Kim Jung-eun
South Korean actress (born 1974)
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Kim Jung-eun (Korean: 김정은; born March 4, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the films and television series Marrying the Mafia (2002), Lovers in Paris (2004), Lovers (2006), Forever the Moment (2008), I Am Legend (2010), Make a Woman Cry (2015), and Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023).[3][4][5][6]
- Konkuk University
- (Theater and Film)
- Hanyang University
- (Master's Degree and PhD)
Kim Jung-eun | |
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Kim in 2009 | |
| Born | March 4, 1974 |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse |
Unknown (m. 2016) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김정은 |
| Hanja | 金諪恩 |
| RR | Gim Jeongeun |
| MR | Kim Chŏngŭn |
In 2008, Kim hosted her own music TV show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate on SBS.[7][8]
Career
In 2002, Kim had her major breakthrough in film for her debut film, Marrying the Mafia, which earned a nomination for Best New Actress and won Popular Star Award at the 2002 Blue Dragon Film Awards.[9] In 2004, Kim had her major breakthrough in television for the drama, Lovers in Paris which earned her awards and accolades including Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2004 SBS Drama Awards.[citation needed] In 2008, she hosted her own music talk show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate and aired until 2011. It earned her award as a Best MC at the SBS Entertainment Awards in 2009.[10][11][unreliable source?] In 2021, she co-hosted a MBC network reality/variety show, DNA Mate (Family Register Mate) until 2023.[12]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | My Old Sweetheart | ||
| 2002 | Fun Movie | Sang-mi | |
| Marrying the Mafia | Jang Jin-kyeong | ||
| 2003 | Mr. Butterfly | Oh Hye-mi | |
| Spring Breeze | Hwa-jeong | ||
| 2004 | How to Keep My Love | Kim Hyun-joo | |
| 2005 | Blossom Again | Cho In-young | |
| 2006 | Mission Sex Control | Park Hyun-joo | |
| 2008 | Forever the Moment | Kim Hye-kyeong | |
| 2010 | Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle | Jang-eun | |
| 2013 | Mr. Go | Herself | Cameo |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Lovers in Paris | Kang Tae-young | |
| 2005 | Princess Lulu | Go Hee-soo | |
| 2006–2007 | Lovers | Yoon Mi-ju | |
| 2008 | On Air | Herself | Cameo Ep 16 |
| General Hospital 2 | Jung Ha-yoon | ||
| 2010 | I Am Legend | Jeon Seol-hee | |
| 2012 | Korean Peninsula | Im Jin-jae | |
| Ohlala Couple | Na Yeo-ok | ||
| 2015 | Make a Woman Cry | Jung Deok-in | |
| 2017 | Duel | Choi Jo-hye | |
| 2020 | My Dangerous Wife | Shim Jae-kyung | |
| 2023 | Strong Girl Nam-soon | Hwang Geum-ju | [13] |
Variety shows
- Family Register Mate (MBC, 2022) – Host [14]
- Family Register Mate (MBC, 2021) – Host [15]
- Legend Music Class - Lalaland (Channel A, 2021) – Cast[16][17]
- Something (SBS, 2014) -MC
- Miracle Audition (SBS, 2011) – Judge
- Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate (SBS, 2008–2011) – MC
- TV Entertainment Tonight (SBS, 2001–2002) – MC
Web shows
Documentary narration
- SBS Special: "Symphony of Dreams" (SBS, 2013)
- MBC Special: 도시의 개 (MBC, 2010)
- Wednesday Special: 금메달을 향해 뛰어라: 대륙의 올림픽 꿈나무들 (KBS1, 2008)
Radio
- To You Who Forget the Night (KBS Happy FM, 1999–2000) – DJ
Discography
- Sad Fate – Kim Jung-eun (Ohlala Couple OST, 2012)
- In Heaven – JYJ, narration by Kim Jung-eun (2011)
- Reminiscence – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
- You (Duet ver.) – Kim Jung-eun & Lee Joon-hyuk (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
- To You, Dear Music – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
- Comeback Madonna Band
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MBC Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Days of Delight | Won |
| 2000 | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Sitcom | March | Won |
| 2001 | Ae-Gyun Cultural Arts Award | N/a | N/a | Won |
| 2002 | 23rd Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actress | Marrying the Mafia | Nominated |
| Popular Star Award | Won | |||
| 2003 | 39th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Nominated | |
| 2004 | 25th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Popular Star Award | How to Keep My Love | Won |
| Korea Advertisers Association | Good Model Award | N/a | Won | |
| Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards | Best Dressed, Movie Actress category | N/a | Won | |
| 17th Grimae Awards | Best Actress | Lovers in Paris | Won | |
| SBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Won | ||
| Top 10 Stars | Won | |||
| 2005 | 41st Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Won | |
| Asian Television Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won | ||
| Korea Broadcasting Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | Blossom Again | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Ministry of Public Administration and Security Innovation Forum | Minister's Award for Contribution to Culture | N/a | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | Producer's Award | Lovers | Won | |
| Top 10 Stars | Won | |||
| 2008 | 44th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Forever the Moment | Nominated |
| Most Popular Actress (Film) | Won | |||
| 16th Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | SBS Entertainment Awards | PD Award Best MC | Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate | Won |
| 2010 | Style Icon Awards | Style Icon, TV Actress category | N/a | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama | I Am Legend | Won | |
| 2012 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Ohlala Couple | Nominated |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 4th APAN Star Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Make a Woman Cry | Nominated |
| MBC Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Nominated | ||
| Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Won | |||
| 2023 | JTBC Drama Awards | Best Female Lead Actress | Strong Girl Nam-soon | Nominated |
| 9th APAN Star Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in Medium Length Drama | Nominated | ||
| 11th Korean Wave Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won |
