ||
| 2017 | Best Supporting Actress Theater | The Pride | Nominated | [188] | |
| 2018 | Best Actress Theater | Capone Trilogy | Nominated | [189] | |
| 2019 | Best Actress Theater | Pride and Prejudice | Nominated | [190] |
Notes
- Theater Chaimu a company led by director Yi Sang-woo, known for producing numerous famous movie stars).
- Performance Delivery Service - Ganda (공연 배달 서비스-간다) or "Gongyeon Baedal Service-Ganda) was established as Study Group by nine fellow students from Korea National University of Arts, often referred to as "Theater Ganda" (극단 간다). In September 2004, they officially registered "Theater Ganda" (극단 간다) as a theater group called "Pitdeongi" (핏덩이), with the average age of the members being 25 years old.[13] Current members include Kim Ji-hyun, Lee Hee-joon, Jin Seon-kyu, Kim Min-jae, Yang Kyung-won and Oh Eui-shik[16]
- The Best Play or Yeongeukjeon Co., Ltd. is a specialized corporation established in November 2007 for the systematic operation of Theatrical Jeoljeon based on the performance of Theatrical Jeoljeon in 2004 to revitalize Korean theater. Every two years since 2008, The Theater of the Stars 2, new plays are performed with an annual lineup, and repertoire performances are performed in years other than this season. The Best Play provides high-quality works to the audience through 'discovery of the repertoire of Korean plays', 'support for domestic creative works', 'development of verified overseas works', and 'active exchange with overseas productions' to provide the audience with the fun and charm of plays. I want to share with more people.
- The Golden Ticket Awards (골든티켓어워즈) is an awards ceremony that selects works and people who have shown the best ticket power by performance genre during the year. Since 2005, Interpark has held an awards ceremony by adding up ticket sales, ranking scores, and online voting for each year at the end of the year.
- StageTalk Audience's Choice Awards (SACA) is theater and musical award festival that decides the winner based on pure votes from fans of the performance.