Kim Min-ju

Kim Min-ju (born February 5, 2001) is a South Korean actress and a former member of the South Korean-Japanese project girl group IzOne.

Kim Min-ju profile photograph.

Early Career and IzOne

Kim Min-ju gained initial prominence as a member of the multinational idol group IzOne, active following her participation in survival reality programming. As a member of IzOne, she participated in musical releases and promotional activities across South Korea and Japan until the group concluded its scheduled activities.

Acting Career

Following her transition into acting, Kim Min-ju has appeared in several television dramas and film productions. Her notable television roles include performances in The Forbidden Marriage (MBC, 2022–2023) and Connection (SBS, 2024), for which she received recognition at network drama awards.

Filmography

The Fault Is Not Yours (2019) – Su-Yeon
Hear Me: Our Summer (2024) – Seo Ga-Eul
Tempted (2018) – Choi Soo-Ji (young)
The Forbidden Marriage (2022–2023) – Crown Princess An Ja-Yeon / Cha Nyun
Connection (2024) – Oh Yoon-Jin (teen)
Undercover High School (2025) – Lee Ye-Na
Still Shining (2026) – Mo Eun-A
Beauty In The Beast (2027) – Min-Su

Awards and Recognition

Kim Min-ju received the Best New Actress award at the 2022 MBC Drama Awards for her role in The Forbidden Marriage. She subsequently won the Best New Actress award at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards for her performance in Connection.