Kim Ah-joong explained

Kim Ah-joong
Birth Date:16 October 1982
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea[1]
Years Active:2004–present
Agent:Plum Actors
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Hangul:김아중
Rr:Gim A-jung
Mr:Kim Ajung

Kim Ah-joong (born October 16, 1982) is a South Korean actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing the main character in the romantic comedy 200 Pounds Beauty.

Education

Kim graduated from Korea University with a master's degree in journalism.[2]

Career

Kim made her film debut in the romance film When Romance Meets Destiny (2005).[3] She appeared in several commercials and landed her first leading role in the daily soap opera Bizarre Bunch.[4]

Her breakthrough came in the comedy film 200 Pounds Beauty, where she played an overweight girl who undergoes a cosmetic surgery makeover to become a pop sensation. She was awarded the Best Actress award at the 2007 Grand Bell Awards. She released soundtracks of the film, "Beautiful Girl" and the Korean version of the song "Maria". "Beautiful Girl" won Digital Music Awards' "Song of the Month" by Cyworld.[5] [6]

Kim returned to acting three years later, starring alongside Hwang Jung-min in the romantic comedy The Accidental Couple.[7] In 2010, Kim was cast in a U.S.-Chinese film project Amazing, a sci-fi film about the development of a virtual-reality basketball game.[8] The same year, she was cast in the medical drama Sign by Kim Eun-hee, playing a forensic scientist.[9]

In September 2011, Kim was found guilty of tax evasion. She also had to pay an additional $600,000 fine. She and her management at the time parted ways due to the verdict. Due to this scandal she was banned from TV work in South Korea from late 2011 to late 2014, and she focused on films.[10] In December 2012, Kim co-starred with Ji Sung in the romantic comedy film My PS Partner.[11] [12] This was followed by another romantic comedy film Steal My Heart in 2013.[13]

She returned to TV in the legal drama Punch, where she received positive reviews for her portrayal of a prosecutor.[14] [15] In 2016, Kim starred in the crime thriller Wanted.[16] In 2017, she starred in the time-slip romantic comedy Live Up to Your Name alongside Kim Nam-gil.[17]

In 2018, Kim was cast in the film adaptation of OCN's crime drama Bad Guys.[18] [19]

In 2022, she starred in science fiction thriller Grid as a detective.

Ambassador roles

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005When Romance Meets DestinyLee Kyung-jae
2006200 Pounds BeautyKang Han-na / Jenny
2009PresentSpy WShort film[23]
2010Foxy FestivalSoo-jungCameo[24]
2012My PS PartnerYoon-jung
2013Catch MeYoon Jin-sook / Lee Sook-ja
2013AmazingErin
2017The KingSang-heeSpecial appearance[25]
2019Kwak No-soon

Television series

YearTitleRole
2004Emperor of the SeaHa Jin[26]
2005Our Attitude to Prepare PartingSeo Hee-won[27]
Bizarre BunchKim Jong-nam
2009The Accidental CoupleHan Ji-soo
2011SignGo Da-kyung
2014PunchShin Ha-Gyung
2016WantedJung Hye-in
2017Live Up to Your NameChoi Yeon-kyung
2022GridJeong Sae-byeok[28]

Music video

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2005Dong-A TV Fashion-Beauty AwardsBest Dresser[29]
MBC Drama AwardsBest New ActressOur Attitude to Prepare Parting
KBS Drama AwardsBizarre Bunch[30]
200642nd Baeksang Arts AwardsWhen Romance Meets Destiny
Most Popular Actress[31]
27th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New Actress
20076th Cyworld Digital Music AwardsSong of the Month"Beautiful Girl"[32]
2nd Asia Model AwardsPopular Star Award[33]
30th Golden Cinematography AwardsBest New Actress200 Pounds Beauty[34]
4th Max Movie AwardsBest Actress[35]
44th Grand Bell Awards[36]
Popularity Award[37]
1st Mnet 20's Choice AwardsBest Actress[38]
15th Chunsa Film Art Awards[39]
3rd Premiere Magazine's Rising Star AwardsRising Star[40]
1st Korea Movie Star AwardsRookie Award[41]
Best Couple Award
45th Motion Pictures DayMost Promising Actress[42]
28th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Actress
Popular Star Award[43]
6th Korean Film AwardsBest Actress
22nd Golden Disc AwardsCeci Special Award"Beautiful Girl"[44]
Elle Style Award AsiaHot Face Award[45]
20093rd André Kim Best Star AwardFemale Star Award[46]
7th Korea Lifestyle AwardsBest Dresser Award[47]
KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesThe Accidental Couple[48]
Netizen Award, Actress
Best Couple Award
201147th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actress (TV)Sign
SBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special
Best Couple Award
2015SBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama SpecialPunch
Best Couple Award
20165th APAN Star AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesWanted
20171st The Seoul AwardsBest Actress (TV)Live Up to Your Name
20198th Korea Best Star AwardsBest Actress

