Kim Sun-ok (Screenwriter)

Kim Sun-ok (born 1970) is a prominent South Korean television screenwriter and producer widely recognized for her work in high-rating television dramas. Born in South Korea, she has built a prolific career penning compelling series for major South Korean broadcast networks such as SBS and MBC.

Screenwriting Career

Kim has established a distinct presence in the South Korean entertainment industry through her writing across numerous television series, often noted for dramatic plots and widespread viewership. Her major screenwriting credits include:

• Heart of Destiny (MBC, 2007)
• Temptation of Wife (SBS, 2008–2009)
• Temptation of an Angel (SBS, 2009)
• Smile Mom (SBS, 2010)
• Five Fingers (SBS, 2012)
• The Birth of a Family (SBS, 2012–2013)
• Come! Jang Bo-Ri (MBC, 2014)
• My Daughter, Geum Sa-Wol (MBC, 2015–2016)
• Band of Sisters (SBS, 2017)
• The Last Empress (SBS, 2018–2019)
• The Penthouse: War in Life (SBS, 2020–2021)
• The Penthouse 2 (SBS, 2021)
• The Penthouse 3 (SBS, 2021)
• The Escape of the Seven (SBS, 2023)
• The Escape of the Seven Season 2: Resurrection of the Seven (SBS, 2024)

Production and Creation Credits

In addition to her primary work as a screenwriter, Kim has expanded her involvement in television projects into production and creation roles:

• Lady (tvN, 2023) - Producer
• Reborn Rookie (JTBC, 2026) - Creator

Awards and Recognition

Kim's contributions to television drama have earned her notable industry honors, including:

• Best Screenplay for Come! Jang Bo-Ri at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards on December 30, 2014.
• Special Achievement Award for The Penthouse 2 and The Penthouse 3 at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards on December 31, 2021.