Kim Yu-mi (beauty pageant titleholder)
South Korean actress, model and beauty queen (born 1990)
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Kim Yu-mi (Korean: 김유미, born April 26, 1990), also known as Yumi Kim, is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Korea 2012, Miss Universe Korea 2013 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant.[2][1] Kim began her career as an actress when she made her acting debut in the television series Naeil's Cantabile (2014).
- Actress
- model
- beauty pageant titleholder
Kim Yu-mi | |
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| Born | April 26, 1990 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other name | Yumi Kim |
| Education | Konkuk University |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Korea 2012 |
| Agency | INN Company |
Years active | 2012–2021 |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Black |
Major competition(s) | Miss Korea 2012 (winner) Miss Universe 2013[1] (unplaced) |
Education
Kim Yu-mi is a film major at Konkuk University in South Korea.[1]
Pageantry
Miss Korea 2012
Kim Yu-mi was crowned Miss Korea 2012 in an event held at Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace in Seoul on July 6, 2012, beating out 53 other contestants.[1] Since first time, HanKook Daily News, also known as Miss Korea Organization, announced the Miss Korea winner's title name as "Miss Universe Korea" during Miss Korea 2012 pageant.[1]
Miss Universe 2013
Kim Yu-mi participated in the Miss Universe 2013 representing Korea. She did not place in the semifinals.[2]
Acting career
On October 13, 2014, it was announced that Kim would make her debut as a television actress, playing Chae Do-kyung in the KBS2 Naeil's Cantabile.[3] Kim then appeared in the music videos for Toy's "Three People" and 2PM's "My House".
On October 15, 2015, Kim starred in the web series Delicious Love, co-starring alongside B1A4's Gongchan.[4] On November 10, she was cast in the MBC family-oriented television miniseries The Dearest Lady.[5]
On June 22, 2016, Kim made her film debut in the Chinese film Bounty Hunters.[6] On September 9, Kim appeared in the web series Bong Soon: A Cyborg in Love, playing the role as Super Junior's Kyuhyun ex-girlfriend.[7] In 2017, Kim was cast as Lee Hyo-ri in Radiant Office.[8]
On March 4, 2020, it was announced that Kim had signed with INN Company.[9] On September 25, Kim was a cast in the variety show Beauty and Luxury Season 5.[10][11] On October 26, Kim starred in the drama film A Song for My Dear, making return to acting after 4 years. The film was released on March 8, 2023.[12]
Cosmetic surgery controversy
Shortly after winning the 2012 Miss Korea pageant, younger photos of Ms. Kim appeared online showing a dramatic difference in her appearance before and after cosmetic surgery, causing a stir in the Korean media about the prevalence of cosmetic surgery. To which she responded in an interview "I was shocked that the papers made it out like I claimed to have been a natural beauty, I never once said that I was born beautiful."[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Bounty Hunters | Mei | Chinese film | [6] |
| 2023 | A Song for My Dear | Soo Kyung | [12] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Naeil's Cantabile | Chae Do-kyung | [3] | |
| 2015 | Persevere, Goo Hae-ra | Judy Kim | Cameo | [14] |
| Delicious Love | Kang Yu-na | [4] | ||
| 2015–2016 | The Dearest Lady | Kang Se-ran | [5] | |
| 2016 | Bong Soon: A Cyborg in Love | Choi Seo-hee | [7] | |
| 2017 | Radiant Office | Lee Hyo-ri | [15] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2020–2021 | Beauty and Luxury Season 5 | Cast member | [10] |