Notes and References

  1. Web site: '바퀴 달린 집4' 김아중 특이 식성 고백 "비린내 좋아해" 나이·결혼·고향은?. 시사매거진. ko. October 13, 2022. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081756/https://www.sisamagazine.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=469341. live.
  2. Web site: Kim A-joong Receives Master's Degree from Korea University. The Chosun Ilbo. January 6, 2011. October 18, 2017. August 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824175130/https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/01/06/2011010600835.html?related_all. live.
  3. Web site: 김아중, '광식이 동생 광태'로 스크린데뷔. My Daily. ko. March 16, 2005. January 11, 2019. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081757/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0000006116. live.
  4. Web site: 김아중 "나도 이젠 주인공"...KBS 새 일일극서 첫 주연 맡아. Kukmin Ilbo. ko. September 21, 2005. January 11, 2019. January 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232505/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=005&aid=0000219189. live.
  5. Web site: Propelled to the Top by 200 Pounds. The Chosun Ilbo. January 13, 2007. October 18, 2017. October 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171018190608/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/01/13/2007011361002.html. live.
  6. Web site: Kim A-joong Brings Living Beauty to Barbie Exhibition. The Chosun Ilbo. December 9, 2005.
  7. Web site: Kim and Hwang Team up as Accidental Couple. The Korea Times. April 28, 2009. May 1, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081759/https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/04/398_43978.html. live.
  8. Web site: Kim A-joong to Star in U.S.-Chinese Film. The Chosun Ilbo. August 20, 2010. October 18, 2017. October 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171019003814/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/08/28/2010082800197.html. live.
  9. Web site: Park Shin-yang, Kim Ah-joong starrer drama title set as "Sign". 10Asia. November 8, 2010.
  10. Web site: [Exclusive] Kim Ah-joong tax evasion, NTS imposes 6 hundred million]. HanCinema. September 5, 2011. July 31, 2017. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081815/https://www.hancinema.net/exclusive-kim-ah-joong-tax-evasion-nts-imposes-6-hundred-million-32910.html. live.
  11. News: Ji Sung and Kim Ah Joong's Release Movie Poster for Phone Sex Comedy. enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Ho. Stewart. October 17, 2012. November 28, 2012. January 4, 2013. https://archive.today/20130104003512/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=17981. dead.
  12. News: Ji Sung and Kim Ah Joong Dial Up for My PS Partner. enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Lee. Nancy. November 9, 2012. November 28, 2012. January 29, 2013. https://archive.today/20130129061638/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=20294. dead.
  13. Web site: Kim A-joong Steals Audiences' Hearts in New Romantic Comedy. The Chosun Ilbo. January 18, 2014. October 18, 2017. October 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171018235607/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/01/18/2014011800462.html. live.
  14. Web site: Kim A-joong Returns to TV in Legal Drama. The Chosun Ilbo. November 13, 2014. October 18, 2017. August 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824174956/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/12/13/2014121300399.html. live.
  15. Web site: Kim A-joong Rediscovers the Fun of Acting. The Chosun Ilbo. November 5, 2015. March 15, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150315210616/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/03/12/2015031200799.html. live.
  16. Web site: 김아중·엄태웅·지현우, '원티드' 출연확정...6월22일 첫방 [공식입장]]. Sports Donga. ko. May 16, 2016. December 10, 2017. December 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171210180330/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160516/78115254/1. live.
  17. Web site: Kim Nam-gil, Kim Ah-joong slip through time in tvN drama. Kpop Herald. September 3, 2017. October 18, 2017. October 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171001122811/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201709031748448661572_2. live.
  18. Web site: Kim Ah Joong For 'Bad Guy'. Star News. June 19, 2018. June 19, 2018. June 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180619063147/http://star.mt.co.kr/foreign/starViewEng.html?no=2018061809016938342. live.
  19. Web site: KIM Sang-joong, Don LEE and KANG Ye-won Return for BAD GUYS: THE MOVIE KIM A-joong and JANG Ki-yong Join OCN Action Drama Screen Adaptation. Korean Film Biz Zone. August 7, 2018. August 8, 2018. February 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220209181420/http://koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=1&blbdComCd=601006&seq=4924&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=. live.
  20. Web site: Kim A-joong Will Promote French Cultural Festival. The Korea Times. September 9, 2009.
  21. Web site: [PHOTO] Kim Ah-joong at Savings Day ceremony]. 10Asia. October 27, 2009. October 18, 2017. October 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171018134120/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009102711350387429. live.
  22. Web site: Women's film festival kicks off. The Korea Times. May 26, 2015. May 1, 2024. November 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231118024422/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/05/398_179595.html. live.
  23. Web site: 정우성·김아중, 김지운 감독 단편영화 '선물'서 스파이 변신. MK. ko. February 25, 2009. January 11, 2019. April 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220401073634/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0002072357. live.
