Kim So-hyun (South Korean Actress)

Kim So-hyun is a South Korean actress who began her career as a child artist and transitioned into prominent leading roles in television dramas and films.

Portrait of South Korean actress Kim So-hyun — Portrait of actress Kim So-hyun

Early Life

Kim So-hyun was born in Australia on June 4, 1999. In 2003, at the age of five, she moved with her family to South Korea.

Acting Career

Kim began working in the entertainment industry at a young age, appearing in numerous television series as a child and teen actress before securing starring roles. Her early television credits include roles in The Moon Embracing The Sun (2012) and I Miss You (2012). She gained wider recognition through leading roles in youth and drama productions such as Who Are You: School 2015, The Tale of Nokdu (2019), and River Where The Moon Rises (2021).

Selected Filmography

Man of Vendetta (2010)
I am the King (2012)
Unforgettable (2016)
The Last Princess (2016)

Selected Television Series

The Moon Embracing The Sun (2012)
Who Are You: School 2015 (2015)
The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017)
The Tale of Nokdu (2019)
River Where The Moon Rises (2021)
Serendipity's Embrace (2024)

Awards and Recognition

Kim has received multiple accolades throughout her acting career. At the 2021 KBS Drama Awards, she won Best Actress, the Netizen Award, and the Best Couple Award for her work in River Where The Moon Rises. Additional recognition includes awards from the KBS Drama Awards, MBC Drama Awards, and SBS Drama Awards for projects such as The Tale of Nokdu, Who Are You: School 2015, and The Moon Embracing The Sun.