Kim Hee-Ae

Kim Hee-Ae (Hangul: 김희애) is a prominent South Korean actress born on April 23, 1967. Over a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a leading figure in Korean television dramas and cinema, earning widespread critical acclaim and numerous major acting accolades.

Career Overview

Kim Hee-Ae has maintained an active presence in the South Korean entertainment industry since the 1980s, transitioning successfully from early film roles to iconic television series across major broadcasting networks and streaming platforms.

Selected Filmography

Film Appearances

A Normal Family (2024) – Yeon-Kyeong
Dead Man (2024) – Sim Eun-Zo
The Moon (2023) – Yoon Moon-Young
Moonlit Winter (2019) – Yoon-Hee
Herstory (2018) – Moon Jung-Sook
The Vanished (2018) – Yoon Seol-Hee
C'est si bon (2015) – Min Ja-Young
Thread of Lies (2014) – Hyun-Sook
The 101st Proposition (1993)
The Hero Returns (1987)
Memory's Flame (1985)
My Love Jjang-gu (1985)

Television Series

Gold Digger (JTBC, 2026) – Min Young-Ju
The Whirlwind (Netflix, 2024) – Jeong Su-Jin
Queenmaker (Netflix, 2023) – Hwang Do-Hee
The World of the Married (JTBC, 2020) – Ji Sun-Woo
Second To Last Love (SBS, 2016) – Kang Min-Joo
Mrs. Cop (SBS, 2015) – Choi Young-Jin
Secret Affair (JTBC, 2014) – Oh Hye-Won
How Long I've Kissed (JTBC, 2012) – Yoon Seo-Rae
Midas (SBS, 2011) – Yoo In-Hye
My Husband's Lover (SBS, 2007)
Snow Flower (SBS, 2006–2007) – Lee Kang-Ae
Precious Family (KBS2, 2004)
Perfect Love (SBS, 2003)
Son and Daughter (MBC, 1992)

Awards and Recognition

Kim has received multiple prestigious honors throughout her career, particularly from the Baeksang Arts Awards:

2020 (56th) Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Actress for The World of the Married
2014 (50th) Baeksang Arts Awards: Fashionista Award
2013 (49th) Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Actress for How Long I've Kissed