Kim Jung-eun facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kim Jung-eun
Kim in 2009
Born	(1974-03-04) March 4, 1974 (age 51) Seoul, South Korea
Education	Konkuk University (Theater and Film) Hanyang University (Master's Degree and PhD)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1995–present
Agent	Will Entertainment Huayi Brothers
Spouse(s)	Unknown ​ (m. 2016)​
Korean name
Hangul	김정은
Hanja	金諪恩
RR	Gim Jeongeun
MR	Kim Chŏngŭn

Kim Jung-eun (Hangul: 김정은; born March 4, 1974) is a famous South Korean actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows like Lovers in Paris (2004), Lovers (2006), and Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023). She also starred in movies such as Marrying the Mafia (2002) and Forever the Moment (2008).

From 2008 to 2011, Kim also hosted her own music TV show called Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate on SBS.

Kim Jung-eun's Acting Journey

Early Success in Films and TV

Kim Jung-eun started her acting career in 1995. She had a big breakthrough in movies in 2002 with her first major film, Marrying the Mafia. For this role, she was nominated for an award and won the Popular Star Award.

In 2004, she became even more famous on television. This was thanks to her role in the drama Lovers in Paris. This show helped her win many awards, including the Grand Prize at the 2004 SBS Drama Awards.

Hosting and Other Shows

Kim Jung-eun also showed her talent as a host. In 2008, she began hosting her own music talk show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate. This show was very popular and ran until 2011. She even won an award for being the Best MC in 2009.

More recently, from 2021 to 2023, she co-hosted a reality show called DNA Mate on the MBC network.

Kim Jung-eun's Film and TV Roles

Movies She Starred In

Kim Jung-eun has appeared in many movies over the years. Here are some of them:

TV Shows She Appeared In

Kim Jung-eun has also been a part of many television series. Some of her notable roles include:

Variety and Web Shows

Besides acting, Kim Jung-eun has also hosted or appeared in various entertainment shows:

• Family Register Mate (MBC, 2022) – Host
• Family Register Mate (MBC, 2021) – Host
• Legend Music Class - Lalaland (Channel A, 2021) – Cast
• Something (SBS, 2014) -MC
• Miracle Audition (SBS, 2011) – Judge
• Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate (SBS, 2008–2011) – MC
• TV Entertainment Tonight (SBS, 2001–2002) – MC
• Alive (TVING, 2022) – Host (Web show)

Narrating Documentaries and Radio

Kim Jung-eun has also lent her voice to documentaries and worked as a radio DJ:

• SBS Special: "Symphony of Dreams" (SBS, 2013) – Narrator
• MBC Special: 도시의 개 (MBC, 2010) – Narrator
• Wednesday Special: 금메달을 향해 뛰어라: 대륙의 올림픽 꿈나무들 (KBS1, 2008) – Narrator
• To You Who Forget the Night (KBS Happy FM, 1999–2000) – Radio DJ

Music by Kim Jung-eun

Kim Jung-eun has also contributed to music, often for the soundtracks of her shows:

• Sad Fate – Kim Jung-eun (Ohlala Couple OST, 2012)
• In Heaven – JYJ, narration by Kim Jung-eun (2011)
• Reminiscence – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
• You (Duet ver.) – Kim Jung-eun & Lee Joon-hyuk (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
• To You, Dear Music – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
• Comeback Madonna Band

Awards and Recognitions

Kim Jung-eun has won many awards throughout her career for her acting and hosting. Here are some of the awards she has received:

See also

In Spanish: Kim Jung-eun para niños