  24. Web site: 김아중, '리얼돌'로 '페스티발' 류승범과 깜짝 호흡. No Cut News. ko. November 9, 2009. January 11, 2019. March 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331182202/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=079&aid=0002197977. live.
  25. Web site: Star-studded films shift industry : As top actors take up minor roles, rookies see opportunities fade. Korea JoongAng Daily. February 28, 2017. December 10, 2017. March 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331192601/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3030338. live.
  26. Web site: 김아중, "'해신'부터 함께 한 2년, 행복했어요" [창간메시지]]. My Daily. ko. November 30, 2006. January 11, 2019. January 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232503/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0000069171. live.
  27. Web site: 이별대세' 김아중, "밑바닥 훤히 드러나는 악역은 아니예요". enews24. ko. July 20, 2005. January 11, 2019. January 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220127144456/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=111&aid=0000014615. live.
  28. Web site: 서강준X김아중→이시영 '그리드', 2월 16일 디즈니플러스 공개 [공식]]. Seo Kang-joon X Kim Ah-joong → Lee Si-young 'Grid', released on February 16 on Disney Plus [Official]. Naver. Star News. ko. Kim Na-yeon. January 19, 2022. January 19, 2022. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112040803/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003022250. live.
  29. Web site: [포토]상패 받는 '베스트드레서' 김아중]. Star News. ko. December 15, 2005. March 22, 2018. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081759/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2005121521504762299. live.
  30. Web site: 김아중, 'KBS 연기대상' 신인연기상 수상. My Daily. ko. December 31, 2005. January 11, 2019. January 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232522/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0000033856. live.
  31. Web site: '왕의남자'-'김삼순', 백상시상식 영예의 대상. enews24. ko. April 14, 2006. January 11, 2019. January 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232624/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=111&aid=0000031612. live.
  32. Web site: 마리아 '김아중' 디지털 뮤직어워드 수상. Newsis. ko. January 12, 2007. January 11, 2019. January 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232639/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0000285677. live.
  33. Web site: 2007 Asia Model Awards Popular Star Award Cheon Jeong Myung & Kim Ah Joong. AMFOC. March 22, 2018. March 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180323031119/http://amfoc.org/en/cheon-jeongmyeong-kim-ajung/. dead.
  34. Web site: 송강호, 황금촬영상 최우수 연기대상. Star News. ko. March 30, 2007.
  35. Web site: [제4회 최고의 영화상] 최고의 여자배우상 – <미녀는 괴로워> 김아중]. Max Movie. ko. January 17, 2007. March 22, 2018. March 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180323031008/http://news.maxmovie.com/12235. live.
  36. Web site: Family Ties Wins Top Prize at Home. Korean Film Biz Zone. June 13, 2007. February 27, 2018. November 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181113075909/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?mode=VIEW&seq=685. live.
  37. Web site: 이범수 김아중, 국내 남녀 인기상 수상. Yonhap News Agency. ko. June 8, 2007. January 11, 2019. January 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232612/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0001660908. live.
  38. Web site: '거침없이 하이킥', 'Mnet 20's Choice' 6관 왕 차. Chosun. ko. August 22, 2007. January 11, 2019. October 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181001104133/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/08/22/2007082200192.html. live.
  39. Web site: 김아중, '15회 춘사 대상 영화제' 여우주연상 수상. Osen. ko. September 14, 2007. March 22, 2018. March 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180323092242/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G0709140136. live.
  40. Web site: Daniel Henney, Kim Ah-joong Named Rising Stars. The Korea Times. October 7, 2017. March 22, 2018. March 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180323092536/https://www.hancinema.net/daniel-henney-kim-ah-joong-named-rising-stars-11009.html. live.
  41. Web site: 제 1회 대한민국영화연기대상 반쪽짜리 영화제?. Cani News. ko. October 20, 2007. March 22, 2018. March 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180323031057/http://www.newscani.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=18044. live.
  42. Web site: 조인성·김아중, 영화의 날 '유망 영화인상'. Khan. ko. October 29, 2007. March 22, 2018. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081757/https://www.khan.co.kr/article/200710291317231. live.
  43. Web site: The Show Must Go On takes best film award at Korea's Blue Dragons. Screen Daily. November 26, 2007. February 27, 2018. November 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181113075821/https://www.screendaily.com/the-show-must-go-on-takes-best-film-award-at-koreas-blue-dragons/4036034.article. live.
  44. Web site: 22회 골든디스크, 공신력 있는 시상식으로 마무리. Osen. ko. December 14, 2007.
  45. Web site: 김아중, 홍콩 '엘르 스타일 어워드'서 수상. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. October 30, 2007. March 22, 2018. March 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180323030848/http://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/10/30/2007103000862.html. live.
  46. Web site: Stars Shine at Andre Kims Atelier. The Korea Times. November 29, 2009. May 1, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081810/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2017/04/199_56346.html. live.
  47. Web site: 김아중, 올해의 베스트드레서. Asia Today. ko. December 15, 2009. March 22, 2018. March 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180323031131/http://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=309626. live.
  48. Web site: Lee Byung-hun scores triple wins at KBS Acting Awards. 10Asia. January 4, 2010. October 18, 2017. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220809/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010010417322724549. live.